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I'm a freelance videographer based in Durban with 4+ years of experience in the field, i do music videos, interviews, films, commercials and weddings. i also use Adobe Premiere Pro...

Lemon Square Productions is a boutique video production company, The creative team behind Lemon Square captures more than just a video, we capture your story, allowing you to relive your...

At Mighty Fine Productions we embrace the diversity that filming has to offer. We find clever and creative ways to connect your message with your audience. Each different location and...

n 2007 I started working as a graphic designer at a Television Production House in Stellenbosch. It was here that I further improved my skills as a website designer and...

We emphasise on a quick turnaround time, outputting high-end audiovisual Products. Having been blessed with tasks in over 20 African countries, our work spectrum is broad but nonetheless precise. We...

Visio Productions offers video and photographic production services to both corporate and creative industries, as well as non-profit and educational institutions. We create commercial media and digital content that aims...




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What can a videographer help with?

Whilst photographs are a wonderful way of visually preserving memories, there are times when a still photographic shot simply does not capture the essence of the memory as well as a video. For example, imagine videotaping action scenes such as a friend’s bungee jump or a sports event, recording a baby’s first faltering steps, and preserving the moment when a bride and groom exchange their wedding vows. Whilst it is undoubtedly fun to do this yourself, to achieve professional results, it is best to use an experienced videographer.

What does a videographer do?

A videographer is much like a film-maker, with the difference that the videographer records factual moving images and soundtracks rather than fictional dramas, comedies or documentaries, and does not use film to record these images. A videographer records the images onto various types of recording media such as video tapes, disks and digital applications. News videographers use digital videos which can be immediately and directly uploaded onto computers, smart-phones, and the internet for immediate broadcast and dissemination of breaking news on a national or international basis.

A professional videographer differs from an amateur in that he, or she, earns a living from using high quality video and sound equipment to record various events, from private functions to breaking news. Weddings are often recorded for posterity by professional videographers, as well as birthday parties, engagement parties, anniversaries, barmizvahs and batmizvahs and other celebratory events. News videographers, on the other hand, are either freelance agents or are employed by TV stations and corporations and may be required to travel to various parts of the world at short notice to visually capture news directly and transmit this back via the internet.

We can all easily use our phones or digital devices and video cameras to capture personal events and unique happenings (imagine video-recording your baby taking its first wobbly steps, or a lioness playing with her cubs in a national park, for instance). However, it takes a professional videographer to calculate and plan the best perspective, lighting, settings, angles, etc. to ensure a professional result rather than a possibly blurry image with poor lighting, camera shake and an inaudible or noisy background quality.

How to choose the right videographer

Choose a film-maker for the right occasion

The choice of videographer will, to a large extent, depend on the occasion which is being recorded. There are many professional wedding specialist videographers, for example, who have a great deal of expertise and clever tricks to make the most of the occasion. A skilled and experienced videographer will be adaptable to the needs of the specific occasion he is covering, and will always ensure that the final video faithfully reflects the mood, sound and ambience of the event. If in doubt, always discuss your expectations with the videographer beforehand, so that he knows what your focus is.

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Since these are memories which will last for many years, it is essential that you select the right videographer for your needs. Although many of these professionals widely advertise their services, it is wise to seek recommendations wherever possible. Check their portfolios, which should be freely available on their premises or online, to see if their style appeals to you. Use word of mouth recommendations from friends or acquaintances who have used their services, or check their online reviews through Uptasker, which will provide honest feedback on their reliability, delivery and quality of the finished video, attitude, unique suggestions and pricing. Be mindful of the fact that top quality is always expensive, and do not try to cut corners unnecessarily.




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Be prepared to listen to the videographer’s advice, suggestions and tips, even if these may involve adaptations to your layout or seating arrangements. Provide all relevant information to the videographer at all times, to allow him to plan ahead and position himself and his equipment at the best possible spots to capture the most important parts of the occasion. Then sit back and enjoy the event whilst the professional takes care of the memories for you.

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YLO is a dynamic production house based in Cape Town, specializing in everything from still photography to large-scale commercial shoots. We collaborate with top-tier talent, both locally and globally, to...

I Dont Have provides videographer services in Ormonde, Gauteng and surrounding suburbs.

Jonathan and Andy have been professional photographers and Videographers for over 10 years. Their passion for photography continues to grow with each year. Photography is more than just the process...

We’re a 15-year-old company that’s well established in Cape Town’s competitive film and video production industry. 100% owner managed, we’re hands-on, and can cover the entire film making process, from...

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Dvi was founded in 1994 and we have been producing high quality corporate, training and promotional videos for leading companies throughout South Africa. Utilising the latest technology, including 4K cameras...

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Durban Videographer is a D.O.P (Director Of Photography) based in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal. They began directing corporate videos, wedding video and broadcasting disciplines such as live to screen, live...

We first started in 2007 as wedding videographers, I fell in love with weddings and my passion for working with people led me to photography. My aim is to help...