Like a photographer the best way to get the right videographer to suit your particular needs is to interview  them and have an understand as to what you are wanting to create or capture in video format. Though techniques and disciplines among  videographers may vary all try to capture the same thing, that is  the experience of the the event. 

Most of the work after a videographer records an event is done in post production editing. This is where they perform their magic that is their expertise to put together a great video. Hiring a videographer one should inquire about their experience for the particular project or type of event you wish them to record. Viewing a videographer's work in a video portfolio form one can assure greater quality and peace of mind to know that one is getting an experienced professional. Also remember that choice is influenced by personal chemistry, quality of work, cost and largely trust. Hopefully the interviewing process can help you to determine what is available and which videographer is the right one for you at your event.

Interviewing Questions and Information Gathering

Production questions 

· What type of video business do you specialize in:

  (Corporate, Tradeshows, Studio, Social events, Balls, Galas, Weddings, combination of,  etc.)

· View a video portfolio  which  typifies the type of event  your are planning.

· Do you use broadcast quality equipment. Do you use 3 chip cameras? Digital?

· What format do you use? (Beta, VHS, Super VHS or digital) What is the difference?

· What type of recording microphones do you use (Outside wind resistant, Inside cordless)

· How many cameras do you use? What is the cost for multi cameras?

· Is there a fee to go to multiple locations or is it all under the fee you quoted me?

· Do you have an assistant and is this included in your fee?

· While at the event will you bring a lot of extra lighting gear and flood the event with light?

· Can you take a non-intrusive approach which doesn't require extra lighting? 

· While at the event will you take non invasive low profile filming approach to my guests?

· Do you have a list of your services and fees for those services?

· What is the total cost with an itemized list of all fees and services?

· When is the deposit due and how much is it? When is the balance due?

· Is there a limit on the number of hours you will film at the event? What is that number?

· Will you stay at the event until it has ended or is there a time limit?

· Are you the videographer that will be at my event or will I have a substitute?

· What is your concerns while working around a photographer if I hire one?

· What is your standard dress? Do you wear tuxedo if requested? 

· Do you have backup gear on site incase of equipment failure?

· Do you have references I can call?

· When will I get my video ( Within a month? Is it written in the agreement)

Post production questions 

· What type of video packages do you offer? Do you have a storybook package?

· Do you do all your own editing and do you have graphics and special effects capabilities?

· When is the final editing and delivery date of the video?

· How long do you keep the original film? May I purchase the original?

· Can you put together a video from pictures?

· Is all the editing, titles, animation and music included in the price?

· What is the cost of duplicate tapes?

Professional Videographers in the Atlanta Metro Area