Can I Edit My Own Wedding Video?
Can I Edit My Own Wedding Video?
You might think it’d be so much easier to edit your own wedding video. After all, it’s just about piecing together the different clips and footage your videographer and family members took on the day. So, it shouldn’t be hard, right? It’s not like it’s rocket science; all you have to do is copy and paste the bits you want in the timeline.
While it might seem simple and easy enough, there is much more to video editing than you think. For example, if you’re shooting the wedding throughout the whole day, you’ll need to get the timing right. You don’t want to jump from the preparation and the morning to the reception and the night-time, without fair warning. Not only that, but you’ll get footage from different angles, with various colour palettes and different lighting situations. So, you need to make sure they match up if you want a high-quality wedding video. So, here are a few reasons why you could and why you shouldn’t edit your own wedding video.
You Can Choose Your Own Footage…
One of the best things about editing your own wedding video is that you can choose what goes into the video itself. You can decide when and where your footage goes instead of negotiating with your editor about what’s missing or why a specific piece of footage is in the video. It’ll save you time and money to edit your video yourself.
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…But It Takes Time
If you’re not experienced in video editing, creating your own wedding video can be daunting. After all, you have hours of footage to scour, to find the right camera angle, the right point of view, and the right lighting setup, to show the wedding at its best. So, why take up so much of your time to edit your wedding video when someone else can do it for you?
It’s Your Vision Come To Life
When you plan a wedding, you already have a vision of what you want. The same goes for your wedding video. You should already have an idea of what you want for the wedding video, like the style of the video, the look of the video, and the way the wedding day should be edited. So, editing it yourself will give you the freedom to choose what you want.
…But It Takes Experience
Again, it takes experience in video editing and how to make your videos look amazing to get the results you want. Of course, you can play around with the software and the special effects add-ons, but do you have the time to put that effort in? Wouldn’t it be easier to have someone who knows all of that do that for you?
There Are So Many Video Tutorials Online…
You could argue that you can learn alongside watching a video tutorial; after all, there are thousands upon thousands of them online. You don’t need to rely on a video editor; you can do it yourself. Not only that, but if you have a spare monitor to hook up your computer to, you can watch the tutorial while editing your video to get the results you want. It’s that simple.
…But Can You Find The Right One?
As mentioned before, there are thousands upon thousands of video tutorials online, and if you’re searching up how to edit special effects, chances are you’ll need another piece of software that you don’t have. Soon, you’ll be left scouring the internet to find that software, only to find that you’ll need to pay for it and the add-ons that that video tutorial recommends.
There’s Always An Alternative…
Ok, so you may not have professional movie making software, there are always alternatives, and free online video makers and templates are one of them. After all, you don’t need a particularly fancy video. A simple one will suffice, so why not use that template? It’s simple and easy to use. So, there’s no need to pay for a video editor when you have such handy tools at your disposal.
…But You’re Sacrificing Quality
While free online video makers and templates are an excellent alternative, chances are, you’re going to look back at it and realise how bad the quality is. After all, there are already many professionally made wedding videos published on social media like YouTube, and the quality of those videos are exceptional. If you compare your handmade video with theirs, you’re going to wonder why you didn’t hire a professional in the first place. So, are you ready to sacrifice that quality for money?
I Can Save Money…
One of the biggest reasons you’d edit your own video is to save money. You don’t need to hire an expensive freelancer who’ll charge you an arm and a leg to edit a “professional” quality wedding video for you. With those free online video editors or default movie makers that come with your computer, you can make it up yourself.
But Are You Sure You’ll Be Saving Money?
The pitfall of editing your own wedding video is that you’ll have to buy your own editing software if you want professional-quality videos. So, instead of paying a few hundred dollars for an editor, you’ll be spending at least a thousand, if not more, to get the look you want. So, ask yourself, is it worth it?
Trust Outsourced & Experienced
We at Cut Pro Media promise that your wedding video is in safe hands. Our experienced teams of editors will ensure a professional quality cut at a reasonable price. So instead of paying a freelancer hundreds of dollars, you only have to pay $140, at the very least. We don’t have any extra hidden charges, so you don’t have to worry about negotiations or additional terms. We have all the resources we need to match your vision. So, no job is too hard, nor will it take too long. We even list out our delivery days, so you can be sure you’ll receive your video within ten days from when you order with us. So, check out our website and our services. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Why Outsource Wedding Video Editing Could Save You A Fortune
Why Outsource Wedding Video Editing Could Save You A fortune
When it comes to video editing it can be a nightmare, negotiating with professionals, freelancers, and amateurs alike. Some have higher fees than necessary, others will be too cheap and too good to be true, while others will try to come up with more excuses as to why they can’t finish the project on time. There are so many excuses, it’s difficult to keep up. However, there are a few alternatives to hiring a lone video editor, or a video editing team. One of them is outsourcing video editors.
There are so many reasons why it’s a good idea, and we’ve listed some of them here. So, here are a few good reasons why outsource wedding video editing could save you a fortune.
Reliable Service
Outsourced video editors are reliable since they work for a company that ensures they get the help they need. Not only that but the company they work for ensuring that they’re experienced enough to handle any project that comes their way. So, if you’re looking to hire a wedding video editor that can edit music videos, the company can send off that project to someone who specialises in that area. You’ll be sure that you’re getting what you asked for, when you asked for it, and how you asked for it.
