Imperial Video Productions

I promised Vinny I would write a comment a long time ago, so I apologize it took this long. By no means does it mean we didn't like their service, because We Love Imperial Productions!!! We met vinny and ivan almost a year and a half when they just started their own company after freelancing for other video companies. My wife originally wanted another video company but we met up with the guys to see how they were, and after the first meeting knew these were the guys we wanted to book. Vinny has been great throughout the process, and we knew he would make our videos look awesome. Out of all the expenses we spent on the wedding, we feel Imperial was on the top of our list of Money Well Spent!!! They gave us videos we can watch over and over again until we grow old and grey. Even people we don't really know compliment on our videos. So if you are getting married, schedule a meeting with these guys and see what I'm talking about... Vinny and the rest of Imperial wil blow you away! And book them as soon as possible because they are worth every penny!!!

Mary Anne & Lester

Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!!!! Imperial Video did such a fantastic job on my Son and Daughter-in-laws wedding video!!!!!! Top notch professionals all the way!!!!!! Watching the wedding video is like watching a box office hit! They totally captured the whole day to it's fullest.

I had the very lucky circumstance of meeting Vinny through my mother-in-law. He was getting married and was getting a cake through my mother-in-laws bakery. I didn't meet him til the day of my wedding but from looking at the features online, i knew i had nothing to worry about. Throughout the entire wedding, i dont think i really ever saw them, and there was 3 total videographers. They blended into the crowd, were very attentive to detail, and knew what shots looked the best. My husband and I got to see a few shots on his camera after they were taken, and just by looking at that we knew it was going to be good and couldnt wait for the results.

I believe it was about a month or so when i got the short video. And i was completely blown away! I showed it to EVERYONE!! I still do, even people i've never met before! Vinny captured my wedding in a way that i think only WE saw it. The romance, the love, and the people who were there that made it perfect. And even his little touches that he puts on the film, make it completely unlike anything I've ever seen before.

About 2 months or so after i got the short, i got the full length, and OMG! i was not prepared. I still cry to this day watching it. And I probably watch/show it about 4 times a week! I love reliving the day, and its all thanks to Vinny. He let me pick my own music, add or change what i wanted, and even put a memorial at the end for my husbands grandfather who had recently passed away. I never expected to be so truely happy with a videographer (and i wasnt even going to have a professional do it!!)

I really would've regretted going through any other company rather than Imperial Productions. They have a vibe and edge that people today need. Its a breath of fresh air in a sea of boring wedding videos!!! I cant watch any one elses anymore... mines just so much better!!! :)

Absolutely the best out there! Imperial Video did the video for my Son and Daughter-in-laws wedding in March of 2010!!!!! They are very professional and their work is the BEST!!!!!! Love them!!!!

Vinny and Ivan are really wonderful to work with!! They were very responsive to email and phone calls. They were very professional and a pleasure to have at the wedding. On the wedding day they arrived 30 minutes early to set up. They were very creative, I especially love the ring, dress and shoe shots. Their cinematic style was prefect for us, and they were not invasive to the ceremony or reception. The Same Day Edit they played during our reception, was unbelievable. I had complements about the video through out the night. I can not wait to see the final video, I am sure it will be fantastic!

I can't recommend Vinny and his crew enough! Our wedding was just this past weekend and our family and friends are still raving about the Same Day Edit (SDE) shown at our reception. We all enjoyed the exceptional quality & uniqueness of work they did. Choosing Imperial Productions to capture our wedding day was by far THE BEST investment we made.

Vinny, Evan & Mike were awesome to work with - very professional, easy to communicate with, on schedule, super friendly, and respectful of all the chaos that goes along on a wedding day. These guys are so creative and fun to work with. Our ceremony was at a pretty strict Catholic church and we were worried that it would rain, but Vinny and his crew worked wonders to get some awesome footage.

We HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend choosing Imperial Video Productions to capture your wedding day if you want a unique, creative and heartwarming video. Vinny, our SDE still makes me tear up and laugh every time. I hope you do baptisms & birthdays too. =) We can't wait to see the highlight and full version. Thanks a million! I'm sure we'll see much more of your work around!

All I can say is that Imperial Video was my top choice when I started looking at vendors. They were recommended by a friend and they ended up shooting for a few friends this past wedding season. It was wonderful to know that we were going to get a quality video, but still at an affordable price. They were worth every penny spent:) They really captured the essence of our day and we can enjoy watching it over and over throughout the years. If you want friendly, hard-working, and fun guys to film your wedding, Vinny and Ivan are your videographers!

Imperial Video Productions...Our wedding was in November 2009. Not a single snag. They excel in Final Product and Service. Go watch their videos and see their Final Product. They do more than simply film the event. With their techniques, style and equipment, they make everything more glamorous, grand and magnificent. Moreover, they excel at making you the center of attention - like stepping out onto the red carpet. I still re-watch our video and think, "wow, that's me? Why am I not in Hollywood?"

Notice their swooping shots - like a hummingbird encircling you with a camera. Notice how smooth their shoots panning from side to side. Notice their angles from above - your money shot isn't obstructed by your crazy uncles trying to take pictures. This isn't by coincidence, but by investing in equipment that few others have. Their equipment is more than just providing HD, whiz-bang resolution; a simple shot becomes dramatic...Ask about their Glidecam, their camera on tracks, their crane.

As for the videos, commendable job marrying the video with the songs. It's obvious they take the time to listen to the breaks, the tempo and pace of the song and pair it with the appropriate video moment.

We didn't take advantage of their Same Day Edit (SDE), but that's another value-added item they provide.

I have to touch upon Service. The only thing that surpasses their quality of work is their customer service. Email communication was responsive. They listened to what we wanted. They needed to get special permission from our wedding location for their equipment -- they handled it themselves without a worry to us. They worked well with our other vendors. They showed up on time. They handled everything on their own during wedding day without burden to us.

Great job. Fifty years down the road as we watch our video, our once-in-a-lifetime event truly will still look once-in-a-lifetime.

What can I say about Vinny and Ivan that hasn't already been said????!!! Hands down, these two guys (as well as their assistants) have the most professional and social ettiquette I've ever seen. Prior to our first meeting, my husband and I had debated whether or not getting a videographer would be worth our time and money. Anyone who's had a wedding w/out a videographer will always tell you that the one thing they regretted most about their wedding was that they didn't have one. We certainly did not want to be a couple who followed that same trend, but at the same time, we were financially worried if we could incorporate this as part of our wedding. And then, upon meeting both Vinny and Ivan, we were convinced that these guys would be awesome. Not only was I lucky to see their work first hand (in a friend's wedding that happened 4 months prior), but their down-to-earth sensibility, coupled w/their kindness and expertise, had us hooked from the start. THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL THING! They absolutely know what they're doing and better yet, they work well w/other vendors. I was concerned at first, that our videographers and photographer might not get along, but all we witnessed throughout the entire wedding, was professionalism and real comraderie among vendors. No horror stories here!

Plus, for what it's worth, these guys are totally worth it, financially. I did some research prior to booking these guys, just to compare and contrast prices, and they ultimately had the best deal. They had really impressive equipment (even my photographer said so). Some of my guests even commented that they felt like they were on a movie stage (but by no means, was it obtrusive.

And here's the thing that impressed me the MOST about Imperial Productions----after our wedding was over, we had exchanged emails to follow-up on our feature video and slideshow. We were communicating about which songs to use and in the midst of it, there was some miscommunication (which can typically happen over email). Now I had worked w/several vendors for my wedding and in all instances, there was always a moment of miscommunication. But in those instances, most vendors either got defensive or made excuses or came off too agressive. And in my opinion, the test of someone's character plays a part in how someone receives feedback. When I brought up some feedback to Vinny, he was more than willing to hear me half way, to fix any issues and be genuninely apologetic. What more can you want in a wedding vendor???? Seriously. My husband and I have the utmost respect for these guys and will continue to refer them out to family/friend/colleagues/strangers as often as we can. Mainly, because we believe that the work they do is stunning, memorable and heartfelt.

