Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Videographer in Berkshire
B W Videofilms is a distinguished wedding videography service with over two decades of experience capturing cherished moments for couples across Berkshire and surrounding regions. Founded by Barry Weare, a former DVD Videographer of the Year and APV Wedding Video of the Year recipient, the company combines cinematic storytelling with unobtrusive reportage techniques to create timeless films. Utilising advanced equipment and a second camera for key moments, B W Videofilms ensures comprehensive coverage while maintaining a low profile on the day. The business has earned hundreds of compliments and rave reviews for its ability to transform weddings into emotionally resonant, feature-length films. Clients benefit from Barry's meticulous post-production process, where he dedicates extensive hours to editing, ensuring seamless narratives that highlight natural audio, music, and visual beauty.Recognised for exceptional customer service, including a shortlisting for the 2019 Guides For Brides customer service awards, B W Videofilms offers flexible packages tailored to seasonal availability and client preferences. The company's portfolio includes diverse venues such as Stoke Park Club, Danesfield House, and The Compleat Angler, demonstrating adaptability to various settings. With a commitment to preserving authentic emotions and details, B W Videofilms provides USB or DVD delivery options and supports clients through upgrades to digital formats. The service extends to family video tape transfers and collaborates with trusted suppliers, ensuring a holistic approach to wedding documentation.
Services
Wedding Videography
Cinematic Editing
Dual-Camera Coverage
Highlight Reels
Video Transfers
Custom Packages
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of award-winning wedding videography experience
- Unobtrusive reportage style with dual-camera ceremony coverage
- Customised packages for seasonal and mid-week weddings
- Meticulous editing ensuring cinematic, emotionally resonant films
- Consistently praised for exceptional customer service
Associations and certifications
- DVD Videographer of the Year
- APV Wedding Video of the Year
What people say
Absolutely brilliant
Thrilled with results
Captured personalities
Unobtrusive yet comprehensive
Labour of love
Services
Wedding Videography
B W Videofilms creates cinematic wedding documentaries using unobtrusive reportage techniques. The service includes dual-camera coverage for ceremonies and speeches, natural audio capture, and music integration. Clients receive a full-length feature film and a highlights montage, edited to showcase the day's emotional and visual highlights. The approach prioritises authenticity, ensuring guests appear relaxed while capturing spontaneous moments.
Custom Packages
Flexible wedding video packages accommodate varying needs and budgets. Options include premium full-day coverage with extended hours, mid-week discounts, and budget-friendly 6-hour sessions. Additional services like USB/DVD delivery, still image slideshows, and guest message recordings are available. Packages can be upgraded post-event, ensuring adaptability to changing requirements while maintaining professional quality.
Highlight Reels
Complimentary highlight reels distil the wedding day into concise, emotionally charged narratives. These 20-25 minute edits focus on key momentsceremonies, speeches, first dancesset to curated music. The reels serve as shareable keepsakes, ideal for social media or reliving the day's essence. Clients receive both full-length and highlight versions, ensuring versatility in how they revisit their memories.
Video Transfers
B W Videofilms offers digitisation services for legacy media, converting VHS tapes and cine films to USB or DVD. This service preserves family memories with modern formats, ensuring compatibility and longevity. Clients may also upgrade existing wedding DVDs to digital files, enhancing accessibility. The process maintains original quality while providing convenient playback options for contemporary devices.
Cinematic Editing
Meticulous post-production transforms raw footage into cohesive, emotionally resonant films. Barry Weare personally edits each project, focusing on seamless transitions, natural soundscapes, and music-driven storytelling. The process avoids excessive effects, prioritising visual beauty and authentic moments. Hours are dedicated to refining pacing and atmosphere, ensuring the final product mirrors the day's unique character and emotional depth.
People
Barry Weare
Wedding Videographer
With over 20 years as a full-time wedding videographer, Barry Weare specialises in unobtrusive, cinematic storytelling. A former DVD Videographer of the Year, he focuses on natural audio, music integration, and reportage-style filming. Clients praise his ability to capture authentic emotions while remaining discreet on the day.
Questions
How soon will my wedding film be ready?
Typically 2-3 weeks, extending to 6 weeks during peak season (July-September). Urgent requests can be completed in a week if schedule permits.
Do you use multiple camera operators?
No. A second fixed camera is used for ceremonies and speeches, but the primary coverage is single-operator to maintain discretion.
Can we choose our own music?
Yes. Clients may select specific tracks, suggest genres, or leave music choices to the videographer's expertise for optimal emotional impact.
How is audio captured during ceremonies?
Separate wired/wireless microphones ensure clear vows and speeches. A lapel mic is available for grooms, though rarely used due to nervousness.
What if we need to reschedule due to COVID-19?
Flexible rescheduling with no penalties. Government guidelines are followed to ensure safety during filming.
What delivery formats are available?
Films are provided on USB, DVD, or Blu-ray. Digital files can be supplied upon request for modern playback compatibility.
