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FAQ |
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WHAT IS WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS? |
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Wedding
Highlights are series of still pictures carefully selected of
the video footage of the event. Titles, |
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graphics and music are added the
video footage of the event. Titles, graphics and music are
added and |
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presented in a slide show format.
Photographs of the bride and groom during childhood, dating, and
the the |
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engagement are also scanned from
in (if provided by the couple) and added to the highlights.
Duration of |
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each still pictures are about 4
sec, therefore, 150 pictures runs about 10 minutes. Scanned
Photos counts |
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toward total number photos in the
package. |
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WHAT IS A PERSONALIZED PICTURE
POST CARD? |
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A Personalized Picture Post Card
is made by taking a photograph that we've taken from the video
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applying it to several different
layout options. (i.e. a centered picture with a calendar
surrounding it, 3 |
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pictures in rounded out with text
added, etc...) You can use the postcards for thank you cards,
keepsakes, |
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etc. We will show you samples at
your initial meeting. |
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DO YOU ATTEND THE REHEARSAL? |
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Absolutely! It is extremely
important that we learn how the wedding party will be standing
at the ceremony. |
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At this point we figure out camera
positioning and ask any last minute questions about the
ceremony. |
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WHAT ABOUT CHURCH RESTRICTIONS
FOR VIDEOGRAPHERS? |
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Many churches have strict
guidelines for the videographer to go by. We have no choice but
to abide by |
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these rules. It is important for
you to check with your chosen location and share that
information with us. |
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I HEARD THAT THERE ARE SOME
FORMAT ISSUES WITH DVDs? |
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You are correct. There are two
main formats (DVD+R and DVD-R). Some earlier DVD players may
not play |
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the DVD we burn and some DVD
players only play one format. To avoid any last minute
surprises we provide |
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you sample DVD prior to the event
to see which format works with your DVD player. Most new DVD
players |
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are capable of playing both
formats. |
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SOME SAY WIRELESS MIC OFTEN
PRODUCES STATIC? |
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Using wireless mic creates its own
set of challenges. Depending on the location and the
surrounding wireless |
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mike can produce some static. We
use industry standard Azden WS-Pro and Samson UML 350U1 to
reduce |
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the static problems. However, we
still cannot guarantee that the audio during the ceremony will
be static |
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free. Capturing vows during the
ceremony is very important therefore we opt for using the
wireless mic |
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even though in some cases the
result will be less than perfect. Our other option would be to
use wired |
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mic and that is
not practical. |
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN THE 1-CCD (SONY D8) AND THE 3-CCD (VX2000) CAMERA? |
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A CCD is a "charge coupled device"
- the part of the camera that accepts light from the outside
world and |
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translates it into the ones and
zeros that form a digital picture or video. A CCD can't detect
color; only |
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brightness of
the light striking it. To measure color you have to put a color
filter in front of the CCD. this |
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specialized filter is used to
translate the particular shades of gray into red (R), green (G),
and blue (B). the |
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combinations of these colors make
up the entire color spectrum. With one CCD (such as Sony D8),
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only so much detail the camera can
take in and some concessions have to be made so that one color
doesn't |
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wash out another. The pattern
most often used is G-R-G-B, called the Bayer pattern after Bryce
Bayer of |
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Kodak. It is biased toward
producing accurate green colors because the eye is more attuned
to green than |
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other colors. Half the photo sites
measure Green, while a quarter measures Red, and the other
quarter |
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measure Blue. |
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With a 3-CCD camera (such as Sony
VX2000) there is actually one CCD devoted to each of the red,
green |
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and blue color spectrums. A
special prism is set up to convert the light entering the camera
into the three |
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different colors. The colors are
processed separately and then combined into a final image. The
result is |
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superb detail and accurate color
representation. Basically, you are paying for three different
cameras rolled |
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into one. |
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HOW LONG WILL MY VIDEO BE? |
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Your finished video will be 60-90
minutes, depending on the events to be covered. |
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY
COMPLETED VIDEO? |
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Most videos are completed within
10-12 weeks after the ceremony. Platinum and Platinum Plus
package may |
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require additional time. You will
be advised of any unforeseen delays. |
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO REACH
US?
You can call us at (817-455-9267 metro) 7days a week during the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We also |
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check our email throughout the day
so feel free to send us an email at
aliwoodvideo@yahoo.com.
We will try |
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to respond the same day. |
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WHAT IS YOUR MAILING ADDRESS? |
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2131 N. Collins #433-313,
Arlington, TX-76011. |
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WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT TERMS? |
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We require a
20% deposit to hold the date. This is non-refundable
because it takes that date out of date |
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booking. If you cancel and
reschedule that deposit will apply to the new date. Fees for the
new wedding |
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will be subject to the updated
prices for that year. The balance of the payment is due one week
before the |
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actual wedding. If full payment is
not received by the rehearsal date Aliwood will not be at your
wedding. |
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WHAT TYPE OF PAYMENT DO YOU
ACCEPT? |
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At this time we only accept
checks, money orders or cash. |
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Remember: |
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During the ceremony the groom will
be wearing a microphone, so you will want to keep the
conversation to a |
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minimum (every whisper comes out
on the video) |
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On the day of the wedding,
you might want to arrange to have light snacks and beverages in
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room for you and your attendants,
it may be the only time you get to snack until dinner time (and
you may |
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dressing not get the chance
to eat then) |
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Use your wedding program to
explain items, procedures or traditions that are being carried
out during your |
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wedding or reception, your guests
who aren't familiar with your religion or traditions will
appreciate the |
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explanation. |
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If your wedding is being held
outdoors, think about making your program into a fan, or
have your wedding |
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favor be folding fans to help your
guests stay cool. (We need all the help we can get in Texas!)
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nstead of a Bridesmaid luncheon
host a "Spa Day" for you and your attendants. You don't have to
go to |
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I a spa, have the spa come
to you. There are therapists out there that will come to you. |
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Be sure to try out new hair
styles and make-up applications well before the big day, you
don't want to be |
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surprised at the last minute. If
you normally don't wear a lot of make-up, don't let someone talk
you into |
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wearing way more make-up than
your comfortable with, you want to look like you. Try several
different hair |
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styles with your veil/headpiece
and have someone take pictures, so you can compare and pick the
one that |
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looks the best |
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Arrange to have a gift basket
or flowers delivered to both of sets your parents while you
are gone on your |
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honeymoon. They will appreciate
your thoughtfulness |
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Practice, Practice, Practice
bustling your Wedding Dress, it will save you and your helpers a
lot of time on |
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your wedding day if you know where
everything (hooks, loops, etc) is ahead of time. |
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