We wish you guys all the success in the world!
Barbara and Bryant

PS. And if this review doesn't convince to book them, just go to their site and check out the videos they've done in the past. I'm positive you'll be impressed.

PPS. You know how you can tell I really like these guys??!! I signed up for an account on WeddingWire just so that I could write this review.

What can I say about Vinny and Ivan that hasn't already been said????!!! Hands down, these two guys (as well as their assistants) have the most professional and social ettiquette I've ever seen. Prior to our first meeting, my husband and I had debated whether or not getting a videographer would be worth our time and money. Anyone who's had a wedding w/out a videographer will always tell you that the one thing they regretted most about their wedding was that they didn't have one. We certainly did not want to be a couple who followed that same trend, but at the same time, we were financially worried if we could incorporate this as part of our wedding. And then, upon meeting both Vinny and Ivan, we were convinced that these guys would be awesome. Not only was I lucky to see their work first hand (in a friend's wedding that happened 4 months prior), but their down-to-earth sensibility, coupled w/their kindness and expertise, had us hooked from the start. THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL THING! They absolutely know what they're doing and better yet, they work well w/other vendors. I was concerned at first, that our videographers and photographer might not get along, but all we witnessed throughout the entire wedding, was professionalism and real comraderie among vendors. No horror stories here!

Plus, for what it's worth, these guys are totally worth it, financially. I did some research prior to booking these guys, just to compare and contrast prices, and they ultimately had the best deal. They had really impressive equipment (even my photographer said so). Some of my guests even commented that they felt like they were on a movie stage (but by no means, was it obtrusive).

And here's the thing that impressed me the MOST about Imperial Productions----after our wedding was over, we had exchanged emails to follow-up on our feature video and slideshow. We were communicating about which songs to use and in the midst of it, there was some miscommunication (which can typically happen over email). Now I had worked w/several vendors for my wedding and in all instances, there was always a moment of miscommunication. But in those instances, most vendors either got defensive or made excuses or came off too agressive. And in my opinion, the test of someone's character plays a part in how someone receives feedback. When I brought up some feedback to Vinny, he was more than willing to hear me half way, to fix any issues and be genuninely apologetic. What more can you want in a wedding vendor???? Seriously. My husband and I have the utmost respect for these guys and will continue to refer them out to family/friend/colleagues/strangers as often as we can. Mainly, because we believe that the work they do is stunning, memorable and heartfelt.

We wish you guys all the success in the world!
Barbara and Bryant

PS. And if this review doesn't convince to book them, just go to their site and check out the videos they've done in the past. I'm positive you'll be impressed.

Well, my wedding is in September and I contacted Vinny form imperial in Januaury. We set up a meeting about 30 mins from my house for a few weeks later. I had initially been interested in their lowest package, one camera for 8 hours.

