Kobi, Abuja (FCT)14 videographers near you

Derived from the contraction of "video" and "filmmaker", the term videographer officially came into existence in the 1960s. Today, the profession has grown and the activity has spread to the Internet with more and more people becoming videographers, particularly on behalf of streaming platforms such as YouTube. Videographers can be amateurs or professionals. There is no official route to becoming a videographer as the profession encompasses many activities: shooting, framing, directing, editing, colour grading, etc. In order to be recognised, it is therefore recommended that you have at least a BTS in audiovisual professions with an editing/post-production option (level Bac+2).

The videographer intervenes at the request of individuals wishing to keep a memorable souvenir of their events: birthdays, weddings, graduations, retirements, bachelor parties, etc. Companies also call on a videographer to create films, short films and other material, which may have a commercial purpose. The videographer goes through a certain number of stages: creation of a scenario, definition of the framing, setting up a storyboard, visual and sound editing, colour grading...

It is common to want to keep a souvenir of a particular event in one's life: a child's birthday, a wedding, a bachelor party... If photos are the most popular formats, videos have become increasingly popular since the 2000s. This is where the videographer comes in. He makes sure to film all the best moments of the events to retranscribe them through a professional quality video.

To find a videographer in your area or city, it is very easy to turn to an online directory such as StarOfService. You just have to follow the steps indicated on the screen to get in touch with many professionals and select the one that convinces you the most, because of the services he offers or other criteria previously defined.

The price of a videographer in France is around 300 € - 900 €. This difference is mainly due to the difference between events. Filming a wedding will not be the same as a company meeting, for example. In addition, the length of time is also taken into account in the cost of a videography service, not forgetting the complexity of the project, including the need for post-production work. For the video shooting of a wedding, it will cost around €600. This includes the making of the videos and the post-production work. It is not uncommon to find hourly rates depending on the type of project - this is especially the case for corporate videos. Some videographers may charge €50/hr plus VAT, or even more depending on the geographical area. During certain periods, such as the Christmas and New Year holidays or Easter and Whitsun, rates tend to increase as videographers are in high demand from both individuals and companies.

The choice of a videographer will depend mainly on the type of video you wish to have. You can turn to a generalist videographer who makes all types of video if you only want to have unedited, professional quality footage of a birthday or other small family event. For a wedding, you can turn to a specialist wedding videographer who has many years of experience in shooting wedding films. For a corporate video, a videographer who specialises in this type of service is also recommended.

- How many years of experience have you accumulated as a videographer?
- Did you have a background in audiovisual media?
- How will the performance be?
- What equipment do you use to make your videos?