VIDART

Serves Moline, IL

35244

Hired 37 times

3 employees

19 years in business

$800

4.7

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Credentials

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Michael Szymczyk 
Completed on 7/5/2021 

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Introduction

VIDART is a premier videography, film production, and photography studio serving all of Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Michigan. As a proud member of the WPPA (Professional Photographer's Association), we deliver top-tier services for all your visual media needs. Awards and Recognitions Our feature film work has been distributed to major streaming channels such as Prime Video, Tubi, Apple TV and dozens of other streaming networks. Our work has been internationally recognized for our cinematography, editing, screenwriting and more at dozens of prestigious film festivals, including: Los Angeles Cinematography Awards TIFF 2022 Chicago Cinema Awards Chicago Horror Film Festival Cannes World Film Festival L'HIFF Barcelona Film Festival Kiez Berlin Film Festival ARFF Berlin International Awards Iconic Images Film Festival Athens International Film Festival Tokyo International Film Festival Blowup Arthouse Film Fest Chicago Our Comprehensive Event Packages We offer all-inclusive day rates for events lasting 8-10 hours, with a half-day rate available as well. For events or productions extending beyond 10 hours, we provide additional coverage at no extra charge. For our wedding and event services, our packages include albums, prints, DVDs, and hard drives, ensuring transparency with no hidden fees. Full Day Weekend Rates (8-10 hours): Photography or Videography: $2,000, includes editing, an edited highlight video, two DVDs or Blu-ray discs, and for photography, Photoshop enhancements for selected photos plus a photo album with 200 prints. Photography and Videography Combo: $3,000, includes editing, DVDs, and a photo album with 200 prints. Half Day Weekday Rate (4-5 hours): Madison, Galena, and Dubuque: $1,200 Milwaukee, Chicago, Davenport, Rockford, Janesville, Iowa City, and other areas in WI, IL, and IA: $1,500 Photography and Videography Combo: $2,000 A $500 non-refundable deposit is required for all reservations. Portrait Photography (Weekdays) $500, includes up to 2 hours of photography, photo editing, and a digital album. Additional Services We offer complimentary aerial drone photography and videography, 360° photography and videography, backdrops, lighting, wireless Sennheiser lav recording, and teleprompters upon request. State-of-the-Art Equipment Videography: 4K cinema camera with interchangeable lenses, 3-point LED RGB lighting system, gimbal with Panasonic GH6 and Sennheiser shotgun microphone, and various drones, action, and 360 cameras. Photography: Professional Canon equipment, Sigma Art prime lenses, tripods, and a 3-point wireless flash system for low-light or stylized portraits. Ownership and Copyright You retain full copyright to your photos and videos. We do not impose restrictions on where you can print your images, unlike some other photographers. What You Receive Full day of professional photography and/or videography with top-quality equipment. Guidance from an experienced photographer and cinematographer to ensure the best shots, lighting, poses and scene composition. A photo album with 200 prints. An online photo album with selected photos. An online backup of all photos for easy download. Footage and highlight videos provided on an external hard drive, with backups available on YouTube and two DVDs or Blu-ray discs. Visit our website to view samples of our work by searching for VIDART online. Let VIDART capture your moments with exceptional quality and professionalism.

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Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

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It is a fixed rate between $800 and $3,000 depending on the location and duration of the event. No added or hidden fees.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

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Please ask us any questions, or contact us to set up a call. If you decide you would like to move forward with us, please provide an email. We will send a booking form via Eversign, just fill that out and esign and pay the $300 deposit to secure your day and time.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

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Graduate school, over 25 years experience filming movies and photography for over 1,000 weddings and events.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

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As a teenager at the age of 14, I began editing videos for a project and proceeded to film movies with camcorders and take photography courses.

What types of customers have you worked with?

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An entire range of corporate customers including Microsoft senior executives to couples on a tight budget for their wedding to filming Elvis' daughter singing a concert.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

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A feature film that took 10 days to film, and months to edit.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

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Ask what equipment is being used, how they light and paint scenes and make sure you like the photographer or videographer and will feel comfortable with them being at your wedding.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

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Plan a shot list, communicate what you want to your photographer and ask them to arrive early to get an idea of the lighting at each venue.

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