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While hiring a still photographer is usually a given for most weddings, hiring a
wedding videographer is sometimes considered more of a luxury. Theres no doubt
about it, weddings can be expensive and sometimes the cost of a videographer can
seem high and well, cousin Billy just got a new camcorder

But be careful, because along with shooting your wedding, Cousin Billy will probably
also be hitting the bar and maybe hitting on that really pretty bridesmaid because
Billy will be there to have fun, after all you invited him, you didnt hire him.

So if you really want a video of your wedding (and things like the first dance and the
cake cutting and the bouquet toss,) the only way to make sure you get one is to hire
a professional wedding videographer.

If you do decide to hire a videographer you should get the most for your money and
you should find someone whose style matches your own. Below are the top 5
questions I think its most import to ask (besides price.) Ive put this list together
based on what I actually do in preparing to shoot a wedding. It should give you an
idea of how we go about shooting a wedding as well as help you to get what you
really want out of a videographer.

5 Questions You Can Ask

1: Ask if they use broadcast quality cameras. This can make a big difference in how
your video looks. In the trade these are usually referred to as "3-chip cameras." Any
serious wedding videographer will have these. Also, find out how many cameras
theyll use to cover the wedding. I generally use two at the ceremony and one at
the reception, though for big weddings Ill use two at the reception as well.

2: Ask if editing is included. I always edit my videos. Handing over a tape that Ive
shot and dubbed without touching just isnt an option for me. Editing makes a
better video for you and allows me to try a little harder during the reception to get
really cool shots because I know if something doesnt work, I dont have to use it.
But of course editing is more work and costs more, so if youre getting a deal that
seems too good to be true, ask about this one.

3: Ask to see a DVD or tape of their work. I dont put clips on my website but I do
encourage potential clients to ask for a DVD demo reel. A lot of people hire
someone based on the one-minute clips of video theyve posted to their website. A
video may look great in a small box on your computer monitor, but what will it look
like on your plasma screen at home? This is also a really good way to see what the
videographers style of shooting is. If you find a videographer you like but youve
seen an element on someone elses demo reel that you want to include, dont be
afraid to request it, most of us are always looking for new ideas.

4: Ask if they use wireless microphones for the ceremony. Again, this is something
any professional wedding videographer will have but it can make a HUGE difference.
I always put a microphone on the groom and one the officiant, minister or rabbi, if I
can. That way I can be sure to get the audio of the entire ceremony crisp and clean
on tape. Since I don't put one on the bride, by using two this way I can be sure to
get her voice no matter which way shes facing.

5: Ask how they approach guests. I love to get little clips of the guests offering best
wishes or advice to the couple that I can include in a final edit. But as your
representative, the last thing I want to do is harass your guests. Generally speaking,
Ill approach guests once and ask if theyd like to participate. I always try to avoid
interrupting conversations if I can. If someone says no, or they dont feel
comfortable doing it then I take them at their word and dont pester them.

In my experience, Grandparents usually seem to be the most likely to say, no, so if
you really want them on the video, you may want to say something to them before
the wedding.

2005 Ronald J. Thomas

Ronald J. Thomas is a wedding videographer based in Los Angeles. He can be found at CherishVideo.com. He is also the owner and operator of My Unique Wedding Favors a site specializing in affordable wedding favors and advice.

Here comes a new game that is looking to be the next craze on the Sony PSP? Monster Hunter Freedom.The Sony PlayStation Portable is the new home for an exciting title? Monster Hunter Freedom. If you're the type of gamer who's looking for butt-kicking and lots of monster hunting action, then you've come to the right place. Because it is an RPG, you can expect that this is going to be a really exciting experience for the gamer, particularly with the amount of morbidity and thrill to go along with it. You're a wannabe monster hunter. You find yourself placed in a world of primitive peasants. But this spooky atmosphere is what an aspiring adventurer like you is looking for, right?

You will need to settle a few things first before you get started on your adventure in Monster Hunter Freedom. From there, you can choose the exact details of your character's physical appearance from the face, skin color, hair type, etc.

As you kick off the game, the first thing you'd have to do is look through the small village and survey the entire scene. From there, you start scouring all over the village and looking at the entire scene. And while you're doing this, you can look over some shops where you can uncover missions to join in and complete.

Once you're through checking out the shops, you can then proceed to the guild which is the best place for real action. A Outside, there are elder villagers and wenches. There will also be mysterious tutorial missions given to you by the elders, but don't be misled. What seems to be tutorial missions can be, and are in fact, real missions!

And speaking of missions, many adventurous gamers might be frustrated to find that a few of the first missions featured in this game are way below their level of challenge. Well, all you need is patience here as all the encounters you will make and the skills that you will acquire from this stage will prove to be quite helpful in the long run.

Your real sense of adventure kicks off when you go up against an outraged opponent. Also, there's some creepy looking monster that's lurking around and might just be waiting for a chance to get at you!

The camera angle for this game definitely makes it doubly hard to maintain a close sight range on those monsters. It can also be annoying trying to take on all these evil monsters with the controls. You will have to make the most of your quickness to help remedy problems such as this.

And if that is not enough, then you always have four weapons in your arsenal ? a crossbow, a sword, a hammer, and a lance. Fulfilling various missions throughout the course of the game will reward you with a few other better weapons and skills, that will be very useful later on in the game.

Although the game controls and camera can be quite trying at times, this is an overall fun game to play especially when you're in the mood for hunting down monsters.

Samual writes about Monster Freedom 2 on the Sony PSP for the website Absolute PlayStation. Monster Freedom 2 Cheats and Tips are available as well.