May 1, 2008

Myrtle Beach Videographers

As you brows the internet looking for videographers in Myrtle Beach, SC and you may find it to be overwhelming to find the perfect company to produce your Myrtle Beach wedding video.

Here are things you may want to think about while investigating all of the Myrtle Beach Videographers that are out there.
#1. Request a full length demo from each Myrtle Beach Wedding Videographers that you are considering using

You may wonder why you need a complete Myrtle Beach Wedding Video, and may say that there are many wedding video clips on the internet for a particular company and they are winthin a price range that is acceptable so I don’t think I need a complete wedding video demo……

Wedding Videography is a combination of multiple sophisticated art forms. Artistic filming is a completely visual artform much like the photographer will use, thorough and interesting storytelling through editing, and last but definately not least is the ART of capturing excellent audio. When careful attention is not given to even one of these “arts” then the complete wedding production will suffer greatly because of that.
There are many short clips on Myrtle Beach Videographers websites that we have seen that look good but if you investigate a full on production form that same company that complete video will literally fall apart in many of the areas listed above. Seeing a full demo will allow you to see and make a informed decision as to if you like the quality that will make up YOUR wedding video

So what about those clips that you may see that has demos with many brides and grooms in a single piece. They certainly must be a skilled Myrtle Beach videographer if they have done so many weddings in the area.

These clips that combine multiple events are EXTREMELY EASY TO PRODUCE. Imaging having footage from 30 or 40 different events. Let say that they got two hours worth of footage at each event. How hard do you think it would be to pull 3 minutes worth of EXCELLENT footage from 60 - 80 hours worth of wedding video footage? Probably pretty easy, right?? The only problem with basing a decision off of these clips is that during your wedding there will not be 20 - 30 different “takes” of all of the special moments that will happen. There is only one chance to capture those moments of your Myrtle Beach Wedding Memories in a high quality fashion. I would urge you to investigate EVERY Myrtle Beach videographer that you are thinking about using.. And I recommend this just so you and your family dont end up with the same quality wedding video that we received!!

#2. Make sure that you get a contract.
Contracts are very commong amongst true wedding professionals. Make sure that each Myrtle Beach Wedding Videographer you are considering has a contract that covers every production aspect and how it may impact you. If a contract cannot be instantly provided to you at the time that you are ready to book this should throw up a red flag. As you look over contracts make sure that they detail any aspect of the wedding video production and the final video you receive.

#3. Equipment.
We have seen the recommendation to ask about videography equipment on many Myrtle Beach Wedding Websites. It is true that equipment can play an strong role in the wedding video production but it is also not the end all be all of a company. Video cameras are to Myrtle Beach videographers just as wrenches are to Mechanics. A tool. You can buy those same tools but you may not be able to replace the motor like your Mechanic can. The same holds true for videographers. I could give many videographers all of the equipment that we use but the product you would receive would be drastically different and could even be horrible because of the lack of knowledge of how to use those tools. So, instead of asking about video cameras, and audio equipmetn, my recommendation is that you instead look carefully at the complete Myrtle Beach wedding videos that were produced by the Myrtle Beach Videographers you are considering using. Does the picture look sharp and clear? Was the footage captured in an artistic manner? Is the audio easy to hear and discern what is being said? If you say yes, then the equipment that particular Myrtle Beach Videographer uses should be good enough to provide you with a high quality product. If the quality is not acceptable though, I would highly recommend marking that Myrtle Beach Videography company off of your list and moving on to your next selection.

#4. Who will film and edit my Myrtle Beach Wedding Video?
Many Myrtle Beach Videography companies employ multiple videographers to cover events and also employ multiple editors to edit those same events. If the videography company you are looking at using has multiple editors and filmers it would be good things for you to DEMAND to see a wedding from the actual person that will not only film but will also edit your Myrtle Beach Wedding Video. Every person has a different perspective to each event. I have seen footage from the best videographers that I know of literlaly slaughtered and turned into a complete mess by another person.

So what are our filming and editing practices, you ask.
We have a single employee that assists us with editing, and James and Marianna film every event and are also heavily involved in the editing process. When we finish filming an event, our editor is tasked with certain things to complete. Marianna and I then provide that person with extensive details on every aspect of the wedding before they begins editing. After they complete their segments their work is critiqued by Marianna and I and if needs be may even be “tuned” to insure the best product. All of our video work that is delievered to Brides and Grooms after the wedding day has been filterd through our quality control department.. :-) Marianan and I.

As you look over our Myrtle Beach Wedding Video Website and if you have any questions or comments about your Myrtle Beach Wedding Videography needs please feel free to contact us or give us a call at either of the numbers that are listed below.

We look forward to hearing from you!!
James & Marianna Player
803.348.1107 or 803.348.1196
Myrtle Beach Wedding Videographers James and Marianna Player