Steady State Studios
Reviews for Steady State Studios
GUEST
AWESOME! We worked most closely with Jason Craig. He was always so quick to respond to any questions/concerns. They worked with us to get our slideshow pics to them in a format they could use, and did an awesome job. We hired them based on sample work product and a good rapport (we figured we were spending an entire day with many of our vendors...best that we like them all). We could not have been more pleased. They were not intrusive in any way, and yet they captured all the important moments. Can't wait for the finished product!
GUEST
Kevan & Jason were very friendly, helpful, and kind to our guests at the wedding. My family and husband's family loved working with them. I was very impressed with the communication barrier because Vietnamese was spoken a lot at my wedding, but both guys, Jason and Kevan, managed to got through the day without any problem. My wedding was a Vietnamese wedding so it took the entire day (12-16 hours) for Kevan and Jason to video for us. Every bride has her stressful moment, but having Steady State as my videography does relieve those stressful moments. Kevan and Jason were on time, very professional, and best of all they take all my demanding with a smile! Hiring Steady State was an excellent choice for my wedding.
GUEST
The crew was absolutely amazing! They were all about listening to what I wanted and what photos I wanted. They took tons of photos and video. In the beginning planning stages responses to my emails and questions came within a day of sending them. Overall my photos turned out awesome. I'd recommend them to anyone!
GUEST
Very timely with information and helpful in all aspects of organizing the video of our wedding. It turned out so beautiful and is a wonderful memory, I'm so glad we worked with Steady State Studios!
GUEST
We searched forever for a videographer and almost gave up before we found Jason. We were not only looking for someone who would fit within our budget, but also for someone who would capture not only the beauty and excitment of the day, but also the the reverence of the ceremony as well. We also wanted someone who would capture the fun and relaxed atmoshphere of the reception. Jason was fabulous! He was professional and very fun to have at the wedding. He took his time to scope out the best location(s) to shoot from. He wirelessly miked Dylan (the groom) to make sure that the sound was crystal clear for the video. He asked around at the reception for anyone who would like to leave a video message for us on video!! He was so flexible and he made sure he captured all of the special moments of the day!!! Although he was always where we were, he was never noticed because he was in the background and very non-intrusive. He never blocked the view of any of the guests and yet, he was where he needed to be to capture the special moments!! Jason was so amazing and we couldn't imagine using anyone else!! I am so glad he was part of my wedding day!!
Our wedding was in November. I knew that I made the right choice in having Jason video our wedding on our wedding day by the way he went about his business. But, I had been anxiously awaiting our Video from Jason. The DVD's arrived today and the video is absolutely amazing!!! The quality of the DVD including the sound is so perfect! Watching the video made us feel as though the wedding was just yesterday!! The edited version is so perfect I am not going to have him change one thing on it! It captured everything and I am so grateful to Jason!! I am so glad that we had Jason video our wedding....I could not imagine using anyone else!!!
GUEST
The crew of Steady State Studios was absolutely the greatest crew ever! They were right there the whole time like a dedicated family member throughout our special day. They were transparent, but always there.
A month before my wedding, our videographer called to see if we wanted to add a second photographer to our wedding. I was hesitant since I already had a photographer, but I agreed. Best decision ever!! I LOVED them, and now we have even more pictures to accompany our GORGEOUS wedding video.
GUEST
Steady State Studios is amazing! If you don't book them now, you will regret it! They captured every magical moment of our big day, that alone is priceless! You will love their work!
GUEST
I was a little hestitent at first to get a videographer, but it ended up being one of the best decisions of the entire day. It's so great to be able to watch it all happen especially since the big day goes by in a blink of an eye and you don't get to see everything going on. this way i get to watch it whenever i want, as well as share it with my friends and family. I went with Seady State Studios and they were the best business I've ever worked with. They are so flexible and professional with a great finished product. They made sure to capture everything I asked including interviews of the guests. They then worked with me on the final cut allowing me to choose songs and make as many edits to the video as i liked. They were prompt with requests and i got my video on a timely basis. Like I said, it was the best decision. Steady State Studios is the way to go! you will not regret it. in fact, you'll find yourself raving about them like i do!!
GUEST
I cannot say enough good things about Jason and Steady State Studios! They are such an amazing company! I loved that I could talk to Jason through email and actually have a conversation, he got back to me so quickly! When the day came, Scott, the cameraman, was so professional and we hardly even knew he was there! When we did talk to him, he offered to stay past the allotted time to finish shooting the rest of the reception! talk about caring about your customers! They are truly among the best and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!
GUEST
Jason and the group at Steady State are AMAZING!!! They have been super to work with and VERY responsive. Not only did they produce an amazing video they went above and beyond and helped out at our wedding! Jason even helped serve our wedding cake!!!
I've only watched the video about 1000 times, I'm amazed at how little I actually was aware of during the actual day! Thank you is so NOT ENOUGH. I don't recommend business lightly, and I would tell ANYONE that Steady State is "State of the Art!", You won't be disappointed. AND their prices are really reasonable!!!!
