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The Los Angeles Wedding Videographer
Author: Mark Pommett
Article:
If you're planning a wedding in Los Angeles, its no surprise
wedding videography has grown very popular. For some, it's the
desire to preserve those special memories with your children.
For other's, it's the ability to replay the excitement of the
most important day of their lives. In fact, there are just as
many great reasons to invest in a wedding video, as there are
videographers. Finding the right videographer can be like
finding a needle in a haystack.
The "cheese" associated with wedding videography turns off a
majority of brides. The truth of the matter is that the average
videographer is a semi-professional at best, and lacks any
formal training in video production. For most, wedding videos
look cheap.
In the 1980s Sony introduced the first camcorder, which required
bright lights, limited resolution, and monaural sound. Ten years
later, manufacturers introduced digital video (dv) cameras,
which featured a digital video image and cd-quality sound. This
was known as the "DV revolution". Wedding videographers embraced
the digital camcorder and paved the way for a newfound respect
in wedding videography.
As the equipment evolved so did the shooting methods. Some of
the current trends to emerge include "Reality" and "Cinematic"
shooting styles.
Cinematic wedding videos embrace the filmmaking techniques of
Hollywood movies. In essence, the wedding is captured and
produced in a more dramatic and romantic fashion. Popular
editing techniques include the use of slow motion, b&w filters,
and original soundtracks.
On the other hand, reality-wedding videos incorporate
commercial-like filming styles with flashy editing techniques
pioneered by MTV. These types of work feature fast cuts, heavy
use of sound bytes, and a slicker look and feel.
Wedding videography has significantly improved since its
inception. Today, brides can find an assortment of packages and
services to preserve their memories.
Love Story: A short presentation (5 - 7 minutes) of interviews
documenting how the bride and groom met, how they fell in love,
and what they like best about one another. This is often edited
with romantic footage of them re-enacting their story.
Photo Montage: A montage of photographs set to music and often
animated with zooms, pans, and transitions.
As of now, you can find more video styles than you can imagine.
Wedding videos have new meaning and have proven very popular as
complimentary medium to photography for preserving those special
memories.
It should be to nobody's surprise that Los Angeles has become
the epicenter of wedding filmmaking. Pricing and options vary
greatly, with areas such as Orange County and San Diego costing
more than other regions. When searching for the right
videographer it's imperative to request a sample DVD and
contract. Make sure to read the terms and conditions and never
assume anything.
Inspect the quality of the video and audio. Can you hear the
vows? Is the camera shaky? If you're getting married, make sure
to request demos from all the major videographers. There are a
lot of talented professionals in LA. Compare the creativity and
approach of several videographers before you decide.
About the author:
Mark Pommett is an accomplished wedding
videographer in Los Angeles. Click here for more information
on Los
Angeles wedding videos.
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