Not only that, but they’ll always keep in communication with you, so you know exactly what’s going on with your project. You won’t get that same reassurance with freelancers, as many can ghost you, or cease all communications whatsoever, especially if they’re scams. So, by trusting outsourced video editors, you can always be sure that their services are reliable.
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On-Time Delivery
By outsourcing video editors, you can be sure that they’ll deliver on time. There won’t be any negotiations, or deadline extensions, because if one editor can’t finish a project on time, the company they work for will find another who can finish it off.
Not only that, they’ll find someone with a similar editing style, so that your video won’t be compromised. So, you can always be sure that whatever deadline you’ve been promised will be kept. Of course, if there are complications, you will be kept in the know, and the company, or the editor dealing with your project, will update you on the progress they’ve made.
Matching Themes
Oftentimes, with freelancers, professionals, and amateurs, you’ll find that their creative opinions will clash with your vision of your video. So, the result will always be substandard to what you wanted. Not only that, you may end up having to reach out to other editors and editing companies, just to fix the overly stylised video. With outsourced video editors, you won’t get that headache or argument.
Outsourced video editors know they’re working with specific instructions that you set. So, they won’t add their own creative input, without your knowledge. Whatever it is you asked for you get. They won’t compromise your vision and will work hard to match your style and theme. So, you can rest at ease knowing everything is under control.
Experience And Quality
It’s often difficult to trust freelancers and editing companies, since they work for themselves, and could easily be scams or inexperienced. That’s why trusting solo editors or editing teams can be a bad idea. With outsourced video editors, you can always trust that they have the experience you need.
If you’re looking for a wedding video editor, who can colour grade a certain way, and another who can create special effects, you can be sure that the company they work for will employ editors who specialise in those areas, to ensure your video contains those elements. So, trusting outsourced video editors can be beneficial to you, because you know you’re getting good quality, experienced editors.
No Fuss
When it comes to letting your video editors know what you want in your project, there can be a lot of back and forth in your communications. There’ll be a lot of questions, messages and even emails if you’re working with someone meticulous. You may even find yourself getting tired of answering questions or asking them yourself.
When working with outsourced video editors, they’ll ask all the questions at the beginning, so you won’t have to keep wondering about what they’re going to do, or what they want to do. It’s all there at the beginning when you book with them. Not only that, but they’ll keep you updated on their progress, as the deadline nears. So, you can be sure they won’t ghost you, if something happens, or if anything goes wrong. You’ll always be in the loop.
Trust Cut Pro Media
Unlike other outsourcing companies, we tell you everything up front. Our price packages are listed on our website, and all the services you’d get within those packages will be listed. So, you can be sure that we will edit your videos without the hassle and fuss of negotiations. We will always keep to the deadline you set. We will always match your style and theme. And we won’t dispense on quality, even if it’s for a short social media video or a grand feature film.
Our editors are experienced, well equipped and will have a broad range of skills. So, you won’t have to ask other editing companies to finish off your video. We can provide everything from offline editing (piecing the film’s timeline together) to colour grading, and even animation and special effects. Our editors will always keep you in the know, and send you updates on their progress. They’ll also ensure that your project is kept confidential, unless you ask otherwise, and you won’t have to worry about copyrights. We ensure that all videos, created by us, are given their proper credit and title, and whoever you’ve worked with and whoever you’ve named will be given their credit in the film.
So, if you’re interested in working with us, check out our website. We’ve got packages for everything, including wedding video editing, and the different delivery systems and styles that would be appropriate for each individual video.
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Why Are Some Remote Video Editors Charging So Little?
Why Are Some Remote Video Editors Charging So Little?
We all know that making a film is not cheap. There are lots of costs, particularly when it comes to the pre-production and production phases of a film. But what about post-production? Surely it shouldn’t cost a lot, especially if you already have someone on your team who can edit a project within a few days? Of course, even if you don’t there are always freelancers online. And with websites like Fiverr, their rates are very cheap. So, it’s a win-win situation, right? Wrong. There are so many pitfalls when it comes to hiring a video editor online. Here are a few reasons why some remote video editors charge so little.
It’s Amateur Friendly
One of the many reasons why you’ll find many remote video editors, who charge $5 on websites like Fiverr, is that they’re amateurs. Either they’re university or college students, who’re looking to improve their portfolio and earn some cash at the same time, or they’re amateurs in the filmmaking industry, trying to widen their range of talents, to cover the entire production process, and expand their portfolio.
Regardless of the person, you can be sure that they will have little to no experience in video editing, and by ordering an article with them, you’re making yourself their guinea pig. So, if you’re looking for a professional quality edit, you may be shooting yourself in the foot. Some amateurs might be better than others, but you will still have a film that may not be appropriate for that film festival you wanted to submit to or a wedding video for a client who was looking forward to a magical experience.
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I’ve Seen That Template Before
Another reason why these remote video editors charge so little is that they use templates. If you’ve used the likes of Windows Moviemaker before, you may come across those pre-set frames with visual templates like a sportscast overlay, or pre-animated credits and titles. They’re what these video editors use, and they will use them often. Not only that, if they’re using online video editing tools, then you may be looking at an actual timeline template, like the ones you see on TikTok and Instagram. These templates are easy to find and use because they’re everywhere.
In the end, your video will look like something a school child will do for a media project. In fact, if you know a few video editing techniques yourselves, you’ll complain that what you get would be something you could have made for free. So, you’ve lost yourself $5 on something that even a child can make.
