Wedding Video by Woods Glen Studio
Maryland Wedding Video, Virginia Wedding Video, Pennsylvania Wedding VideoSpecializing in Creative Wedding Video and Special Event Videography
R. Wayne Grauel, Videographer
800.357.4545
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All editing is done on professional Media-100 systems This system allows editing at very high data rates for optimum picture quality. Don't let computer editing be confused with the idea of special effects and animations. I do not do the stereotypical wedding video with pictures popping out of hearts and tacky special effects. My work is clean and dramatic.
Video is mastered to DVD and backups are kept for a limited time on full sized DVCAM digital tape. We can still provide VHS to those clients who require it, but the cost of DVD players today can be well under $100.00 so it makes no sense to use tape.
State of the art equipment
I come to a job prepared for just about anything. This includes multiple cameras, an extra broadcast lens, 4 hi-capacity Anton Bauer Battery packs that can run a camera for up to 3 hours, a quick charger for extended shooting, and a range of discrete on-camera lights that are on dimmers for only providing the necessary fill lighting and only if absolutely required - these really come in handy if night shots are required. I also have 8 professional wireless microphone systems for capturing audio from all sources at both the ceremony and reception. Several of these systems are UHF with 100 available frequencies to choose from so there will never be interference from my systems. I have the availability to record at least 6 channels of independent audio simultaneously.
I use the Sony DSR-390L, a completely digital camera shooting on the larger format DVCAM digital
format. It features three newly designed 1/2 in., 410,000-element Power HAD CCD imaging devices that provide an unbelievable picture quality with an unprecedented lowlight sensitivity of 0.4 lux minimum illumination - in other words, the camera will see in the dark. The major advantages I offer with this latest camera is that in many situations, absolutely no additional lighting other than normal room light is required. The camera sees what we see! This is a significant advantage when trying to maintain a low sense of visibility around guests.
By processing video signal data at three levels — brightness, hue, and saturation — the TruEye process assists in the reproduction of natural skin tones and basically sees what the human eye sees at any given light level.
Several fellow videographers in the area are using the Sony DSR-300, a fantastic camera also. It has the larger imaging devices, same audio capabilities and uses the larger DVCAM tape. Basically the only differences are minor and the new cameras will have a slight edge in low light performance.
Some videographers will use the Sony DSR 250 which is one in a class of stripped down cameras offered by most of the manufacturers geared specifically for the "wedding even market". This camera offers an improvement over the older SVHS video cameras most videographers used to use, but it only has small 1/3" imaging devices resulting in much less resolution and poor low light performance with respect to the more professional cameras with larger imaging devises. This camera also has a much cheaper fixed type of lens vs. interchangeable broadcast lenses used on professional cameras as well as some other reduced capabilities. Due to the significant difference in cost, it is a favorite for those who do not want to invest in a higher quality camera, especially if they are buying cameras to outfit several crews. As you can see, by appearance they made it to look very similar to the full featured camera above, but the real cost cutting is in the camera's lens and imaging capabilities.
The highest majority of typical wedding videographers use the smaller, much less expensive "handycam" style of video cameras. While these cameras do a nice job for their size and relatively low cost, they have very small 1/4" CCD imaging devices, offering substantially less low light performance and less image quality. Other serious limitations are the lack of a professional lens which allows the videographer infinite adjustment of exposure and limited audio functions. These cameras do have their place. For situations where there is plenty of light, like a garden wedding or daylight situations, the picture is pretty good and their smaller size makes them easier to use over longer periods of time. I keep one in my collection to use when ever I feel that the lighting conditions and shooting situation is just right.
Unless you choose wisely, your wedding video could be a haunting disappointment.
Remember, your videographer will be with you throughout your wedding day! Choose someone you feel confident will interact well with both you and your guests. You will find that your photo album and video will compliment each other. You should arrange to reserve your photographer and videographer as soon as you secure your reception site. Some dates can be in reservation over a year in advance. Seek out the highest quality and hire the best photographer and videographer that you can afford.
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Woods Glen Studio has been providing videography services since 1993. With 20 years of experience in photography, video production, and music production, I wanted to make a difference when people thought of Wedding Video. From the beginning, it has been my philosophy to focus on providing exceptional personal service and eliminating the stereotype of the typical wedding videographer. I strive to remain obscure with a constant respect for my clients and the guests they have invited to their wedding. This has been one of the biggest hallmarks to my success as a videographer - to capture great candid footage while maintaining a very low visibility.
