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Event Videography is the art of capturing events to video. A person who performs event videography is referred to as a Videographer . The entry which follows refers chiefly to wedding videography, and includes information that might be useful to someone interested in hiring such services, or to someone interested in getting into the business. HISTORY OF EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY In the past, event videography has been a novelty for those who could afford to hire a videographer. Event videography was extremely expensive because videographers used Film . With the advent of VHS camcorders, event videography became a little cheaper to produce. However, the camcorders were quite large and required a tremendous amount of light. Being expensive, obtrusive, and cheesy were the main reasons a negative connotation has been associated with videographers. It is only in the last few years that the quality of event videography has begun to match that of broadcast production. CURRENT STATE OF EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY Today, Digital Video ( DV ) and DVD have created a market where a videographer can make a lucrative living. With the permanence of DVD, and future storage technologies, the wedding video can become a living "history" of the most important day of a couple's life. Videographers still have a long way to go before becoming a standard vendor for events like photographers and DJ's have become. Some people have never even heard of the word videographer before. Typical Services Provided
Event Videography Workflow Plan, prepare, shoot, capture, edit, deliver. Clients Many videographers book clients through word of mouth advertising usually by a recommendation from a friend, family member, or other wedding vendors. Other ways videographers book clients are by advertising on websites, wedding magazines, local phone books, and local bridal shows. A client may contact several local videographers and check for date availability, request a sample video, and schedule a consultation meeting. After a client chooses the best videographer for their needs, a contract and deposit are usually issued to reserve the date. = FAQ that Clients Ask Videographers = Amateur vs. Pro Videographers Since the advancement in digital camcorders and reasonable pricing and lower learning curve of some consumer end editing software, some people try to save money by hiring a friend or family member who just bought a new camcorder to do their videography. That friend or family member is typically an amateur videographer who is often referred to as, in the videography world, "Uncle Charlie". "Uncle Charlie" videos tend to have shaky video, poor audio, and a long turnaround time. The audio, visual, and artistic quality of an "Uncle Charlie" production will pale in comparison next to a product produced by a professional. A professional videographer may be an extremely talented individual or part of a large studio. A professional may or may not be part of a videography association. Besides having professional video equipment capable of handling a variety of conditions (lighting, audio capturing, multiple high quality camcorders, back up equipment), they also have professional audio and editing equipment along with experience from covering several events. A professional videographer will typically invest more than $10k into quality equipment to capture, edit, and deliver the final product. Amateur videographers may charge very little or nothing at all to do the videography especially if they are trying to start a portfolio. Professional videographers usually start around $1,000 and range to the upwards of $10,000+. Prices vary dramatically depending upon locale, experience, coverage, quality, style, reputation and other factors. Turnaround time for professional videographers range from a few weeks to several months. Shooting an Event Due to the unpredictable nature of events, Event videography requires extensive planning and preparation because events are live and do not allow the opportunity for scripting, storyboarding, staging, and retakes as necessary. It is worth noting that it can be difficult to reconcile the demands for an interesting, dynamic video with the desire for the videographer and crew to be unobtrusive during the actual event. = Videographer vs Photographer Some people do not see the importance of having a videographer and only have a photographer to document the event. Photography is very important in capturing a silent moment in time, however, only videography, by its dynamic nature of having motion and sound, can capture the day as it happens with both audio and video. The high emotions of the wedding day are what will be forgotten with the passage of time unless they are preserved on video. And if you believe the last two sentences you know nothing about the medium. It would be better to ask Photographers working with Videographers. It has been my experience Photographers love to find a way to get in the way..... Let there counterpart know they are still king of the hill. Nothing could be farther from the truth where weddings are concerned. Photography tried to compete with video by introducing photojournalism into the wedding day. It may sound attractive but it simply emulates what a good videographer does best. Brides should ask themselves two questions.... Would they rather turn the pages of an album and view their parents wedding, or slip in a DVD of mom and dads wedding for everyone to share. If the answer is video, then a videographer should be your first priority, photography second or third. The second question is why with no film cost today (digital) pricing has been on the rise. Who is taking who for a ride here? I separate myself from the spirit of the post above. The best photographers have the confidence in their own work, not to need to "get in the way" or compete with a videographer. If your work as a videographer is good, then you will earn the respect of other vendors you work with. I will never refer a photographer that is difficult to work with and would expect the same treatment back, in a similar scenario. Photography and videography are very different mediums and both have their place in a wedding day. Given the cost and equipment needed to produce a video from start to finish, however, brides and grooms as consumers should consider what equipment is involved and HOW MUCH ACTUAL WORKING TIME is spent on their video--or their photos, for that matter. Post Production Today typically using the same editing and compositing software and hardware as large corporate post-production and TV studios. = Mac vs PC Videographers usually either have a Mac or Windows based NLE. There is an ongoing debate over which NLE is the best. The Mac based NLE typically has Final Cut Pro as the main video editing application. The Windows based NLE typically consists of Adobe Premiere , Avid , Edius , Studio, or Liquid as the main video editing application. (Note: this list is neither comprehensive nor accurate, as Avid runs on both Macs and Windows) = Capturing Post production begins with capturing the video into an NLE . Capturing video takes several hours to complete. Once all the necessary footage is transferred into the NLE the editing process can begin. = Editing == Copyrighted Songs There is some debate as to whether the use of copyrighted music is legal in wedding video, but it is commonly used and no lawsuits have ever been filed. For videographers who choose not to use copyrighted music, they can either produce their own original music or use Stock Sound Effects (Royalty-Free Music). However, some believe that Royalty-Free Music does not have the same impact as commercial songs. Additionally, clients may want to use songs that have meaning to them personally. Using copyright music in a wedding video is illegal, but often overlooked. to avoid possible legal implications it may be advisable to use any music from a cd rom owned by the hirerer == Style Common styles range from "journalistic" to "cinematic". Journalistic Style is typically described as a documentary of the event. Segments are edited as they occur to preserve continuity. This style of editing will produce a polished documentation of the day as it unfolds. Cinematic Style will not only capture the event as it occurs, it is edited for the dramatic effect and mood. It is usually presented with a particular style and "wow" effect that may not be present in a "mere documentary" of the event. = DVD Authoring == DVD Compatibility Videography Equipment
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