ABSTRACT

For readers who want to become part of the thriving wedding video industry, Wedding Video Handbook explains everything a wedding videographer needs to know. Each chapter explores a different part of either the business or the production ends, and covers topics including secrets for getting clients, selecting the proper equipment, and tips on capturing special wedding moments despite difficult filming conditions. The book includes handy primers on marketing and advertising, handling phone calls and appointments, pre-production preparations, what to shoot on the wedding day, interacting with other vendors, editing and packaging the DVD or video, and generating referrals. Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical advice from a pro who has spent years in the field.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

Making Money Enriching Lives

chapter Chapter 1|9 pages

Setting Up Your Business

chapter Chapter 2|23 pages

Choosing Video Equipment

chapter Chapter 3|13 pages

Setting Up Your Equipment

chapter Chapter 4|20 pages

How to Use the Equipment

chapter Chapter 5|5 pages

Getting Experience

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Marketing and Getting the Clients

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Phone Calls and Appointments

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Preproduction Planning

chapter Chapter 9|11 pages

Wedding Day, Pre-Ceremony

chapter Chapter 10|21 pages

Taping the Ceremony

chapter Chapter 11|25 pages

The Reception

chapter Chapter 12|17 pages

Editing The Video

chapter Chapter 13|6 pages

Packaging and Delivering the Video

chapter Chapter 14|5 pages

Add-On Sales

chapter Chapter 15|4 pages

Getting Business From Referrals

chapter Chapter 16|9 pages

Handling Problems and Customer Service Issues

chapter Chapter 17|8 pages

Keys to Maintaining Your Business