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Videographer
WorkOrdinations · graduations · memorials · family ceremonies
Ceremony videosOrdinations · graduations · memorials
A ceremony happens once, every rite has meaning, and the people at its centre should not have to think about the camera.
I go through the order of service with the hosts before the day, take positions that catch each key moment without getting in the way of monks, officiants or guests, film both the rites and the family’s faces, and cut a film the family will watch for years.
Quality work on a budget you understand · crew of 1–3, budget under control · Thailand-wide and abroad · travel is included in the quote, nothing added later
An ordination — the ceremony and the family’s smiles
An ordination film — the rites themselves, and the smiles of the ordinand, his family and the guests, made for the family to watch for years to come.
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Watch this if it takes place on a stage or in a hall with little light — a piano concert
How I handle this kind of jobmore than pointing a camera
A ceremony has an order that cannot be skipped or repeated. So I go through the schedule with the hosts before the day, to know which moments matter, where I may not go, and who the family most wants to see in the film.
The order things happen
Go through the schedule with the hosts
I ask for the schedule or order of service, which moments matter most to the family, and any rules of the venue or the rite.
Place cameras respectfully
In a temple, a hall or any venue, I choose angles that show the rite clearly without blocking monks, officiants or guests, and dress appropriately for the occasion.
Capture both the rite and the people
Beyond the rites themselves, I film the faces of family and guests, the moments of conversation, and the small details that give the film its feeling.
Cut a film the family can keep
A highlight to share with relatives and the full ceremony to keep — reviewed on an unlisted link, then delivered by Google Drive.
Start with these 3 thingsI will help shape the approach and a first budget
You do not need every answer yet. Send what you know and we will fill in the rest together.
What is the occasion, where is it held, and is there already a schedule or order of service?
Which video do you want — a short highlight / the full ceremony / both?
When do you need it — to show during the event, to send to relatives, or to keep for yourselves?
Common questionsfor this kind of job
Can you film inside the ordination hall or during the monks’ rites?
As far as the temple and the hosts allow. I always ask about the venue’s rules first, use angles that do not disturb the rite, and use no flash or lights that would bother the monks or guests.
Can you make a memorial film from old photos?
Yes. Send the photos or old footage the family has; I arrange them into a story with music that suits the occasion and, if you wish, add words from family members.
Can you film a graduation inside the ceremony hall?
Inside the hall depends on each institution’s rules, and some do not admit outside photographers. So I plan to cover the time before and after the ceremony, the moments with family and friends, and the atmosphere around it.
How many revision rounds, and how do I get the files?
You review on an unlisted YouTube link with 3–5 rounds of changes as agreed, then the master files arrive by Google Drive. Music and sound are selected with rights that match the agreed channels.
How it worksfrom brief to delivered files
What sets the price, and common questionsAgree the brief
We talk about the audience, where the film will run, dates, locations and a rough budget, then set the scope together.
Get ready
A shooting schedule that's clear where it needs to be, and flexible where the day calls for it — because no two jobs are the same.
Finish it properly
Edit, grade and mix; review rounds as agreed (3–5), then master files on Google Drive.
