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Catawba Cinematic Events

Thanks for talking with us

Here's everything we covered on the call: the film, the add-ons and answers to the questions couples ask us most.

The film

Every package starts here

The bride and groom walking across the lawn with their wedding party in sage green dresses
Base packageHighlights FilmA 7–8 minute film · 8 hours of coverage · two filmmakers FROM $2,800

We capture the energy of the day: everything on the schedule, plus the spontaneous moments in between. Our style is energetic and candid, documentary-first, with full coverage of the entire day.

What's included

  • 8 hours of coverage on site, from getting ready through the party
  • Two filmmakers. Derek leads every wedding, with a second videographer for 6 hours
  • A 7–8 minute film cut to up to two songs of your choice
  • Ceremony audio recorded from the DJ's mixer, with three backup mics on the officiant and groom
  • A film-quality spotlight on every toast
  • Delivered through Frame.io as MP4 files, one month after the wedding
The couple kissing as their wedding party cheers around them
A groom dipping his bride for a kiss during a sparkler send-off
Couples ask

Can we choose the music?

Yes. We'll edit to up to two songs of your choice. Tell us when you book and we'll film and cut with the mood of the song in mind. Planning to post the full film on social media? Let us know before the wedding and we'll use music from our premium royalty-free libraries instead.

Couples ask

How many people film the day?

Always two. Derek films every wedding alongside a second videographer, so we can be with both of you before the ceremony and catch more of the candid moments all day.

Add-ons

Make it yours

This season's offerBook the Full Ceremony video and your Full Toasts video is free: $400 off. Add this offer
Full Ceremony videoAn additional video of the whole ceremony, from three cameras$800
A bride raising her bouquet as the couple walks back up the aisle of a wooded ceremony while guests cheer

An additional video, separate from your Highlights Film: your entire ceremony, processional to recessional, cut from three camera angles with professional audio synced together. You'll still see the best moments of the ceremony in your Highlights Film, too.

What mics do you use?

We plug our recorder into the DJ's mixer to capture the clearest sound, then back it up with three mics on the officiant and groom.

Full Toasts videoAn additional video of every speech, start to finish · free with the Full Ceremony this season$400
A best man giving a toast by candlelight

An additional video, separate from your Highlights Film, with every toast in full, filmed from three cameras with audio recorded from two sources, and lit with the film-quality spotlight we bring to every wedding.

Aerial cinematographyDrone footage of your venue and the day$300
Aerial view of a stone mountain lodge surrounded by forest and a golf course, with Blue Ridge mountains beyond

Sweeping shots of your venue and your day from above, woven into your Highlights Film.

Are your drone pilots licensed?

Yes. Both of our drone operators, Derek and Ben, are FAA Part 107 certified.

Raw footageAdditional videos: everything we film, mailed to you on a flash drive$300
Smiling family members watching the ceremony from the front row

Additional videos on top of your Highlights Film: everything we film all day, as 1 to 10 long MP4 files at 3,000 × 2,000 resolution, on a flash drive we mail to you. You get the same kind of candid moments you see in the Highlights Film, plus everything that didn't make the edit, including most if not all of the ceremony and toasts.

Good to know

Raw footage isn't synced: the camera angles and the DJ audio come as separate files. For a finished, synced video of the ceremony or toasts, add the Full Ceremony or Full Toasts video.

Extra hoursAdd coverage beyond 8 hours$150 / HOUR

We're on site for 8 hours by default. If your day runs longer, add as many hours as you need when you book. Extra hours are filmed by Derek, your lead videographer.

Questions

Good to know

How would you describe your style?

Energetic, candid and documentary. We shoot mostly candid moments and make sure the entire day is covered. We prioritize capturing the momentum of the day and the life of the party.

When will we get our film, and how?

One month after the wedding. Your films arrive as MP4 files through Frame.io, ready to watch, download and share. If you add raw footage, we mail it to you on a flash drive.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry $1 million in commercial general liability coverage and can send a certificate of insurance to your venue months ahead of the wedding.

How do we lock in our date?

Review your package at the bottom of this page and tap Continue to booking. Fill out the short form, then we'll send your contract and invoice, and your date is yours.

Reviews

5.0 from 23 couples

Read them on WeddingWire
★★★★★
“Our video was perfection!”
Kathryn H.
★★★★★
“Derek is a phenomenal videographer and storyteller.”
Katherine
★★★★★
“Derek was absolutely amazing! Our wedding video is stellar!”
Evdoxia
Next steps

Capture your moment.

Settle on your package, tap Continue to booking and fill out the short form. We'll send your contract and invoice, and your date is yours.

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