When I met with Vinny and Ivan and I really liked their work. They showed me the difference between a ceremony shot with one camera and one shot with two cameras. I fell in love with the two cameras. However, I could not affor two videographers for 8 hours, it was out of my budget and they knew what my budget was upfront. I went home knowing that I wanted to hire them, for sure. Before I lfet, I asked them if they had others interested in my date right now, Vinny checked his calendar to makes ure that the bride they met with a few weeks prior was interested in a different date, I wanted to make sure I had a few days to mull it over. I talked it over with my fiance and we came up with an idea, one that would meet the videographers minmums and that was in our budget. We thought we could have photographer A start at 12:30 and go until 5:30 and photog B start at 3:30 and go until 8:30. This way they overlapped for the ceremony. I called Vinny, and he said he would call his partner but a few days went by and I didnt hear from them. So I called again. Then I was told I would get a call on SAturday. I did get a call, but it was at 2 am. Then around noon I get a text from Ivan saying he was at an event that night and his phone dialed my number by accident, he would give me a call later. I didn hear anything from him all day. Sunday around noon, I still hadn't heard back so I called Ivan. I lef ta message. THen I called Vinny, he said, "oh, Ican didn't call you? Let me call him and have him give you a call back" So 2 mins later, Ivan calls me and saya" sorry, we booked someone else for your date." I said, what? so you wasted my time? he responded with, "Well, I we waisted our time too" I told him, they said they didnt have anyone else interested and I even asked him about it before I lef tthe coffee shop. "WEll, we didnt think they were going to book with us" WTF. I am so mad. I even referred a friend to them. She never got a call back.

Their professionalism is the worst I have ever seen.

We highly recommend Imperial Video Productions! Here are the things we love about them:

-The wedding video is amazing- we love their use of different film styles and artistic shots; the video truly told "the story" of our wedding, capturing both sentimental and funny moments...watching the video is like reliving the wedding!
-Vinny is great -very friendly, professional, easy to work with, etc.
-I was worried the cameras would be too intrusive at the wedding, but that wasn't the case at all
-Overall, a great value!

I am SO glad that we hired Vinny and his team for our wedding. I spent weeks searching for a good videographer who didn't make cheesy or grainy videos. I saw so many wedding videos that had horrible sound or weird transitioning effects. After finding Imperial Productions, I knew I wanted them to shoot our wedding. They are very talented artists and made me feel and look gorgeous on my day. Their pricing is fairly affordable for the quality of the videos you get. Some may think that it's not important to have video, but after watching it months down the road, I cannot imagine not having one! The emotions and memories captured just brings me back to that day and fall in love again each time. Many of our guests commented how amazing, creative, and professional our SDE (same day edit) was and it was like a music video! Vinny and his team were so professional and flexible to my changes and very email friendly too. They answered all my questions and were patient when I was slow at getting them things. I highly HIGHLY recommend booking them for your event. This is one of the best investments we have made for our wedding. Check our some of their videos and don't hesitate!

Imperial Video was fantastic to work with- very responsive to emails and phone calls. Flexible with contract.
They do a 1st draft of the editing and sends it to you for approval. You can tell him any changes you want and then he sends you a final edit. The footage they shot is amazing- focus, color; and the editing is also very creative- natural, b&w, transitions, intermingling themes (if you have one for your wedding) We were VERY happy with Imperial and their services! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

If cost seems high for your budget (they actually are lower price of most videographers and produce better work then most). I want to advise to go ahead and splurge a bit on videographer and also photographer. These are the 2 things that will be looked at over and over long after the wedding event itself. Anything else that can be cut on should be, if it means that you assure quality companies for videography and photography!!

Imperial Productions was the best investment we had for our wedding! For their talent, their prices are very budget friendly :)

I was referred to them from a college friend of mine and he showed me their work - pretty artistic with a modern twist. I left Vinny a message and got a call back within 10 minutes and we had setup an appt the following week. Meeting went well and after that our communications were all via email.

I was able to see them in action 2 weeks prior to my wedding as a friend of mine used them as well. When I saw them do their thing at my friends wedding, my fiance and i (husband and wife now) got even more excited as we could not wait for them to capture our wedding.

Fast foward to our wedding day, they were great to work with. They came on time (8am) and they were like ninjas...as in they did not get in the way, i could not tell they were there maybe cause i was going 60 mph but they did not get in the way. They were also troopers as my wedding day was loooong - think asain wedding, its a full day. To my surprise, they offered to do a same day edit (so thankful!!!) for us which i must say was a crowd favorite at the reception - its a great way to show what happened during the day for those that were not able to see it...i watch it everyday since the wedding cause it makes me relive that moment (ladies - that day will be a blur, i did not believe it until it happened).

im waiting to see the final product as it has only been over a week since the wedding but overall, i totally recommend these guys (vinny, ivan, and mike). You will not regret it. If you want to see the same day edit that they created, shoot me an email.

