Videographer?

happygilmore · February 17, 2009

I'd really like to have a DVD of our ceremony, one, for us to have a copy but second, to have one playing at our AHR

The Dreams Punta Cana DVD is $350

The Photo souvenior DVD is $390 + $60 shipping and it takes at least three weeks, which will be to late for us and you pay the day fee

Lastly, do you thikn I should consider buying a camcorder and asking a guest to videotape for us? They make some nice ones that are shake/blur resistant and have pretty good optical zoom

I don't know what to do, I'd really like the DVD but I don't think a 30 min or less video is worth almost $400 bucks but then again can I trust someone who doesnt' have a lot of expperience to get a decent video

Thoughts?

sunsetbride1 · February 18, 2009

Personally, I plan on asking one of my guests to use a camcorder and record it for us. I just can't justify the expense of having the resort do it.

I have seen dvd's of friends weddings where a 'novice' guest did it for them and they came out very nice. They don't have all the 'bells and whistles' of a professional; but in the end, do you really need them if you have a professional photographer taking amazing photos?

happygilmore · February 18, 2009

Very true! Do you already own a camcorder or are you going to purchase one? and if so what type did you get?

NOMAAM · February 19, 2009

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Originally Posted by happygilmore

Very true! Do you already own a camcorder or are you going to purchase one? and if so what type did you get?

If you can't find one to borrow or plan to buy one for yourself, I would consider "borrowing/renting" from a store. What I mean by this is that a few big electronic stores (eg.bestbuy) have camcorders that people returned. These are sold as open items and can be returned in 14 days without a restocking fee.

Not really the honest way to do things but can be useful in tough situations.