Focal Point Digital Media 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Why Live Your Wedding Day Only Once?
1120 Edgewater St. NW, Salem, OR 97304
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Business Info
Services: Videography
Established: 2004
Employees: 4
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About
Voted "Best Videographer 2009" by the readers of Oregon Bride magazine and recently honored as the Pacific Northwest's only WEVA Creative Excellence Award-winning studio, we specialize exclusively in wedding videography and absolutely nothing else. Your wedding is our singular passion and this uncompromising focus is evident in the visual artistry, cutting-edge creativity and experienced professionalism of our award-winning cinematic wedding films. We believe there truly is a difference and we invite you to visit our website or our studio to experience it for yourself. Focal Point Digital Media is a full-time retail studio serving Portland/SW Washington, Salem, Eugene and the Oregon Coast as well as limited destination weddings worldwide.

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We have known Ryan for years and he is always a pleasure to work with. He has a great attitude and work ethic. He always stays connected with us throughout the event which makes all of our jobs much easier and provides the best products for our clients. Ryan has great ideas and amazing style. We highly recommend Focal Point for your wedding videography!
I can't say enough great things about Ryan and Gary at Focal Point. We've worked on several weddings that they've shot and each time it gets more fun! They are as professional and friendly as they are talented and every couple we've referred their way has been thrilled with their wedding video!
Having had the privilege of working with Focal Point Media, I can honestly say that they are true professionals who have the right attitude and equipment to cover your wedding day.
Focal Point is definitely the most professional, courteous, and fun videography company we've ever had the pleasure of working with!
If you are looking to capture the emotion of your Big Day then look no further! Ryan and his team at Focal Point Digital Media are the Absolute Best. They capture all of the moments, but are never intrusive. They always get great video and amazing audio. They are friendly and easy to work with and they have great relationships with other Professionals. Please visit their website to see samples of their Amazing work. They are always training and learning new techniques to help them give you a Unique and Emotional Video. They work many, many hours to create a Perfect Final DVD that you will enjoy for the rest of your lives.
Abernethy Center highly recommends Focal Point Digital Media! Their work truly captures the emotion of each wedding and they consistently deliver stunning results. This experienced studio specializes in wedding videography. They use the highest grade professional equipment and editing software, creating HD DVDs that will last. They even give complimentary copies to parents! Ryan and Gary are always friendly and professional; a true pleasure to work with. They are unobtrusive, yet pay close attention to details that others would miss. Please visit their website and Facebook page to view their amazing work.
Focal Point Digital Media does an AMAZING job on their viedography. The emotion that is captured through the video makes you remember that special day forever. I don't know how they do it, but I have never seen one of their videos where I did not tear up! They are frendly and flexible. Amazing, amazing work.

Frequently Asked Questions for Videography
What primary style do you identify with?
Cinematic, Documentary, Short Form, Storytelling
 
What do your packages include?
Ceremony, DVD of Raw Footage, Edited Video, HDTV Disc, Invitation DVD, Montage - Childhood / Dating, Montage - Music Dubbed Over, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Videographers, Multple Cameras, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner, Same Day Edit Video
 
What formats can the final video be in?
Blu-Ray, DVD
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?
We are a full-time retail studio, and would love to have you visit at any time! Please call or email to set an appointment.
 
Do you offer demo DVDs for potential clients to look at?
Absolutely! Please contact the studio to request one, or pick one up at one of the bridal shows we exhibit at.
 
What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?
We always use multiple cameras and every video package we offer showcases both our award-winning cinematic short-form edit for your main feature AND a full-length documentary style edit of your ceremony and major events of the reception. This unique approach sets us apart from the rest, and equals an outstanding value for your wedding dollar.
 
Describe any special editing services you offer:
In addition to our standard coverage packages we also offer many custom options including Same-Day-Edits, Theatrical Trailers, Love Stories, Director's Commentaries, Bridal Showcase videos, Photo Montages and more. Please see our website for details.
 
Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?
We have very small 10-watt on camera lights to provide additional lighting at receptions when necessary.
 
How many videographers do you work with?
Our staff includes two lead videographers plus two assistants, allowing us to simultaneously produce two weddings on popular dates.
 
Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?
Absolutely! We typically meet to initially view samples and book your date, and then meet again closer to the wedding to discuss your specific itinerary and final details.
 
Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?
Yes, although in over 170 weddings it's never once been an issue.
 
Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes, we bring multiple professional cameras and lenses, multiple professional wireless mics, spare batteries, and spare recording media...so don't worry: you're covered!
 
Do you charge overtime?
We offer the option of adding additional time on the day of the wedding, but it's always entirely at the option of the couple and is rarely required since our packages are quite generous with included time.
 
Do you give access to your raw footage?
Yes, for a small additional fee.
 
Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?
Brides are welcome to have as much input as they wish regarding music selections and overall style/feel, but the actual cut-by-cut editing decisions are ours. This expertise is precisely what you're paying us for. =)
 
How long does it take for the client to get the final video?
Our turnaround varies depending upon what part of the year your wedding date falls on, but we work very hard to stay current and our turnaround generally is 3-6 months.
 
Do you require a minimum number of hours to book?
Our packages range from 4-12 hours of coverage, although on rare occasion we've shot as little as just one hour (custom package with ceremony only).

Additional Questions and Answers
What Sets a Focal Point Wedding Video Apart From the Rest?
THE DIFFERENCE EXPLAINED

• We’d Rather Do One Thing Well. It might seem simplistic, but we just genuinely love weddings and it shows in our work. They are the one and only thing we film, exclusively. While we don’t try to be all things to all people, we do strive to be exceptional at one thing: creating the most stirring, authentic, and artistic wedding videos possible. It’s the biggest day of your life and it will only come once, so trust your wedding memories to the highly specialized experience of Focal Point Digital Media.

• A Low Key, Unobtrusive Presence. To the extent possible, we prefer to keep out of the way and to not stage shots but instead to capture a more organic record of your most important day. We try very hard to let your wedding day unfold as you intended and to keep the attention focused on you, not us.

• Full-Time Studio. Full-Time Experience. We are not a part-time or home-based side business, but a full-time professional studio with over 150 weddings filmed at venues throughout the region. We have no other job commitments, no distractions, and no other priorities beyond creating outstanding wedding videos. Our comfortable studio alongside the Willamette River exists to serve our clients, and you are welcome and encouraged to visit.

• Award-Winning Productions. Proud to be voted “Best Videographer 2009” by Oregon Bride magazine (more info here), we were also recently honored as the Northwest's only 2007-2008 WEVA Creative Excellence Award winning studio, our industry's most competitive and highest peer recognition. As a local and regional leader within our niche, you can be assured that we strive to remain on the cutting edge of creativity and artistry in our productions. For additional information about our Creative Excellence Award click here.

• Happy Past Customers.
The greatest part of our job is experiencing the response of our clients upon receiving their completed wedding DVDs. Seeing a couple laugh and cry together while watching their video for the first time, or hearing about a dad’s reaction to seeing his Father-Daughter dance onscreen makes the many late hours of editing extremely worthwhile. Scores of unsolicited comments from past clients are available on our website, our Facebook fan page, or here at WeddingWire.com, or we will gladly provide specific references upon request.

• Our Signature Cinematic Short-Form Edit & Full-Length Edit, Both Included for No Extra Cost. Your completed wedding video features both our highly polished, deeply moving short-form edit of your wedding day as well a full-length "exactly as it occurred" version of your wedding ceremony and the major events of the reception. Whether you wish to be swept by the emotional imagery of the cinematic edit, or sit back and relive every single word that was spoken, it's truly the best of both worlds!

• Professional Equipment. We shoot using extremely high-end Canon camcorders, resulting in lusciously drenched colors, exquisite detail, powerful close-ups and excellent low-light sensitivity. Audio is provided by up to six professional UHF wireless microphones--almost unnoticeable and yet sensitive enough to pick up a whisper, they result in crystal clear, lifelike sound.

• Multi-Camera Coverage, Standard. No risk of missing a shot that won't come again like with a single camera! All of our standard wedding packages include the redundancy and expanded perspective of at least two live-operated professional cameras, as well as an unmanned third camera for the wedding ceremony. HD filming and delivery available.

• All-Digital Production & Editing.
Editing is done in our 100% digital Final Cut Studio non-linear editing suite, including editing, color correction, sound, music, motion graphics, titling and visual effects seamlessly orchestrated to fit your particular project. And since it’s completely digital there is no loss of quality compared with the original footage.

• Highest Quality DVD Media Available, Bar None.
The bride and groom's final video is transferred onto exclusive hardcoated 24K gold medical-grade archival DVD media that far outlasts standard DVDs. This media is literally 100x more scratch resistant and 3x more UV resistant than standard professional-grade DVDs. Rest assured, your memories will be safe for generations.

• Complimentary DVDs for Parents. Besides yourself and your fiancé, no one is likely to be more interested or more involved in your wedding than your parents. Each set of parents receives their own custom-packaged copy of your finished wedding DVD to cherish, free of charge.

• Active Members of WEVA International. We belong to the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA), the largest and most recognized organization of professional wedding videographers worldwide. We adhere fully to their high ethical and professional standards and actively participate in their continuing education and national conferences yearly, keeping us on the cutting edge in our industry both regionally and internationally.

Please email or call our studio today at 503.588.0251 and set up a no-obligation consultation to experience the Focal Point Digital Media difference in person.