Archive for March, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why MVP?

- Originally, it’s registered as Momentum Video Productions, but it seemed too corporate and dull. What I really wanted from the start was to call it MVP anyway, because I’m a huge basketball fan, so I ended up using MVP DIGITAL VIDEO from then on.

2. When did you start doing wedding videography?

- I actually started part-time in 2004, covering mostly our friend’s and relative’s weddings. During those times, I still didn’t have an office/studio, so I did the editing in a spare room at our house.

3. Are you really from Cagayan de Oro?

- I was born in Marikina, studied grade school at Mandaluyong. Most of our relatives are based in NCR and my grandparents are from Batangas but have lived their lives here in Cagayan de Oro. Somehow, we also ended up here and fell in love with the place. The beaches are near, the people are friendly, and there are no traffic jams (well, 10 years ago!). My wife by the way is from Cagayan de Oro.

4. Do you do SDEs (Same Day Edits) / Onsite Videos?

- Yes. While SDEs/Onsite Videos are still relatively new in Cagayan de Oro, we are proud to say that we’re capable of producing them at par with our fellow videographers in Metro Manila.

5. Do you also do wedding photography?

- No. While income-wise, it would benefit us since we’ll be able to increase or even double our earnings for that day, it would not be fair for you since we’ll only source freelance photographers and include it in your package. The quality might be affected too as I can only handle one at a time so there is a big possibility of a “rushed” and “mismanaged” coverage. It’s always the best to get a separate videographer and photographer. We can also recommend photographers depending on your budget, if you like.

6. My wedding’s not in Cagayan de Oro, will you be able to cover my wedding?

- Sure. We cover weddings outside Cagayan de Oro, particularly in Davao where we have a sattelite office, in Cebu, Butuan, Ozamiz and the also the rest of Mindanao. Even if it’s in Metro Manila.  But, we have to charge for the travel expenses, accomodations, food and our pasalubongs (well, ok, kami na lang ana).

7. Your rates are higher compared to most videographers here in Cagayan de Oro and even in Davao, why is that?

- If you check on other videographer’s websites, especially those based in Metro Manila, you’ll see that we charge way lower than them while still having the quality comparable to them. Our rates are higher than most videographers here in Cagayan de Oro because we believe our product is better. We are totally committed to producing the best video coverage for your wedding using the same equipment and editing styles used by our Metro Manila counterparts. You are assured that you’ll really get your money’s worth.

8. What’s your style?

- Well, as others would say, unobtrusive, candid, artistic… basta you’ll really be comfortable with us. We don’t get in other’s way, especially with our fellow wedding suppliers. We respect that this is YOUR day, not our 15 minutes of fame, so we only shoot what happens during the wedding and not make it look like a shooting of a teleserye.

9. How long would my edited video take to be edited?

- Right now it’s within 2-3 months. Most here in Cagayan de Oro and Davao submit it in 1 or 2 weeks time, which is what it is, rushed. While we make sure we have time to really get our creative juices flowing in editing your wedding video, thus the long wait. Don’t worry, we immediately give a copy of your SDE/Onsite Video after the reception or the next day so that you can already show your memorable day to the ones you didn’t invite to the wedding, just kidding.

10. Can you cover my best friend’s wedding?

- Hehehe… oops sorry, yup. Even on your kuya’s or ate’s wedding, your teacher’s wedding, your boss’ wedding… refer us to all of your friends, especially the ones that are “in a relationship”. 

11. How do I get in touch with you, Allan?

-You can contact me through landline phone, cellphone, via e-mail/friendster/ym / facebook or you can visit our office:

Velez-Hayes Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

and

Lupo-Diaz-Porras Sts. Obrero Davao City

Landline: (088) 856.7108 (CDO)
Mobile: 0917.707.0511
Email: mvpdigitalvideo@yahoo.com