I am considering asking a friend with a quality camera to videotape my wedding. Why should I pay more to hire a professional instead?
Hiring a talented friend to handle catering, music, video or any other part of your wedding could be a good way to spare your budget. However, professional videography delivers more than just a chronological series of clips from your wedding. Our filmmakers know how to set up artistic shots, shoot in challenging conditions, and remain unobtrusive so they don't disrupt the natural flow of the day's events. So, what you pay for is a professionally filmed and edited video, as well as the peace of mind that no important moments will be botched or missed.
What if I don't feel comfortable on camera?
In all the excitement of your wedding, you will be surprised at how quickly you forget about the camera. The professionalism of our filmmakers and their ability to remain unobtrusive is one of the biggest advantages of the Bella Pictures approach. They are there to record the true events of your day, and will not interfere with or influence what you are doing in any way.
When can I expect to receive my DVD?
We will ship your DVD to you approximately six months after your wedding.
What if I need more copies of the DVD?
We provide you with a 3 copies of the DVD of your videos and also host the Highlight Reel online. If you need additional copies the master copy will be archived and copies can be maintained at any time. Just contact MakinMedia.net
How long are the videos?
The Highlight Reel is four to six minutes long, and the other footage will depend on the length of the ceremony & reception.
Will you film my bridal party or any guests at my reception who want to be on camera?
We are glad to use the time between your ceremony and reception to interview your VIP guests.
What sets MakinMedia.net’s work apart from other videography?
You may find what SEEMS like a comparable package elsewhere for comparable prices. However, be sure to look at a final edited wedding done by the other companies. Demo tapes will look great, but what does the final product look like? Post-production editing is not an exact science; the number of hours covered during an event does not determine the quality of the edited version. MakinMedia.net has been covering and editing weddings since 2004, and keeps a fresh look this experience has given us the creative edge over the competition. Our style is very elegant, tasteful and subtle and NOT full of fancy effects that can make you dizzy! Fades, dissolves, slow motion and music of your choice, along with our style of storytelling will make your wedding day a joy to watch again and again. MakinMedia.net picks and chooses the weddings and events they take on to ensure that enough time will be devoted to produce a quality product and does not use a cookie cutter method.
Do you film in HD?
We shoot in Standard Definition, because we believe it offers superior quality for wedding coverage. Here's why:
- At this time, HD does not perform well in low-light situations like hotel ballrooms and indoor banquet halls.
- High Definition might be terrific for a sports event, but it can be rather unforgiving for close-ups of people. Our documentary-style filmmaking is all about capturing the emotional moments of the day, which includes lots of close-ups!
- All of MakinMedia.net's video packages include free hosting of your Highlight Reel online — a service for which some of our competitors charge up to $1,000! We include this service because we believe that weddings are all about sharing memories. From performing quality tests, we found that after HD has been compressed for online viewing, there is no discernible difference from Standard Definition.
