Q:Have you received any professional training? If so, what kind?

A: We have several in-house videographers. Some are scholastically trained, the others, it is their passion and they sought the knowledge out. All of them are creative and skilled with no less than 5 years experience in practical shooting environments each.

Q:How many weddings have you done?

A: Our company as of this writing as shot and edited over 150 wedding videos.

Q:Have you received any awards?

A: Yes. We do not typically enter award contests, but we did enter last year and won an Award of Excellence (highest honors).

Q: Do you belong to any videography associations like WEVA or a local PVA (Professional Videographers Association)?

A: Yes, we do belong to WEVA. It is very important to maintain ties into the community of other professionals in order to make sure you are on top of your field and up-to-date with all technology advances.

Q: May we see some actual wedding videos that you have done, especially any you have shot at our ceremony or reception sites?

A: We would not have it any other way. We insist you watch one of our complete wedding videos that our customers have actually received prior to signing a contract with you.

Q: How do you tell the story of a wedding/reception?

A: A wedding story has many "ebbs and flows". Our method is to visually guide the viewer to what they are ABOUT to see by showing iconographic elements that represent what they are about to see, and then ease them into seeing what we were teasing about. An example of this would be starting with the shoes, moving up to the neclace, earrings, rings... what do you think comes next? RIGHT! the dress!

We do this for nearly every "key" moment of the wedding day. Starting the rehearsal, going to the bride's house for pre-ceremony coverage, then on to the ceremony, and then the reception where there are several key moments that need to be introduced, shown, and let down from.

Q: What is your style?

A: This is difficult to describe because some people confuse "documentary style" with Cinematic so easily. We produce a wedding video of a quality that will leave you breathless and wondering how we did it. More often it is described as Cinematic because of all the effects and editing techniques we employ, however, the BEST way to judge is by viewing our demo's online or by setting a meeting with us to present one of our more recent ones to you.

Q: Will you be able to accomodate my personal preferences into your edited product?

A: We are more than able to accomodate your personal preferences. The one thing we will not do is a simple, barely edited wedding video though. The reason is that if Simply Interactive puts our name on it, it has to live up to our standards of quality.

Q: Is your camera, lighting, sound, editing, and dubbing equipment high quality and up-to-date?

A: All of our equipment is within 2 years old and still at the top as far as quality is concerned. We maintain our equipment very well by having it serviced by the manufacturer every year to bring it back into the manufacturers specifications for operation.

Q: What kind of camera's do you use?

A: We use a wide range of cameras depending on the shoot specifications. However, to look them up, we use Canon XL1S, Sony PD170, Sony PD150, and JVC 5100U.

Q: What type of video format would we end up with?

A: Any format you like.

Q: How many cameras do you use to shoot the event?

A: This depends on which package you choose, however, typically it is two with a third, unmanned stationary camera.

Q: Do you have a backup camera or videographer in case something goes wrong with the main camera?

A: We have a wealth of cameras in our posession and always bring backups.

Q: How bright is the light your equipment require? (Could it destroy the mood of the event?)

A: Typically we do not use lights unless it is exceedingly dark, and even then we only leave them on for the main events and spot-shots at the reception. We have never had to use lights during a ceremony, even one that was only lit by candles and no windows.

Q: Do you use a wireless microphone to get the best sound recording?

A: We have an arsenal of audio equipment and bring enough to mic everyone and the church mouse.

Q: How many other weddings are you doing the same day or weekend of our wedding? Are there possible scheduling problems?

A: We can handle up to 3 weddings on a single day OR 5 in a weekend. There has never been a scheduling problem in the past because we plan very far in advance.

Q: How many other weddings are you doing the same day or weekend of our wedding? Are there possible scheduling problems?

A: We can handle up to 3 weddings on a single day OR 5 in a weekend.

Q: How far are you willing to travel?

A: We have gone down to Southern California several times and only ask for a nominal travel fee to cover gas and hotel expenses.

Q: Do you charge a flat-rate, or is it by the hour?

A: Flat-Rate only. You will not have to watch your clock while we are on the job. We start when you tell us to and finish the same way.

Q: How many locations are included in the packages?

A: As many as are necessary to cover your wedding day. As with above, do not worry, we will do what it takes to do a great job - including bringing you coffee in the morning.

Q: Do you charge more for adding more effects to the edited video?

A: I would never charge more to make your wedding video something I would be proud to have my company name on.

Q: Will you wear a suit or tux at the event?

A: We have a lot of equipment to lug around, and are often in a hurry to move it. A tuxedo is typically too hot and uncomfortable to do our job with confidence. We always dress nice, but choose clothes that are confortable and allow us to do our job flawlessly.

Q: How soon can we expect our videos to be done?

A: We employ one wedding video editor so the finished video is returned at a time really dependent on how busy our wedding season was. Typically it ranges between 2 and 6 months. Sometimes sooner, sometimes longer.

Q: Can we keep/buy the unedited original?

A: Absolutely. 15.00 per tape.