Our Highlight Video Process

Your videographer will be capturing what we call "RAW Footage" with their cameras and "RAW Audio" with external mics during your wedding day. Without getting too technical, this file format allows the most flexibility to manipulate colors, apply enhancements, contrast, etc. RAW footage can look very flat, unsaturated, and dull to start out with, but with the right software and "ingredients," we bring your footage to life into a highlight film. The videographer films the wedding day based on your timeline, usually starting with the preparations (getting ready) and continuing through key events like the ceremony, reception, and dancing. This raw footage will be the foundation for the highlight film and the videographer will use a mix of slow-motion and real-time recording.  We prioritize getting the best footage for the highlight film.  Visit our portfolio page to see examples of our highlight films.  

*Raw footage time will be much less than your total coverage hours because we are NOT continuously recording the whole time. We focus our efforts on getting the right clips for your highlight and teaser films. Your raw footage is not meant to be a documentary-style film with every single moment of the day recorded. The footage will be a mix of real-time and slow motion.  Slow-motion footage gives us the greatest flexibility in editing the highlight video. If you would like a documentary-style edit that provides more continuous coverage such as a full ceremony or speeches we are happy to provide that for you. However, additional videographers are required, and this offering is an additional cost and subject to availability. Contact us for more information.* 

When your wedding is over, your videographer will upload the RAW files to our online servers and we send them over to our editing team to color grade (video version of color editing) and edit (putting together the clips and audio to music.) Our editing team takes care of all post-production of your final highlight film and deliverables. Here’s how your highlight film is typically made:
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1. Reviewing and Organizing: After the wedding, the editing team sorts through all the raw footage to identify the most meaningful and visually stunning moments—like the vows, first kiss, and special dances. They’ll also look for candid shots, emotional reactions, and key interactions.
    

2. Selecting Music: The next step is to apply songs that fit the mood and vibe of the wedding. The music sets the tone and helps tell the story, so the songs are chosen to complement the footage and the couple’s preferences. More info on song selections can be found here.
    

3. Editing: The editor will then piece together the selected clips, syncing them to the music/audio, and create a compelling, emotional narrative. The goal is to highlight the best moments in a way that flows smoothly and keeps the viewer engaged. This may involve:

   • Cutting out less important or repetitive footage.

   • Adding transitions and effects (like slow motion) for emotional impact.

   • Using soundbites, such as vows, speeches, or laughter, to bring the film to life.

   • Color grading to make the footage look polished and cohesive.
      

4. Final Touches: After the main highlights are assembled, the editor will fine-tune the video by adjusting audio levels, smoothing transitions, and making sure everything flows well together. 
    

Once the wedding highlight film is complete, your film will go through our QA process  & final touches will be made on your deliverables. We will send you the link to your final edited media in an email. We'll also text you so you know to look for it. We have this page that explains the delivery and how you'll access everything.​
 

The final highlight video typically lasts anywhere from 4 to 10 minutes, depending on the package you selected. All of our standard video packages include the following:
 

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