Hi I’m Marcus, I founded Vantage Video in 2010 and have created many wedding videos over the years in Cheltenham & the Cotswolds. I love the thrill of capturing unique moments as creatively and artistically as possible while remaining discreet and unobtrusive. I believe a wedding videographer is there to capture and document, not influence or interfere. I often get feedback from clients saying that they forgot I was even there!

I tailor each wedding video to suit the couple, depending on their personalities and the style of the day. One video could be stately and sophisticated, another could be a soppy tearjerker, and another could be fun and quirky.

It’s important to learn from every single shoot, and I’m constantly challenging myself to improve as a wedding filmmaker. So, you will never receive run-of-the-mill, dull coverage. I put all of my talent, creativity, experience, and technical skill into every single project. I have also invested in high-end equipment, so your special occasion will be preserved in beautiful 1080p HD, with crystal-clear sound.

I have a BA (Hons) degree in Film & Video and 16 years’ experience as a videographer/cinematographer—filming, directing, and editing at a professional level.

SERVICES

• Wedding Videographer

Local areas covered: Cheltenham, Gloucester, The Cotswolds, Stroud, Swindon, Bath, Bristol, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire.

WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY

BOOKING & PAYMENT

Once a wedding video has been requested, and a date and package agreed, an invoice with terms & conditions are emailed to the client. A deposit of half the invoiced balance is due upfront (£250 of which is non-refundable if you cancel). The remaining half is due no later than 14 days before the wedding. Bookings will not be secure until the deposit is received in cleared funds, by bank transfer or cheque. Payment of deposit acts as signature and agreement to T&Cs. A booking confirmation and receipt is emailed to the client on payment of the deposit. A 2nd receipt is emailed on payment of the remaining balance.

PREPRODUCTION

Once a wedding video has been booked, preproduction begins immediately. An ongoing dialogue is set up with the client via phone or email, covering all the details and creative decisions. One meeting in-person can also be arranged.

PRODUCTION

On the day(s) of the wedding, I will arrive at the location at the agreed time and begin filming. Throughout the day, I will be as discreet and unobtrusive as possible. All video is shot in 1080p Full HD with up to 3 broadcast-standard cameras (1 operator). 24-bit quality sound will be captured with professional microphones. Additional lighting can be used if required.

DELIVERY

The wedding video will be delivered to the client online within 6 weeks of filming. The client will receive a Digital HD Download (1080p,mp4 file).

The short highlights film will be posted on the Vantage Video Facebook page after the main video has been dispatched. The link will be emailed to the client once it’s uploaded, and the client can then share the video from the page. The original file can also be downloaded from Vantage Video’s Vimeo page.

EXPENSES

Hotel accommodation may be charged in certain circumstances, subject to prior agreement.

Vantage Video retains full rights to all original material. Any footage may be used for promotional purposes. The long form wedding video is for personal viewing only, it must not be shared online due to music licensing laws.

I have invested in the best wedding videographer equipment:

CAMERAS

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (x2), Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera (original)

LENSES

Sigma ART 24-70mm OS f/2.8, Sigma 70-200mm OS f/2.8, Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, Panasonic Lumix G 12-35mm f/2.8 II, Samyang 50mm f/1.4, Leica 25mm f/1.4, Metabones EF XL Speedbooster

AUDIO

Shure Movemic Wireless System, Saramonic Soundbird T3L, Rode Videomic NTG, Tascam DR-10L, Zoom H4N, Zoom H1

GRIP

DJI RS2 gimbal, Edelkrone SliderPlus, GVM GP80QD-II motorised slider, Manfrotto 504X fluid head, E-image GH03 fluid head, Manfrotto MVTTWINFA 645 tripod, Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod, Manfrotto 055MFV tripod, Manfrotto 701RC2 fluid head (x2)

POST

MacBook Pro M2 Max (2023) with DaVinci Resolve Studio and Final Cut Pro suite