What is great videography? Is it a case of turning on a video camera, sticking it in the right direction at some exciting activity or other, and pressing record? Nope. Is it the difference between doing all that with a shaking hand or with a rock-steady hand? Nobody wants wobbly visuals in their video do they? So does eliminating the wobbles make the difference between poor videography and great videography? Nope. Okay then, is it a case of eliminating the wobbles and making sure the audio is consistent and clear? Does that make for great videography? Nope. Well, how about eliminating the wobbles, getting crystal clear audio and making sure you catch all the important action? That must surely make for great videography? Again, we here at Bloomsbury Films would answer, nope! If you manage to do all of the above things you are probably going to achieve the level of pretty good videography.
Certainly, chances are you’ve dragged your video out of the very poor videography level, the kind that will have your audiences coming up with any old excuse to leg it for home. Sorry, left the cat in the dishwasher, got to go – that kind of thing. But it still won’t be what we would call truly great videography. And that’s all we are interested in really – being the best, creating the greatest videography possible and doing it with style and finesse. And we believe in story. That’s what we believe differentiates between very good videography and great videography – telling a story that will captivate an audience. Doesn’t matter what the story is – that depends on the story you want to tell.
But story is central, crucial, and story is what sets Bloomsbury Films apart. Check out our Videography FAQs and learn more about this fascinating creative art form.
Professional videography and the industry behind it has been expanding greatly over the years. Nowadays professional videography can encompass the filming of weddings, parties and product launches through to corporate videos. It’s a field in which many techniques from film and television are used to create professionally and stylishly shot videos. The videography industry uses camera operators and editors who have worked on films and television series, and we make sure we use the best. They use their skills to produce videos for which our clients can enjoy personally or can use to promote their company. At our own respected videography company, we have the experience and skill to produce the most professionally shot videos. Whether it’s a large visually-engaging wedding or a sharply shot corporate video, we are able to create the high quality video that is needed. We use up to three camera operators to enable us to get full coverage of the event and our experienced editors cut the film to produce the best videos. With our expansive knowledge of the videography industry we look forward to speaking with you to discuss all of your requirements – and how these can be achieved in the best way by our company.
Welcome to our articles about videographers. Bloomsbury Films is one of the UK’s leading videographers specialising in filming events all over the country. Our team includes the finest wedding videographers who film weddings and private parties as well as cameramen who film corporate events such as conferences. Only in recent years have the services offered by videographers like us grown in importance, this is as people begin to realise that video coverage of an event is a lot more enjoyable and rewarding to have afterwards. After all it is a much more tangible record of the day than say photography as it enables you to see people and events in a much more natural way. Our videographers are experts at providing coverage of your events from an interesting perspective. No standing 20 feet away watching, our team is up close and involved whilst drawing very little attention to themselves. Below is a sample of our videographers work, this was shot with just one cameraman, although for many events we use at least two cameramen.
At Bloomsbury Films we take wedding videography very seriously! Our London based studio is responsible for hundreds of wedding videography projects around the world each year. We believe that our clients never regret the money spent on the service we offer as a wedding is an historical moment in our lives and something we’ll always have pleasure in looking back on. The best wedding videography is always creative, yet insightful with a good sense of storytelling. It isn’t merely about pointing the camera and capturing a few moments, it is a much more sophisticated portrait of the people and events that make up this unique day. We believe professional wedding videography is probably one of the most challenging types of video production as it is deeply personal as well as creative. Companies like ours understand that the film we are making is much more that a piece of video coverage. Rather we a making a creative documentary that has a heart and soul, something that evoke pleasure and pride. Over the coming months we will be uploading samples of our wedding videography for our visitors to look at and add any comments they may wish to. We hope you enjoy our blog!
How can you tell the difference between good videography and bad videography? It’s not a trick question. You don’t have to be a film student to know the difference. For starters, good videography captures the mood of the occasion, not just the sights and sounds. It makes you feel like you are there. It’s truthful. It does justice to the event itself.
Have you ever been to a great wedding? The kind that people talk about years later. And did you then watch the wedding video and recoil in horror at the lousy shots? Was that aunt Helen or cousin Phil? With that dark, grainy footage, who can tell? You don’t have to be an expert to know that’s bad.
Good videography means that you will want to watch that video over and over again, like any great film. Bad videography means that you will stick it on the shelf behind the Prison Break DVDs and never show it to anyone!
