When selecting a videographer for your wedding or civil partnership it can be a real minefield. Once you have made your selection and found a videographer that works for you, the next step is making sure your wedding or civil partnership film is a success. Every videography company is different, but for AHF we think there are a few things that can really make the difference.
But what are they?
The key to having a wedding film that you will love is to forget you're even having the film made. We always tell our clients to ignore us (we promise we won't get our feelings hurt) and just go about their wedding as if we aren't there. By doing so, it creates a relaxed and informal atmosphere and no one feels on edge because "they're having a video done". We always do everything in our power to make sure people know they don't have to be afraid of us, we don't mind you walking by the cameras and we certainly don't care if you've brought along your own video camera. We're really relaxed and very friendly, we do our very best to blend in with the rest of your guests. It may seem counter-productive to pay for a videographer and then ignore them, but the final result is a great movie which shows you and your partner naturally interacting with all of your guests.
We don't set up or stage shots. We like to document the day naturally and without the need to fabricate footage. For us, this is key to a successful wedding or civil partnership film. If you're "acting" for the camera, it will show. We like to make sure everything we shoot is real.
Another factor which can really help your movie is song choices. It's not a case of picking "good music" because thats subjective. The important part is taking your time to pick music that really reflects you and your new spouse. Don't be afraid of selecting any song. If it reflects you well, then it will work with the movie. It's our job to make the visuals fit with the audio, and having music which goes hand-in-hand with your style will really help. We have an extensive music guide on our website which caters to all tastes.
Have fun. That's the most important thing you, as a client, can do. If you're relaxed and having a good time then it will show in the movie. Your big day will the the result of months (sometimes years) of planning and of course you want everything to be wonderful - but don't sweat the small stuff. Take it easy and really enjoy yourself - the day will fly by (it's a cliched saying, but it's true) so make the most of it. Smile lots and enjoy the time with your family and friends.
The final part of a successful wedding or civil partnership video is to have a good dialogue with your videographer. We always tell our clients that we're making a movie for them, so they can have it any way they want. If you see something in your film and you're not 100% happy, make sure to say something. It not hurtful or rude to voice your opinion, it's your film! We want to make sure everything is just right.
The rest of what makes a wedding DVD a success rests with us. It's our job to fit the jigsaw together. We will compile all of the footage we shoot and create something out of all the tiny moments from your day. We work really hard to make sure that the film reflects you and your day. It's really important to us that each movie is different - we don't ever want to make a wedding film/video/DVD/whatever-you-want-to-call-it that's just fitting in to our predetermined template. We love creating something different each time.
So there you have it. The inside scoop!
Did we miss anything? Do you think there is something else that can help make a movie a smash hit? Let us know by e-mailing info@adamhuckle.com or by joining the conversation at Facebook or on Twitter . We're everywhere!
