"Will videotaping my
wedding ceremony be obtrusive?"
Not at all . . . ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
arrives at the ceremony location an hour before
your ceremony to review the location and determine
the proper placement for our cameras. Our Super-VHS
cameras are placed on tripods and are therefore
stationary during the entire ceremony. This professional
equipment is designed to work effectively in low
light situations and we do not use any lights in
addition to the existing light in the church. Our
skilled camera operators are dressed in professional
attire and are very unobtrusive. We respect the
religious nature of the occasion while we quietly
and professionally record this most important day.
We videotape all ceremonies with two cameras, one
at the front and one at the rear, so that we can
capture the entire ceremony from two different angles
without moving. On the completed videotape you see
the entire ceremony. Nothing is cut out; the sound
is continuous, and the picture you see is from the
better of two possible camera angles.
"How long have you
been in business?"
ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS has been videotaping
weddings in Houston since 1985.
"We've already reserved
a photographer; why should we have our wedding
videotaped as well?"
Photographs are still an important part of capturing
special events in our lives, but they don't tell
the whole story. They can not actively capture
the laughter, the spontaneity, the warmth, the
love... ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS records
the action of the moment without the posing of
photographs, and enables you to relive the memories
much more vividly. It's also terrific having a
video to share with family and friends who aren't
able to be with you to celebrate your wedding
day.
"Do you do interviews
of guests at the reception?"
Of course, if you'd like (and it won't cost extra,
either)! ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS will
ask your guests if they wish to congratulate the
bride and groom on the video. These comments may
be edited later, if necessary.
"Is it expensive?"
ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS offers quality
videotaping at affordable prices. We are very
aware of how quickly costs accumulate when you
prepare for a wedding. Therefore, our pricing
structure offers several different packages and
options, so you can tailor your wedding day videotape
to your budget. ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
has no mileage, distance or travel charges within
Harris County, and our most popular package includes
up to 8 hours of total videotaping time.
"So how much does
it cost?"
Our package prices start at $1050. We also offer
many different options that make your wedding
video special, such as "through the years"
photos of the bride and groom growing up at the
beginning of the video, or "credits"
at the end to give recognition to your wedding
party and family members. You choose the options
that you wish to personalize your video. For more
details and specific pricing information, please
visit our wedding video optional features pages.
"My uncle has a
camcorder and has offered to tape our wedding.
Why should I hire a professional?"
This is a one-take event, with no chances to
go back and correct mistakes or oversights. ARTISTIC
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS has recorded over 1000 weddings
and has the equipment, the experience and the
professional know-how to capture all the special
moments of your wedding day. And one of the most
important parts of recording your wedding ceremony
and reception is the post-production work involved
in making your video smooth, professional and
fun to watch. Hiring a professional allows your
uncle to enjoy the festivities at your wedding,
instead of being stuck behind the camera. (Plus
it will save you from family disagreements when
your uncle's tape is not what you expected, but
it's too late to do anything about it!)
"How early do
I need to reserve my wedding date?"
The sooner the better, of course, to guarantee
the availability of your date. While we are sometimes
able to accommodate couples on short notice, we
recommend three to six months in advance. During
the more popular wedding months, dates can become
unavailable a year in advance.
"How do I go about
reserving my wedding date?"
In order to reserve your date, a 50% non-refundable
deposit is required with a signed agreement engaging
ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS to videotape
your wedding. 
to download a PDF version of our Wedding Video
& DVD Contract.
"What methods of payment
do you accept?"
ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS accepts cash,
personal checks, money orders or cashier's checks,
and the following credit cards: MasterCard, VISA
and American Express.
"When is the balance
due?"
It depends on the method of payment . . . if
you pay with cash, check or money order, the balance
is due on or before your wedding day. If you choose
to pay with a credit card, the balance is charged
to your account on the Friday prior to your wedding
day.
"Does ARTISTIC VIDEO
PRODUCTIONS have a demo so I can see samples of
your work?"
to view our Wedding DVD demo on-line.
Call (713) 526-6874 or
to schedule an appointment to come in to our studio.
ARTISTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS is conveniently
located just outside downtown Houston near the
Louisiana exit of the Southwest Freeway.
Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
Parking is free.
for specific directions to our studio from downtown,
the Medical Center, or each of the major Houston
highways.
"What's new for
2005?"
For 2005 we have introduced new, easy to understand,
lower priced packages. In addition, our spectacular
DVDs are now included in all packages. (custom thumbnail
chapter points and professional packaging)
Each additional DVD is $50.00. Remember, these are
exactly the same technology DVDs as the Hollywood
movies you find at your neighborhood video store.
"What services
do you provide for rehearsal dinners?"
Artistic Video Productions will create
your "Baby and Through the Years" video
to show at your rehearsal dinner or reception.
We are also, of course, available to videotape
your rehearsal dinner.
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