Night Day Productions 4.8 out of 5.0
Toronto, ON M6N 3C6
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Night Day Productions brings wedding video and photography to Toronto, the GTA and the rest of Southern Ontario.

Our crew will capture every memorable moment in such an unobtrusive way that you'll hardly know we are there. No cranes, scaffolds or bulky equipment to intrude on your special day. We are professionally trained in photography and T.V. production, so even the most camera-shy wallflower in your party will bloom brightly.

Behind the scenes, we carefully edit your photos and produce a video (tastefully... without cheesy effects!) that will look like a celebrity wedding, which of course, it is.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Videography
What primary style do you identify with?
Documentary
 
What do your packages include?
Ceremony, DVD of Raw Footage, Edited Video, Montage - Music Dubbed Over, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Videographers, Multple Cameras, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception
 
What formats can the final video be in?
DVD
 
Do you have liability insurance?
No
 
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
We are a small (actually, we prefer the term, "elite") home-based business. This enables us to keep overhead costs down and then we pass the savings down to the clients.
 
What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?
Unedited footage is included with all packages, in case you want to play with it later. Our edited version is typically movie-length (1.5 to 2 hours). We offer multiple camera shoots (in fact we prefer to shoot with 2 cameras so that nothing is missed and so the edit flows well). We include basic, non-cheesy, special effects.
 
Describe any special editing services you offer:
We spend 50-60 hours editing, uploading, re-editing and authouring your movie. The edit process is incredibly important to us. We upload the first draft of your wedding to a private website, so you can approve the cut before we commit to disc. If there are some changes you want made (like if there is a shot of a cousin you hate that you want out of there), we'll make the changes, get your final approval and then we'll burn to disc.
 
Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?
Yes, when it's called for, we have full lighting kits for any lighting situation.
 
How many videographers do you work with?
At the moment, we have a team of 4 videographers and 1 editor, but we are growing.
 
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
The bride meets with the video editor, Nishi, who is also the project manager and business owner. As a client, you only have to deal with one person at Night Day. It becomes more stressful if you have to interact and coordinate with the whole crew; so Nishi will take care of that for you.
 
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
We have a small team in place, as well as backup equipment; so if someone gets sick, there is someone ready to fill in.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Broadcast quality 3CCD cameras, lighting kit, wireless lavaliere microphone.
 
Do you give access to your raw footage?
Raw footage on DVD is included with every wedding package.
 
Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for promotions, contents, etc.?
Yes.
 
Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?
Yes. And so is the groom :) The edit process is incredibly important to us. We upload the first draft of your wedding to a private website, so you can approve the cut before we commit to disc. If there are some changes you want made (like if there is a shot of a cousin you hate that you want out of there), we'll make the changes, get your final approval and then we'll burn to disc.
 
How long does it take for the client to get the final video?
6-8 weeks, sometimes less.

Tips and Advice
8 Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Videographer

By Nishi Dias, Video Editor, Night Day Productions


If you've been shopping around for a wedding videographer, no doubt you have been faced with lots of different prices and options. Every vendor is going to have a different approach, but based on our experience and philosophies, here are a few things you should ask before you hire a wedding videographer.

1. Are they really pros?


Recent advancements in technology have made camera equipment and editing software very affordable. The downside of this is that now there are a lot of wannabes calling themselves "cameramen" and "editors" when really they are just "guys with a camera and some software."

How do you tell the difference? Experience. The ideal cameraman has experience shooting weddings, documentaries and/or live television. These are the people who really understand the art of "anticipate and respond," which is what you want because when it comes to your wedding, there are no second takes.

Shooting and editing are two separate art forms; make sure that the company you hire to do your video is good at both shooting and editing.



2. What kind of cameras do they use?


Consumer camcorders you see at your local electronics store are typically "single chip" cameras. These are small and lightweight and great for home videos and vacations but are inappropriate for shooting weddings. You want someone with a "three chip camera" (known as a "three CCD" camera).

Three chips produce much clearer and more accurate colours (even in low light) than one chip.

You also want someone who has a wireless lavaliere microphone, a camera-mounted light, a tripod and/or monopod and some extra lights just in case.

Pretty much everyone is shooting on digital tape these days (mini DV or DVCam) so they can do digital editing (also called "non-linear" editing) and output digitally onto DVD. The benefit of keeping the capture, edit and output process in the digital domain is that the footage experiences little to no quality loss. You should definitely hire someone who is up-to-date with digital technology.



3. What kind of lights do they use?

You probably won't like it if your videographer mounts glaring hot lights on an elaborate scaffolding. After all, this is your wedding, not a film set. The camera equipment should absolutely not compromise the décor and ambiance of the wedding.

An adjustable camera-mounted light works really well. It moves around with the cameraman (who moves around with the couple) and it should be used only when necessary. It should be soft and subtle, and its intensity can be adjusted so it is not overly glaring. The way to find out if the cameraman understands this is to look at his footage and watch for any "deer caught in headlights" reactions from his subjects. The people in the video should not even realize he's there: they should be enjoying the wedding!



4. What do the cameramen wear?

It's tough, physical work, but they should be dressed nicely so that they blend into the background. They should not wear jeans, running shoes, etc.



5. Can they do multiple camera shoots?

A 2 camera set-up is ideal if you have the budget for it. Your coverage will be a lot more complete and then your editor can cut between the two cameras for a dynamic and entertaining wedding video.

Just make sure that BOTH cameras are the same quality (three chip) and both cameras are manned by separate qualified cameramen; do not let them leave a camera unattended on a tripod: it can lead to disappointing results.



6. What is their sound quality like?

It is easy to forget about sound when you are thinking of video, but please do not make this mistake. Insist on a videographer that uses a wireless microphone: they are small and unnoticeable and amazing at recording vows, etc.



7. What is their editing style?

This is a very important question! Make sure their style suits your taste. Don't be seduced by a lot of dazzling animation and special effects - it might not be the look you want. And it might look cheesy in the years to come. Classic simplicity never goes out of style.



8. Do they have a demo DVD?


They had better! Don't fall for a "music video" or a series of carefully chosen shots timed to music, because anyone can look good that way. Ask to see actual, sequential clips from a wedding (or even an entire wedding) incorporating recorded natural sound mixed with music.

When you are watching the demo DVD, be sure to look for:

· clear, bright picture, even in low light
· clean natural sound
· audible, consistent audio levels
· smooth, non-jerky camera movement
· artistic camera composition
· seamless and dynamic editing
· relaxed bridal party and guests who hardly notice they are being taped

Most importantly, ask yourself, "Is a story being told? Do you feel the emotion of that magical day?" Because after all, you want a video that becomes more valuable as time goes by, something that is true to your personalities and tastes and not some form of torture on your unsuspecting dinner guests in the years to come! A good wedding video will enable you to relive one of the best days of your life.