Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where is Wedflix Based? Do you travel worldwide?
We are based in Barcelona (Spain), and we travel all across the world to shoot weddings. Some of our best weddings have been shot in locations like Istanbul, Puerto Rico, Barcelona, Dubai, Montreux, Seychelles, Marrakech among others.
2) What is the typical team strength of Wedflix team that will be traveling to cover my wedding?
We usually film with a crew of 2-3 cinematographers (candid style) and 2-3 photographers (candid and documentary style) along with production manager and an aerial drone operator. The crew works as one coherent team with different cameramen specializing in different lenses and styles including aerial, time-lapse and underwater filming. For a larger scale wedding, we don't recommend a reduction in the size of the crew as this is likely to affect the quality and grandeur of the film. This choreographed, multi-camera setup allows us to position ourselves strategically to capture ceremonies more naturally as they take place, without any hindrance. However, there are certain advantages to having a smaller team too! For more intimate weddings, a crew size of 4-5 people is enough. This allows for a greater, non-obtrusive individual control of filming for each crew member and this can lead to better, unobstructed views of the festivities especially when the party is on a smaller scale involving lesser people. This also creates a warmer bond between the crew and families as there are lesser people to co-ordinate with. There is an obvious reduction in cost too!
3) Is Wedflix into wedding planning or just coverage?
Currently we are only into coverage (photos and videos) but having worked with some of the top wedding management teams, we are happy to suggest some names at no extra costs. An inspired management and decor team naturally act as embellishments for a beautiful film! In fact, you can check the Planners section on our website to check out the work of some event planners & wedding décor companies who are splendid at their jobs.
4) What is a pre-wedding shoot and how do we go about it?
A pre-wedding shoot is a photo/video shoot of the couple done before the wedding that portrays the bond they share with each other. Since the wedding is a hectic time to be together, the couple get this day off with each other to shoot some "Relaxed, Together & Fun" images and videos and these can be used in the highlight film or as a separate two-minute pre-wedding film that can be shown during the sangeet or the wedding. A typical pre-wedding shoot lasts between 4-8 hours. The clothes / styling / makeup for this shoot is usually arranged by the client.
5) What are the common deliverables that we can expect as part of the package?
In the standard package, we deliver three different versions of the wedding film and all the edited digital photographs that include both candid and documentary style. All films and photos are delivered on a Thunderbolt drive. The three versions of films include – 1) The Trailer (TR) - A 4-5 minute trailer or teaser film that can be released on social networking sites for the friends and family to see, reminisce and cherish. 2) The Highlight film (HL) - A 40-45 minute highlight film of the best moments of the wedding on select songs interspersed with the story as narrated by the couple and their loved ones. 3) Full wedding Films (FF) - The entire footage of the main events like the sangeet, wedding ceremony etc. in a film format edited minimally on ambient sounds blended with soft instrumental music. A recent trend has seen quite a number of couples opt for one-minute Instagram edit cuts instead of the lengthy full films. Apart from reduction in the cost of the edit, this cut is fast paced and edgy and shows the whole wedding in under a minute.
6) Can you make the trailer or a short film of the wedding so that we can show it at the Reception / Last day?
Yes we offer this service - These are referred to as "Same Day Edits" and they are a great way to showcase some of the best moments of the wedding instantly to everyone present. However, this is an expensive process (extra equipment and setups are required for an extra editor to produce this) and adds to the final cost of the package.
7) Why does it take 75-95 days for the delivery of our wedding HL film?
Film editing is a tedious and creative process and we work with some of the best editors in the industry who are perfectionists and believe in the highest quality of film editing. After seeing hours and hours of footage they select the best of the best shots for the HL film and naturally all this takes time. As a thumb-rule, each minute of final edit takes about one day to finalize once the final edit begins. Rest assured, once you see your final HL film, the wait will be well worth the time.
8) What is a copyright? Can Wedflix use our images and footage on its social media handles?
All original works of art, including pictorial and video works have a copyright protection. This means that the creator of an image/video (in this case, Wedflix) owns the copyright for the same. Hence, TWS can use any images/videos on our social media channels for any purpose that we deem suitable. Naturally, these images portray the clients in good light and more often than not, such social media posts are a matter of pride for all the clients and vendors involved. If the couple do not want their images/videos to be shared publicly, this has to specified explicitly at the time of signing the contract.
How much in advance do I need to book you? Are the prices negotiable?
Considering how few weddings we confirm each year, its only fair we give every enquiry a fair chance to book our dates. Irrespective of how much or how less your film may cost, its a 'first come-first serve' world. Also, We try our best to fit you in our pricing packages, but making films is a difficult and expensive activity and we do not like compromising on our equipment or talent!