We are wedding date twins! I would recommend my videographer, but obviously they are booked. What is your budget because there are a couple other good ones I've heard of, too?
Thanks for the comments as of right now there isnt really a budget mainly because im not sure what the "normal" cost would be. The videographer is being paid for by the future in laws and I was told to gather info on a few that I am intersted in and we will go from there...so any info you have will help =)
If budget isn’t really an issue, I would highly recommend Thomas Hughes Video. I love their style but they were way out of my price range. My FI and I went back and forth for months and finally made up our mind just 2 days ago, and my wedding is October. In many cases you have to decide if photo or video is more important to you. Videos tend to be very expensive based on editing time, because they have to add music, slow motion, black and white transitions, cutting boring moments etc. If you want a very journalistic and simple approach it will quite a bit cheaper. Google them, and I guarantee you will love their work. We went with a very good photographer and a decent videographer.
I will 2nd bride2bee08 on Thomas Hughes (www.thomashughesvideo.com). They make very nice work. Check out Cinematic Studios (www.cinematicstudios.com), Lumitone (www.lumitone.com), and Bliss Video Productions (www.blissvideoproductions.com).
Since your in-laws are asking you to gather data, you can also compare the work and prices of these to some out-of-state ones that are also popular such as Glenn Elliott (www.gmelliottvideo.com). My all-time favourite is Still-Motion (www.still-motion.ca) and they are also my videographer. :)
Don't eliminate the out-of-state ones just yet if you like them. It was actually more economical for us to hire from out-of-state and pay all the incremental costs associated with travel and such than hiring local because of the high rates in the Bay Area.
They are called Simply Interactive and it's nice because all their packages include unlimited hours. Their prices range from $1,775 to $4,275, so their prices are pretty reasonable and the best part...you can check your date availability on their website and they show they are available your day!
They have a lot of film experience, but I believe are just getting into the wedding market - this means their rates are more competitive than the other people listed in this post. They are in Sonoma County, but I'm sure will travel.
It really depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is.
A couple things to help narrow the search is:
- Format: Do you want film (super 8mm/16mm) or video? (film is a minimum of $3k)
- Style: Documentary style (lots of realtime moments, voices, more natural feel) or Cinematic (dramatic, some slow motion, most of video set to music).
- Budget : A company that really knows what they are doing are going to charge a minimum of $2500 for full day coverage. If this is out of your range, then you might want to consider hiring a company just to shoot the wedding and do the editing later on down the road.
Thomas Hughes Video is a great company that works with a variety of budgets. For film there are companies like Bliss* Productions and Justin Fone Productions, however Bliss* is one of the most expensive companies because of the product they produce (starting at $7500).
You can check out "Here Comes the Guide" for a great list of companies like Cinematic Studios, Savadelis Films, etc.
I highly recommend Studio MSV (http://www.studiomsv.com/). They are located in the Bay Area and I booked them to do my wedding in Los Angeles, so I know they travel. The owner, Andrew Hsu, is very talented, super creative, and down to earth. He is also very helpful as a sounding board in all aspects of your wedding, and for the quality of work he does, his prices are very reasonable and well worth it.
Many videography companies have various videographers; they can often shoot more than one wedding per day. Don't let this stop you from inquiring about their services on a particular day.
My videography company can shoot 3 weddings in one day. Check to make sure! :)
Hi all
My wedding is September 20, 2008 and still no videographer in sight... I need your help... my wedding is going to be in Antioch.
Thanks
posted by tamaralachelle 12 posts 6 months agotamaralachelle,
What is your budget for a videographer? There are many videographers in the area and budget helps to narrow it down. :)
posted by JCM9608 466 posts 6 months agoWe are wedding date twins! I would recommend my videographer, but obviously they are booked. What is your budget because there are a couple other good ones I've heard of, too?
