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Irene + Bill - Wedding Highlights from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
Francesca Listro | Silk Road | Fashion Parade | Melbourne from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
Meta + Scott | Wedding Highlight from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
Amelia + Joseph | Wedding Trailer from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
Marcus has joined the Australian Cinematographers Society as an 'Active Member"
"Professional videography saves and protects life's most precious and beautiful moments--as they actually happened. And what is more important to hold precious than the sights and sounds from the most important day of your life--your wedding day! Because the event goes by so quickly, capturing all of the activities, your ceremony and reception, on video will mean your wedding will be preserved for you and your family now, and most importantly...for all the generations ahead.
How important is a professionally-produced wedding video? Suppose a friend told you they had in one hand a book of professional photos of the day your grandparents were married, and in their other hand a professionally-produced video of that same day, in full color, with stereo sound, but that you could only choose one to view and keep as a family heirloom. Which would you choose? Today, thanks to new developments in digital technology and the advanced skills of professional videographers, your choices in professional wedding videography are unlimited!
Only video (and now DVD) will allow everyone to relive your wedding day as it actually happened‹to see you walk down the aisle, to hear your voices as you exchange vows and rings, to hear and see the toasts, the music, your first dance at the reception...and the chance to preserve the complete story of your wedding. This wasn't possible in the past.
Even today, you have only one chance to be sure your wedding day is professionally captured....just one chance to be sure all of the emotions, the love and laughter are preserved for you to share again and again. Today professional videographers have become as natural a part of the wedding as the photographer."
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"One increasingly popular supplement to wedding day coverage is a custom-produced "Love Story Video." Also called a "Reflections Video" or a "Concept Video," this tells the story of how you both met and fell in love. You have the opportunity to let everyone -including future generations- know how your relationship evolved right up to this special day.
A Love Story Video can be as creative and special as you like, reflecting your own unique personality as a couple. Some Love Stories, for example, are produced as a music video, shot on-location with you and your fiancee at your favorite settings. Others may take the form of an indoor, or outdoor, interview session that also features important family photographs, even video clips. Still others combine the two styles.
In general, a "Love Story" is a short, fun-to-watch video. This makes it a natural addition to your reception entertainment. Imagine seeing your own Love Story unfold on the big screen at your reception, sharing it with all of your guests. Many WEVA members specialize in producing exceptional Love Stories and can arrange for yours to be shown at your reception. Additional videos can be made to send to loved ones who are unable to attend your wedding. You have a wonderful and unique story to tell. The latest advances in digital video technology now allow you to preserve and share your special story -and there's no limit to the creativity!"
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You are watching TV and movies in HD, why not your Wedding Video? 
Make a shortlist of around three video producers whose style you like. You can find a list of Video Producers (videographers) in the i-do directory. Many have sample video clips you can view online from the directory.
Once you have your shorlist of video producers contact them to see if they are available on your wedding day. Don't waste time meeting with them if they won't be available to shoot your wedding.
Now its time to ask the hard questions to ensure you get the right person to document your wedding day. Here are some questions you might ask:
How much experience do you have shooting weddings?
This is a one take show - there is no reshooting your vows or the best man's speech again!
Can we see recent samples of your work?
All wedding video producers should have a demo DVD available.
What style do you film in?
The three main styles are:
Documentary: events happen naturally.
Staged: shots are set up with the wedding party. This can be fairly intrusive to have the Videographer set up scenes for your wedding guests to re-enact on your wedding day. Discuss this with your video producer as to whether you want to include staged scenes.
Video clip: lots of camera movement and effects edited to music.
Many videographers's use a combination of all the three styles.
Will you be taping my wedding or will it be someone else?
Confirm exactly who will be taping your wedding. Make sure your wedding won't be subcontracted to someone who doesn't know the details of your wedding day and how you would like your wedding shot.
Are your cameras digital?
The answer should always be "yes".
Do you carry a backup camera on the day?
Do you use a radio microphone?
For the ceremony the best audio comes from a professional quality radio microphone. It is recommended that this is worn by the groom.
Do you use a tripod?
Depending on the camera they use to shoot the wedding, a tripod may be needed to steady images during the wedding ceremony and the speeches.
Do you use lights?
Often a 50 watt camcorder light is used in low-light conditions to avoid dark "grainy" images. Many good video producers use equipment that is light sensitive so low light won't be an issue. Be sure to discuss this with the videographer.
What sort of editing equipment do you use?
A computer based non-linear editing system is standard. The system should be fully digital throughout.
How much time will you spend editing my wedding video?
It takes approx. 30-40 hours to edit a two-hour wedding video.
Can we decide how our video is edited?
General concepts for editing may be discussed, but editing is a complex and time consuming process that is best left to the professionals.
Can we choose the music used in our wedding video?
This should not be a problem provided you can supply a copy on CD.
What sort of extras do you offer?
Extras include Highlight DVD's, music clips and special effects. Ask if the video producer charges for extras.
How long will I have to wait for my wedding DVD?
A good wedding videographer should supply the completed video within 6-8 weeks.
What sort of packages do you offer and what are your prices?
Carefully compare each package. A standard package from one videographer may contain extras that you have to pay another videographer for.
Wedding packages will vary depending on how long the wedding videographer will be there on the day and price can also be affected by the number of locations the videographer needs to cover. For example, will you require the videographer to shoot at pre wedding locations such as the brides house and the grooms house.
Do you have a contract?
A formal contract states how much you pay, when payment will be required and what you will receive at the end. Read any contract carefully and discuss any matters of concern with the videographer BEFORE you sign. We recommend a signed contract from both parties every time.
Will my wedding filmed in widescreen?
Most videographers today will provide a DVD with wide screen capabilities
How many cameras do you use to film the ceremony?
Some videographers use two cameras to film the wedding ceremony. This allows the full ceremony to be filmed in its entirety, then again you may not want your ceremony to looks as if you are shooting the next block buster.
I recently had the privilege of working with Something To Talk About once again at Atlantic, Docklands the other night.
Wedding Reception speeches can be fantastic to hear and watch for years to come.
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Whether you’re working solo or collaborating with a team, Final Cut Pro gives you more creative options and technical control than ever before."
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During 2008 we began editing projects with Apple's Final Cut Studio. Our goal for 2009 is to migrate all our projects to Apple's world class editing suite.
"A good wedding video is an investment for people to cherish for generation to come so be sure you select a video producer with extensive experience in weddings. Having expertise in other video production fields will not guarantee a good result. Only a dedicated wedding video professional can offer results full of creativity and artistic flair.
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