If when you think of videography you instantly have visions of old Uncle Albert staggering around the dance floor brandishing a camcorder, then think again! At Bloomsbury Films we’ve taken videography to new levels. It’s in the title really, isn’t it? Bloomsbury FILMS. We like to think outside the box, get creative, bring a little bit of Hollywood to the table.
Everybody’s heard of wedding videography, but in addition to weddings (which we do brilliantly by the way) we offer a wide range of videography services. Examples include barmitzvah videos, birthday parties, corporate events, conference filming. The latest addition to our portfolio is family documentaries. Why not become the star of your own movie? Just let one of our professional videographers produce up to a 60 minute blockbuster of your life history, and voila: you will be forever preserved in celluloid (well, okay, we exaggerate a bit). Or, if the whole reality TV thing appeals to you, have a look at our Big Brother Diary Room, if you dare!
We’ll approach the videography of your event from a creative angle: an angle that takes us straight to the heart of the matter. And – guess what? – no sign of old Uncle Albert anywhere!
Bloomsbury Films is known for providing top London videographers to film events at some of capital’s most prestigious locations. Our team has experience in many areas of event filming and every video is produced with the skill and planning of any television or film production. Indeed, Bloomsbury Films is widely regarded as the most respected UK videographers, let alone just being the top London videographers. This is because we train and employ the best camera operators the event filming industry has to offer.
The events which our videographers are called upon to film, can vary from award ceremonies, to weddings, birthday parties and product launches. To achieve this wide variety of projects requires an experienced team and hard work which we have brought together under one roof to produce professional and stylish videos for our clients. Of course our London Videographers are lucky to have some of the best venues in the country to film at. Whether filming at a large or small venue we produce the most visually engaging and professionally shot videos for our clients. We film in a manner that captures everything that needs to be captured in an unobtrusive way. There are a number of London videographers and we believe our company is the leading light within the field of event filmmaking.
When you are hiring a wedding videographer you are giving him or her the responsibility of preserving the memory of the most important day of your life. So at Bloomsbury Films we recommend you take the time to do the right research. Obviously our best advice would be to trust our wedding videographers do the job, but we want to help you make your own informed choice and have put together some useful advice on choosing the best videographer.
Amongst the various tips we offer is to use a personal reference in finding the right videographer. Otherwise use bridal magazines, websites and yellow pages that carry advertisements. Make sure that your wedding videographer has filmed enough weddings and can show you recent and complete samples of his work. Once you are sure of the person take the time to explain everything that you want included in the film. Brief the videographer of the cultural nuances that he must remember when filming the wedding. Introduce the wedding videographer to all important members of your family so that he can focus on them. Keep a list of your preferred music ready to use in the wedding video. Cost must be discussed and decided beforehand.
Remember a wedding video has no second takes so select your wedding videographer carefully!
As one of the leading wedding videographers in the UK, Bloomsbury Films fully understand the needs and desires of its clients. We not only listen to our clients, but we always act on what the couples who come to us have to say about the filming of their wedding. We provide our clients with advice, support and guidance along the way to make sure the film of their special day is savored by not only themselves but their family and their future family to come. Most wedding videographers unfortunately don’t have a filmic background, but because we do, we are one of the few companies who are taking the filming of a wedding and the sector of wedding videographers to new heights. The filming of a wedding takes a high degree of skill and knowledge and we as skilled wedding videographers can guarantee our service is second to none. Our approach is one of ensuring the day is beautifully shot in the most discreet way possible. Our clients receive a personal service with the care and attention from our team. This genuinely makes us proud to be in the realm of the UK’s greatest wedding videographers.
With all this talk of great Bar Mitzvah videos, we mustn’t forget that we film an equal number of Bat Mitzvahs. Regardless of whether you are Modern Orthodox, Conservative, Liberal or Reform, a Bat Mitzvah is a very special occasion. It’s the coming of age of a Jewish girl. It’s a time of celebration, a symbolic transition from girlhood to womanhood.
Our favourite Bat Mitzvahs have been lavish affairs, with hundreds of guests, lots of dancing and great food. But we also film many smaller functions. You will love our cinematic filming technique. It’s perfect for Bat Mitzvah videos. Your daughter will look beautiful and elegant, but also natural. Our videographers know how to stay out of sight so you and your guests don’t feel self-conscious in front of the camera. Once you see the finished film, you will agree that this is the best way to film.
As the leading specialist creating in striking and totally unique Bat Mitzvah videos, we can offer you a range of packages depending on your needs. Take a look at our sample Bat Mitzvah videos to get an idea of the sort of work we do. Then give us a call to discuss your Bat Mitzvah video options.
