We have tried to answer the questions that we expect to get
asked about our services and the questions that we have been
asked. Below are the answers. If your question is not listed,
please call us and let's discuss it.
- Can you edit my home video and put
it on VHS, the Internet, or some other media type?
- Can you send me a sample tape?
- Do you charge for mileage?
- What happens if my copies are destroyed?
- May I purchase the original, unedited footage?
- How does the videographer charge for services? Are there packages? Request a price list.
- Why should I have my wedding videotaped?
- Can’t a friend or family member videotape my wedding?
- Won’t the cameramen be obtrusive and disruptive?
- How should I choose a videographer?
- What should I look for in a professional videotape?
- Will my photographer and a videographer work together?
- What if my church has restrictions on video?
- Should I provide a meal for the videographers?
- Should I sign a contract?
- How many cameras do you use?
- When do you begin taping?
- Will you use wireless microphones?
- What will you film at the reception?
- What about guest interviews?
- Do I have a choice of music for my video?
- How long will my finished tape be?
- When will I get my finished videotape?
- Can I make copies of my wedding video?
- Anything else you can think of?
Can you edit my home video and
put it on VHS, the Internet, or some other media type?
Yes. We offer plans to have your own video edited. Please call
to discuss the project specifics and pricing.
Can you send me a sample tape?
Yes. We will glady send you a sample upon request.
Do you charge for mileage?
All video services for clients between Decatur, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee will not incur a mileage charge. Mileage outside of those areas will be determined depending on assignment.
What happens if my copies are
destroyed?
We try to retain a master copy of the edited video indefinitely.
You will be able to contact us and purchase an additional copy.
May I purchase the original,
unedited footage?
Just ask us for it. Upon completion of your project, we include all the original footage, in the miniDV format, at no extra cost to you!
How does the videographer charge for services? Are there packages? Request a price list.
Please contact us for pricing information. We offer several packages which you can customize to better suit your needs.
Why should I have my wedding videotaped?
There is nothing like a videotape to capture all the
sights and sounds of your wedding day, an event which has become
one of the major social events in a person’s life. What better
opportunity to capture all of your family and friends and create
a classic heirloom to be cherished for years to come? We have
had many couples tell us that having a videotape made was the
best thing they did on their wedding day.
Can’t a friend or family member
videotape my wedding?
Certainly, but don’t expect professional results. Look
Mom Videos has been taping weddings for many years, and
we know all the ins and outs of capturing such an important
event. We have 3-chip cameras, digital mastering, computer-based
editing equipment, professional microphones, and tripods. If you like, we can even use our high-definition cameras!
Won’t the cameramen be obtrusive
and disruptive?
We have heard horror stories of bright
lights during the ceremony and videographers stepping right
up between the minister and the couple. Look Mom Videos
makes every effort to record your wedding unobtrusively and
tastefully, using no extra lighting, remaining stationary and
silent throughout, and using a documentary filming style. We attempt to inform the bride and groom of any issues that may be foreseeable and get their advice for what they want us to do.
How should I choose a videographer?
It’s a fact of life that price plays
a key role in determining your selection of professionals, and
there is a photographer and videographer for every budget. Once
you determine your spending limit, then you can begin to evaluate
your professionals for quality, experience, and compatibility.
A professional 3-chip camera is essential for filming the highest quality footage.
Ask your prospective videographer what equipment he or she will use at your wedding, and specifically who will be operating that equipment. Ask to see a sample of that person’s work. Don’t merely watch promotional videos - ask to see actual weddings with actual sound.
Look Mom Videos also offers video service in high-definition. Ask us for more details.
What should I look for in a
professional video?
The picture and sound should be crystal
clear. The titles should look professional and be easily read.
The production should be tightly and tastefully edited, making
the tape more enjoyable to watch than real time raw footage.
Special effects should be enhancements to the production and
not appear “gimmicky”. The most important element to shop for
is the actual videographer, whose experience and talents are
what you really want.
Will my photographer and a videographer work together?
