Sterling Wedding Cinema

773-366-0981

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4.8 out of 5.0

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Categories: chicago videography Address: 2021 W Race St.
Suite 120
Chicago, IL 60612
(map) Phone: 773-366-0981

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Anna Marie
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06/25/2011

There is no way I can convey how much I love this group in writing. Squealing and jumping up and down pretty much sums it up.

They are AMAZING to work with and produced the most beautiful wedding video for us. They even traveled with us to Louisville, KY to shoot our engagement video right where my husband proposed! It made it so much more special and memorable.

Not only was I ecstatic with their work, but friends and family had rave reviews about the videos as...

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Lauren
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01/07/2012

I never thought I would hire a videographer for my wedding, and after seeing our wedding trailer it is the one service I can't imagine not having! The people at Sterling were easy to work with - though at times a little difficult to get on the phone. That aside, however, their team was extremely professional, engaging, and did not take over the entire day to get their footage. They worked around our schedule for the day and the product was unbelievably beautiful. We found them to be a great value as well - they've recently raised their prices to be more on par with other videographers in Chicago, but they are well worth the cost.

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Megan
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09/16/2011

These guys specialize in beautiful videos and have the cinematic chops to back it up. I haven't received everything from them yet, but the teaser trailer I have seen is beautiful.

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About Sterling Wedding Cinema

Elegant and beautiful. Serving Chicago and worldwide.

Book before May 1st 2012 and receive a free upgrade to the next highest package!

FAQ for Sterling Wedding Cinema

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic, Documentary, Short Form, Storytelling, Traditional

What do your packages include?

Ceremony, Edited Video, High Definition Video, Montage - Wedding Highlights, Multiple Cameras, Multiple Videographers, Online Highlight Films, Pre-Ceremony, Reception

What formats can the final video be in?

Blu-Ray, DVD

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

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

We are a boutique studio, if you will. We bring the professionalism and skill of a large studio while maintaining the intimate and personal feeling of a home-based business.

Do you offer demo DVDs for potential clients to look at?

We sure can! However, the way we mostly work is by sending samples through email. These are hosted on our Vimeo page.

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

We offer our beloved short-form vignette videos, such as the ones that are featured on our WW profile page. We also offer our featurettes, which are 10-15 minute short films showing your highlights in breath-taking detail. And if that isn't enough, we offer your ceremony and reception toasts (captured from multiple angles) in their entirety in separate chapters on your dvd/blu-ray.

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

We have lighting equipment to accommodate any situation. We also have high-speed lenses and very capable low-light cameras. so if lighting feels too obtrusive, we can do without!

How many videographers do you work with?

There are three videographers at each wedding.

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

Absolutely. We would love to meet with you and discuss your day's events in detail, to ensure that no detail is goes unnoticed.

Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?

We make it one of our top priorities to ensure that at least one of the videographers who will attend your wedding will attend the meeting prior.

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

We sure do! We have a small crew of videographers capable of handling more than one event per day.

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

Yes. We always make sure there is at least one extra person who is available for that day in case of an unlikely emergency.

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

We bring three or more cameras, an array of lenses, tripods, monopods, video sliders (a small track with which to move around the camera and add that cinematic motion), sometimes a mini-crane (if requested), lights (if requested), and glidecams. Not to worry! Everything is very compact and we are very tidy.

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

Yup. Extra cameras, lenses, card space, tripods...

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

Our contract requires that a meal is provided for all videographers attending. We are able to take shifts to ensure that nothing is missed.

Do you charge overtime?

Yes, additional time outside of the original package costs $375 per hour.

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

Yes, we retain all the rights to the footage. We usually only post the vignettes and featurettes on our website. We rarely if ever post the ceremony or speeches. We are proud of our work and want to show it off!

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

We allow the client to make suggestions after we present them with the initial cut. After those suggestions are served, extra passes cost extra.

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

2-3 months.

Do you require a minimum number of hours to book?

9 hours is our smallest package.