WILL THE VIDEO EQUIPMENT BE DISTRACTING DURING THE CEREMONY?
Because portable video equipment is compact and silent, the most important consideration here is whether or not the videographer has the skill to avoid intruding on the ceremony. Both the ceremony and reception should be taped in as unobtrusive a manner as possible. For example, the videographer should not move about during the ceremony - the camera should remain stationary on the tripod.

Most people are concerned about the use of flood lamps during the wedding service, and indeed such lighting is not appropriate during the ceremony. Low-light professional cameras are used which can produce images in all but the most dimly-lit interiors without video lamps.

During the reception, when lighting is very dim, low intensity lights can (and should) be used to improve the color and quality of the video. However, this is at your discretion and should be discussed with the videographer and demonstrated before the event.

WE WANT TO BE SURE THAT OUR VOWS CAN BE HEARD ON THE TAPE. WILL THIS BE POSSIBLE IF THE CAMERA IS PLACED AWAY FROM THE ALTAR?
If the ceremony were to be recorded using the camera's built-in microphone, your vows would most likely be inaudible. These microphones lose clarity at distances beyond 7-10 feet. We utilize two broadcast-quality wireless microphones, generally worn by the officiate and the groom; these provide excellent clarity.

WE ARE BEING MARRIED IN AN EVENING CEREMONY AND THE CHURCH LIGHTS AREN'T VERY BRIGHT. HOW WILL THE VIDEO LOOK?
Although video cameras produce their best images when there is ample light, our professional low-light 3-CCD cameras do remarkably well in most churches and synagogues. However, in some situations you can expect that the colors on your tape will not be as vivid as those taken in brightly lit situations; there is also some loss of picture sharpness, or grainy images taken in extreme low light situations.

Although excellent close up pictures can be taken from some distance away, these situations affect the light gathering capabilities of any camera lens system. Your videographer will discuss the trade offs associated with camera placement and how it can affect the quality of the images that can be provided.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR THE VIDEOGRAPHER TO ATTEND THE
REHEARSAL?
It is very important that the videographer attend the rehearsal. This enables us to avoid such unpleasant surprises as having an attendant block the view of the couple during the vows. Also, it allows us to show you footage of how the ceremony will look on tape so that you can adjust as you see fit. Our goal is to provide what you want, like you want it.

YOU OFFER AN EDITED TAPE. WHY WOULD WE NEED EDITING, SINCE WE WANT TO SEE ALL THE SCENES THAT WERE RECORDED?
Editing does not mean the removal of usable scenes from the tape. Rather, editing a wedding videotape involves the following:

• The addition of titles, music, still photos, etc.
• The elimination of "glitches" which would detract from the tape. For example, sometimes the camera is left running to capture audio that is later edited in with another view. The video associated with this activity may add no value to the final production.
• Editing can be used creatively to give a tape better pacing. For example, a lengthy scene of guests dancing can be "broken up" and made more interesting by inserting in interviews with guests every few minutes.

A well-edited tape looks far more polished and thus will be more enjoyable to watch; unedited tapes always have an "amateurish" quality.