Professional Videographer Covering Houston and Surrounding Areas.
If you are looking for professional videography services, find out why potential brides and businesses are picking up the phone to book their event with Hollywood Graphics Videography.
(PRWEB) February 1, 2005 -- Hollywood Graphics originated with the desire for
my father and family in South Carolina to be able to see my little girls. The
most useful way for that to happen was to create a website, complete with domain
name, and post their pictures on the internet. Word spread that I created
websites and, after roughly 2 years’ time and additional inquiries, I had
established 12 websites. The name, “Hollywood Graphics”, has a humorous
beginning. I was working as a detail designer and computer animator for a
drilling rig company and my boss was so impressed with my animations, he
nicknamed me Hollywood because he said that’s where I should be working. It’s
now 15 years later and the name is now part of my business.
Approximately
six years ago, I ventured into the world of video and animation and began
shooting video of drilling rigs and equipment in the field. I found myself
producing more and more corporate video, creating all versions of VHS tapes
(PAL/SECAM/NTSC) and sending them worldwide. Some time ago, a friend approached
me and asked that I videotape her wedding. After it was over, I knew immediately
that this was what I wanted to do. After inserting the word “videography” to my
business name, I transferred all my websites over to a friend and, as of today,
continue to produce professional wedding and special event videos.
During
my first professional job, I became quite familiar with the family and their
personalities. I recall how excited the family became when they spoke of how
they would be able to see their little girl getting married “on TV”. Their
smiles and excitement was all I needed to grasp that the job I would be doing
would have a major impact on their memories. It was at that point that I
realized how important and personal an honest, well-designed wedding video meant
to families. It became my goal to present them with a product that, when
watching it again, would evoke the same emotions they felt during the actual
event. As foolish as it may sound, my reward comes from the compliments and the
letters and praise that my customers bestow upon me. Whenever a referral hires
me for a job, I know I am doing something right.
Back when I married my
wonderful wife, I thought I would save money by having a friend videotape my
wedding. Honestly, how difficult could it be for someone to hold a camera and
tape for one hour? Well, I found out quickly and it’s a decision I regret
completely. I had no idea what went into a professionally-produced wedding video
or how many things could go wrong. Our “wedding” video turned out to be a movie
of two people dressed in fancy clothes riding a roller coaster with the camera
continually moving, zooming in and out, stopping, starting, etc. It was
distracting and nauseating at the same time.
Upon seeing how the salesmen
in my company benefit from the corporate videos I shoot, I realized how
important the video medium can be. Even more so for weddings and special events
since, as a participant, you miss so many small details. You can not see the
grandmother crying at the words, “I do” or “I love you.” I ensure that you see
all the spoken and unspoken moments of the day. Video captures all the emotions,
the gentle touch of family and has the ability to bring us to tears, make us
laugh or just give us that warm, fuzzy feeling. If your videographer does a poor
job, all the wonderful moments have slipped away and all you are reminded of is
how deprived you’ve been. You’ve been robbed of lasting memories simply because
the person you hired was not able to correctly produce your video.
In the
world of video, you generally find the same service with the same equipment and
whatever company you contract with can capture a fabulous event. My aim is to
make certain that my customers are happy because that’s when I get excited. I
enjoy giving my customers something that they either did not ask for or adding a
little something extra to my package that was not considered. My own wedding
video is my conscience and reason for going out of my way to please my
customers. The last thing I want is a couple unable to share a beautiful memory
with their children or each other. Consequently, if I see an opportunity to add
a photo montage, add extra video footage for the family, create special bonus
features in the DVD, etc., I will grab it because a happy customer usually ends
up being a friend. I do not believe in penny-pinching, but in charging for a
professional product. Even if I am not selected as the couple’s videographer, I
always let them know that they can contact me any time they have questions or
need advice. Being a professional means acting like one so I take the time to
ensure their time has not been wasted. My company’s catch phrase is done for
every customer: “Bringing the art of Hollywood into your home.”
I am
asked for advice and tips on general video and software on a regular basis so in
order to give accurate information, I must stay as up-to-date as possible on the
ever-changing world of technology as it applies to my business. I subscribe to
many newsletters, visit many forums, do quite a bit of reading and attend as
many seminars as possible. I download trial software to see what works best for
me and try different pieces of hardware to find out how it will benefit my
business and make me more productive. I have numerous friends who teach and
write books on the video business and we continually exchange ideas.
The
biggest challenge my company faces is competing with disreputable companies. You
know the ones where they say they can produce the best quality video for a
bargain basement price only to discover that it’s impossible to achieve. What
started out as a $400.00 deal has exploded into a $4,000 one without you having
any recourse but to pay. With all the equipment that is required to produce a
professional video from start to finish, $400.00 is an unrealistic amount. I
have rescued brides by re-editing their wedding video to save them from
embarrassment. The other challenge that my business faces is one that the video
industry in general has faced over the years and that is the belief that
creating a professional video should be inexpensive. The amount of work and
hardware that goes into a quality video is quite considerable and the end
product is well worth more than what the industry is charging. But, within the
past few years, that misconception is changing for the better. People are
starting to see more value in video production than many of the other aspects
involved in a special event.
This is a great question with a simple
answer: making people happy and seeing the enjoyment on their face and in their
eyes. I liken a videographer to an artist: each starts with a clean slate (tape
or canvas) and the aim is to create a masterpiece for all to enjoy and share for
years.
I strive each and every day to become more accomplished in my
field and bring family and friends together to enjoy and relive all the
wonderful memories of an event. Hollywood Graphics Videography will continue to
be a professional business, creating professional work at a worthwhile price and
will work with each and every family on every aspect of their event so they feel
completely comfortable and satisfied with my company and its
product.
Chris Agner
Hollywood Graphics Videography
http://www.hollywoodgraphics.net
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