WHAT MUSIC CAN I HAVE ON MY WEDDING VIDEO?

The answer is..any music you like!  However ( and there is always a however!) if you choose music that is still under copyright then there are restrictions.  Any music which is still under copyright cannot be used unless you pay a fee.  There are agencies such as the Performing Rights Society (P.R.S) or the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (M.C.P.S) who collect fees on behalf of the owners/artists of the recorded material.  The fees vary according to how the musical piece is going to be used i.e if it is to be broadcast (not a problem if it’s your wedding video!) unless of course you happen to be famous and that it’s likely to be aired on national television, or if it’s for private viewing then different fees are charged. 

Most wedding video companies such as Kliq Weddings who are an Essex based wedding videography and photography company, should advise you at the time of booking of the legal issues regarding the recording of incidental music (D.J, band etc) or the adding of music to a final DVD.  In theory the D.J, Band or venue it’s self should have a current licence allowing either the playing or performing of music, and this should be referred to in the wedding video companies contract.  The video company will, by virtue of filming an event unavoidably record whatever ambient music is being played and therefore would be covered by the above licences.  However (there’s the However word again!!!) if you wish to have your favourite music i.e Robbie Williams, Sterophonics or whoever added or edited into your final DVD during the post production phase then a fee has to be paid, now this shouldn’t be of any concern to the bride and groom as most wedding video companies will allow in their costs fees to cover this, if not they should make you aware that extra charges will be added in order to include copyright material in your final DVD. 

Kliq Weddings ensure that customers are made aware of the issues regarding the adding of copyright material in the final DVD.  You can visit Kliq Media at www.kliqweddings.co.uk 

You can visit the websites of P.R.S and M.C.P.S for further information on the legal issues regarding copyright material.  

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Wedding Video Production – Choosing the right Video for your Wedding

Its incredible how many wedding video production companies try to sell the idea that your big day will look like a Hollywood production by the time they have shot, edited and added effects,  music and credits!  There are some companies out there who can indeed produce finished videos that are worthy of showing on the big screen and even good enough to be nominated for an Oscar or two.  But wait, is that really what YOU WANTED?

O.K so you do want to look glamorous, like a starlet walking up the red carpet or stepping on to the set of a big film production, well that’s fine, it will probably work for you.  However,  Kliq Media who provide photography and video services believe that the important aspect of videoing a wedding is capturing the real emotion of the day, from that breath taking moment when you the bride arrive at the church and you step out of the car  to that moment when the wedding official says “I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride” yes the music and different effects are important and integral to the overall feel of the video but the real art is getting the shot that captures a single moment that will stir up the feelings and emotions not only for the couple themselves but for anyone that witnessed your special day.

Weddings are so individual and so personal that any attempt to turn it into a stylised production can lose the very essence of what the day is about, and that is the love that two people have found and the declaration of their love and commitment in front of their loved ones and people who are important in their lives, that’s why we at Kliq Media photographic  and video services capture the day and give to you that record. You can see examples of our work at www.kliqweddings.co.uk

Having said all that, it’s not to say that a stylised wedding video is wrong, there is no right or wrong way to capture and produce a wedding video it is all a matter of individual taste.   Kliq Media’s personnel are trained and qualified in the fields of photography and video production as such they are able to produce the wedding video you want and not what they think you should have.   That is why we at Kliq Media ensure we meet with the couple and get as much detail as possible and get a feel for the style of the wedding and then decide on how to edit the final video.  This approach has always worked well with our customers who write very positive comments.  If you are getting married then check out at our main site at: www.kliqweddings.co.uk

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I have a limited budget, do I have photographs or video?

There is no denying  that photographs are the main record of your very special day and it is something that you can look over for years to come,  and It is without doubt that when a couple decide to get married the things that are highest priorities on the list are usually the wedding venue, dress and photographer followed by things such as reception venue, honeymoon and transport etc.  Video is usually one of the last things to be considered as it is usually seen as a luxury that can only be considered once everything else has been decided and finalised.

However, we at Kliq Media who are based in Essex know from years of experience gained in the wedding service industry that the majority of couples tell us after the event that the best decision and investment they made was having their wedding videoed.  Most couples agree that if it wasn’t for the video recording of their event that they would have very little recollection as the day tends to be so emotionally charged and overwhelming they are unable to recall in any detail the beauty and romance of the day.

Having said all that, having photographs of the day is traditional and part of getting married, but again many of Kliq Media’s customers state that they spend more of their time watching the video than looking at the pictures as the videos bring to life the emotional content of the day.

People may say of course that Kliq Media will say this as they are a wedding video business and therefore it would be in Kliq Media’s interest to highlight this, but that would be untrue as we also provide photographic as well as video services. At Kliq media we have many enquiries through our website at www.kliqweddings.co.uk requesting advice and quotes for combined photography and video packages and we get booked to provide both services.

