Should I hire a videographer even though I have a
professional photographer?
Definitely - Yes!! Both photography and a video recording of your wedding are a must. They go hand in hand. Photography captures the moments of the day while videography keeps those moments alive so you can entertain friends and family with living memories of your wedding day.
Can I take still images off a video?
Yes. It has been a service that has been available for some time; however, up until recently, the images have been less than desirable in quality. Due to advancements in digital technology as it relates to videography, it is now possible to grab that extra special moment at just the right split second and angle without having to sacrifice quality. Even though the quality has improved greatly, this service still does not replace the unique stlye and expertise of a professional photographer, it just adds to your special day.
What is Streaming Video?
Streaming video (or streaming media) is live and/or archived audio, video, multimedia content, delivered in near real-time to an end user computer via the internet. With respect to videography, this can be essentially invaluable as you can have moments of your wedding caputered on video and then uploaded to your videographer's web site for relatives who could not make the wedding to view at their leisure. An important consideration to make is the length of time and size of your video selection to upload. When your friends and family download a file they must wait before viewing it. A large presentation can greatly increase the amount of time and bandwidth resources it takes to view the video. Additionally many computers do not have the storage capacity to store or view a long presentation. To view streaming video you will need a computer using the current technology. You will want to consider getting a sound card and speakers and will definitely need an Internet or network connection. You also will need a media player many of which are available as a FREE download.
