What could be more relaxing than a seaside resort, out by the ocean with a calm breeze blowing across the sand? You'll get that same feeling when you allow us to produce your video production. We take care of the details so you can enjoy your video without having to read a 320-page book on “How to Be a Video Producer.”

Our traditional video format for delivery is DVD. In fact, with all of our productions, we provide you with 3 copies of your event at no additional charge. However, we can also produce a VHS cassette if necessary. If you want a cutting-edge presentation, we can provide our Online DVD service. You still receive your DVD, but it's also available online for others to view at their leisure anywhere there's an Internet connection.

We are currently tracking the development of many new technologies that would enable us to produce HD videos for our clients. However, most of our clients are unable to playback either of the two current HD formats (HD DVD and Blu-Ray).

Until our clients are able to utilize HD video, we have decided to wait to implement full HD capabilities at our studio. Once HD becomes more readily available for our customers, you can be assured we will be right there to meet their HD needs.

Our Online DVD service allows you to take your TradeWind Productions video production and make it available online for friends, family, business partners and associates...anyone with an Internet connection! The presentation is virtually identical to the experience of inserting the DVD into a standard set-top player, complete with menus and chapter selections. View a sample here.

Amazingly, we have heard both that our prices are too high and then also that they are quite low. Unlike some businesses, we do not base our prices on what others are charging – trying to undercut competitors on price alone or overcharge clients unnecessarily. Instead, our focus remains on giving our clients the service that they deserve. As you view the prices for other video service vendors, be sure to compare the final product as well. We believe that you will find our productions to be the perfect balance of cost and quality!

Not really very frequently asked at all, really – the answer should be obvious, especially if you have ever been married.

Most videography is booked 6 months to a year or more in advance – usually as soon as the couple begins to make plans. We do not have a minimum time window, but it's usually a good idea to contact us at least 2 months ahead of your wedding date. Keep in mind – we generally only produce a single event on a given day, so there is a chance that if you wait until the last minute, your date may already be booked!

Our traditional video format for delivery is DVD. In fact, with all of our productions, we provide you with 3 copies of your event at no additional charge. However, we can also produce a VHS cassette if necessary. If you want a cutting-edge presentation, we can provide our Online DVD service. You still receive your DVD, but it's also available online for friends and family to view at their leisure.

This is a yes and no. Yes, in most cases, we can take the footage that was shot and still produce a decent video for you and your family. However, most people are not qualified to shoot the same level of professional video that we are capable of, and so we certainly never recommend going this route. Additionally, you should keep in mind that when we produce your video, our focus is on our work. Most friends or family at your wedding will likely be distracted by any number of things – not the least of which is that delicious filet mignon and wonderful cake you are having prepared for the reception. And then, of course, there is that matter of the cash bar and the champagne toast...

We go wherever you go! We want to be your “Destination Video” provider. Whether you are getting married at a resort in Jamaica or a ski lodge in Colorado, we want to capture your destination wedding for you. With such weddings, there are often fewer opportunities for many friends and family to attend. A professionally produced video is the perfect way to let everyone in on the big day – whether or not they can make the trip. There are additional considerations for air travel. Contact us for more detailed information!

Yes! We maintain contacts throughout the wedding industry, and can help you find not only a quality photographer, but also many of the other key professionals that will help your day run smoothly. See our Preferred Vendors listing for more information.

This has certainly been a newsworthy topic in the past few years, both socially and politically. At this time, we only produce wedding videos for legally-binding marriages between a man and a woman.

Yes! We maintain contacts throughout the wedding industry, and can help you find not only a quality photographer, but also many of the other key professionals that will help your day run smoothly. See our Preferred Vendors listing for more information.

Not at all! Most of our equipment is sized for portability, and is therefore generally unobtrusive. Our lighting equipment is housed on the cameras, and is utilized only when additional light is necessary to produce a quality image. We make a point to stay in the background of your wedding – NOT the center of attention. At the ceremony in particular, we do our part to ensure the sanctity of the wedding celebration.