posted by Lillindy 265 posts 6 months agoThanks for the comments as of right now there isnt really a budget mainly because im not sure what the "normal" cost would be. The videographer is being paid for by the future in laws and I was told to gather info on a few that I am intersted in and we will go from there...so any info you have will help =)
posted by tamaralachelle 12 posts 6 months agoIf budget isn’t really an issue, I would highly recommend Thomas Hughes Video. I love their style but they were way out of my price range. My FI and I went back and forth for months and finally made up our mind just 2 days ago, and my wedding is October. In many cases you have to decide if photo or video is more important to you. Videos tend to be very expensive based on editing time, because they have to add music, slow motion, black and white transitions, cutting boring moments etc. If you want a very journalistic and simple approach it will quite a bit cheaper. Google them, and I guarantee you will love their work. We went with a very good photographer and a decent videographer.
posted by bride2bee08 7 posts 6 months agoI will 2nd bride2bee08 on Thomas Hughes (www.thomashughesvideo.com). They make very nice work. Check out Cinematic Studios (www.cinematicstudios.com), Lumitone (www.lumitone.com), and Bliss Video Productions (www.blissvideoproductions.com).
Since your in-laws are asking you to gather data, you can also compare the work and prices of these to some out-of-state ones that are also popular such as Glenn Elliott (www.gmelliottvideo.com). My all-time favourite is Still-Motion (www.still-motion.ca) and they are also my videographer. :)
Don't eliminate the out-of-state ones just yet if you like them. It was actually more economical for us to hire from out-of-state and pay all the incremental costs associated with travel and such than hiring local because of the high rates in the Bay Area.
I hope this helps!
posted by JCM9608 466 posts 6 months agoI know for sure Lumitone is taken because I'm using them. But, if price really isn't an issue these guys are also great: http://www.simplyinteractive.com/services/wedding_services/index.shtml
They are called Simply Interactive and it's nice because all their packages include unlimited hours. Their prices range from $1,775 to $4,275, so their prices are pretty reasonable and the best part...you can check your date availability on their website and they show they are available your day!
posted by Lillindy 265 posts 6 months agoI am using http://sonomacountyvideo.com/
They have a lot of film experience, but I believe are just getting into the wedding market - this means their rates are more competitive than the other people listed in this post. They are in Sonoma County, but I'm sure will travel.
posted by enmoore66 217 posts 6 months agoIt really depends on what you are looking for and what your budget is.
A couple things to help narrow the search is:
- Format: Do you want film (super 8mm/16mm) or video? (film is a minimum of $3k)
- Style: Documentary style (lots of realtime moments, voices, more natural feel) or Cinematic (dramatic, some slow motion, most of video set to music).
- Budget : A company that really knows what they are doing are going to charge a minimum of $2500 for full day coverage. If this is out of your range, then you might want to consider hiring a company just to shoot the wedding and do the editing later on down the road.
Thomas Hughes Video is a great company that works with a variety of budgets. For film there are companies like Bliss* Productions and Justin Fone Productions, however Bliss* is one of the most expensive companies because of the product they produce (starting at $7500).
You can check out "Here Comes the Guide" for a great list of companies like Cinematic Studios, Savadelis Films, etc.
Hope this helps! good luck!
posted by glittergrl 320 posts 6 months agoI booked skipnoproductions (www.skipnoproductions.com) for my wedding in June 2009.
The owner Andrew is wonderful!! GOOD LUCK!
posted by lmsimeon75 8 posts 6 months agoI highly recommend Studio MSV (http://www.studiomsv.com/). They are located in the Bay Area and I booked them to do my wedding in Los Angeles, so I know they travel. The owner, Andrew Hsu, is very talented, super creative, and down to earth. He is also very helpful as a sounding board in all aspects of your wedding, and for the quality of work he does, his prices are very reasonable and well worth it.
posted by Woonendez 24 posts 6 months agowe're going with http://www.aaronleevideo.com/index.html?cat=1 very reasonable rates and beautiful videos! here is a sample of his work: http://wowprettyspa.com/pfVideo4.php
posted by fairylis 9 posts 6 months agoLillindy + tamaralachelle,
Many videography companies have various videographers; they can often shoot more than one wedding per day. Don't let this stop you from inquiring about their services on a particular day.
My videography company can shoot 3 weddings in one day. Check to make sure! :)
posted by JCM9608 466 posts 6 months ago