We decided to not hire a videographer for our wedding. Mr. Marshmallow and I are much more of picture type people and our photographer is great is fantastic and there will be two photographers during the day. There are somethings that a picture cannot capture, however; the vows being spoken, the priest confusing your then boyfriend's name with his brother's who was the one getting married at the time, the toasts by the best man, the guest's laughs during the best man's speech and so on.
My solution is to have one of our tech savy cousins help us out. Mr. Marshmallow's parents have a nice digital video camera which will be positioned in the front row facing the alter and then moved inside for the reception. I'm sure it wont be movie quality but I think it will still be a nice record of the day.
I am still debating on getting one of those flip HD cameras as well to have some record some of the more logistically challenging moments, such as everyone coming down the aisle, the grooms expression and just to have another view point. They are around $200 (costco has them on sale though) and can record up to 120 minutes in HD. They can play directly on a TV or connect to a computer through a USB port. The can even be directly uploaded to You Tube. You Tube Wedding Anyone?
My concern is that it is hand held (although a tripod is available) that it will be shaky. Does anyone have experience with one of these?
I have used those at fun events and they are great (don't own one myself, but could maybe borrow one?) i'd be happy to be a stealth videographer to try to capture some of those special moments you mentioned. Let me know!!! great idea :)
ReplyDeleteWe ended up having my talented cousin videotape the whole thing on a regular digital video camera. It turned out fantastic!
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