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AVR Films is an award-winning wedding videography company based in San Jose, California, specializing in dynamic films with a vintage edge. Owner and lead creative David Ethridge has been capturing the eye of celebrities and couture to-be-weds for over 20 years. Using non-traditional cameral angles, this visual artist adapts his cinematography techniques to each milestone event. Alongside a team of talented filmmakers, David produces cinematic masterpieces steeped in feeling and captivating style.

Services Offered

AVR Films has been capturing couples throughout the San Francisco Bay area since 1986. David has built a solid reputation with local wedding planners and event photographers. His team has filmed in many elite locations across the coast, including the Four Seasons Hotel, the Ritz Carlton, and the Bently Reserve. With a studio in El Dorado Hills, David also loves filming weddings in Sacramento, Serrano, and Folsom. To-be-weds can expect a professional who takes care of their investment and supplies a low-key filming approach with an emphasis on high impact. David uses a creative mix of state-of-the-art cameras, drones, and cinematic devices to preserve the day as meaningfully as possible. He also specializes in Super 8mm for those with a distinctive eye for film. From Big Sur Forest to Lake Tahoe, the team has filmed in all manner of locations, and their breathtaking results are available to enjoy on the company website.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$3,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,800

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Client Revisions
Full Feature Video
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
Raw Footage
Save The Date

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Short Form
Storytelling

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Raw Footage

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
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Reviewers praise David and his team at AVR Films for their exceptional videography services at weddings. They are described as friendly, professional, and detail-oriented, capturing the day beautifully without being intrusive. David's enthusiasm, flexibility, and attention to detail shine through, making couples feel at ease and special on their big day. Despite potential challenges like COVID-19 postponements, customers highly recommend AVR Films for their outstanding work and creating timeless wedding videos.

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Reviewers praise David and his team at AVR Films for their exceptional videography services at weddings. They are described as friendly, professional, and detail-oriented, capturing the day beautifully without being intrusive. David's enthusiasm, flexibility, and attention to detail shine through, making couples feel at ease and special on their big day. Despite potential challenges like COVID-19 postponements, customers highly recommend AVR Films for their outstanding work and creating timeless wedding videos.

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Jordan H. Sent on 08/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Videography Team!

We hired David and his team as the videographers for our wedding. We were hesitant to hire a videographer at first but are SO GLAD we did. David was amazing to work with and we received so many comments throughout the night from guests who told us they didn't even realize he was there. The team arrived early and we never felt rushed by them throughout the entire day. Would strongly recommend AVR to anyone looking for a videographer!
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Ashley D. Sent on 06/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Videographer!

Working with David and his team was amazing. I highly recommend them. They were very friendly and worked extremely well with our photographer. They had my husband and I laughing all day which made things much less stressful. WE are so glad that we decided to get a videographer. We are very grateful for his attention to detail and professionalism.
Iris
Iris Sent on 12/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Videographer with AVR Films!

We would highly recommend David and his team at AVR to anyone looking for a great videographer. I was lucky to hear about him from our wedding venue owner- I asked for any videographer recommendations, and she had one name - David Lee Ethridge at AVR Films. She had previously worked the wedding circuit as a photographer/MUA and had worked with David countless times.

I knew it was the perfect fit once I had my initial phone call with Dave to discuss the wedding. Just from the call I could get a good sense of his enthusiasm, experience, and that he took great pride in his work. He was so excited to film at my venue since he had been there once before and was already talking about the shots/angles he would execute the day of. I felt confident once I could tell he had a clear vision of how he would capture our wedding in that intimate venue setting. He was also very down to earth and really easy to talk to - it put me at ease when I was planning the wedding(which of course can be stressful!).

The day of the wedding was obviously a whirlwind and Dave & team were great at capturing all the important footage and did it with a smile and great attitude. Dave was very clear what shots he wanted to get, but never pushed us past what we were comfortable with and got some great candid shots!

I've noticed many couples nowadays gravitate towards wedding movies/teasers with very quick edits to EDM, but I was looking for something that would stand the test of time and be classic as the years went on while still capturing all the love and happiness from the day. The long-awaited video was worth waiting for, it was everything we wanted, Dave captured the magic of that day and I can't wait to watch it for years to come :)

I would highly recommend Dave and his team to any couple that wants a great videographer & team, but who are genuinely great people to have around on the biggest day of your life.

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Thomas Fogarty Winery Thomas Fogarty Winery Winery Weddings

Wonderful filming company! We highly recommend AVR Films and love the work that they do here at the winery for our couples!

Orbie Pullen Photography Orbie Pullen Photography Wedding Photographers

David at AVR Films is very creative and very professional. It 's always a pleasure to work with David and his crew when we work together at Weddings. They understand the value of a team and that we are at the event to give the best experience to our clients. AVR Films are always personal and they make the wedding day a fun filled event for everyone at the same time capturing unique moments that will last a life time for the bride and groom. David and crew at AVR Films are highly recommended in my book.

Los Gatos DJ Company Los Gatos DJ Company Wedding DJs

We love working with David!! Not only is he talented and professional, but he is also a pleasure to work with! Super nice! He captures the special moments of his wedding couples beautifully on video - I always look forward to seeing his work. It's great having a video of your wedding day to reflect back on, especially since it goes by so fast! A definite must for your next event! :-)

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