It’s A Scam
As with every industry in the world, cheap doesn’t always mean reliable. In fact, if you come across a $5 gig, with a flawless portfolio, chances are that gig is a scam. Of course, you may come across a genuine amateur, who is that good at what they do, but more often than not, that gig is fake.
Sometimes, you’ll find yourself waiting weeks on end, for a video that’s only half done, and because of the frustration you feel, you’ll end the order, without even collecting something that remotely resembles the portfolio they’d advertised. Other times, you’ll only wait a few hours, and they’ll deliver a piece that looks like all your footage is being copied and pasted into a timeline, without any real thought. In the end, you’ve just lost $5 for something not even worth showing to anyone.
Half-Done Doesn’t Mean All-Done
It may seem like a good idea at first, hiring a cheap video editor, online. After all, they don’t take on daily rates, and they won’t charge you for extra software that they might need, to create that special effect that you want. But you will run the risk of hiring an amateur, a side-job, or a scam. Of course, that doesn’t mean that gig isn’t one of the rare few who are actually good at what they do, but more often than not, those $5 gigs are too good to be true.
At the end, when all is said and done, you will need to hire a professional, to either clean up the edit or completely redo the entire project from scratch. They may even bring in a team of editors with them, just because your project may be a huge undertaking. Regardless, you’re going to be spending even more money for a film that may not even be 10 minutes long.
Trust Outsourced, Trust Cut Pro Media
We at Cut Pro Media don’t ask much. In fact, we can guarantee that we too don’t charge rates like those professional freelancers. We only charge a flat fee, depending on what type of film you want us to edit, and it won’t even take months to complete. Give us a few weeks and you can be sure that you’ll get a film worthy of any platform, whether it’s social media, a business conference, or even a feature film festival. Our dedicated teams of video editors are experienced in their field, guaranteeing you high-quality edits. We don’t use templates, and we most certainly don’t input our own vision into a film we edit. Whatever it is you ask for, you’ll get. Our editors will match their edit style to yours. If you’re interested, check out our price packages for more information.
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Think Twice Before Hiring A Video Editor
Think Twice Before Hiring A Video Editor
When you think about hiring a video editor, you’ll find that the standard search results end with either freelance individuals or production companies that discuss rates and haggle over prices. With these individuals or companies, you can get the extremes, from ridiculously cheap to rip-offs and overpriced, and terrible quality services to the best of the best. Not only that, there will always be a few exceptions to the rule, but these gems are hard to find. So, it can be very difficult to choose the right video editor for your project. So, here are a few reasons that’ll make you think twice before hiring a video editor.
It Might Be A Scam
If you’re in contact with a video editor that sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. More often than not, if their prices are tempting, and they boast amazing quality videos, they’re probably scamming you. If they show off prizes they’ve won, and you’ve never heard of them before, you’re being scammed. Don’t always trust their words. You’ll end up with a video that won’t measure up to the standards they’d shown you. Those showreels or portfolios are fakes, stock footage or outright stolen from professional editors. So, don’t always go for the cheapest and most attractive option.
Not only that, but if they’re taking their time with your project, and they’re giving you a thousand reasons why it’s taking so long, it’s because they haven’t even started it, and if they’re pros at what they do, they’ll scam you out of more money, claiming that they need “software” or “more memory” or a hundred other things, to get your project completed. Be careful when dealing with freelancers and always make sure that they’re legitimate traders. Look for customer reviews or portfolios on other platforms, websites, and even in directories. If they’re not there, it’s a scam.
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I’m Looking For Experience
Another reason why some editors have low prices is that they’re amateurs, looking for industry experience. These editors can be very difficult to handle. It’s because they’ve either graduated from an elite school, with a qualification, or they’re still in school, and the only way they can pass their course is by having some form of professional experience. These amateurs are a big “hit and miss” situation, because some are good at what they do and can create a professional quality video, or they’re still trying to understand the basics. Not only that, some of them may be working on several projects at once since they’re either still in school, or they’re trying to churn out videos as proof of their “professionalism”.
That’s why it can be difficult to secure a good freelance video editor. If you’re dealing with an amateur, you’re going to need proof that they’re as good as they say they are. So, you will need to ask for a portfolio or a showreel that they’d edited together. You will need to see complete works, like films, commercial videos, music videos, and wedding videos. You will need to see proof of their certification, and qualification. There are so many things you’ll need to ask for that sometimes it can be too much, and too overwhelming. So, you give up. If you are dealing with amateurs, graduates, and those looking for experience, you will need to exercise a lot of patience, because you need to make sure that these amateurs are up to the task, and if not, you’ll be left with a half-finished project, and no one to sell that video to.
I’m Far Too Experienced For You
Now, let’s take a look at the other end of the scale. There are those who sell their services at extortionate prices. Some are more justified than others. Like with the ridiculously cheap options, you can also get big-time scammers on this end. The prices and portfolios these scammers display could be taken from others, who are legitimate editors, and when you send off your video to them, you’ll get a video that doesn’t even look half as decent as the videos they’d claimed they’d made. Not only that, they’ve ripped you off, scammed you out of your money, for a shoddy job or a half-completed piece, with (and I quote) “I’m far too busy with more high-profiled work, you’re better off with someone who is less experienced than I am”. Yeah right!
Of course, there are those that are genuinely good editors, but how can you separate them from the scammers? It can be very difficult to tell the scammer from the professional, and as with the amateurs, it’s a game of chance. And even if you’ve done your homework, scoured the Internet for reviews and portfolios, you may still end up with a less-than-desirable video.
