Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s so special about the Cinematic style?
This is an evolved and highly developed style of shooting moving images. A lot of thought goes into the composition of the image, lighting, camera angles, movement and screen direction. This is called the art of cinematography. The result of these elements coming together creates a pleasing aesthetic look to your wedding film. It is in the editing room where we weave your story together with music. It is told in a non-chronological way to maximize the emotional impact of your wedding day.
2. Do you cover outstation and international weddings?
Of course! We love traveling, and if you have a destination wedding on an island, we’ll pack in our bikinis and trunks too.
3. Do you offer Express Edit for video?
Yes, we do offer the Express Edit to be shown during the dinner reception. However, video editing requires a lot more time and hard work. We will need to transfer the footage into our computer, identify the right moments, arrange it together with music, colour grade, add text, effects (if any) and so on and so on. We try to make each wedding film unique, and this takes time and creativity. And because of that, we do charge a little extra for your Express Edit. We also need at least 4 hours to create this masterpiece before the dinner reception.
4. Will you use lights on the wedding day?
Yes and no, it really depends on your location. Lighting remains the essential element of videography and photography, even with the best low-light digital camcorder and camera available in the market. Without good lighting, your image may come out grainy, with reduced contrast and dull colours. Do read more about lighting in our article here.
5. I love a particular videographer’s shooting style. Can you shoot like them?
We can and will try our best to tell your wedding story in a similar fashion. It is important to note that videography is an art and each videographer brings with him a unique vision and “feel” to the end result. While we can try to mimic the look you desire, our work will bear our unique signature. We hope you will engage our services because you love and appreciate our vision and artistry.
6. Do we need to meet up with you before our wedding day?
Yes, preferably, as we would like to get to know you personally before your big day, and at the same time, discuss your wedding plans in detail. If you are living overseas and are unable to meet, then a phone conversation will have to suffice.
7. I have some videos that my parents have shot since I was 5. Can you please edit them into a video that I can play during my wedding dinner?
We’re open to discuss this with you. Do contact us for further information.
8. For my outstation wedding, can you stay at my 80 year old grand aunty’s house, in the same room with my cousin?
It is highly recommended that your videographers get enough rest before your big wedding day. Rest is very important to us, as our work is physically and mentally draining. We do not need to stay in a 5-star hotel – all we ask for is a hotel room that is comfortable, clean and close to the wedding location. So, please do arrange for a hotel stay.
We also do not travel back immediately after an outstation wedding dinner. We value our safety and driving home late at night with heavy eyelids is a no-no to us.
9. Do we need to feed you?
We love food, and who wouldn’t? As we will be working hard on your wedding day, we’d appreciate it if you could provide us with a vendor’s meal before your dinner reception. You don’t want your videographer to faint halfway through your wedding dinner!
10. Why are your rates above average?
We place a high value on our work and art. With that in mind, we continuously invest in better equipment and the upgrading of our skills so that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Our rate is based on the perceived value of our work.
11. What are your booking terms?
A 40% retainer is required upon confirmation of booking. From the total owing, 40% payment is required 2 months before your wedding date. The balance of 20% is payable upon delivery of materials. We do not take pencil bookings. Dates will be blocked off once the deposit is received, and our Terms and Conditions form is signed.
12. How long will it be before I get my wedding video?
Depending on how peak the season is, you will get your wedding video anytime between 3-5 months from your wedding date. We put every ounce of effort into making your video unique, so this takes time and cannot be rushed.
