Questions & Answers

• What is your event cancellation policy? The deposit (typically one third) would be non-refundable if cancellation occurs less than two weeks before the event. Otherwise, we can negotiate due to your special needs..

• What is your customer satisfication cancellation policy? You would get to see the rough cut and your feedback will be incorporated in the final edit. If the wedding is not captured due to a major technical problem on my end, i would refund all your money..

• What are your standard payment terms? One third upon signing to hold the date. One third on the day of the event. The balance either on turning over the raw footage, or the edited DVD.

• How many months in advance do I need to reserve your services for my wedding date? At least three to be safe. Exceptions can be made if scheduling permits..

• What other services or special effects do you offer? How much is the cost? We can also do dramatic boom shots, where the camera rises up or seems to float across the field of vision. The cost is not too much extra: just another man for the day to help carry and set up. Typically only around $400 - $500..

• Is editing included in the standard package? If extra, how much is the cost? The editing is not part of the standard package. Typical editing runs between $1,200 to $2,000. .

• Who exactly will be shooting my video? Do you use subcontractors? I do all the shooting myself. .

• Will I get the master tape? How many copies come with the package? If only shooting, the master tape would go to you. I would make a DVD screening copy at no extra charge. If I am editing, I would prefer to keep the master for safeguarding it. For a small extra charge, you can have a DVD of the raw footage. Three copies come with the package. Extras for reasonable rate..

• Will you attend the rehearsal? the rehearsal dinner? Would not attend either unless contracted to shoot. This can be arranged for a reasonable rate..

• How many wedding videos do you typically produce at a time? How many weddings do you work each year? One or two at a time. Approximately four to six a year..

• How many cameras do you use? Do you bring backup equipment? One primarily, have two matching cameras if the need arises. Back up with mics, batteries, lights, etc. It is important to be prepared..

• What type of camera(s) do you use? Why did you choose this equipment? Panasonic DVX 100A. A small, three chip broadcast camera. lightweight, with pleasant, warm image, but very sharp: Leica Lens..

• What kind of lighting do you use? Why did you choose this equipment? Range of lights. Frezzonlini professianal camera light. Lowel Tota lights and Chimeras for softness. Fresnel lights to throw the distance..

• How would you describe your style -- cinematic, documentary, or a mix of both? A mix. My film background gives me solid framing, great composition, but the documentary approach wants to get where the action is and own the best camera angle..

• Can I have my wedding on DVD? Is this included in the standard package or an extra charge? How much? Yes, I author my own DVDs and like to include menus with a variety of subjects when appropriate..

• What makes you different from other local videographers? Why should someone hire you? When you combine 25 years of experience shooting in all kinds of situations, with a warm, caring disposition, you get feeling, emotional scenes that capture the richness of the events being photographed. My clients have said that I truly captured the mood of the events..

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