
FAQs
1. Do you provide RAW Data?
We do not provide RAW Data, we are of the opinion that a RAW file is only half work done and it cannot do justice to our quality of work. Trust us to give you our best work!
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2. When can we expect the Cinematic Films and Pictures?
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Cinematic Films
Turning your memories into a film is a creative process, we go through the entire video footage to select a few shots and then turn them into a film. In each film goes a lot of effort, time and energy hence the process normally takes:
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Instagram Film with a duration of approximately 1 minute – 1 month
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Teaser with a duration of approximately 3-6 minutes - 2 to 3 months
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Cinematic Highlights with a duration of approximately 15-20 minutes - 4 to 5 months
Pictures
Final edited pictures will be handed over within a span of 3 to 4 months.
Approximately 400 to 800 pictures will be edited for a full day event. In addition to this, the remaining unedited images are also handed over to you. We work our magic on selected images and provide you with both candid and traditional pictures. The final Data of pictures and videos will be provided on a portable Hard Drive.
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We aim at providing our clients with our finest work hence request you to be patient through the process. We understand the excitement of you wanting to view your memories at the earliest but we believe in working with finesse rather than rushing through and comprising on the quality of work.
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3. Is there any additional cost to be accounted for?
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Travel, food and accommodation charges for the crew members to be borne by the client in case of a destination wedding. In case of a local wedding, only meals to be provided by the client for the crew members. Any additional days/hours requested after signing of contract, will be charged extra as per the rates mentioned in the contract.
4. What happens if the final handed over Data gets deleted accidentally by the client?
We always keep a backup of our final work for each project up to a year. If you notify us about the mishap within this time frame, a copy of the same can be provided at a nominal cost. We normally do not store Data over a year.
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5. Do you provide a Coffee Table book or album?
Yes we do, the cost of a coffee table book or album varies based on the package you choose. The price ranges from 20,000/- to 40,000/- INR per album comprising of 25 pages.
6. What is your team strength?
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Our team comprises of 5 to 10 people including photographers and cinematographers depending on the scale of the wedding.
7. Can we hire photographers and videographers in addition to your team?
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Sorry we do not recommend the same as it may hamper our work. Our team has been working cohesively for years hence we trust each other’s work, this may not be the case with someone we’ve never worked with.
8. How much will hiring you cost us?
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The cost varies depending on the length of the events and your requirements. Customized packages are available on request.
9. Do you publish all your work online?
Showcasing our work is of prime importance to us since it helps us rope in new clients like yourself. In case you do not wish to share your videos/images, you will be requested to pay twice the quoted amount.
10. What are your payment terms?
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50% in advance to confirm booking
50% before commencement of the event.
11. Are your photographs watermarked?
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We provide pictures into two formats, the ones with lower resolution are the ones that are watermarked which can be used for posting on social media. The high resolution pictures are not watermarked.
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12. Do you cover only weddings?
We do not restrict ourselves to weddings. Our team holds expertise in varies genres of photography. We are always keen on exploring projects that help showcase our creative skills.
13. How many people can i add in interview [Video bytes]?
We film interviews with close family members and friends which includes parents of the bride and the groom, siblings and close friends. The video normally comprises of 6 to 8 video frames and put together in a film.
14. Who decides the music for a film?
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The background music is collectively arrived at by the client and the DSTORIES team.
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15. Are the prices negotiable?
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We aim at including our needs in the price offered but making a film out of all the footage is a difficult and time consuming process. We always give our best to each project hence do not like compromising on the equipment used and team hired to do the job.
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