I’m Attached To This Studio, You’ll Need To Take It Up With Them
Another major setback to hiring a good video editor is that they’re attached to production companies or studios. What this means is they could be attached to a big studio name, like Warner Bros, or 20th Century Fox. They could even be a part of smaller names, but the situation is still the same. They’ll charge extortionist prices because they need to attach the studio or company’s names to your project. Why? Because they work for them. So, instead of hiring one video editor, you might be hiring a whole production team, because the studio will need to get involved.
Trust Outsourced
Don’t worry. Outsourced video editors aren’t attached to production companies, nor are they sole traders, who could easily scam you. They’re reliable, experienced, and you can guarantee that their prices are set. They won’t change, and there is no need for haggling. What you see is what you get, and if you trust us at Cut Pro Media, you’ll be sure that no matter what your project is, you’ll get professional quality videos in return. Our editors are experienced, they’re reliable, and they will do their very best to ensure your video is the best quality it can be. We can create videos appropriate to any and all platforms, from social media to the big screen. You name it. Check out our price plans and packages. There will be one for you.
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Top Wedding Videography Trends in 2021
Top Wedding Videography Trends in 2021
Like everything else in the world, even wedding videography has trends of its own, and it’s no surprise that there are some in 2021 that are becoming prominent. There are some trends that have grown from previous trends, and others that stem from the many different videography and special effects techniques, but all have one thing in common. They are popular choices. Why? Because they’re attractive and can be used for any video or film, as long as they’re done properly. So, from short wedding videos to fast deliveries, here are a few of the top wedding videography trends in 2021.
Caught On Camera
It might not always be sudden and unexpected, and sometimes it can be very subtle, you’d need to look for it, but there is always drama at a wedding, whether it’s a fight between the bride or groom with a guest, the wrong name said in a speech, or that one person who got so drunk they fell over and “accidentally” exposed another guest. Regardless of the incident, there’s always going to be one, and they’re definitely going to be caught on camera.
These moments, although unexpected and can sometimes be a trigger for a bigger drama, can also be comedic and fun, when put into a wedding video. Not all drama has to be intense and serious, sometimes, it can be a slip of the tongue (or foot) and can actually make people laugh. So why not add it to your wedding video? That one drunk uncle storming down the aisle could be a great feature you’d laugh at with everyone you watch your wedding video with.
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Make It Short
This trend is becoming more and more popular, with social media and the internet introducing time limits for videos and reels. In the digital age, people can upload fast montages of clips to highlight what they’re doing. Quick snaps of videos to the beat of music are fast becoming a trend on TikTok, so why not make it a part of your wedding video, or even the wedding video itself. No one has time to sit through an hour-long video anymore, so why make one?
Shaving down the time of your wedding video to that of a short film, which usually lasts about 10 minutes, will give you all the highlights you need. You don’t need to watch the bride and groom greet all their guests. You don’t need the full ceremony, or all the picture taking. Using the highlights of the wedding should be enough for your video, and should be something that everyone can watch, without having to break out the popcorn.
A Modern Retro Flair
Over the last few decades, color has become one of the most important aspects of video and film. However, something must be said about the traditional black and white footage of the early days of film. They bring about that sense of nostalgia and sentimentality and can be a great addition to your wedding video. By all means, shoot in color, and bring out the vibrancy of the day with it, but for some couples, it might be a good idea to have a black and white option, if it works with the style of your wedding.
After all, there might be some wedding themes that allow for that flickering and grainy look or even the home video style. With recent developments for phone cameras, you’ll get professional-quality videos, but it is the shaky and pixelated look of old home videos that bring out that nostalgia as well. So, adding that retro flair can give your wedding videos life and character.
Watch Out For That Drone
Technology hasn’t left video technology behind. In fact, it’s brought it up a level. This is especially true with Go-Pro cameras and Drones. By using drones to film your wedding, it’ll make the special day even more epic. With the wide and sweeping vistas of the place surrounding the wedding, it’ll feel like it was a big day, a day that you’ll never forget.
Make It Quick
Once again, with technology constantly evolving, so too is the video and film industry, and that means editing a video can be done much more quickly. In fact, it could even be completely edited the next day, and if you are in a hurry, and you want to watch the video on your honeymoon, then you can be sure that you’ll get it, as long as you let your videographer, or editor, know.
Not only that, you could even have your video edited on the same day. You’ll have to sit down with the videographer and editor, to see what they’re doing and what you’d like to add or remove, but what’s a little less sleep, if you get the highlights of the best day of your life immediately? This may be an expensive option, but if it means you can enjoy the forgotten moments, at least it’s worth it.
Choose Your Trend
Of course, there are so many trends out there, but one will fit you. After all, you don’t need to stick with the classics, or the most popular, to get the right wedding video for you. Sometimes, all it takes is one amazing example, and you’re already sold on the style, genre, and look of your wedding video.
With Cut Pro Media, you can be sure that we’ll fit that style, no matter how obscure it may seem. Our team of dedicated and experienced editors will make a wedding video that not only highlights the good parts, but reminds you of all the funny, dramatic, and touching moments that you might have missed while enjoying the day with family and friends. We can guarantee that you’ll also get your video, when you want and how you want. All you need to do is send us your footage, tell us what you want, and when you want it, and we’ll do the rest of the work. Check out our website and our price packages for more information.
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What Is The Importance Of A Wedding Video?
