Emerald Cinema

Emerald Cinema was fantastic for my wedding in January 2022.

Approachability:
Jonathan and his team was very approachable and organized. He displayed professionalism in all levels of communication, and made sure that you, as a stressed-out couple planning for the big day, would not be stressed out when it came to videography. I asked a lot of technical questions regarding his equipment, shooting style, and how his workflow on the day of. He was very passionate and transparent with his work, and I really appreciated that a lot from him.

Communication:
Jonathan has multiple ways to contact him. He was very prompt in all my questions and concerns. As the day nears (probably 1-2 months), there will be back-and-forth and expectations on what you should have prepared, so he can have a general understanding of your itinerary. Most of his bookkeeping is done digitally: such as digital contracts, e-mail reminders, forms, and payment portals. He organized a neat way to ensure you have things prepared for him and your big day.

Videography:
Jonathan is very talented and he'll make sure to capture your day in the best way possible. Depending on the packages you choose, you can have different shots such as: drone shots, Steadicam shots, up to 4 different angles, and good taste on choosing the type of B-roll shots for your edits. Given his long-time experience, he knows which shots to take for your edits. His editing process is very robust, and he will produce you quality edits. I think his color-grading will be dependent on the lighting of the area, but it's still satisfactory. I had some minor things I wanted fixed, and he made sure to address those issues. To be more clear, I'm quite a picky person when it comes to video since I edit videos myself. He did a great job and it was just as expected!

Working with Photographers:
One of the key things I asked Jonathan is his adaptability with other photographers. Given his profession, he's worked with countless photographers, and he himself would lead the photography if you choose his combo packages, so he knows the deal. He got along with my photographers really well, and they all had a great time. He communicated with them to ensure he doesn't get in certain photo shots (like during ceremony, reception, grand exit, etc.).

Worth it?:
Yes. I think he provided excellent services, with little stress. That's what made it ultimately worth it. I really enjoyed working with Jonathan and his team, and I'm so appreciative I can relive the experience of my wedding day forever on film, beautifully.

My advice if you choose Emerald Cinema:
Make sure you let Jonathan know what is most important to you. A videographer-specific itinerary would help lay out key things. If you have things you want fixed from his edits, lay it out specifically and when specifically, so that way he can get it to you as soon as possible.