I'm very excited to announce that I will be attending Drusilla's Wedding Fair at Drusilla's Inn in Dorset on the 15th April 2018! So, if you are considering a wedding video and would like the opportunity to see more of my work and meet me in person, then get the date in the diary and come along! Entry is free, I'll give more details as I get them. If you would like to know more about Drusilla's Inn as a venue, click the image below.
What is 4K?
4K is a term we hear a lot when people are describing video quality. It's even mentioned here where I describe my service. So what do we mean by 4K video?
We mean, resolution. Resolution is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. The more pixels, the higher the resolution, the better the image quality. For example, standard definition is the resolution of a standard DVD, and is 720 pixels by 480 (or 576) pixels. Standard definition is relatively low resolution, when compared with, for example, full high definition (HD), which is 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels.
This graphic compares relative image sizes with increasing resolution. DVD resolution, or standard definition (SD), appears as the smallest image size, the lowest quality. High definition (HD) appears as a larger image size, with full HD appearing larger still. Finally, 4K is a spectacular 3840 pixels by 2160 pixels.
4K resolution, is even greater than full HD at almost 4x the size. A 4K Ultra HD video frame is 3840 pixels by 2160 pixels. This substantial increase in resolution makes for a remarkable increase in image quality.
If you don't own a 4K television or computer screen, a 4K wedding video might seem excessive. However, even if video recorded in 4K is reduced down to standard definition (SD) to be presented on DVD, the final result is better than if the original footage were to have been recorded in SD. Recording in 4K not only improves video quality in almost every situation regardless of the method in which it is presented, but it is also a way of future-proofing your wedding video, as 4K displays become increasingly commonplace.
To finish off, I'm going to leave you with 3 reasons to opt for a 4K wedding videographer:
- Excellent resolution at 3840 pixels by 2160 pixels.
- 4K produces video with fine spatial detail.
- Retains higher quality when resolution is reduced for presentation on DVD.
Robyn and Jamie
Watch the trailer for Robyn and Jamie's summer wedding of the year!
Top 10 Unmissable Wedding Video Moments
Below, I list my top 10 wedding moments that simply have to be captured on film. Starting at moment number 10, all the way through to the absolutely most important moment at number 1! Let me know if you agree in the comments, or if you have any wedding video moments that I have forgotten.
Exciting New Feature
I'm delighed to announce that I am now making the finishing touches to a new feature here at ah-videos.com, which will be launched at the end of July! From July onwards, you will be able to log in using the button at the bottom of the page, enter your own secure password, and view your wedding video when it's completed. You can also use the URL link and password to share your video with friends and family!
4 Things Videography Gives You That Photography Can Not
Now-a-days, almost every couple getting married will organise a professional wedding photographer. However, fewer couples will employ a professional videographer. But is there any additional benefit to be had from capturing moving images? I believe there is, so below, I present to you 4 things videography gives you that photography can not.
1 - SOUND
Possibly one of the most obvious differences between videographic and photographic media is the addition of an audio element, be it music or speech. Despite it's obviousness, sound must not be overlooked as one of the main advantages that the video has over the still, especially when it comes to weddings. A photograph cannot capture the nervous and emotional moment of a bride and groom exchanging vows, the father of the bride proudly talking about his daughter during his speech or the laughter and fun of the best man's stories. To capture sound at a wedding is to capture some of the most significant moments of the day.
2 - MOVEMENT
Another obvious point, you may feel, but consider the advantages. Some of the most special moments of the day involve motion: walking down the aisle, the first kiss and the first dance are just three examples. A video will preserve these special moments in as real and re-liveable way as possible to be shared and enjoyed for years to come. Nothing can beat the slow motion video clip of you, the bride and groom, in a shower of colourful confetti, surrounded by friends and family.
3 - EMOTION
The right photograph can elicit very real and very strong emotions. However, a movie, providing it is well shot, well edited and well shaped, packs an even greater punch. A movie is able to tell a much richer and fuller story that a set of still photographs, by fully immersing the audience in the action. There is no better way to bring the day and all its feelings and emotions flooding back, than through a wedding video.
4 - MEMENTO
Videos on USB are an excellent memento, particularly when compared with photographs or albums. USBs are easily stored, duplicated and posted to family and friends. A USB video can be appreciated by many people at any one time, as opposed to just one or two, which makes for a greater, shared experience of your special day.