FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. Where are you based? Do you travel worldwide?

We are based in London (UK) and we travel all across the world to shoot weddings. Some of our best weddings have been shot in locations like Dubai, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Italy, Portugal among others.

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2. What is the typical team strength that will be travelling to cover my wedding? 
We usually have a minimum of 2 videographers (candid and documentary style). The crew works as one coherent team with different cameramen specialising in different lenses and styles.
For a larger-scale wedding, we recommend 3-4 photographers as this is necessary to capture the grandeur of your wedding. This choreographed, the multi-camera setup allows us to position ourselves strategically to capture ceremonies more naturally as they take place, without any hindrance.

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3. Can we also have additional videographers along with your team?
Sorry, we absolutely do not recommend it. Apart from being uneconomical, it may obstruct and tamper with our work. The advantage of a single team is that we will get clean, unobstructed visual frames without local photographers jumping into our frames and ruining the moments.

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4. Apart from the photography costs, what are the other costs to be kept in mind?
The expenses for the travel, food and accommodation for the crew members are usually borne by the client unless decided otherwise or factored in as a package deal. Any additional days/hours of shooting (not mentioned in the contract) are charged extra as per the rates in the contract. There are no other hidden costs.

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5. What is a pre-wedding shoot and how do we go about it?
A pre-wedding shoot is a video shoot of the couple done before the wedding that portrays the bond they share with each other. Since the wedding is a hectic time to be together, the couple gets this day off with each other to shoot some "Relaxed, Together & Fun" images and these can be used for display on screens during the reception. A typical pre-wedding shoot lasts between 2-3 hours.

 

6. What are the common deliverables that we can expect as part of the package?
In the standard package, we deliver a teaser trailer video for social handles, a highlight video edited to couple's choice of music.
There is a large collection of extras that we offer, which includes longer wedding video, BluRay discs and personalised USBs. Most of our clients opt for online video, initially and then go for a BluRay disc and USBs after the wedding. This can be added to your package if you wish. 

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7. During the wedding, who do we communicate with regarding all our photo & video requirements?
The Director of Photography is usually the prime point of contact with the family. He/she is the sole person that co-ordinates with the couple and the event planner regarding all aspects of the events and conducts interviews etc. Also, from the couple’s side, we need to have a singular point of contact for all wedding shoot co-ordination. The bride's / groom's siblings or the best friends are the best people for the job.

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8. Are there any specific requirements in terms of venue/stage lighting and other aspects of the setup for the best filming results? How can we ensure that the videography team has the best resources at hand to create magic?
Good lighting is a prerequisite for great cinematics. If a few simple things are taken care of at the planning stage, the job is half done. Go for natural lighting instead of tinted hues and ensure that the stage, mandap etc. are well lit especially in the night. The spatial design should be such that it allows the crew to cover the event from multiple angles for a good variety in footage - always advise your planner to keep in mind the space needed by photographers and videographers in case of over-crowded events. It’s a good idea to have some extra time at hand before each event for couple shots - it doesn’t take more than 10-15 minutes, but ensures that the couple has some stunning portraits before the hair, makeup and outfits make their way to the dance floor - to never come back the way they were!

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9. What is a copyright? Can you use our images and footage on its social media handles?
All original works of art, including pictorial and video works, have copyright protection. This means that the creator of an image/video (in this case, VeryFilmi) owns the copyright for the same. Hence, we can use any images/videos on our social media channels for any purpose that we deem suitable. Naturally, these images portray the clients in good light and more often than not, such social media posts are a matter of pride for all the clients and vendors involved. If the couple does not want their images/videos to be shared publicly, this has to be specified explicitly at the time of signing the contract.