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Any regrets hiring a cinematic wedding videographer?
Did you hire a "cinematic" wedding videographer? By cinematic, I mean- your short form video was slow motion, audioless- just music (except for maybe the vows), and the transitions were fades/fade-to-blacks for emotional-dramatic impact.
Does any part of you wish you hired a "documentary" wedding videographer? Where you can see and hear your day in real time, where there isn't too many fade transitions, just cuts and the footage wouldn't be the floating camera shots, but more professional angles w/ tripod shots.
Any regrets, do you feel you got jipped since you have a movie in slow motion- you don't even get to see most of the footage that way.
Because personally, I feel the cinematic video is too hollywood- going for the emotional music and shots, and doesn't retell the story of your day like your family would want to remember years down the road.
As a wedding videographer myself, there is a massive range of styles. The Cinematic, otherwise referred to as "Music Video" (Or as I call it, 80's cheese) saves videographers thousands on extra sound gear (Why record when you can play Whitney Houston in post production). Documentary style is on the lower end, because it's basic editing, titles, and it's out the door. Most are now switching to a Hybrid style, which includes a good balance of both. I prefer the hybrid style, as it takes the best elements of each and combines them - and our clients so far really enjoy the results. My suggestion would be to ask for demos from numerous videographers, and see which style, if any, is the one you're most comfortable with. Best of luck and congratulations!