With so many companies now offering wedding videography it is not easy for the Bride and Bride Groom to distinguish between those offering a professional service and those who are not sufficiently skilled in this very specialised art form.
The Institute of Videography was established in 1985 as a regulatory body for companies and independent producers who offer video production services to both the general public and the commercial sector alike.
Among its membership the IOV has some of the earliest pioneers in wedding video production. As part of their membership obligation each member agrees to abide by a Code of Practice and offer their clients the right of free IOV Arbitration in cases of contractual dispute. This, along with other benefits associated with IOV membership, allow its members to offer their clients a professional and comprehensive service.
Choosing a Videographer
The IOV has always recognised and promoted Videography as an art form. Each Videographer will have his or her own particular style and no two wedding videos will be the same. This individual style is what many couples base their decision on. The IOV award qualifications to members upon submission of work. The two levels of qualification are M.M.Inst.V. (Master Member) and F.Inst.V. (Fellow).
The Demonstration
Your first step in choosing a Videographer is to see an example of their work. Some will provide you with a shower of various weddings that have been edited; others will supply compl...
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