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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
VIDEO
1. What’s the big deal about 3ccds cameras?
2. You charge less expensive compared to most videographers here in
Montreal. Why is that?
3. But based on your price list for wedding, there are other
features in your package, such as honeymoon photo montage, guests interviews,
etc.. that we don’t really need, can you cut down your price since we’re not
getting these options?
4. How long is the edited wedding videos?
5. Do you mind if we give suggestions, ideas, personal feedbacks on
how we want you to cover our wedding?
6. I’m concerned with the lighting at the ceremony. How do you go
about that?
7. Who picks the music?
8. How long do you keep the raw footage and final DVD copy before
recycling it?
9. Do you accept pencil bookings?
10. Will you be at the church rehearsal?
11. What makes you different from other videographers?
12. How soon should I book you?
13. Why does it take so long to edit the video?
14. So, when will I receive my final DVD?
15. What formats are available for duplications?
16. How are you dressed at our event?
17. Deposits, Cancellation and Refund Policy?
18. What is Love?
1. What’s the big deal about 3ccds cameras?
3CCD is a term used to describe an imaging system employed by video cameras,
3CCD cameras have three separate charge-coupled devices (CCDs), each one taking
a separate measurement of red, green, and blue light. Light coming into the lens
is split by a trichroic prism assembly, which directs the appropriate wavelength
ranges of light to their respective CCDs.
3CCD cameras are generally regarded to provide superior image quality to cameras
with only one CCD. By taking a separate reading of red, green, and blue values
for each pixel, 3CCD cameras achieve much better precision than single-CCD
cameras. Almost all single-CCD cameras use a bayer filter, which allows them to
detect only one-third of the color information for each pixel. The other
two-thirds must be interpolated with a demosaicing algorithm to 'fill in the
gaps'.
3CCD cameras are generally more expensive than single-CCD cameras because they
require three times more elements to form the image detector, and because they
require a precision color-separation beam-splitter optical assembly.
At the moment, we are using Sony VX2000 and CANON XL1S. Soon, if
budget permits, we will upgrade to SONY FX1. Aside from these cameras, we also
use Sennheiser EW 100 wireless microphones, Audio Technica 897 shot gun
microphone, and Manix’s favorite … the Glide Cam.
2. You charge less expensive compared to most videographers here in Montreal. Why
is that?
As far as we know, we try to market clients who are in adequate budget.
Regardless of what you paid for, we aim to deliver an excellent, artistic copy
of your wedding video that can be compared to other videographers who charges a
minimum of $4000 for a full day coverage – two camera package. The rate we give
out is our perceived value of our work. We don't pay studio space nor pay for
advertising/marketing. Thru this we are cutting on cost which benefits our
customers. We give high regard for what we do, and
we continually invest in most expensive equipments and technology that will make
your videos as creative and original. We make sure that every client is more
than satisfied and happy with our work. We make it a point to prove that we are
worth every penny paid to us.
3. But based on your price list for wedding, there are other features in your
package, such as honeymoon photo montage, guests interviews, etc.. that we don’t
really need, can you cut down your price since we’re not getting these options?
There are 3 main criterias behind our pricing. First, we determine the number of
cameras necessary to construct your wedding story. Please remember that the more
cameras you have operating during the wedding, the more interesting your video
will be to watch. Due to this, it increases production costs because of the
additional equipment, labor, and post production time. Next, we determine the
amount of time we will spend with you on your wedding day. We also consider the
distance and number of locations we need to go to, as we carry all our
equipments with us. And finally, we determine the effort required in post
production editing that will be necessary to craft your wedding story.
Additional features available on every package are only “add-ons”. Other
companies charge extras on these features. With us, whether you like it or not…
you get ‘em at no cost!
4. How long is the edited wedding videos?
It all depends on how long you want it to be. Some prefers an MTV type of video
where each event is edited into a one song music video. Others enjoy watching a
full hour of their ceremony. This is your wedding video, so it is only fair that
you decide on how you want your video to turn out. From the black and white
effects, slow motion, to the music you’d like us to use as background. We aim to
deliver your videos as what we refer to as…UNIQUELY YOURS.
5. Do you mind if we give suggestions, ideas, personal feedbacks on how we want
you to cover our wedding?
No, not at all. Initially, weeks before your wedding day, we either talk on the
phone or have an e-mail discussion to finalize the itinerary/locations. During
this time, you are welcome to give us suggestions on which scenes you want us to
capture, and other pertinent details that you feel should be captured on your
wedding videos.
6. I’m concerned with the lighting at the ceremony. How do you go about that?
Don’t worry. We strike a very fine balance between illuminating the venue
properly and not calling attention to ourselves. Our lights are neatly secured
on stands strategically placed in key areas of the venue. Rest assured, no
blinding and roasting of the guests will occur.
7. Who picks the music?
You do. We aim for more personalized wedding videos so we greatly appreciate if
you send us a list of songs you prefer as your background music.
8. How long do you keep the raw footage and final DVD copy before recycling it?
Raw footages transferred to our computer hard drives are removed as soon as the
Final DVD is delivered to the clients. Final DVD copies however may be stored in
our hard drives up to a year. We suggest that you request a copy of your raw
footages when you come and pick up your wedding videos.
9. Do you accept pencil bookings?
The problem with pencil bookings is that lead easily gets erased. Honestly,
we’ve been burned quite a number of times, so the policy now is – No Downpayment,
No Reservation.
10. Will you be at the church rehearsal?
If you want us to, no problem. But please be advised that an extra fee per hour
may apply.
11. What makes you different from other videographers?
We call this the beauty pageant question. Of course, when put on the spot, we
take a deep breath, bat our lashes, smile and say… We take our philosophy in
shooting very seriously. We take great lengths to remain as unobtrusive and
candid in order to capture a natural scenarios as much as possible. We pride
ourselves with excellent camerawork further enhanced by exceptional editing, and
most important of all…world peace.
12. How soon should I book you?
Ideally, as soon as you are interested with what we offer, it is advisable to
book us right away. As most of our clients tends to reserve us, more than a year
prior to their wedding date.
13. Why does it take so long to edit the video?
We try to make each video distinct from the rest, nothing generic. This
philosophy leads us to long excruciating hours, days and weeks of editing a
video. We are not offering any excuses, it is just the way it is. If you’re
looking for a quick and speedy turnaround, we may not be what you are looking
for.
14. So, when will I receive my final DVD?
Based on our experience since we established this business in 2000, as of today,
it takes us a maximum of 4 to 6 months to finish a wedding video. Of course,
this vary as it takes a bit of your participation during the editing. As soon as
we finish editing your video, we will ask you to watch your videos for
comments/suggestions. Any changes to be made will add up to the duration of the
editing process. If it takes you weeks to send your feedbacks, this delays the
estimate time we opt to finish your video.
15. What formats are available for duplications?
DVD is now the most popular format – VHS is still available. High Definition
(HD) will become more acceptable in the future once the conflicts and costs are
reduced. We will incorporate this format when these issues are resolved.
16. How are you dressed at our event?
We are usually dressed in dark (or black) attire. Honestly, we’re not quite sure
if we should include this query, but we get this question from a handful of
people, so to save other clients from asking, might as well post this question
online.
17. Deposits, Cancellation and Refund Policy?
We require a 25% deposit of the total cost. To cancel yoru booking, we need at
least 60 days notice. Unfortunately, your deposit is not refundable. However, if
we book another wedding on that date, we will refund your deposit…100%.
18. What is Love?
Love is like a rosary…full of mysteries.
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