What sort of things do you film on the day?
Our style is to generally not set up too many posed scenes….we leave the formal arrangements to the photographer and strive to capture a natural record of what your day entailed.  In addition to the candid shots taken throughout the day, we also film vows, readings and speeches.
This means that your final edited wedding film is not only an artistic representation of the day, but also a great companion (not a duplication!) to the work of your photographer.
However, we always stress that if there is absolutely anyone or anything you would like us to film on the day, just let us know and we are more than happy to.

How much do you film?
Obviously every wedding day is different due to factors such as ceremony/reception times, daylight saving and wedding style. However with all our 'full day' packages, your whole day is filmed - including groom's home, brides home, ceremony, photo sessions, full reception until couple leaves (12:30am).
The total duration of footage recorded depends predominantly on the day itself.  However, as a guide, the majority of final unedited wedding footage ranges from two to three hours.  We are very selective with our shots and if extra footage in excess of three hours total is requested (or if filming extends past 12:30am), extra charges may apply.

When do you start and finish filming?
Starting time depends on the day, however as a guide, we generally try to spend around two hours in both the bride and groom’s home and then basically stay with you for the rest of the day and night.  We generally leave the bridal party during the photo locations a little earlier in order to set up at the reception location. 
Our coverage of the reception extends to either the couple leaving, or 12:30am (whichever comes sooner).  Filming beyond this period may incur additional costs.

Who will be filming our wedding?
In order to retain our high standards of creativity and quality, we only take a certain number of wedding bookings per year and there are only two of us that film a wedding. You are able to request either Anthony or Joshua specifically if you like (subject to availability) as your main camera operator.
We will always let you know up front, who is going to be the camera operator for your day. In many cases, we will both be there anyway.

See 'About Us' page for more on Anthony and Josh...

Do you film in ‘widescreen’?
Yes, we use only professional digital cameras and lenses which record in 16:9 ratio (widescreen).

Can you produce High Definition DVDs?
Currently we film all of our weddings in standard definition (unless requested otherwise), as this is also the format of your final DVD. The quality of our camera equipment and our technical skills ensure that your film will look great when played on a high definition capable TV (as long as it's all connected properly! Feel free to ask our advice on this)..

We do however offer the options of:
1) Shooting, editing and archiving your wedding film in high definition if you desire - so that a full high def DVD can be produced for you in the future.
2) Shooting and editing in high def, and then provide you a high def film file which is playable on your iPod or other computer/video device.
3) Shooting and editing your wedding film in high def, and then authoring the presentation into a Blueray disc.

There are obviously extra costs associated with all of these options.

Unless specified however, all of our production will be completed in standard definition, using our high-quality professional cameras for the time being.

Please contact us for further info and options regarding high definition as rapidly changing technology means these options may constantly evolve.

It is worth noting that your current standard definition DVDs will be compatible with high def players in the future.

But aren't other videographers 'going high definition'?
Well here's where it gets interesting....the term 'high definition' refers to a very wide range of video standards and formats. Some videographers may choose to utilise camera technology which is at the very low end of this format. We however have chosen the quality of camera, lens and optics over cheaper cameras with more pixels.

The high def shooting option we can provide where specifically requested incorporates greatly superior optics and image compression to those cheaper cameras, as we are not prepared to sacrifice image quality for pixel count.....to us, it's all about what happens in front of the lens!

So, unless specified, all of our production will be completed in standard definition for the time being.

Please contact us for further info and the latest options regarding high definition as rapidly changing technology means these options will constantly evolve.

How long does the edited film run for?
The total duration of the final edited highlights films depends on the package and music chosen.  Our approach is for the highest quality and not necessarily quantity within the actual edited highlights film.  Instead of cramming all of the readings, speeches, and reception table shots etc. into the highlights film, our unique approach is to include separate access to elements such as these from the DVD's main menu......the only way to grasp it all is to view a selection of our completed packages in full.

It's important to note that with any package chosen, you also receive all of the unedited footage (on DVD) which includes full readings, vows, speeches etc.
See Packages for more details.

Can you change or customise any of your packages?
Our packages have been designed through our years of experience of what our customers have requested and chosen. In most cases, couples are happy to choose one of the standard packages that suits them; perhaps adding some extra options ....however we are happy to customise a package for you if required.
Please contact us for any specific queries on packages and customisation options.

