How important is it to hire a professional instead of using a friend to videotape my wedding?
A. VITALLY IMPORTANT. An amateur-produced wedding video won’t be watched very often because it is boring. The problem starts with the equipment. The typical camcorder used by an amateur produces poor image in low light. Most churches and reception halls have low light. Problems get worse when you listen to the sound you get from a typical video camera: it’s muddy, very difficult to hear. . . especially in large open areas like a church or reception hall where sound reverberates off the walls and the ceilings. Next, the typical amateur doesn’t have the means to edit the video into a tightly-knit production that tells your love story with emotion and impact. Finally, the typical amateur can’t create special effects in your finished product. Special effects can make your finished wedding video spectacular.