Thanks again Jason for making our day amazing!!!
Jay and Jennifer Hughes!
GUEST
As the father of the bride and of and only child I was very concerned about the videography of my daughters' wedding. There are no re-takes. Steady States Studios did a fantastic job! They captured all the important moments and created a fantastic video of the wedding. Just as impotant, they are quick to respond to any request or concern. They are not just a big cold unreachable business! They understand brides,weddings and families. You are not just another customer to them.
As an experienced father of the bride I would highly recommend Steady State Studios. There are to many things you need to get done and be concerned about for your big day. You can check "vidography" off that list if you use their services.
Mark Hershey
GUEST
I was unsure about whether or not to get a videographer, and I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg. When I found Steady State Studios, I knew I had found the right company! Jason answered all my questions correctly, and he followed through! He was an absolute pleasure to work with, very responsive to emails, and did a great job the day of. We just watched out wedding video for the first time, and we couldn't be happier! The video quality is great, and it is clear that a lot of thought went into the production. Another aspect that I really like about Steady State Studios is that they give you all of th raw footage. I found a lot of companies who charge twice as much, and refuse to give up all the footage they shoot. I am so happy with Jason, and I would definitely recommend Steady State Studios to a friend!
GUEST
I have the most amazing video of our wedding thanks to Steady State Studios. They were a pleasure to work with and they got back to me in a timely manner on all of our correspondence. I was also concerned that I wouldn't be able to afford a video that was high quality- well they gave me all that and more. I will recommend them to anyone in need of wedding videography in a heartbeat!
GUEST
Jason and Richard did a great job on our wedding on June 7th 2010 in Bridal Veil Lakes.
We are happy that we choose them and we recommend to everyone their service. They are the right people for capturing special moments.
Tobias Andris and Lidiya from Germany, Karlsruhe.
GUEST
Focus Ring was great! I was very pleasantly surprised at what an awesome value they were. Great work. Would use again.
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much Jennifer! It was a pleasure shooting your wedding; let us know if you ever need anything!
Small note for clarification's sake: Focus Ring has turned into Steady State, but we're the same great company! :)
GUEST
Jason and Kevin were simply the best to work with on our wedding day. They were friendly, professional and got all the desired footage of our special day recorded perfectly. My sister commented that what she liked best besides their personalities was that she was hardly aware that they were there...they blended into the background so that we enjoyed our day to the fullest. Then, we were able to enjoy our wedding day all over again with the exceptional results provided as our final Wedding video recording. Steady State Studios is simply the best-I would recommend them to anyone wanting a stress-free, enjoyable encounter with a professional and fun video recording team.
GUEST
Steady State Studios is AMAZING!!
They were the only videography company that I spoke with who treated me as an individual and not just "another bride". I had just about given up on even hiring a videographer when I came across Jason and Steady State Studios. All the others were SO EXPENSIVE and again, treated me like I was just another bride, not an individual bride with my own individual thoughts and ideas. But not Jason and Steady State Studios. They made us feel like they really cared about our wedding and doing the best job they possibly could. Also, Steady State Studio's prices were SO REASONABLE!! You definitely get MORE then what you pay for with this company, which is a rarity in the wedding planning business!!
Also, Jason was so easy to talk with and really receptive when we wanted to bounce ideas off of him. Plus, if I ever needed to email him a quick question or idea it was usually 24 hours or less that I'd get a response. Again, a REALLY nice rarity when you're trying to book/plan a wedding.
They made the whole videography process so easy. They came out ahead of time to preview our site; they were always on time, very professional, and VERY flexible!! PLUS, we LOVE that they give you some back and forth when it comes to your final wedding video! They don't just throw a video together and say, "Here you go...thanks for the check". They actually send you a draft and let you watch it, review it, and give feedback!! Then they use those comments/suggestions to make you your ideal/perfect wedding video!! NO OTHER COMPANY we spoke with included that kind of service. Or if they did, it was a SUPER expensive add-on to an already SUPER expensive package that we would have had to book. So the fact that their prices were already really reasonable and that it included this back and forth on the wedding video, pretty much sealed the deal before I had even spoke with Jason. (Speaking with Jason and feeling like he really cared about my wedding and being really nice and personable, that sealed the deal!)
I feel like I could go on and on about Steady State Studios, but I myself do not like to read long reviews, so I'll wrap this one up by saying I would, IN A HEART BEAT, recommend/push for future brides to use Steady State Studios for their videography!!
GUEST
I can't wait to share our wedding video with our children someday! Thank you so much for providing such a great service to us.
The guys at Steady State really know their business. They have been very helpful and produced a quality video to highlight facets of our bridal shows.
Stead State Studios is an outstanding team that creates an amazing product. I'm proud to have worked with them.