Before you start creating a wedding video, first ask yourself if it’s necessary. If you don’t want to capture your big day on video, then that’s fine. However, there are so many good reasons why you should have one, not least of all because it is the perfect way to capture the magic, love, joy, and emotions of the day. It’s the perfect time capsule, because the moving images and the accompanying visual and audio effects will remind you of what happened and how you felt throughout the whole process. Of course, there are many other reasons why a wedding video is important, and we’ve listed them out here for you.
Recapture The Love
Weddings are magical days, they’re full of joy and hope. They’re the epitome of the love a couple experiences in their relationship. And sometimes, we forget that. There are times in relationships where tensions run high, and stress makes us forget about the love we have for each other. That’s why a wedding video is important. By sitting down and watching your wedding video together, you’ll be reminded of the love you once felt for each other. It may even create that spark of romance that was lost over time, and you may find yourself falling in love with each other again.
So, if you doubt whether a wedding video is worth having, remember that it can be a great reminder of what you feel for each other, and why you married each other in the first place. It might even inspire you with ideas for future endeavours, like holding an anniversary wedding or going on a second honeymoon.
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Inspire Others
A wedding video isn’t just about memories and reminiscing, it can also be used as inspiration for others. If friends and family members are going to get married, you can show off your wedding video to them, and inspire them. If your tastes are similar, they’re bound to want to have themes that are similar to yours, because you’ve used them. Wedding videos, like many other types of videos, are not only records of history, or stories, but they are also educational too. They can be used as a foundation for research, for the happy couple, as they plan out their own special day.
So, show your newly engaged friends your wedding video, point out the people who helped you in your wedding process and provide them with the contact details they’ll need. Wedding videos are a good source of information for your friends, who’re new to planning a wedding, because they’ll trust your opinions, and you know who to contact.
All-In-One Promotions
As your wedding video can inspire your friends, so too can it inspire others. If the companies you’ve worked with use your video, for their promotional material, then you’re not only inspiring your friends, but you’re inspiring hundreds, if not thousands of newly engaged couples around the world. With social media and video content becoming a massive market for advertising, your wedding video could be viewed in the far corners of the world and inspire couples to use that company’s services.
Wedding videos are great portfolios for so many companies because they’ll be showcased in them, even if it’s only for a second. Something will catch a new bride or groom’s eye and they’ll want to have similar, if not the same, service, at their own wedding. So, a wedding video isn’t just your own record of joyous memories, it is a good source of advertising, for the companies that worked with you, on your wedding day.
Keepsakes And Memories
As we’ve mentioned before, wedding videos can help you reminisce about the big day and remind you of the things that happened. After all, when you’re living the wedding itself, the day can go by in a flash. So, capturing the moments that you’ve missed will serve as a reminder, or a good story to tell, if not by you, then by the guests who witnessed those moments.
Not only that but your wedding video can be used as a keepsake for future generations. You can give them a copy of the video and show them just how much in love you were when you married your partner. It’ll serve as a great lesson for them because they’ll see how powerful love can be, and how it transcends through the ages. It’ll inspire them to want a similar, if not the same, thing. So, by making a wedding video, and passing it on to your children and grandchildren, you’re teaching a great lesson to future generations.
Trust The Process
You might think that hiring a videographer to film your wedding is difficult and expensive, but don’t worry. It isn’t as expensive as you think. Videographers are happy to negotiate prices and plans for you, so you don’t have to worry about the finance. All you need is to communicate what you want for the wedding video, what you expect from your videographer and trust in the process.
Eventually, you’ll have a wedding video you can be proud of, and if you’re not happy with the edit, and you still have the raw footage, why not come to us at Cut Pro Media to help you make a video that is worthy of your wedding. Our editors can promise professional quality, and themed wedding videos that can capture the magic of your big day, without compromise.
All you need to do is tell them what you want and what you like, and they’ll do the rest. Our team of professionals have had years of experience in editing not only wedding videos but many others, so you can be sure that they will have a range of ideas to suit your needs. Not only that but our prices are set, so you don’t need to worry about negotiations or hidden terms. It’s all there in the price packages. So, check out our website, and find the best plan for you. We can guarantee that we have something for everyone.
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5 Important Questions To Ask Your Wedding Videographer
5 Important Questions To Ask Your Wedding Videographer
It’s important to know exactly what your wedding videographer will do when you’re booking them. We’ve written an article explaining what you should do before you hire a videographer for your wedding, but there are still a few questions you need to ask them, while you’re speaking to them. After all, you want to know that they know what they’re doing, and although their website might look flashy and professional, you still want to make sure that they’re professional enough. You don’t want to be stuck with a videographer who promises the fireworks and light show, and then gives you sparklers and a few spotlights. So, here are 5 important questions you need to ask your wedding videographer.
1. What’s The Editing Process Like?
While the filming might take a day, the editing process can vary. If you’re looking for a wedding video that has pulled out all the stops, the editors might have their work cut out for them, so it may take a few weeks or even months before your wedding video is delivered to you. Otherwise, you might have a simple video that has been edited using a template, in which case you may receive your video in a few days and is full of errors or isn’t the best quality you’ve seen. You need to find a compromise.
If you want a professional-looking video, one that you can be proud of, you’re going to need to be patient. Sometimes, your videographer’s editors might be backed up with lots of different projects, or they’re trying to create a unique template just for your video. So, don’t expect your video to be available to you immediately after the wedding or honeymoon. That’s why you need to ask about the editing process. Make sure you know what your videographer and their editor has planned for your video. Sometimes, their plan may have elements that can be redundant and unnecessary.
