We use Sony Digital Broadcast DSR390 Cameras.

Sennheiser and AKG microphones.

All video editing takes place on a computer based non linear, hard disc editor. All our video editing computers use Storm video cards for professional results.

Professional lighting.

Editing

The editing is where most wedding videomakers become unstuck. Many cameramen edit "in camera" as much as possible. In other words, they only shoot what is absolutely required and ignore the rest. The main disadvantage is that a lot of useful shots and cutaways (interesting alternative shots) are lost. Another is that a great deal of "dead" footage is left in.

A very simple edit, where untidy shots are cut out, only takes about a day or two  to do. And you'd end up with a good 2 hours worth of footage, most of it the service and speeches. For a straight forward record of the day, this is often adequate (but only for the immediate family).

For something that is entertaining and watchable by a slightly wider audience, a lot more work needs to be done. The footage needs to be cut down to less than an hour, a storyline needs to be established, good music (which carries the mood and builds up excitement) is required. All requiring a great deal of creative input and craftsmanship.

Your video can be supplied on both a VHS tape and on a DVD.