Jim Greene – Boston Wedding Films
In the wedding filmmaking world, often the first question we are asked by a prospective client is “How much?”. It’s a fair question, and ultimately it needs to be known. However, it isn’t the most important one. There are so many factors in making the right choice to hire a studio to film your wedding. There’s the quality of the work, of course, but perhaps more importantly is the quality of service. Does the studio really listen to what’s important to you on your day? Does the filmmaker try to get to know you and to learn your story? Does he or she have a passion for making films, for making your wedding film?
We try to listen to the needs of our clients, to understand what is most important on their day. This gives us a perspective of who they are so we can reflect this in our films. This also gives them an opportunity to see how passionate we are about making films, about making their film.
So, what’s the cost of a good wedding film? Well generally the phrase “you get what you pay for” is true. Sure, most great studios had a low price when they started. However, experience in this field is worth paying for. There are some important intangible benefits that come with experience. There are so many variables in recording a wedding well, such as lighting, audio, anticipation, and spontaneity. A good filmmaker needs to work well with the photographer and other vendors. There is also the highly creative process of editing the footage into film that you can relate to and enjoy.
Unfortunately, there is also a cost of not having a wedding film you are happy with. We have couples every year who come to us asking if we can help them by fixing their wedding video, and sadly often times we can’t. When your wedding is over, there are only memories, photographs, and your wedding film. Our hope is that you find a wedding filmmaker that will produce a film you absolutely love!
Great article Jim! Well done, well said