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From YouTube
to iPods, video is everywhere these days --
and when it comes to a big event like your
daughter's Quinceanera, what better way to
remember the day and to share it with
friends and family than with a video? We
investigated and found out some of the
latest and greatest trends in Quinceanera
videos.
Video Invites
One of the hottest trends in Quinceanera
videos starts long before the first "felicitaciones!"
Video invitations are rapidly becoming all
the rage. In lieu of a traditional paper
invitation, guests receive a DVD in the mail
which features a preview of the party --
often a photo slideshow of the Quince girl
as she grows from babyhood to age 15, or a
concept video (see more on those below) that
hints at the theme of the party. The DVDs
then give all the pertinent party
information. In many cases, if you instruct
guests to pop them in their computers, after
the video plays, the DVD can actually
display a link to a party website (great
because you can update info on the site as
needed!). Other options include a PDF
document that guests can print out in case
they want to hang on to the party info.
Concept Videos
In addition to using filmed footage for
invitations, you can use videography to
create a concept video for your daughter's
Quinceanera. After guests are seated for the
party, a screen (or screens) can emerge with
a video that introduces the Quinceanera girl
(and often her court) into the room. Themes
can be a red-carpet Academy Awards arrival
or a spoof on MTV's My Super Sweet 16.
Though sometimes these are video slideshows
that end with a formal introduction, many
times concept videos are produced and shot
beforehand with the full participation of
the Quinceanera girl, family, and her court.
Added benefits: Not only are these videos a
great keepsake, but also because your
daughter and others will be working with the
videographer before the party, they'll be
more comfortable with him at the party (a
big plus if you're worried your girl might
be a little camera shy).
On the Dance Floor
When it comes time for capturing the actual
party, a huge trend is video screens on the
dance floor that show a live feed of the
action as it happens (and provide tons of
raw footage for your videographer later!).
Videographers can set up a camera jib, or
crane, over the dance floor to get overhead
shots and zoom in. Another popular option is
to have a stationary camera for kids to mug
in front of, and for the video screens to
occasionally feature.
Way to Watch
When it comes to actually putting together
the Quinceanera video (which these days is
much more likely to be a DVD than a
traditional VHS tape), some savvy
videographers are taking a less-is-more
approach, creating well-edited videos that
are 45-60 minutes in length. So while you
might enjoy poring over hours and hours of
raw footage on a lazy Sunday (a number of
videographers do still provide you with
everything -- be sure to ask about this),
your daughter will have a movie that's fun
and quick to share with his friends. Another
thing to note: With the DVD format, you get
the main "movie" of your Quince, but you'll
also get the "special features" (think,
comments from friends and family or the
entire Mass). Instead of having everything
jumbled together, you get to click and
choose exactly what you want to watch.
Feature Presentations
Some families choose to go even further when
it comes to capturing the Quinceanera, with
videos that are edited together like an
actual television program. Videographers
will often film families talking about the
party beforehand and then afterward, talking
about their memories. The interviews are
then edited together with the party footage,
almost like an episode of A&E's Biography.
Other frequently asked for extras: a
super-short edit of the Quinceanera video
(such as a highlight reel, music video, or
trailer-style movie edit) to be streamed
online. When your child writes thank-you
notes, they can include a web address in it
so guests can go online and look at footage
from the party. Even guests who weren't able
to make it on the big day will still be able
to see all the fun. |
