ActionCinema

847-833-4107

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Categories: chicago videography Address: Chicago, IL 60641
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cdemmel
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09/11/2010

My wife and I were very happy with the wedding dvd Slava (Action Cinema) Made for us.

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Alex and Angela
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12/05/2009

OMG! Video turned out GREAT! we cannot stop to watch it. MTV style wedding short is our favorite part. Videographer and editors did unbelievable job. Easy to work with and prices reasonable. We and parents are so pleased with the result. would recommend it to friends.

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02/07/2009

WOW!!! I was amased with an albom. From pictures to design everything was just amazing. Our video especially recap kept most romantic feelings of our special day.
Slava was very easy to work with and professional in every way.
Thank you, Slava.

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01/25/2009

Our videographer was amazing we had no problems scheduling nor setting up meeting times to shoot our love story and our wedding video is amazing. I would recommend hiring ActionCinema. The staff is professional and flexible.

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12/26/2008

Action Cinema is the best service!

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12/21/2008

The best way to describe our videographer is as a guy with a soul, heart and tremendous artistic capabilities. The combination of the qualities he poses makes him a rarity in the business. From the moment we met him we knew that making videos wasn't his "job" but his passion. He is down to earth, very reasonable and at all times offered very useful advise as well as options and artistic ideas that made the video of our wedding so successful that our family and friends still watch it and talk about it.

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11/28/2008

Action Cinema did a great job! Very professional and courteous with a great end product!

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06/12/2004

Great service, creative mind, nice personality, top level professionalism. Best vendor from our wedding planner recommendation list.

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Vendor recommendation from Siberia Photography

I've worked with ActionCinema on many events. It's a great pleasure to work next to professionals that understand the hectic fast paced schedule of a wedding. The specialists at ActionCinemas are always very personable, professional, and courteous. I look forward on working many more event in the future together!

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About ActionCinema

ActionCineama.info is a full time photo and video production company that can be your one stop shopping solution. Our team will make best product possible such as Wedding videography and best cinematic love stories. Our photo department team does photojournalism and wedding photography. We cover Chicago land area and destinations.

We have full line of video and photo services such as taking pictures and making modern Photo Albums (Traditional or Panoramic Italian style), videotaping your event and customizing DVD video with custom motion menus and navigation. Our photo lab will print pictures on professional photo paper providing you with the best quality possible.

FAQ for ActionCinema

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic

What do your packages include?

Ceremony, DVD of Raw Footage, Edited Video, Invitation DVD, Montage - Childhood / Dating, Montage - Music Dubbed Over, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Cameras, Multiple Videographers, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner, Same Day Edit Video

What formats can the final video be in?

Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

Are you a commercial studio or a home-based business?

We are commercial studio, but we prefer to stay in touch with every customer in personal contact, in order to get your needs before the event.

What types, such as unedited footage or special effects, of videography do you offer?

Our studio has almost no limitation in shooting style and post production process. Using both platforms, MAC and PC we are able to use most advanced tools in the industry.

Describe any special editing services you offer:

Our editing services based on customer needs. There is traditional documentary style, cinematic video editing (most professional look of your video in cinema/TV product style), Interviews and cinematic lovestories, videoclips for kids events with 3D graphic and animation, green screen productions and more.

Do you have lighting equipment to accommodate a more dimly-lit event?

We are always have external lighting equipmet. Before the event we are educating our customers about important part of filming - LIGHTING. How ever we are not going to ruin the atmosphere of your party and we have developed few tricks to get best possible video in almost any situation.There will be samples of good and bad video ( different lighting conditions) on our web site with explanations.

How many videographers do you work with?

We have three videographers who shoot as the main videographer and two 2nd camera mans. All our cameraman know their equipment and can work even in "difficult to get a good footage" conditions.

Does the client get to meet the videographers before the event?

We are staying in touch with every Bride and Groom. It is important to know how Bride and Groom picture the future movie and also give us the chance to review the schedule of event day.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

Some of our clients are saying that it looks like the Wedding Day more important for videographers then for Bride and Mother of the Bride.

Do you book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?

We are booking one/two videographers for the each wedding. No running between the events with good chance to be late.

Do you have a replacement videographer in case you become unavailable on the event day?

We have connections with other professional studios and we are hiring only professional staff.

What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?

Our studio using professional grade video equipment and tapes. We have wireless microphones for some locations that will give us problem with audio.

Do you bring backup equipment to the event in case of malfunction?

Non of our employee will show up without backup camera. We are using same professional cameras (not consumer market equipment).

What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?

NONE

Do you charge overtime?

There is over time charge if total shooting time is more than 8, 10, and 12 hours depending on package or contract.

Do you give access to your raw footage?

Upon customer request we can provide customer with RAW footage.
For safety reason we do not recommend to use original before main editing will be over.

Do you reserve the right to use the video in the future for deals, contents, etc.?

Only if customer agree we can use parts of the video for self promotional purposes. We do not sell it.

Is the client involved in the editing process? If so, how much input does the client have in editing?

Depends on service requested, Bride and Groom can make changes for the edited movie.

How long does it take for the client to get the final video?

Depending on time of year ( wedding season), and package requested (post production type), it can be from 2 weeks to 26 weeks.

Additional Advice

There is a lot of speculations going on now in wedding video industry. When you are going to see the demo video, after that ask videograppher to show the actual product which real Bride and Groom received. Some video people are able to get few good shoots from many weddings and keep it as the demo.

Deals for ActionCinema

Free engagement photosession with wedding photo/video package

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Receive free 1 hour/1 location photo session and FREE 16X20 pro print of your choice with combo of photo/video packages. Mention promo code "WW e-session"