Imperial Productions was the best investment we had for our wedding! For their talent, their prices are very budget friendly :)

I was referred to them from a college friend of mine and he showed me their work - pretty artistic with a modern twist. I left Vinny a message and got a call back within 10 minutes and we had setup an appt the following week. Meeting went well and after that our communications were all via email.

I was able to see them in action 2 weeks prior to my wedding as a friend of mine used them as well. When I saw them do their thing at my friends wedding, my fiance and i (husband and wife now) got even more excited as we could not wait for them to capture our wedding.

Fast foward to our wedding day, they were great to work with. They came on time (8am) and they were like ninjas...as in they did not get in the way, i could not tell they were there maybe cause i was going 60 mph but they did not get in the way. They were also troopers as my wedding day was loooong - think asain wedding, its a full day. To my surprise, they offered to do a same day edit (so thankful!!!) for us which i must say was a crowd favorite at the reception - its a great way to show what happened during the day for those that were not able to see it...i watch it everyday since the wedding cause it makes me relive that moment (ladies - that day will be a blur, i did not believe it until it happened).

im waiting to see the final product, i totally recommend these guys (vinny, ivan, and mike). You will not regret it. If you want to see the same day edit that they created, shoot me an email.

Vinny and his team came highly recommended by another couple we knew that had used him. Once we met with Vinny and Ivan and looked over their work, we knew that they were a company that we wanted to shoot our wedding. After the first meeting, all contact with Vinny was through email. He was very prompt at responding to emails and any questions that I had.

On our wedding day Vinny and his team were on time, dressed appropriately and acted very professionally. Even though there were multiple cameras around, we barely noticed them. They were not in our way at all, but completed their job. We paid for a same day edit that played during our reception. Our guests thought it was absolutely fantastic and kept raving about our videographers and how great they were.

When Vinny sent us the edited Highlight portion of our DVD we couldn't have been happier. They captured all of the important memories and blended them all together beautifully. We have been sharing the video with family and friends and the verdict from everyone has been overwhelming- they love it!!!

We would highly recommend Vinny and Ivan to anyone who is looking into hiring a videographer for their special day. We have a DVD that we will watch and enjoy for years to come.

I had a chance to work with Vinny Minton at a recent wedding at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. His creativity and energy is amazing. He was a pleasure to work with through out the ceremony and reception. I had a chance to see his blog with recent work and it shows how much he loves his work. Highly recommended vendor.

My wife and I hired Imperial Productions to film our wedding in August 2008 and were absolutely, 100% satisfied with their service and professionalism. We did a LOT of research to find a videographer and what made Imperial stand out to begin with was their affordability and their flexibility to create a package that worked for our needs.

From our initial meeting with Vinny, he was thoughtful and detailed, low pressure, and made a very sincere effort to work with our budget. Even before I was sure of the quality of his work, I was assured that he was someone I wanted to work with. He had a quiet confidence in his work, not overbearing or arrogant, but clearly a passionate videographer and editor who took his craft very seriously and wanted to make sure our wedding would be captured with grace and beauty.

Approaching the wedding, Vinny maintained frequent contact with us to make sure all the details were in place and that we knew exactly how things would work, and communicated with our photographer and DJ to make sure that everyone was on the same page. There were flexible enough to spread out their 8 hour package between our rehearsal dinner (3hrs) and the wedding (5hrs)

Ivan filmed the rehearsal dinner and was just great. He checked in with me when he first arrived to introduce himself, (I had only met Vinny up to this point) and then just did his thing, capturing all the toasts, family moments, and some beautiful scenic shots that really captured the essence of the beautiful evening.