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2. What Style or Genre of Video Are You Making?
If you’ve already made a plan for your wedding video, you need to know that your videographer can compromise and create a video according to your style. It is no good relying on them for everything because they’ll have their own creative opinions. Sometimes they’ll force their opinions onto your video, leaving no room for your personal touches. Otherwise, they’ll come up with a plan, on the spot, which might not even be achievable.
So, make sure you and your videographer have similar styles and genres, and you can compromise with each other. It will do you both no good if you work together without a plan, and you hope for the best. And it is equally a bad idea to have your opinions undermined by their plans, without your input. That’s why you need to know if their styles and genre are agreeable to yours.
3. Will You Be Available For The Entire Wedding Process?
When it comes to planning a wedding, sometimes it can take a year or two to plan out. Sometimes it takes even longer, especially if you’re planning for a very luxurious wedding. It’s during that time that you’ll want your videographer, especially if you’re using video diaries and posting video invitations to your guests. Many happy couples will want to go on a special photoshoot to mark the big day before it actually happens. They’ll want photobooks and extra footage of themselves, to fill the video, if there isn’t enough good footage on an actual day.
So, that’s why making sure that your videographer is available not only during the wedding but also before it too. If anything, making sure they’re available during the planning process will ensure that any additions or changes you make to your wedding video can be discussed first before you implement it.
4. How Would Your Customers Rate You?
This is an important question because while experience matters, it is the reviews they get, from their customers that will tell you how good they are. Remember to read those reviews and compare them with the answer your videographer gives you. If the reviews are bad, and your videographer tells you otherwise, you’re dealing with someone dishonest. Your wedding day is one of the biggest events of your life, and if it isn’t captured correctly, then you’ll be left with very little to no memories of it at all.
Be certain that your videographer knows what they’re doing. Make sure that their customers are happy with their services. And be sure that your videographer and their customers have similar values to you. You don’t want to work with someone who you’ll always be at odds with. By knowing how satisfied their customer base is, and whether they have similar values and perspectives as yours, you’ll know that you can trust your videographer.
5. How Much Will Hiring You Cost Me?
Of course, this is the most important question you’ll want to ask but be careful when you do. Make sure you give your videographer everything they need to know, about what you expect from them. Negotiate what the plan is, and what compromises you will need to make because if you ask how much it’ll cost, before providing any details, they’ll be reluctant to work with you. It’s because you don’t have a plan, and you don’t know what you want. Whereas, if you provide them with some details, then they’ll be more inclined to help.
Be sure that you know what you want from your wedding video, before asking about the price. Similarly, you don’t want them to be vague about it either. So, make sure you don’t just get price ranges, and contracts that can be amended while they’re working with you. Setting a limit, and sticking to it, is a sign of reliability and good professionalism. If the price fluctuates while they’re working with you, or if they don’t set an upper limit, then you may find yourself in for a nasty surprise. Be careful when you’re negotiating price, and always get the agreement in writing.
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5 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring A Wedding Videographer
When it comes to choosing the right videographer for you, there are many factors that you need to think about. It’s not all about the price. There are many things you need to consider like their style of filming, whether they’ll assert their vision of what your big day should be, whether they’re experienced in filming weddings and special events and whether they include still photography in their portfolio. There are some videographers that don’t even have the knowledge to take still photos and vice versa. Some photographers don’t know how to take video footage. Not only that, but some videographers will be assertive, and use their filmmaking knowledge to try and “make your day special” but in their way. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 5 things you need to know before hiring a wedding videographer.
1. The Expertise
Many good wedding videographers will understand that your wedding day is your most special day. It’s all about you and the love you share with your partner. It isn’t about making a movie, otherwise, they’ll be on studio sets, on locations and creating feature films. Professional wedding videographers will be discreet, you’ll barely notice that they’re there. They know how to capture your wedding day, from all angles, without being noticed.
If your wedding videographer is being assertive, taking over the “narrative” of your wedding day, and dictating where you should be and what you should do, at all times, then they may not have the right expertise and experience for you. They may be a film graduate or a film student who thinks that filming a wedding video is easy, and will try to take over your wedding, to make it into a story. These are the sorts of videographers that you need to stay away from if you don’t want your wedding to become a drama for a film.
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2. The Style Of Filming
Sometimes styles can clash, especially when it comes to themes and genres. For example, you might want to have a boho styled wedding, and if you choose a videographer that specialises in cinematic videos, then it’s obvious your styles will clash. After all, boho styles are more laid back and casual, while cinematic videos can be thrilling and intense. That’s why it’s important you consider what kind of genres and styles your videographer can give you. Make sure that it’s fitting for your wedding’s theme.
While you might be drawn to certain types of films, remember, it needs to complement your wedding. So, if your wedding is a whimsical affair, it won’t be the best backdrop for a hip-hop music video. Be sure you know what theme your wedding is, and what style of music, video and animation works well with that theme. If you don’t know, or you can’t envision it, negotiate with your videographer. They’ll be more than happy to show you their portfolios so that you have an idea of what you could get for your wedding.
3. The Experience
While experience and expertise might sound and seem similar, they couldn’t be further apart. Their expertise is the knowledge videographers should have about their craft. However, their experience can tell you how good they are at it. So, if you’re looking for a videographer, experience is one of the key elements you’re going to want to look at.
