Hiring a professional event videographer can feel overwhelming if it’s your first time. What details should you share? What expectations should you set? To help you navigate the process, we’ve outlined three essential tips to ensure you get the results you’re looking for.
Hiring an Event Videographer
Engaging an event videographer is not rocket science. However, knowing a little more about the event videography workflow may help you save on unnecessary cost. If you also happen to be in need of a corporate video, we have also wrote about some tips on hiring a corporate videographer. Corporate videography has very different filming styles and considerations than event videography. Employer branding video production is also another aspect of corporate videography that Vivid Media covers, focusing on conveying an organisation’s culture and values to current and prospective employees.
1) What Type Of Final Video Output Do You Need?
There are usually 2 options for the final output of your event video. Do let the videographer know your preferred option, as the shooting style can be very different. The two options are listed below as follows:
Option 1: Event Video Highlight
This is the most popular option for our event videography engagements. The videographer will be moving around your event, capturing short snippets of your event’s activities. Subsequently, they will be edited with background music, transitions and your event graphics. The length of the final video is usually between 1 to 5 mins. Vivid Media’s typical turnaround time for video editing is 7 to 10 working days for the first draft, and around 3 to 5 working days for subsequent revisions. Depending on our production schedule, this timeline may be shortened when possible. We also accommodate urgent or time-sensitive edits. If you have a special request, do speak with our Producers to explore available options.
Option 2: Full Length Video
For this option, our videographer will usually film with a stationary camera. Most often, this is required for events with stage activities. After the event, the videographer will trim away unnecessary scenes from the video and return the remaining footage(s) to you.
2) What Is The Purpose Of Your Final Video?
When you engage an event videographer, it is advisable to share a focused objective.
The common purposes of event highlights are:
- Archival & internal reporting
- Social media posting to summarise your event
- Promotional and marketing usage to promote next run of your event
Each of the above objectives command a slightly different filming style. Therefore, it would be best to communicate your objective before the event. This way, the videographer can make filming decisions in consideration of your requirements. The purpose of your video will also influence the choice of music, transitions and scenes selection in some cases.
3) Price is Not Everything
While budget can be an important factor for some, do not let it be the deciding factor. Expensive services do not necessarily mean they are good, and even cheap ones might have hidden costs. Therefore, it is important to do your research and not shy away from asking questions at the start. This could save you both time and money.
3 Tips For Hiring an Event Videographer
Your event deserves to be remembered in the best light. From concept to the final cut, our team ensures your vision is transformed into a compelling story. Reach out to our project coordinators today and let us deliver videography that captures every moment with clarity and impact.
