How to choose your wedding videographer in the Philippines?

There are lots of notable wedding videographers in the Philippines and it will take up a whole day covering them up. So today, we’ll just talk in general about the things we should consider and look into choosing our wedding videographer.

Definition – let's make things clearer

Wedding videography is a video production that documents a wedding on video. The final product of this documentation is called wedding video. Sometimes it is also referred to, as a wedding film or wedding movie.

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COST

Wedding videography may cost to about a couple of tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. The cost may vary on a lot of variables - wedding venue, quality of the video, and a lot more. The charge is basically based on the amount of time wedding videographers render their professional services. The more they will give time to finish things up, the more money will come up from your wallets. That’s why in deciding who to take charge in your wedding video, make sure that the things they will give you are the things that you really need.


Make sure also to see all of their wedding video packages. Most of the wedding videographers enlist packages with rates and full details. Evaluating each one will give you the idea which package is perfect for your needs.


Sample wedding video packages:

• Full wedding 
• Ceremony only 
• Reception only

Features also play in the costs. The more features you want, the more expensive it will get. Asking questions like: do I want a cinematic movie, do I want one with a trailer, with a fancy music; will help you dictate the costs.

STYLE

Wedding videographer may vary in styles. They take different approaches and style to their craft. Deciding what style do you want for wedding film is very important.

Here are some of the sample of wedding videography styles that you may want to consider.

• Mixed-media video – combination of documentary, grading super 8 and cinematic style 

• Same-day edit wedding video (SDE) – cinematic mini-wedding documentary that narrates a couple’s wedding day as it unfolds, includes pre-ceremony, ceremony, and post-ceremony events 

• Wedding music video – often five to ten-minute videos, don in slow motion with various clips pieced together, most popular type of wedding videos 

EXPERIENCE

Doing a background check, testimonials, forums, may help you see the experience of your candidate. Obviously, experienced wedding videographers are the best place to start. They have the references and the equipment to offer what you want. However, they are pricey.


New artists should be still in consideration. Their pricing is way cheaper than the experienced one.


Watching sample and actual films of these wedding videographers will give you a glimpse of their true experience.

Observing these three factors in choosing your wedding videographers will help you decide which will be perfect to do the job on your big day. Will you add other factors aside from these three? We’ll be happy to know!