Unless you already know your videographer on a personal level, and you want to help them in their career, it’s always a good idea to look for a videographer who’s already well established. They’ve been through so many weddings and special occasions, they know what they need to do, and they won’t bother you as you go through the motions of your Big Day.
Not only that, make sure they have the right connections and team members. If you hire a videographer, who doesn’t have a team with them, then you may contend with lots of cameras on tripods and stands. You might have to wait a while for them to set up many cameras, so they can capture your Big Day from all angles. And even when it comes to editing, make sure that they have good skills in editing, or even have a good team of editors behind them. Otherwise, you might not get the quality you’re looking for.
4. The Price
Of course, price is always a major factor in any deal you make. It is of the utmost importance you know you’re getting the quality you deserve. Always make sure that the services you’re getting aren’t overpriced, or majorly discounted. After all, some videographers might fool you into agreeing to a high price, but the quality of their videos are worse than you imagined. Not only that, if your videographer doesn’t have a portfolio readily available, then you’re either working with an amateur or a conman. Always ask for one, even if their website or social media accounts look amazing.
It isn’t fair to you if you’ve decided to book someone, only to realise that they’re not available on the Big Day, and you can’t even get a refund. Trust reliable sources, like wedding data banks, and even recommendations through magazines. They know what they’re talking about and which videographers are legitimate.
5. The Relationship
The main reason you hire someone is that you can build a good working relationship with them. As videographers, who are capturing your Big Day, you’re going to need someone you can trust; someone who will be able to work quietly in the background, and still be able to record the emotions, the love, and the joy that comes with a wedding day. Building a good relationship with your videographer will help not only you but them as well, to really capture every moment as you remember it.
Good videographers will step into your shoes and look at the right actions and reactions on the day, so you don’t have to. And when all is said and done, the footage they’ve captured will truly record the magic of your wedding day. So, remember to build a good relationship with your videographer, if you want a wedding video you would want to watch it over and over again.
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5 Creative Wedding Video Ideas
5 Creative Wedding Video Ideas
Just as every wedding is different, so too are their videos. There are so many different wedding videos already published on the Internet, and so many templates you can choose from. Of course, you could try using those templates, but if you want your wedding videos to be the best quality and unique, like your wedding, you will need to make your own. It’s difficult to know what to do, especially if you’re not a professional videographer. So, what can you do to make your wedding videos unique and creative? Here are our top 5 creative wedding video ideas you can use.
1. Make It A cinematic Trailer
One of the most riveting things you can watch on TV, in the cinema or on your phone is a trailer for a movie. So, why not make your wedding video a trailer? It can be as long or as short as you want it to be, and it can be in whatever genre you’d like. In fact, you can tailor your video to fit the theme of your wedding. For example, if you’ve included a superhero theme in your wedding, you can create a superhero wedding trailer. Or, if your wedding theme is all about fairies and the woodlands, then you’ll want to create a fantasy trailer.
Whatever you decide, you’re guaranteed to have a genre that fits perfectly for your wedding video. Not only that, but you can also break down your wedding video so that when you show it to friends and family, they’ll want to watch the rest. Keep them in their seat, by making your wedding video a series of trailers that capture your audience’s attention.
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2. Make It A Music Video
If you’re not a film and TV person, then try making your wedding video a music video. There are plenty of professional music videos for actual musicians that feature real-life weddings. So, why not do the same for your wedding video? Making a music video out of your wedding may save you time and effort, synchronising audios from different cameras, or trying to find the perfect soundtrack to a long ceremony. It’ll even save your audience from getting bored since a music video only lasts for roughly 3 minutes. That way they won’t have to sit through hours of footage, because you’ve included the entire wedding ceremony and reception, into your video.
Music videos are great highlight reels for your wedding! And if your video features the musician or band you used in your wedding, you might be able to negotiate royalties with them, should they decide to use it as promotion material for themselves. Moreover, you can create more, so that if you have more footage than the video can take, you can use other songs, and make your wedding videos more meaningful.
3. Use Video Diaries
One of the best things you can do is create video diaries, throughout the entire wedding process. So, record the process, from the engagement, all the way to the reception or the honeymoon, if you’re that daring. Use the most interesting parts of those video diaries to create a unique wedding video. It’ll take some courage, and some negotiation with family and friends, who might be shy, to get your face, and theirs in your videos, but once that fear is gone, you’ll be recording yourself every day.
By creating video diaries, you’re creating a record of all the emotions, hard work, happiness, and love that went into planning the wedding, and remind not only you, but everyone who watches it, just how much fun it can be, and inspire future generations to do the same.
4. Use Video Messages
If you want to make your wedding videos more meaningful and creative, then add video messages to them! You could set up a station, at your reception, and have a videographer film your guests, family members and friends who wish you love, joy, and happiness. They can be as long or as short as you want, and if you want to use footage that might not fit other areas of your wedding video, then use video or audio messages that could complement that footage. If that seems like too much, then let the bride and groom record a video message to each other! Nothing says I love you than a heartfelt message.
Video messages are very intimate and can captivate those who watch your wedding video. After all, they’re addressed directly to the bride and groom, and if they’re heartfelt enough, your audience might shed a tear or two.
