For readers who want to become part of the thriving wedding video industry, Wedding Video Handbook explains everything a wedding videographer needs to know. Each chapter explores a different part of either the business or the production ends, and covers topics including secrets for getting clients, selecting the proper equipment, and tips on capturing special wedding moments despite difficult filming conditions. The book includes handy primers on marketing and advertising, handling phone calls and appointments, pre-production preparations, what to shoot on the wedding day, interacting with other vendors, editing and packaging the DVD or video, and generating referrals. Fully up-to-date with information on the newest tools and equipment used in this rapidly-evolving market as well as the cutting-edge trends in wedding video products, Wedding Video Handbook is packed with practical advice from a pro who has spent years in the field.

"In The Wedding Video Handbook, Barber charts a course to success in the field....Barber's book is most effective in its discussions of how to establish and grow your business, and how to capture the essential elements of a wedding day that will make for a satisfying product." - Event DV Magazine

Table of Contents:

Introduction, Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Business, Chapter 2: Choosing Video Equipment, Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Equipment, Chapter 4: How to Use the Equipment, Chapter 5: Getting Experience, Chapter 6: Marketing and Getting the Clients, Chapter 7: Phone Calls and Appointments, Chapter 8: Preproduction Planning, Chapter 9: Wedding Day, Pre-Ceremony, Chapter 10: Taping the Ceremony, Chapter 11: The Reception, Chapter 12: Editing the Video, Chapter 13: Packaging and Delivering the Video, Chapter 14: Add-On Sales, Chapter 15: Getting Business From Referrals, Chapter 16: Handling Problems and Customer Service Issues, Chapter 17: Keys to Maintaining Your Business, Glossary, Additional Resources, Index