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Wedding videos: The importance of audio

Audio is important when it comes to any film or video – it makes up 50% of them after all.

As well as the music, score and sound effects, the audio quality of dialogue is hugely important. Fortunately this is always spot on in modern cinema, although unfortunately this isn’t always the case in modern wedding videos, which is what this blog post will aim to highlight!

Below you’ll find some sample footage from Tom and Nicola’s wedding video. The first half of the video shows the clip using just the two directional microphones that are mounted on our cameras. The second half of the video shows the same clip, but this time using our radio microphones as well.


I’m sure you’ll agree the difference is obvious!

Because of this we’d urge everybody looking for a wedding video to check the audio quality of the wedding film company beforehand. That means requesting a recent wedding DVD sample, and not just looking at their wedding video showreel. Also ask them what they use to capture audio, make sure they use radio microphones, and ask how much post-production work they do with the audio to remove hisses or blips.

And remember, don’t be put off by the idea of them! Radio microphones are tiny – we clip them on to the shirt of the officiant and hide them in the flowers on the head table. You won’t even notice their there and the quality they bring is essential.

Posted by Russell on March 5, 2010 at 3:28 pm | Category: Wedding Video Advice, Wedding Video Equipment, Wedding Videography


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March – 10% Discount!

It’s the 1st of the month again, which means only one thing – 10% off all weddings in March!

Check if we’re available now and see if you can benefit from this deal which’ll save you at least £140!

Getting married in February? Contact us for a bespoke quote and we’ll see what we can offer you.

Posted by Russell on March 1, 2010 at 4:14 pm | Category: Wedding Video Offers, Wedding Videography


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Wedding Videos – Top Ten Tips

Wedding videos are becomingly increasingly popular. With the increase of demand of course comes an increase in supply, and with this you naturally get a few wedding videographers who… well, don’t really know what they’re doing.

These top ten wedding videography tips should make you ask some questions about the things you may not normally think about, but which have a big affect on your final wedding film.

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1. Do you get two videographers? Make sure you do. Having only one will seriously impact on the quality and creativity of your wedding video and it’s worth paying the extra.

2. Do they offer Blu-ray? DVDs are already being replaced and in 10 years time they’ll be redundant. Can the wedding videographers offer Blu-ray to future proof your wedding video, and how much extra does it cost?

3. What’s the audio quality like? Don’t just judge the quality of the wedding videographers on the music-dubbed showreel. Ask for a full sample wedding DVD to find out how good the audio for the ceremony and the speeches are.

4.Do you get to see a draft? Some wedding videographers allow you to see a first draft and make changes, some don’t. Ask if they do so you get the chance to add or remove things from the edit.

5. What do their past couples say? Read their testimonials. Remember – a testimonial will only be used if it’s good anyway, so look for ones that are extra special, not just “our wedding video was great”.

6. Do they hold any awards? Wedding videography awards should be unbiased unlike testimonials and give you a good reflection of the videographers. Check if it’s a national award and how many entrants there were.

7. What other film work do they do? Picking a wedding videography company that produces other film work is beneficial, as it’s likely their broader skills are kept sharper and their equipment is up-to-date and of broadcast quality.

8. Will they meet you before you book? It’s as important as with the photographer to meet with and make sure you get on with the wedding videographers. Make sure they’ll meet you first under no obligation.

9. Do you get to choose the music? Most wedding videographers will put music over your film at certain times, like the guests arriving. Make sure you’ll get this, and if so, that you can choose the songs used.

10. Will they film in a style that you like? Every wedding videographer will have their own style, so pick one that’s right for you and that you like. A good wedding videographer will also adapt their style to fit yours, whether it be how they film on the day, or how they edit it afterwards, so make sure their willing to listen and take on board your thoughts and preferences.

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Ido Wedding Films are proud to tick all these boxes and more. We only ever film with two wedding videographers (and always Russell and Adam), offer Blu-ray wedding discs in full 1080p high definition for just £20 and always use four microphones at all times for superb audio clarity.

We also send all our couples a draft for feedback, pride ourselves on our exemplary testimonials and back these up with a national award for Wedding Videography of the Year as well as a Bristol Evening Post Business Award – a reflection of our company’s ethos and our first class customer service.

We’ve produced (and still produce) work for the likes of the IoD, Bath Council and XFM Radio, meet all our couples before their big day and let them suggest the music that means the most to them. Our style is also a league above our competitors and we always adhere to our clients’ preferences.

For more information, feel free to request our brochure, a sample DVD or just contact us for a chat.

Posted by Russell on February 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm | Category: Wedding Video Advice, Wedding Video Equipment, Wedding Videography, Weddings


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Spread the word

At Ido Wedding Films we understand the importance of business and bridal wedding videography referrals. That’s why if you refer someone to us, it’s both easy and beneficial for everyone involved.

If you refer a couple to us – whether you’re a business or a friend of theirs – and they book a wedding video, you get £50 to say thank you and they get £50 off their wedding video cost.

And it’s so easy to do it:
- Fill in the form at www.idoweddingfilms.co.uk/refer
- Become a fan of us on Facebook and invite your friend

The only difficult part is deciding what to spend the £50 on!

