• Kjer Mooney posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago

    It’s always fun to capture the school shows for anyone. Time has changed, and Schools now invest. Heavily in the level of production of their shows, have great theatre spaces and sound systems, and spend months planning and practicing the perfect show. This has made it a lot easier and more critical in capturing this on film in the best way possible.

    Whether you are looking to hire an in-house or outsource a videographer, there is no one-size-fits-all practice for School Play Filming Surrey. We’ve listed a quick list of our top 5 tips when it comes to choosing the right videographer for shooting school shows.

    It Is Worth It

    It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and a video is thousands of pictures a minute! Believe us, when it comes to the video of you walking down the aisle, you don’t want to trust your great uncle’s shaky cell phone video to capture that moment. Always choose videographers who use multiple cameras, microphones and their expert knowledge of shows to create a production that you can be proud of.

    As the day of your school play gets closer and closer, it seems that the budget gets tighter, and many School authorities start to ask themselves, “is videography really something we want?”. In short—it’s a must.”

    Professionalism Over Price

    You can always hire someone who will do it for cheaper, but be careful of a price too low—because it just may be too good to be true. Check their website, read reviews, and see what they speak about themselves online. See if they’re a member of regional and local vendor sites. If they don’t take pride in their web presence, they may not take pride in your School Show Filming Kent.

    Personality is Important

    Once your big day finally comes, the only person spending as much time with you as your photographer will be your videographer. So if you like their work and their personality, book them! From hair & makeup until the sparkler send-off, the videographer will be by your side, capturing every moment and memory.

    Some bigger video companies do last-minute hires and send a videographer you’ve never met who isn’t invested in your wedding. Work to develop a relationship with your videographer, and it will pay off big time on the day of school play! The extra time videographers and school show performers put into getting to know each other means they and performers will be more comfortable and yourself around them, which means a more natural and spectacular video.

    Know the Terms

    If your videographer is a professional, they will have a contract that you both sign so that everything is planned out about what you’re expecting and what they’re delivering. When looking over the contract, there will likely be some terms you don’t understand. Don’t be afraid to ask—after all, this is a legitimately binding contract, and it dictates what you want out of your videographer.

    Match Your Vision

    Ask what video enhancement ways they can use. If you want slow-motion shots twirling in your dress during your first dance, ensure they have a camera that can do that. If you want to interview guests during a function about their wishes for children, ensure they have the right microphone! If you want them to edit it like a Hollywood movie, ensure they have the editing skills. Choose the videographer who has the right gear for the job. Because after all, you’re planning School Show Filming London , and your video will help you to relive the magic for years to come.