10540 Springfield Court
Richmond BC
Canada V7E 1Z6
604-612-9767
info@studiovideo.com


HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
Too often people will consider video for an event as a simple item that any one with a $500 camera from their local electronic retailer and some basic free editing software can do.

They do not see the need or the advantages of hiring a professional.

So what are they..
  1. I have the right stuff
    the gear not only the $5000 camera, but the tripod, the lights, the wireless mic, the back up camera


  2. I have the responsibilty and job to video the event


  3. And most importantly… I have the experience
    To know how to cover your event
    To know how to shoot and edit it
    And how to put the whole thing together with graphics,titles,music narration, placement on the net and/or on dvd with menus, chapters and packageing
    Hire a professional
    From the studio video facilities.
    Providing professional video services….
At The Studio we have compiled a short checklist to offer some advice on how to choose your Videographer. It is important to hire professionals in this industry to ensure best results. Your wedding day is a special event that offers only one chance to "get it right"

Choosing A Videographer

  • Coverage
    Figure out what kind of coverage that you would want. ie. entire day, ceremony only, reception, edited, unedited ...
  • Date
    Is the Videographer available on the day of your wedding?
  • Professional
    How do they present themselves, how is their appearance, their attitude, approach and do they possess the neccessary equipment to be a professional?
  • References
    Do they have references to show you from satisfied clients? How about references from other sources such as associations, BBB, and from within the industry itself?
  • Technology
    Are they using up to date camera and editing equipment? Do they use lights, tripods, proper sound equipment and wireless microphones?
  • Personal
    Are you talking to and meeting with the actual Videographer who will be taping your wedding?
    What is their background and experience?
    Do you personally get a good feeling from them?
    How do they dress for the wedding?

    • Service
      What exactly are you getting? Check items such as:
      a. Duration of video taping?
      b. How many cameras and type (3 chips better than one)?
      c. Format of tape used and edited to . . . SVHS, HI8, Digital non-linear editing, HD or Standard Definition?
      d. What style does the Videographer have . . . Documentary, Hollywood, etc.?
      e. Do you get to choose the effects, titles, and music?
      f. Do you get the original footage?
      g. How many copies?
      h. Do you get a highlight tape and what does it include?
      i. When will the tape be ready, is it written down in the form of a contract or letter of agreement?
    • Cost
      Is it clearly spelled out and what are the terms? What about taxes?
    • Quality and Workmanship
      Have you viewed their Demo Reel? It may be advisable to ask to view clips from the last wedding they have taped.



    WEDDING RECEPTION SUGGESTIONS


  • For a Bride and Groom to kiss, try one of these:
    Top Ten List, place paper and pens on each of the tables, have guests come up to mic with their top ten lists. Example: Top Ten reasons the bride married the groom or top ten reasons why the guests come to the wedding.
    Sing a Song, with the word "love" in it or "sweet" or "honey".
    Follow the Kiss, select a table and someone at that table must kiss their partner then the bridal couple must follow, in kissing the same way.
    Couple Quiz, each table is to ask a question about the bridal couple.
    Get it right, bridal bridal couple kisses,
    get it wrong, all couples at table kiss.
  • Bubbles (after the ceremony) instead of rice or confetti.
  • Cameras on tables for guests to take pictures.
  • If buffet, tables have to sing song with "love" in it to go up and eat.
  • Large video screen presentation of photos of bridal couple as they grew up and together.
  • Circle dances- all guys form circle around the bride and dance with her, then all gals form circle around groom and dance with him.
  • Special Dances- YMCA, Macarena, Limbo, Conga Line, Chicken.
  • Last Dance- everyone forms circle around bridal couple as they go around in opposite directions bidding everyone goodbye.
  • Arch way is formed that the bridal couple passes through, stopping at each guest to bid them goodbye.





    • REFERRALS
    Unless otherwise noted, the telephone area code is (604).
    (In the Lower Mainland)


    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Robert Albanese    www.robertalbanese.com   ph: 809-4143
    Camera One Photography (Larry) www.cameraonephoto.com....277-0836
    Lianne Cohen....... www.liannecohenphotography.com......872-5965
    Brad Stringer...... www.stringerimages.com..... 728-3091


    LIVE MUSIC & DJ SERVICES
    The Usual Suspects ............... Contact Alex Jackson 604-809-3945
    Sassabrass (Mark) Live    ph: 736-2153 www.sassabrass.com
    Susanne Nordin (church music)    ph: 940-8646
    Hot Wax.....   ph: 649-6919 www.hot-wax.com
    Smooth Grooves (Alexis)    ph: 618-6935
    Nathen Aswell Trio (Tom)    251-4432
    March Hare (Dan)   www.marchhareband.com   897-6834


    DECORATION
    Promotion Ballons    ph: 553-5564
    Cool Creations (Ice Sculpture)    ph: 275-4004
    Sabina¹s Flowers    ph: 939-6352
    Elegant Party Decorations (Margaret) ph: 454-0453


    RECEPTION HALLS
    University Golf Club (Deborah Millar)    224-1621
    Richmond Golf and Country Club (Tony)    277-3141
    Roma Hall (Ana) 521.8320


    GOWN AND TUX
    Bridal Design Studio    272-5033
    Black and Lee    688-2481


    WEDDING PLANNER
    Lori Fraser Signature Events    LoriFraserSignatureEvents.com    908-5091
    Viva Las Weddings Christina Rock   vivalasweddings.com 513-8482  


    VENUES
    Chapel at Minoru Park or Stanley Park Chapel   (Allan) 687-7068


    OTHER SERVICES
    Writings    987-8808
    Vancouver Champagne Cruises    688-6625
    Villa Felicita (Yvonne)    922-3302
    Platinum Limousine (Eddy)   377-0965 www.limoplatinum.com
    Marriage Commissioner (Ken Dong)    737-0669
    Hair (Brendan)    290-3326
    The Media Group (Dan)    ph: 523-6120 www.tmg-themediagroup.com
    Tony Deli and Catering    253-7422
    Shyla Slade - Personal Events Planner   584.3525 www.shylasevents.com
    Make Up (Trish Peck)............443-1955
    BellyDancer ( Juanita ) .........321-2296
    Fired Up Catering (Marat Dreyshner) www.firedupcatering.com....................................218-4610
    Sweet Beginnings (Elana Lancit)   www.asweetbeginning.com   738-9552