Social Media Is Your Friend
If your videographer or photographer doesn’t capture your wedding day as perfect as you’d like, then why not try using footage from those who attended. You can be sure that your guests, both at the ceremony and at the reception, will have their own recordings of the big day, and if they’re tech-savvy enough, they’ll upload them to social media. So, why not use the shaky camera footage and random photos in your wedding video. It’ll make it unique, and intimate, because you know who took that video, and you can reminisce with them about the big day.
Your wedding video doesn’t have to be cinematically perfect, it’s up to you to decide what goes into the edit. If you’re all about the home video style, then trust your family and friends to capture it in that way, instead of professionals, because they have their own styles and techniques that won’t always fit the style you want.
Make A Plan
Before deciding what you want to add to your wedding video, make a plan first. Make sure you know exactly what you want out of your wedding video, and in what style you want it. It’s no good entrusting your videographer to do everything for you, because they’ll have a vision of what they want, instead of understanding what you need. So, ensure you know what you want in your wedding video, and make the right decisions, before entrusting the recording of the big day to someone else.
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Why Are Videos Getting Shorter
Why Are Videos Getting Shorter?
If you are familiar with social media, you’ll know that the length of an average video lasts around 3 minutes, and they’re becoming even shorter. Why? There are many factors, but the main cause is the advent of TikTok and Instagram Stories and Reels. Because they promote short videos, audiences are losing the attention span to stay focused on one video at a time. Why else are TV shows more popular than films, and why are TikTok videos on the rise? It is because these videos are short and simple. They create trends and movements that only their audiences can understand. So, here are 7 tips to ensure that your videos are short, simple, and compelling enough for your audiences.
Think Of A Storyline That Can Be Told In A Minute
More often than not, a TikTok video lasts for about a minute, so to ensure your audience is still captivated by your video, create a storyline that can be told within that minute. Usually, if it takes longer than a minute to tell a story, your audience will lose interest. A tip that every professional screenwriter knows is that every page of a script represents 1 minute. So, make sure that when you come up with your video’s script, you only use one page.
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3-Second Clips Are Vital
When it comes to shooting and editing your video, use clips that last 3 – 5 seconds long. What this does is make the video seem like a compilation of clips, rather than one long scene. This keeps your audience hooked because they’re so quick. Not only that, it’ll help with telling your story within that minute of video. Those short clips are vital in making sure your audience is watching. More often than not, your viewers will watch at least 5 seconds of a video, before clicking or scrolling away, so make sure that the first 5 seconds of your video is as interesting as it can be.
Use Cliff-hangers To Hook Your Audience
More often than not, a wider story can’t be told within a minute, so break your story down. Use your short videos to your advantage and tell a bigger story through them. Use cliff-hangers and “check out part 2” as a call to action at the very end, so that your audience will be instantly engaged. They’ll not only scroll through your feed, channel, or profile, they’ll subscribe so that they can keep up with the latest videos on your channel. Of course, cliff-hangers are also perfect for your longer videos, but make sure that you’ve left enough time at the end of your film, to establish the cliff-hanger. You don’t want to suddenly add one, just because you want your audience to revisit your profile.
Compile Your Videos For Youtube And Facebook
Another thing you can do, to ensure that your longer videos are being watched, create compilations of your shorter videos, for YouTube or Facebook. That way, if your YouTube subscribers, or Facebook followers, don’t have TikTok, they’ll be able to view the content you make, without having to download the app, and still be able to watch your videos.
Be Consistent
Don’t forget to be consistent with your uploads. Social media is all about being consistent and having frequently new content. Some of the best content creators out there upload at least twice a day, but if you’re starting out try and upload a video at least once a week, and they rarely stray from the pattern they’ve set themselves. The same can also be said for longer videos. More often than not, content creators on YouTube upload at least once a week, and as with TikTok, they rarely break from that routine. So, be consistent with your video uploads, have at least one or two videos ready for the weeks ahead, in case it takes time to film the next video.
Have A Plan
As with other content, like blog articles, social media posts and image uploads, you’ll need to have a content plan for your videos. This can be as simple as a schedule of what category of videos you’re uploading onto the Internet, or as detailed as a storyboard, or a concept breakdown. No matter how simple or detailed your plan, have one, so that you know exactly what you’re creating and what you’re uploading onto the Internet.
Make Sure Your Audio Is Well Defined
If you’ve watched TikTok videos lately, you’ll find that many of them have poor quality sound. They’ll have an echo that tells you how big the room they’re in is, or if they’re outside, the wind might cut through their audio. For those professional quality sounds, you’ll want to use microphones and a good sound editing programme, to ensure that the quality of your video’s sound is as crisp and clear as any feature film, TV show or documentary.
Get Started
If you’re thinking about creating videos for social media, especially for TikTok, then remember to start slowly. While the professionals can churn out 3 or 4 videos a day, chances are you’re still trying to figure out how to do what they’re doing. So, take your time and learn about the platform at your own pace. Start by posting up one video a week and see where that takes you. If you do have the resources to post up more videos in the week, then do so. It’s all about trial and error and what works for you.
Creating social media videos, or any sort of video requires time, skills, and effort. It also takes a lot of dedication, so be sure that you are willing to spend your time filming and editing your videos. If you post a quick video onto the Internet, without any sort of edit, you’re unlikely to get the leads you want. So, make sure you spend some time editing your video, to make it perfect for your channel, otherwise, you can outsource one. We at Cut Pro Media have experienced hands that can edit your social media for you, for a reasonable price. All they need is your concept and footage, and they’re good to go. Check out our price packages on our website and if you have any questions, we’ll be happy to answer them!
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