Wedding
Film & Videography

We’re better! No, but seriously, what sets us apart from the pack is our genuine effort. We aren’t afraid to go the extra mile to make sure your big day is ah-mazing. That means a different thought process and a high level of attention to detail (that’s where the magic happens). We take pride in what we create and want every single wedding film to capture all the excitement, emotion, and memorable moments of the day. After all, an incredible film is the most powerful way to relive those *feels* over (and over)! We’ll make sure your wedding film is a story from start to finish, not just a bunch of random moments. We know that for many couples, their wedding film is a sentimental keepsake. The kind you can experience and celebrate with on special occasions, share with your family and friends, and save for the future kidlets in the years to come. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a billion (don’t check our math, but it sounds close). Hey Jack knows the long-lasting value and significance of having this memory. Unlike many expensive items that will be fab on the day but gone once it’s over, your film will last many lifetimes.

You’re the captain of this wedding ship, and we’re the first mates there to support and guide you! You can expect calm seas and a relaxed approach on our end. We don’t want to be distracting, and so our style is very natural. We find this also plays a massive part in making sure you and your guests come across candid (not fake or forced, which nobody wants captured on film!)

We can relate! For most of us, it’s not every day that you’re being filmed and photographed by pros. What can make a huge difference here is getting to know each other a little beforehand – even before you decide to work with us. Breaking the ice in advance and having a chance to get comfortable with us means you’ll feel more relaxed and have peace of mind by the time your wedding day arrives! We’d love to have a casual chat over coffee or a video chat, so we can get to know more about you guys, your wedding preferences and vibe!

We pay a license fee on any wedding video music we use (to avoid copyright infringement – yup, even wedding vids can’t escape it). The music we choose will be expertly selected to complement the look, feel, and style of your wedding day. You can trust us on the music front since Hey Jack specialises in wedding entertainment too. We’ll also make sure the wedding music in your film won’t sound outdated in ten years, which is very important for this long-term investment! If there is a specific song that’s very meaningful for you, let us know, and we’ll see if we can license it.

We don’t film non-stop (because no one needs to see grandad accidentally picking his nose on film); instead, we capture the moments you really care about, from the start till finish. Here’s a different way to think about it; a Hollywood movie can take up to 10 months (or more) to shoot footage that gets edited into a film, usually a few hours long. We loved Titanic, but it may not have been as good if it clocked in at ten hours! That’s what we’ll do with your film: take the very best moments of your day, and thoughtfully edit them into an emotional, captivating, and beautiful wedding film. The final highlight film is usually 5-6 minutes long, but if you really want something longer, you can book our extended documentary film upgrade. This provides 30 minutes of film footage – our couples love them!

ALL your usual wedding festivities, plus other surprises or specials requests you might have in store. Some of the big moments may include your aisle walk and ceremony, your newlywed reception entrance, first dance and cake cutting. Other considerations we’re more than happy to film could be: you and your partner getting ready before the wedding *officially* begins, photoshoots, any cultural traditions/customs, lawn games, performances, fireworks, speeches, cake cutting, bouquet/garter toss, newlyweds exit – the list goes on! In short, we’ll have our eyes and ears open all day, ready to capture all the moments you’ll be able to cherish forever (including any spontaneous “priceless” moments).

Absolutely! We’ve designed all our wedding videography packages so that you can choose to upgrade at any time before the wedding. You don’t have to commit to getting everything done all at once.

Yes! We use on-camera microphones that capture audio at all times. We’ll switch to professional audio recording for the extra special/important moments, such as the wedding ceremony and reception speeches. This means using wireless lapel microphones and/or backup audio recorders to make the sound as crystal clear as possible! We generally attach a wireless lapel microphone to whichever partner is wearing a suit for the wedding ceremony, so it can be hidden well. Additionally, we also like to connect one to the celebrant (pending their permission prior). For the reception speeches, we usually plug directly into the wedding DJ’s audio system. If that’s not possible, we can attach a wireless lapel microphone to the microphone used for the speeches instead! Don’t worry; we’ve got it covered, and we always come prepared with a backup plan if needed!

No! It’s not our day; it’s yours! As we said above, you’re the captain, and we’re your support team. We do our best to blend in on your wedding day – that means no tripods setup in the middle of the isle piles of gear all over the place. We’re super organised and basically ninjas. Our hope is that you would notice us about as much as you would notice your wedding photographer.

You absolutely can, and we’d love to chat before going over details and get to know you better (and you us). We can organise a quick in-person coffee catch up if you’re close to our office or a video call – whatever works for you!

We wholeheartedly believe the power of your video experience is not just our filming on the day but also in the weeks of cutting, colour grading and audio engineering. Our super talented and highly skilled team of pros work tirelessly to create a stunning finish. We don’t want you to have an unfinished result, but if there’s a special moment that we absolutely should not miss, let us know in advance, and we’ll add it!

It’s true the best things in life take time and trust us, your bespoke wedding film will be worth the wait! High-quality wedding videography is highly customised and personalised, and our approximate turnaround is 3-4 months. We take our time creating and polishing your film to ensure you’ll receive a result that blows your socks off and “wows” you! Although the process is time involved and in-depth, often we can work our magic sooner (pending the season). We’ll always keep you updated along the way.

That question almost needs its own article about prices of wedding videos! The truth is, there are a lot of hours involved, which translates to costs. They include administration, enquiries, marketing, equipment, gear maintenance, transport, organising schedules, preparation, and filming! Then we have editing (downloading footage, watching through, cutting down, choosing music, storytelling, colour-grading, touching up, exporting, uploading). Typically, around 40-60 hours goes into editing your wedding film! Wedding videography is a very involved, detailed process; so, if we didn’t charge accordingly to the time, the product would suffer.

We believe that wedding photos and films are equally important, so we’ll collaborate with your chosen photography team. If we haven’t worked with your photographer previously, we’ll take the time to touch base with them a few days/weeks before your wedding and create a game plan together. Easy peasy!

Food is our fuel, and we do need a little meal break. You can pop us wherever you want (we don’t expect to sit at the head table). Since we’re on hand all day, this sustenance will help us perform at our best! Generally, the best time is for us to eat when we eat. Most of the time, not as much is happening during dinner, and we can ensure we don’t miss anything (plus, we can continue with loads of energy right after). This is important to discuss with the caterer beforehand.

We’ll adhere to your dress code or special requests, so just let us know. Usually, we wear “dress smart”, which ensures we blend in with your wedding guests, and so our presence is as non-intrusive as possible.

Within 40km of Melbourne, your transport is included! For a destination/overseas wedding, we charge for the direct cost of flights with Qantas, transport (such as car hire) and basic accommodation. For weddings within Australia that involve vast driving distances, we charge a travel fee of $2 per km further than 40km of Melbourne CBD.

Yes! We are fully insured ($10 million in public liability insurance), which gives peace of mind to everyone.