THE WEDDING VIDEO
LIGHTS
Generally, we do not use on-camera lights when filming weddings, as close bright lights can make people uncomfortable. However, we might set up 1 or 2 standing lights over an area that is a bit too dark. Good natural lighting & well-lit venues are always an advantage, so please double check that there are plenty of lights with your wedding planner. (a healthy dose of fairy lights also make for incredibly romantic wedding footage)
CAMERA
Slow motion: These high - quality cameras film at higher frame rates which enable us to slow down the moments really smoothly, capturing every emotion. Prime lenses are used to capture all the intricate highlights & shadows. Gimbal - stabilizers are used to create that amazing, ultra-smooth motion fit for the big screen. This eliminates camera shake completely & enables more creative filming.
SOUND
A range of audio recording equipment is used: Lapel microphones are placed discretely on the Groom & the Officiate / Rabbi / Priest. These provide excellent audio recording during the service & speeches. The Bride can also wear one upon request.
A high - quality sound recorder is plugged into the DJ / Sound board to record the main microphone sound & the music played. A small, directional, on-camera microphone is used to clearly record the ambient, room audio & interview audio.
ACTION
Time to get you married!
We will be filming almost everything to make sure we don't miss anything.
We arrive early in the morning to get those beautiful establishing shots of the venue. Thereafter we focus on the décor, retinue and everything else to follow...
After about 10 - 12 hours we are ready to wrap up with the final scene of the couple dancing or being led out in some romantic or fun way.
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THE SHOTLIST
This list reflects a full range of scenes we usually capture and does not necessarily reflect exactly what is expected,
as each wedding is different and special.
PREPARATIONS
Bride Preparations:
The Dress
Make up
Hair
Jewellery
Champagne
Sharing moments with
female family & bridesmaids
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Groom Preparations:
The suit
Cologne
Champagne/whiskey
Sharing moments with
male family & groomsmen
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Registration / Bedekken
CEREMONY
Venue & Decor
Family & friends
Groom & groomsmen waiting at the Alter / Chuppah
Bridesmaids enter
Band plays music
Bride enters with Family
Groom’s reactions
Bride’s reactions
The Ceremonial proceedings & Blessings
Rings / Vows exchanged
Family & friend’s reactions
Groom breaks the glass.
Mazal Tov!
The Kiss
Family & friends cheer out couple
Couple’s intimate moments
Couple / Families being photographed
RECEPTION
Venue, Décor & Food
Dancing / Horras
Kiddish / Blessings
Speeches
Dinner
Couple's first dance
Family & friends dancing with couple
Guests may be asked to leave a message on camera at your request
Couple may be asked to leave a message on camera at your request
A romantic and fun exit by the couple is always a great way to end the video.
Just an idea to think about.)
EDIT / POST PRODUCTION
This is where the real work starts for us.
Please note that the final products can take a minimum of 3 months to complete.
You will receive 3 different videos:
1. The full-length version can be anything between 45 & 90 minutes.
It depends greatly on the durations of the ceremony, speeches etc.
All service providers are credited at the end of the full length video.
2. A short highlight reel (5 - 7 minute music video with some wedding audio) you can share online.
3. Plus a shorter "trailer" (2 - 5 minute music video) you can share online.
Please note that the music used is paid for legally and is copyright to
A Stark Art.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. A booking fee of 50% of the total cost is required to secure the booking. The remaining 50 % of the total cost is to be paid before or on the day of the wedding. No videos or photos will be delivered or distributed should the full balance not be settled.
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2. If A Stark Art is unable to perform the agreed-upon services due to a fire, or other casualty, strike, act of terrorism, natural disaster, or any other cause beyond the control of both parties, then no refund will be due. If, due to illness or if A Stark Art is unable to provide the agreed upon services, then all fees paid by the client will be returned. A Stark Art will not be liable in the event that negatives or digital images or video footage files are lost through camera malfunction, damaged in processing, lost in the mail, or otherwise damaged or lost without fault of the photographer/videographer and A Stark Art.
3. The additional petrol charge is to cover travel costs to locations that are further than 30 km away from A Stark Art 92 17th Street, Orange Grove, Johannesburg, 2192. The rate is the certified AA calculated rating for 2019. Please see www.aa.co.za for more information.
4. Prices are subject to change without notice until the contract is signed by both parties. Only current contracts will be accepted.
5. The final product will be delivered a minimum of 3 months after the date of the wedding. It can take up to a maximum of 4 - 5 months to complete depending on the final length of the wedding day, speeches, songs, ceremonies, etc.
6. All rights to photographic images and video footage created by A Stark Art is reserved. A Stark Art reserves the right to display any photographic imagery and video material made in conjunction with this wedding as samples of work for purposes of advertising, exhibition, promotion, publications, instruction and professional competition, and is also exclusively reserved for A Stark Art. All photographic images and video footage will remain a © Copyright of A Stark Art. Permission for reproduction is granted for personal and social use only and not for the commercial, promotional use for any of the other services or peoples involved.
7. DVD’s supplied are playable on most standard DVD players, and computers. Your DVD player must be able to play DVD-R to be fully compatible. Please ask for more information.
8. Flash Disks supplied are standard Sandisk 32gb Flash Drives, compatible with most computers and devices. Please check software settings or upgrades if Flash Disks are undetected or faulty or if videos are unable to play. Please ask for more information.
9. Video formats supplied are Mp4 and MOV, compatible with most media players. Please check software settings or upgrades if videos are unable to play. Please ask for more information.
10. Any changes that the client wishes to make after the date of delivery will be subject to charge at the editing rate per hour.
11. All payments should be made out to Adam I. Stark. Please see invoice for banking details.
12. In case of failure to pay the invoice despite reminders, A Stark Art reserves the right to proceed legally against the client, including availing the services of third-party recovery companies and the costs incurred thereon, will exclusively be borne by the client. There will be a 1.5% interest charge per month on late payments. Agreement to these terms means that you are obliged to pay the amount stated in the Invoice.
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13. Delivery: The product will be ready for delivery/collection approximately 6 weeks after the date of the wedding.
