Q&A With Matt Trubac of TruVision Studios
1. When did you decide that you wanted to become a videographer?
I started producing highlight videos for my high school during my senior year. I liked doing that, and as a computer science major took the intro film production class during my freshman year at Lansing Community College. Before I knew it I had a degree in Motion Picture Production. For me, becoming a videographer just happened. I found something I loved and kept doing it.
2. Did you always want to shoot weddings?
Not really. I started shooting weddings to fund personal film projects. Shooting my first wedding, I was 19, and could count on one hand how many weddings I had been to. I had no experience, and when it comes to wedding videography, experience is everything. I wound up being one of the lucky few who didn’t completely botch their first shoot. I made it through the day and the video turned out alright. More important, when I met with the couple to show them their DVD, they were thrilled!
Being around all of the fun and excitement of a weddings day, and the appreciation of the couples when they watch their video is what sold me on shooting weddings. Through online forums, conferences, and associations I have become involved in an amazing international community of wedding videographers. It is a great industry to be a part of. I have made many friends, and learned a lot since shooting that first wedding.
3. What is the price range for a TruVision wedding video?
It all depends on the number of shooters, and the time expected to be put into both shooting and editing the video. I think every wedding day is unique and many times will custom design a couples package based on their needs. My packages start at $1700.
4. Why do you think it’s so important to have a videographer at my wedding?
Because its the closest thing to time travel.
5. What are some of your favorite locations to shoot?
I think I’d probably like tropical locations! I enjoy shooting East Lansing, Downtown Grand Rapids and the West Michigan lake shore. I also like Metro Detroit including Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, and Rochester. I guess that just about covers everywhere.
6. How long after the wedding does it take to get the finished video?
My official delivery timeline is 6 months but I always try to deliver videos as soon as possible.
7. Do you shoot in high definition?
Of course. I can also DELIVER in High Definition on Blu-Ray disc. Why? Are there studios that don’t shoot HD?
8. How do you make sure that you and the photographer are on the same page?
If I haven’t worked with a photographer I will try to touch base with them before the wedding. This way I can find out a little bit about how they work, and let them know a bit about how I work. I have partnered with a photographer that I have worked with several times in the past. His work is awesome, and we know exactly what the other needs to shoot. This allows us to push the creative possibilities for each wedding and work both mediums toward a unified artistic goal.
9. Do you do all the editing for the videos?
Yes.
10. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you?
I’m getting married too. I just proposed to my girlfriend in December. We are high school sweethearts and have been together for 8 years. We are planning our wedding for October 2, 2010. I need to find our videographer.