We are always willing to work with you to make sure that you get the services that best fit your needs. In our packages, we have bundled some of our most popular services together in a way that makes the most sense for the average event. If a package seems to be a “close-but-not-quite-exact” fit, we may be able to rearrange certain parts to fit your needs while still preserving the discounted rate. Contact us for more information.

We consider any video produced for and paid by a business client to be a “corporate service.” This includes corporations, LLCs, partnerships and sole proprietors.

Yes! This, like many of our corporate services, is arranged on a case-by-case basis. In general, discounts increase with the more services you request and the more frequently you request them.

Generally we only provide our services under a pay agreement. However, there may be instances where it makes more sense to both parties to work out a separate barter agreement. Contact us with more information on your needs.

This depends upon the complexity of your production, but generally speaking most projects can be turned around within 4-6 weeks. If you have a deadline, we do our part to make sure you meet it!

Yes! All persons involved in the on-location production of your video project will have health insurance coverage in the event of injury to themselves. However, we cannot be held liable for injuries resulting from the actions of others on location, and it is your duty to ensure that the location is safe for production.

p>In most cases, we will be using camcorders and portable audio and lighting at special event productions, and will seldom require additional electrical support. If your service includes a video presentation such as photo montage, you will need to provide at least enough electrical supply for a projector, a DVD player and a small audio system.

Yes! In many cases, we will provide you with a sales sheet and the opportunity for attendees or others to purchase DVDs at a discounted rate within a few weeks before the event. For pre-sales, we can accept personal checks as well as credit cards (Visa, Master Card and Discover only).

In most cases, the quote we provide you for producing your special event takes into consideration the potential for DVD sales. In this regard, there is usually no opportunity for a profit share, but instead you receive a reduced rate on your production. If you prefer, we can arrange a full payment for the event production and do a profit share following the completion of the event. However, there will be a pre-determined cutoff date, and any orders following that date will not be subject to profit share (this is to ensure that we do not continue making share payments in perpetuity). Most customers find that it is simpler and better for them to take the reduced rate in lieu of any profit sharing.

As with most of our non-wedding services, there can be many variables that affect the amount of time required to complete all edits and provide a final DVD. With more information on your event, we can usually provide an estimated time frame for the completion of the DVD.

Yes! When we process your photos, slides or film as part of a transfer project, we provide minor color correction and dust removal as necessary. Most of the time, the materials themselves are not nearly as dirty as you might think, and so it is rare that we find the need for major correction.

It can't. However, when we have more material than we can fit on one DVD, we create a Volume series. Your first DVD is Volume I, the next is Volume II and so on – until all your memories are preserved in a DVD library!

You have probably heard some people say that the first thing they grab when running out of a burning house is their wedding album Currently, we are trying to develop a storage service for our customers that would allow them to access their media on a regular basis, but yet still preserve them from the effects of a dingy basement. Worst case scenario, you don't want all those memories going up in flames in the event of a fire or other disaster! As our service comes online, more information will be made available here on the website. Until then, your best bet is to purchase a fireproof safe or a safe deposit box at your local bank. These solutions generally have a low limit on the amount of storage space for the price paid, but are generally better than nothing at all. A large gun safe would provide long-term storage at a reasonable price, but can take up a LOT of room in your home.

Yes and no. It generally advisable to transfer your old film media as soon as possible to preserve against further damage. Currently, the best option is a DVD transfer, which provides great quality and immediate access with currently available technology. However, the HD options around the corner will also provide a somewhat improved picture. The primary question remains “how long?” These new HD formats have been in limbo for quite a few years now, and it's anybody's guess as to when we will have a reliable, high-quality HD solution available for mass consumption.

We take every step possible to care for your media. We never handle your old media bare-handed – instead, we always wear lint-free gloves. Additionally, we lightly blow dust away before storage during a project. Lastly, your media is kept in a low-humidity, room temperature zone to prevent most of the environmental damage that can occur with variable humidity and temperature.