Wedding videography is relatively new,
only coming into its own in the past ten years. Wedding photography,
on the other hand, has been around for almost 1½ centuries!
Generally, photographers and videographers get along just fine.
We have become friends with many of the local photographers and find it a great pleasure to work with the same ones time and time again.
You should be aware that there are still some photographers
that resent the rapid onslaught video has made on the market.
Remember: your photographer and videographer are working for
YOU on YOUR wedding day, so be sure to let ALL of your vendors
know exactly what level of cooperation YOU expect. Your wedding
day is not the time for a clash of artistic egos.
 What if my church has restrictions on video?
It is the client’s responsibility to
find out if there are any restrictions on photography and videography
wherever the event takes place and to notify the studio(s) well
in advance. Many churches and synagogues have guidelines, such
as no flash photography and no moving around during the ceremony,
and understandably so. The place of worship is not a television
studio.
We strive to place a camera in a position
that affords us a clear view of your faces during the ceremony.
This is not always possible because some churches restrict all
videotaping to the balcony only. Be sure to find out what is
allowed before you contract with a videographer or a photographer.
Look Mom Videos asks for access to the site of the ceremony at least one hour prior to
the scheduled starting time in order to set up our cameras and
microphones and to make a proper test of all the equipment.
Should I provide a meal for the videographers?
We are on the job for sometimes up to 12 hours between
the time we arrive at the bride’s home and the time we leave
the reception. It is a welcome courtesy if you provide a meal
for your photographers, videographers, and other vendors.
Should I sign a contract?
A contract protects both you and the videographer, and
should be comprehensive and clear. Don’t hire any professional
with merely a verbal agreement even though a verbal agreement is sufficient for services.
How many cameras do you use?
We have multiple cameras that we use for events. We are happy to consult with you to determine a proper number of cameras.
When do you begin taping?
If you choose to have us cover the deluxe pre-ceremony, we typically begin a wedding day with a visit
to the bride’s home or other location where preparations are
being made. Some of our most emotional and special shots have
been made as the bride and her attendants are getting ready.
In general, we spend anywhere from 5 to 12 hours covering one
wedding, but 6 hours is usually sufficient to get complete coverage
of an average wedding.
Will you use wireless microphones?
Look Mom Videos uses a wireless microphone
system during the ceremony. This offers a quick setup, and the
groom usually wears the “clip-on” microphone. Be sure to check
with your church or synagogue to see if there are any restrictions
on the use of wireless equipment.
What will you film at the reception?
In our experience, there are six main
parts of a reception which we film: (1) the wedding party introductions
(2) the first dance, (3) the toast, (4) the cake cutting, (5)
the bouquet and garter toss, and (6) the couple leaving the
reception. If you would like other events filmed, please inform
us in the contract. We try our best to capture all events and, in particular, those that you specifically point out to us.
What about guest interviews?
Generally, we do not go around from table to table putting people on the spot to “say something for the bride and groom”. We certainly welcome guests to invite us to film their speech to the newlyweds.
Do I have a choice of music
for my video?
You may provide your own music for the video.
How long will my finished tape
be?
The length of the final video depends on a number of factors. We don't have a set rule that we go by. Basically, if there is a lot of footage that edits well together, you get a longer a video than a little footage that isn't very exciting. A typical video lasts 60-90 minutes.
When will I get my finished
videotape?
Normal production time is 8-12 weeks after the event. We encourage everyone to gather all photos for the Photo Montage as well as all musical selections and have them to us prior to the wedding. Having all material together upon commencement of editing is important for scheduling purposes.
Can I make copies of my wedding
video?
We do no copy protect wedding videos. You are free to make any copies you wish but please note that we will gladly sell you additional copies with labels and DVD case inserts for a small charge depending on the quantity.
Anything else you can think of?
Whatever studio you choose to videotape your special
day, take the time to shop and look at the actual work. Hire someone you feel comfortable with. Don’t shop price - an
expensive video may be awful and an inexpensive video may be
very good.
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