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Does
the package include background music, narration and a
montage of stills?
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Does
the package include close-up shots?
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Does
the package include interviews with family, wedding party,
guests?
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Is
a deposit required? If so, how much?
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How
many hours does the price include?
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Can
interviews be interspersed throughout the tape?
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Can
your taping be serious or humorous? Are creative
options available?
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Discuss
costs. Work out a clear payment schedule.
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Obtain
an itemized agreement that lists everything included in the
package and the total cost.
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How
many tapes come with the package? What is the cost for
extra tapes?
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Is
the tape packaged professionally? Does it have a case,
album, printed labels?
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Can
he/she arrive early to capture last-minute preparations,
moments with family members and unexpected situations?
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How
is overtime handled?
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Does
the videographer maintain the tape? Is so, how long?
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How
far in advance must reservations be made?
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What
is the cancellation policy?
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Can
you select the background music, and is there a large
selection to choose from?
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Is
broadcast quality equipment used?
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How
many and what kind of camera equipment will be used?
Is it consumer or commercial quality equipment?
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What
is the format? (Hi-8, Super VHS, Digital?)
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Will
there be sufficient light available at the time and location
of the ceremony?
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Sound:
The best videographers are using a wireless microphone to
get clean, clear audio.
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Is
the person who is showing you the videos the same person who
will be shooting your wedding?
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Make
sure you know who is taping the wedding and get it in
writing.
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Is
the videographer familiar with the site you have selected?
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What
will the videographer's attire be?
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Will
you feed the videographer?