You want to preserve your wedding day forever with a wedding video to relive all the memories. Should you hire a traditional wedding videographer or invest in cinematic wedding video production? Here, we break down the key differences between wedding videography vs cinematography.
WHAT IS WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY?
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ARTISTIC APPROACH
At its core, the main difference lies in the filming philosophy. Wedding videographers capture important events and moments from your big day. Their priority is documenting ceremonies, speeches, dances, and more in a straightforward way.
WHAT IS WEDDING CINEMATOGRAPHY?
In contrast, wedding cinematography involves crafting a wedding film with artistry, emotion, and cinematic aesthetics in mind. Cinematographers go beyond documenting to create a visual masterpiece using composition, lighting, movement, and advanced editing techniques.
The result is a wedding film that looks and feels like a professional movie filled with beauty, meaning, and creative vision.
COMPARING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
To achieve a truly cinematic style, your wedding cinematographer will use high-end cameras, lenses, stabilisers, sliders, drones, and more. This allows them to get polished, sweeping shots, close-ups, and crisp image quality.
They carefully study each scene to maximise visual impact through camera angles, movement, and lighting. Every detail from flowers to decor is filmed artfully.
In contrast, standard wedding videographers often use basic HD video cameras on tripods to record events. Their priority is capturing important moments rather than cinematic aesthetics.
IMPORTANCE OF POST-PRODUCTION
Your raw wedding footage then goes into post-production editing. Videographers typically provide basic edits like scene transitions, some colour correction, and adding titles.
Traditional wedding videography is typically edited in a straightforward manner, with minimal post-production work. Videographers focus on basic edits such as scene transitions, simple colour correction, and adding titles. This approach ensures a quick turnaround and captures the essential moments without much artistic enhancement.
In contrast, wedding cinematography takes post-production to another level. Cinematographers spend significant time using advanced editing techniques to transform raw footage into a polished, visually stunning final product. This process includes thoughtful scene selection, artistic transitions, detailed colour grading, and audio syncing. They also incorporate licensed music to enhance the emotional impact and craft title screens that add to the film’s overall aesthetic.
The key difference between wedding videography vs cinematography lies in this meticulous post-production process, which results in a wedding film that feels like a cinematic masterpiece, full of beauty, emotion, and creative vision. This extra effort in editing truly elevates the final product, offering a timeless and captivating way to relive your special day.
Cinematographers devote extensive time to a multi-stage editing process including:
– Thoughtful scene selection and pacing
– Artistic transitions
– Colour grading for visual flair
– Audio syncing and sound mixing
– Commissioned or licensed music to heighten the mood
– Carefully considered title screens
This editing process transforms your footage into a polished cinematic wedding film overflowing with style, personality, and emotion.
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
COLLABORATING TO TELL YOUR STORY
Your Grace & Motion wedding cinematographer takes time to understand your vision and love story before filming. We scout locations, discuss important moments, and align on your ideal aesthetic.
We choreograph and shoot each scene to capture emotions and details through artful visual storytelling. Our priority is crafting a wedding film that embodies your romance and unique personality.
Standard wedding videographers simply record events without much pre-planning. They may miss more subtle or artful shots that give insight into who you are as a couple.
COST VS. VALUE
INVESTMENT PAYS FOR ARTISTRY
Given the extra gear, labour, expertise, and time involved, wedding cinematography costs more than basic videography. But the investment pays off in a breathtaking, cinema-quality film to relive forever.
A perfect wedding film crafted by Grace & Motion offers incredible artistic and emotional value. Let us create something truly extraordinary that reflects your once-in-a-lifetime love.
ABOUT GRACE & MOTION
CINEMATIC WEDDING VIDEOS IN YORKSHIRE
Our award-winning wedding cinematography team are specialists in filming stunning wedding video in Yorkshire and destination weddings worldwide.
We leverage our creative talent and technical skills to showcase the beauty of Yorkshire’s gardens, villages, and vistas in your film. Let us craft an artistic masterpiece capturing your celebration in this beloved region.
ELEVATE YOUR WEDDING FILM WITH CINEMATOGRAPHY
Hopefully, this gives you insight into the key differences between wedding videography and cinematography. If you seek a timeless wedding video overflowing with art, emotion, and cinematic flair, we would love to work with you. Contact us today to get started creating your dream wedding film!