Posted by Russell on February 16, 2010 at 12:39 pm | Category: Wedding Video Couples, Wedding Videography


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All aboard the SS Great Britain

Some of our wedding venues are more unusual than others, from CofE churches to pub car parks (which was surprisingly beautiful!). One wedding venue that sits right in the middle of these is Brunel’s SS Great Britain.

SS Great Britain Weddings

Brunel’s SS Great Britain is a wonderful, unique and romantic setting with its quirky elements and hints of tradition, located right in the centre of Bristol.

Ido Wedding Films are proud to feature in the historic boat’s wedding brochure and are the only wedding videographers to do this. While it provides a very challenging setting for wedding videography – from the direct sunlight on the ship’s deck to the darker quirky rooms below – we’ve managed to achieve some fantastic results in the past and it’s a wedding venue that really stands out for its uniqueness.

It’s certainly a venue that benefits from having a wedding video as we’re able to capture the vibrant atmosphere of the event from top to bottom.

For more information, visit the SS Great Britain Weddings website or download their wedding brochure.

We look forward to seeing you onboard!

Posted by Russell on February 12, 2010 at 1:17 pm | Category: General, Wedding Venues, Wedding Videography, Weddings


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Interlaced vs Progressive

Once in a while we do come across a couple (usually the groom) who are interested in the technical side of their wedding video. As well as this, we’re also keen to highlight certain technical aspects when they have a direct impact on the quality and feel of the finished film.

One of these aspects is progressive filming. We always shoot wedding videos in progressive (1080p) rather than interlaced (1080i). Why? Put simply, it gives the film a more cinematic and soft feel and also enables us to produce some stunning high definition wedding stills. It’s easiest to see the difference between interlaced and progressive when presented with two examples:

Interlaced vs Progressive



The difference becomes extremely apparent when comparing two shots side-by-side, and although interlacing does have its uses in film, as can be seen progressive provides a much smoother and clear image well suited to wedding videography.

What this means for you is a better looking film generally, but it also means that we’re able to provide high definition wedding stills that are of a superb quality – the even print up to A4 excellently (you just have to come to our studio for proof). And even if you don’t opt for stills, it means your wedding DVD menu and cases will also be of a better quality.

Posted by Russell on February 11, 2010 at 4:18 pm | Category: Wedding Video Equipment, Wedding Videography


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Nobody says it better…

…than the brides themselves!

Along with the pride and satisfaction we have for every film we produce, it really is a perk of the job to give a DVD to our now-married couples and see the smiles on their faces. Our most recent testimonial from Tansy was exactly this kind of perk…

“We booked Ido Wedding Films after seeing an advert on Facebook and sending off for a sample. Adam and Russell met us a couple of times in person to talk us through the packages (including any bespoke arrangements we wished to make) and what we wanted from them for our day. It was all about us – they didn’t push any particular service and we were confident they had understood the sentiment of our wedding. They even got excited about it all like we did. It was like planning it with a couple of friends.

“They arrived ahead of schedule on the day but rather than panic me by being early (!) they got some lovely footage of the venue in early morning sunshine waiting for guests/catering/flowers to arrive. After Adam joined the bridesmaids and I while we were getting ready (and Russell joined the boys) we didn’t notice his presence at all. I was concerned at having a camera in my face which couldn’t have been further from the truth. They got some super frames that morning, capturing perfectly the relaxed atmosphere and excitement ahead of the ceremony.

“Adam and Russell were with us until the evening do began. They fitted in neatly, didn’t need any direction or attention and shared our special day like personally invited wedding guests. We were sorry to see them go as they were lovely company and smiled the whole day with us. Their after-service matched entirely – we had a proof just a fortnight after the event (hand-delivered to my work to avoid any postal strikes which were going on at that time) and we hardly needed to change a thing. We also selected 50 stills from the film footage, many of which captured quirky, precious moments that the photographer didn’t have a hope of capturing.

“The whole ido package really complemented the formal shots captured by our photographer, which is exactly what we had hoped for. Interestingly I also asked our photographer to include some of your stills in our printed album which, surprisingly, he was happy to do. We had only budgeted for a photographer but when we saw a friend’s wedding DVD and the demo from Ido we went and found the additional money. It was the best money we spent. Adam and Russell have given us memories to cry over for years to come!”

Feel free to read some more of our wedding video testimonials.

Posted by Russell on February 9, 2010 at 2:37 pm | Category: Wedding Video Testimonials, Wedding Videography


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A new blog for a new studio

Ido Wedding Films have moved into Studio Six! Located in the heart of Bristol opposite the hippodrome and a stone’s-throw from the waterfront it provides the perfect location for brides-to-be (and wives) to visit, watch and direct.

The move is a huge step forward for the business, and signifies the success of our wedding videos to date. As well as allowing us to provide an even better customer service, it also means that brides can now visit us to discuss their requirements and watch their film in the edit.

If you’re interested in having a wedding video call 0117 3706 372 or email us to book a meeting.

We look forward to your visit!

Posted by Russell on February 8, 2010 at 5:14 pm | Category: General, Wedding Videography


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