We decided to go with the two cameras at the wedding, and it was So worth it. I have to admit I was a little weary of having a huge crane set up at tour wedding as we wanted it to feel intimate, but honestly it really didn't interfere at all and provided some great angles and shots for our wedding video, which we cherish.

Their equipment was top of the line, and their camera work was fantastic. they kept a good distance from the ceremony and were hardly noticed, yet the footage would indicate that they were ever-present in every emotional moment. there are no "re-do's" during a wedding, and it can't be re-shot, so having two cameras there was important to us to make sure that we got the best footage possible. Vinny and Ivan coordinated extremely well together to make sure they knew what each other were filming, but that's just what a great team does.

We had requested a "highlight" DVD, which was editing magically. Vinny included exactly the music we wanted and used some of our favorite images from both events. The transitions were seem-less and the editing was smooth. We've watched it a dozens of times, and will continue to enjoy it the rest of our lives. He also included the FULL version on our DVD, so we could enjoy every moment of the ceremony, every speech, every traditional dance, ect. At our request, he even provided the raw footage for us should we ever decide to make our own video later.

I can't give these guys a strong enough endorsement, and only hope that others will take this review into consideration and allow them to capture your special day. I know that you will be totally satisfied.

If you wouldl ike to see our wedding video as proof of their excellent work, please contact Vinny to ask to see it. While we did not want our video posted publicly on his website, I have told him that he is will to ask me for permission to show it to clients on a case-by-case basis.

In short, these guys know their stuff and their work is outstanding.

5 stars, easy choice.

Project wedding is a great thing. This site helped me find the most amazing wedding videographer!!! My husband I were really on the fence about hiring a videographer, we really didn't have the money in our budget, and we questioned how many times we would actually watch the wedding video.

After talking to our already married friends, the ones who didn't hire a videographer really wished they would have. So, I started looking at various wedding sites hoping to find a cost effective company. I looked at a few companies and finally, I stumbled upon Vinny and Ivan!! We were able to set up an informal meeting at a Starbucks, and see a bunch of different demos, their editing style, the actual cameras, every question we had was answered. After 15 minutes we were sold!!

The contact up until the wedding was great and I was never worried. The day of the wedding the were on time, professional and most of all, a lot of fun!! Michael and Ivan captured so money moments I would've never otherwise seen, and I'm so thankful we went with them!!

We've shown the video to several friends and family members, and all were extremely impressed with the quality. I never would've thought it would've of been that good for the price we paid!! So glad to have booked them before their prices went up..

Imperial Video was an excellent choice for me! Working with them was a very smooth process, which I appreciate due to all the wedding planning I did. First of all, they were early and on time to all our appointments. They gave us excellent pricing and were able to work out a payment plan to fit our needs. I also like their work! I like the quality of their work and they are very creative! They were definately on top of things on the wedding day! I would hire them again...

I had a chance to work with Vinny Minton at a recent wedding at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. His creativity and energy is amazing. He was a pleasure to work with through out the ceremony and reception. I had a chance to see his blog with recent work and it shows how much he loves his work. Highly recommended vendor.

Wow!!! What can I say "Vinny at Imperial Video Productions" is the GREATEST. His work is wonderful. Clear, clean videos. He captures every moment and makes your video something that you will want to watch everyday of your life!! Give him a try for your special day!!

I've had the pleasure of working with Vinny and crew at a wedding last year. What impressed me most about his work was that he not only cares about the quality of video but also the quality of the sound in the video. He uses top-quality equipment and actually connected into my sound system to capture every uninterrupted word. Now that's a professional! I visit his website from time to time to check out his amazing work. Imperial Video Productions are creative geniuses, I highly recommend them.

Words cant describe the work these guys come up with. Vinny is a cinematic genius. Its a style like no other, dont believe me, just watch his work. We've teamed up on many occasions and even more to come this coming year. Imperial is talented, professional, and have a great work ethic all the qualities you want from a good vendor.

Better book them soon!