Can we choose our own music for the edit?
If you have one or more special songs that you'd like to use for your wedding film, we're more than happy to use them. Just be aware that when choosing music that songs which are slower tend to suit the "flowing" style of our edits.
We also have a comprehensive collection of tracks that we can use for your wedding film (both with and without lyrics). These tracks have been chosen to compliment our editing style and use of audio from your vows.

Recently, we have also joined forces with Reszound Music and can now offer you specifically composed and recorded songs for your wedding film. These can be either original compositions or new exclusive versions of your favourite songs. As far as we are aware, no other wedding video companies are offering this service!
Please contact us for more information.

Are you flexible with your prices?
It is unlikely that we can offer discounts to our packages, as our pricing is based on our experience and more specifically, the quality of the product that we create for you. We can 'value add' our packages however and also offer various payment options.
We believe that if you compare our service and product with that of other wedding video companies, you will find that we are extremely good value for money as well as high in quality and creativity.

What's the difference between your work and that of some other 'videographers' ?
Many people are unaware of the time and effort that accomplished producer will spend on filming and crafting your final wedding film.  As with photography, the price if a wedding film will generally also reflect experience and quality of the producer’s work.  We always recommend that couples view our previous work, as we believe the quality and value of our work speaks for itself.

Not only do we utilise fully professional camera equipment and years of experience producing high-quality documentary and advertising projects, but we incorporate a unique eye for detail, along with artistic cinematography techniques in capturing and recording the timeless images from your big day.
In addition we spend a great deal of time to 'colour touch' and tweak every single shot in the edit with advanced professional imaging software...ensuring every second of your film-clip is up to our high standards.
...but just view our work and you will see the difference!

Do you retain master copies?
Yes, we keep the digital master tapes of all our weddings, as well as master copies of all authored/recorded DVD's.  We are happy to make extra copies for you at any time in the future.

Are there any hidden costs?
In some cases there may be additional costs on top of our standard package pricing such as travel or extra elements within the final package.
However, if you require any elements additional to standard packages, we ensure you are made fully aware of any extra costs associated 'up front'. We want all your surprises from your wedding film to be good ones!
See Packages for more details.

Can you travel for Weddings?
Yes we certainly can. We are able to travel throughout the country (and the globe) in order to film your wedding. Obviously some additional charges to cover our travel and accommodation costs will apply (see next question).

Do you charge for travel?
There is no extra charge for travel when locations are within 40km the Adelaide CBD....although we are flexble on this.   Travel costs beyond these distances are calculated and stated ‘up-front’ when determining the cost for your overall package.  For extensive locations/distances, accommodation costs may also apply.  We are available for weddings across the country and across the world.

Do you use lights?
Generally in most conditions the quality of our professional camera equipment allows us to utilise natural light only.  At night and during the reception we utilise a minimal amount of extra lighting such as diffused on-camera lights in order to record the best quality image.  In some circumstances, we may setup stand-mounted lighting at the reception, however this would be used sparingly and a balance between capturing the best quality images and the comfort of your guests is always paramount.

Do you require a meal at reception?
As is stated in our wedding coverage agreement, we require a seat and a meal at the reception, where the whole reception is being filmed.

Is payment required prior to wedding?
In order to secure your booking, we require a booking non-refundable deposit of $300 (including GST).  An additional percentage of the total is then collected prior to the day (amount is dependant on package chosen).....with the final balance of your wedding film package then payable on collection/delivery of your final recorded and/or edited DVD's.

How long after a wedding shoot will our edited film/DVD be ready ?
We don’t rush the all important edit stage, as it takes quite a while to select the best shots for the film and music and then colour enhance, edit them all together….and finally author the final DVD with your personalised menu and any extras such as slideshows etc. We believe nobody else does it like we do and this is why we feel that our edited wedding films are worth a little wait.

The edit time also always depends on the time of year a wedding is filmed….for example Winter weddings are generally able to be completed quicker, due to the fact that there aren’t as many weddings on then. 

As a guide however, you can generally expect to wait 1 to 2 months following your wedding day (or even sooner), depending on the package you have chosen and any other contributing factors....quite often is is actually us that has to wait a little for a couple to select some music.

Do we get to preview our film before we get the final DVDs ?
Currently we don't offer a preview service for our wedding film edits. This is due to the time we put into selecting the right shots for the edit and also our near perfect track record for couples being completely happy with the surprise they receive when watching their film for the first time.
If however, a small change is required (which is extremely rare), we can offer one round of minimal adjustments to the edit. Details of this option are all outlined in our standard coverage agreement.