Having professionals who you can count on is a must for any bride and groom looking into wedding vendors...especially when it comes to your photography and videographer. You are hiring these people to capture moments of your special day so that you can remember it forever. I've always known Steady State Studios to have utmost professionalism. Their knowledge of technical and innovative advances in videography is unparalleled, and their client care is top notch. I highly recommend them for videography services!
Steady State Studios has their clients needs in mind for sure! Easy to work with, fair and honest. What more could you ask for?
About Steady State Studios
We are Steady State Studios, and we're here to make your day. Check out our special offers here on Wedding Wire, then give us a call or e-mail to chat! My name's Jason Craig, and I'd love to talk to you. :)
FAQ for Steady State Studios
We understand that sometimes events go longer than anticipated; for this reason, we are happy to stick around and continue capturing any additional goings-on that you desire. The cost is minimal: only $50 per hour per videographer ensures we stay on-site and pick up all the extra activities. The editing for this additional on-site time is included in the price!
What about additional locations?
These are usually a case-by-case basis, but in most situations, extra locations aren’t a problem! If you know your wedding’s “non-traditional” in this regard, or if you have more than three unique locations, we’ll arrange something!
Rehearsal dinner?
Our attendance at your rehearsal dinner is advised, but never necessary; we have plenty of experience doing weddings "on the fly," and these turn out wonderfully. If you would like to ensure maximum quality and coverage, however, we can be available to attend your rehearsal dinner. Cost will depend on duration and location.
What about my photographer?
Did you know? Steady State actually does photography too. This is a new offering from us – we’ve partnered with a professional photographer and now offer combination photo & video packages, effectively covering your entire wedding for one unbeatable price! Ordinarily, however, your photographer controls the shoot. His job is to capture specific, time-sensitive moments, and he needs our cooperation to pull that off. A photographer’s job is tough enough as it is; the last thing he needs is us interfering. For this reason, we like to contact your photographer before your wedding, to coordinate our efforts and ensure we don’t step on one another’s toes during the event.
How do I reserve your services?
The deposit, which serves to reserve your date and is non-refundable (some exceptions apply), is 25% of the package you select, rounded to the nearest hundred-dollar value. This is due at the time you contract us for the wedding and paperwork is signed.
Do you travel?
We do travel within a 75-mile radius of Salem, Oregon (Anywhere in Portland, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, etc. is in range!). After that distance, a .50/mile fee is assessed. We also do destination weddings; we’re happy to go just about anywhere!
What about late bookings?
Most weddings are planned months, if not longer, in advance; hiring a videographer should be no different. We completely understand that sometimes situations arise and solutions are needed immediately; Steady State seeks to provide excellent and timely service regardless of when we're requested to film a wedding. Because of this, if we’re available on your requested date, there are no late booking fees. That’s right, none. If we are available, even if your wedding’s tomorrow, our charge is exactly $0.00.
A few quick tips:
1. Always pay attention to a videographer's demo reel!
The first thing I look for whenever I see a competitor's demo is stability: did they use a tripod? Do they even know what function a tripod serves? Yes, handheld video is inevitable and, in a lot of cases, looks great and complements the video nicely -- but all too often the entire demo is shaky, unstable, and all-over-the-place. I've never heard of a shaky video giving anyone nausea, but it's definitely not pleasant to watch for extended periods of time!
Additionally, note the colors, the brightness, the saturation; make sure everything looks "normal," if it's supposed to, and that proper attention has been paid to rendering colors in their best shades! Too many amateurs with cameras think it's as simple as pointing and recording, but there's so much more that goes into a professional video.
Pay attention to the demo! Make sure it's high-quality, good-looking, and satisfactory. But remember, too: a lot of the time, demo videos are edited to look better than YOUR finished video will; samples aren't always representative of your would-be wedding DVD. This brings us to tip 2:
2. Ask for a sample wedding as well!
A videographer's demo reel will demonstrate their competency and ability with a camera and with post-production work (hopefully), but keep in mind that a demo is usually designed to appear nicer than a standard finished product. Ask to see a previous customer's finished wedding DVD too so you get a clear idea of what an actual finished video will look like.
3. Don't accept the list price right away.
So the dream videography or photography package you see is list-priced above your allotted budget -- what do you do? Of course it always depends on the scale of price, but it never hurts to ask "is this the best price you can give me?" If you're considering a $500 photography package, asking for any amount off may come across as tacky or cheap; realistically, that's a tiny sum to be paying for photos and if that's out of your range, perhaps you should consider having a friend take them. But if you're looking at a combination photo and video package that's priced at $4000, asking for a bit off is perfectly reasonable! The worst they can say is no, and most videographers and photographers are willing to work with you and with your budget (or your sense of frugality) to accommodate you as best they can. We sure do!
That's all for now! If you have any questions at all, please call or e-mail us! My name's Jason Craig and I'd love to talk with you, even if just to answer any questions you may have about the industry in general!
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