What would we at Kliq Media choose? The answer is simple..... BOTH!  Considering the general costs of say the honeymoon, the reception etc, the cost of a combined photo and videopackage from Kliq Media may not be as costly as you think.You can visit www.kliqweddings.co.uk and check out the individual packages decide what you like then contact one of the team and see what the combined cost would be...we think you will be pleasantly surprised!      

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How To Choose The Right Photographer!

A quick internet search such as 'Wedding Photographer Essex' will bring up countless pages and websites from local Essex Photographers all saying how wonderful their work is and showing you examples of their work (including our own Kliq Weddings site!). This choice can be very bewildering at first so how and where do you start?

Our first piece of advice is have a look at all the sites you can possibly look at and take the following into consideration:

• Does the photographer have photographs you actually like the look of?
• Does the photographer have a certain 'style' that you like e.g modern vs traditional.
• Does the photographer have recent testimonials on the site?
• Is there a price list? Is there a variety of options to suit different budgets?
• Do they offer a range of albums/photobooks/prints?
• Does the photographer have a qualification/experience?
• How many photographers will cover the wedding?

Once you have answered the above questions then write down a short list of 3 or 4 photographers. The next piece of advice would then be to phone or email to arrange a meeting with the photogrpaher to discuss your wedding in more detail. At the meeting it is important that you consider the following:

• As you talk to the photographer ask yourself - Do I actually like them? Do they put you at ease? Do they have a sense of humour? This may sound strange but it is really important that you get on well with your photographer as you will be spending a lot of time with them both before and during your wedding day, if you don't feel comfortable with them then this will show in the pictures!
• Do they offer you the shots you want or do they tell you what they think you should have? A good photographer will ask your opinions and will not tell you what you will get. Remember your wedding is about you and not the photographer!
• Will they negotiate a price and options with you to suit your budget?
• Make sure they show you examples of their work and any extras such as photo books. Make sure you think the quality is what you expect from the price.
• Ask if they know the venue. If they don't then make sure they are willing to visit the venue prior to the wedding day so they can find the best places for shots and get to know any rules for photography at the venue. This service should carry no extra charge!
• Make sure you find out who will be taking the photographs on the day. Some companies employ freelance photographers to cover weddings. Make sure you know who you will be getting on the day!
• Ask about the post wedding services. How long do your photographs get stored for? This is important in case you require prints later on. Do they charge for processing and photo effects work? A good comapny again should have no extra charge for this service!
• Make sure you find out what you will get for the price of a package. Does it come with an album/photobook? Do you get a CD-Rom with your images on? What is the copyright of the CD-Rom?
• Do they have a contract you need to sign or require a deposit? Remember a contract is mutually beneficial for you as well as the photographer.

A good and genuine wedding photographer will not have any problems answering these questions. If they do then we would encourage you to look elsewhere! We hope you will find this information beneficial. To look at Kliq Weddings' range of photographic options then please visit our website.

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Reportage vs Traditional Wedding Photography

So you've browsed the net, visited Wedding Fairs and talked to various photographers. If you have done these things then the chances are you have come across the words 'Reportage Photography'. Sounds impressive. So what is it you may ask? Well...reportage photography seems to be the flavour of the month in Wedding Photography currently. Reportage photography can basically be worked out by the 'report' part of the name. Reportage photography is more about capturing the mood, feelings and emotions of a wedding in a much more informal way then traditional staged wedding shots allow. Reportage shots often capture the emotion in peoples faces, quite simply because they are not aware they are being photographed! As you will probably be aware, the most natural photographs are those captured when the subject is unaware of a photo being taken. A good reportage photographer will be able to get amazing, emotional pictures of you and your wedding guests without you being aware. But of course sometimes you don't want just these types of shots, you may wish to have traditional group photographs as these are not possible with the reportage style. These shots need to be set up to make sure all the people needed in the shot are actually there in the shot! But these static staged shots don't have to be stuffy and boring. A good photographer will be able to bring out the emotion in these photographs by putting the subjects at ease. Photos are meant to be fun and capture the happiness of your wedding day! At Kliq Weddings we offer both types of photography. We feel that it is really important to get a good balance between the more modern reportage shots and the more traditional staged shots. We also give all our couples a suggested shot list so they can choose which types of shots that they require, after all it is your wedding day and not ours! Hopefully this has given you more of an idea of the two different styles of wedding photography and will help you think about what to ask your wedding photographer about at a pre-wedding meeting. If you would like to see examples of both styles of photography then please visit our website and look at our examples page.

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Wedding Fair News

Come and see Kliq Weddings at the Layer Marney Tower Wedding Fair on the 29th January 2012! We will have lots of examples of our work to show. We would be delighted to speak to you about options for your Wedding Photography and Videography. Receive a 10% discount on your booking if you mention and follow this Blog page!

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New Example Online!

We now have some of our photography and videography ready to view on our website at http://www.kliqweddings.co.uk/ from our latest Wedding events! Please visit the site and let us know what you think!

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Wedding Dates Going Fast!

We have recently had lots of bookings for Weddings for next spring and summer, dates are going really quickly! Contact us if you would like to check if we have your Wedding day available!

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