Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

I created a new category called “Answers” This category will contain answers to questions that I often receive from clients.

Steadicam Operator in New York

Steadicam Pilot Operator for hire or Steadicam for rent

Question to DJ Pushkin: Hello, we are looking for a Steadicam operator. Do you own one? Or can you recommend someone?

Answer

Hello Peter. I am a proud owner and operator of Steadicam. In the photo below you can see me operating it, as the lead female actress from Transporter 3, Natalya Rudakova (on the right) posing for my camera. 

 

I got introduced to Steadicam a few years ago when I was working at B&H Photo & Video. I and two other people were shooting B&H video podcasts. One of the podcasts was about Steadicam, where we interviewd the inventor of Steadicam Garret Brown. It was a very nice episode for us because we received a free Steadicam to use for out future podcasts, and better yet, we had Garret teach us to use it. I have shot a lot of footage with Steadicam from that time, and got very comfortable with it. I use it for my Weddings business as well as for independent film production.

 

Check out some of my Wedding videos to see Steadicam shots.

http://www.djpushkin.com/wedding-video-studio-new-york/

http://www.djpushkin.com/wedding-videographer-new-york/

http://www.djpushkin.com/video_crane/

 

Feel free to contact me if you are looking for a Steadicam operator for hire in New York area or simply would like to rent Steadicam for a day.

Alex Pushkin 917 776-8269

office@djpushkin.com

Video for weddings in New York

Question to DJ Pushkin

Hello,
I am having a wedding in Long Island, and wanted to find out your prices for video service.

Answer:

Hey Katie.

My prices for wedding videos start at $2,500

You can probably find someone to shoot your wedding for under $1,000, but then it will look a little like this

Here is my Wedding Video Portfolio again

http://www.photovideoking.com

As you can see, we specialize in cinematic and artistic look.

We do not use cameras purchased at Best Buy that most “special deal” videographers use. We use professional cameras with very expensive interchangeable lenses. Therefore our production doesn’t look like digital video, but like cinematographic film.

The same package that we offer for $2,500, costs $5K in other places, but the quality of our work is better most of the time. I don’t only do weddings, but also independent films starring professional actors from Hollywood movies.
Check it out: http://www.djpushkin.com/video-production/

Let me know if you’re interested in a beautiful wedding video, and if you and your fiance would like to come over for a free consultation.

Thanks.

Alex Pushkin.
917 776-8269

Professional Video for Weddings

Question to DJ Pushkin

Hi,
I am a wedding, Event and Day of Coordinator. I found your site through google, I have a bride who is looking for basic video for a wedding in Long island (Nass) on Sat Nov 26th. From 9am-4pm can you please provide me with some information on your basic package and also rates.

Answer:

Hello Danielle.

Thank you for contacting me.

My prices for weddings start at $2500

What separates us from other wedding videographers is that we use Canon’s top of the line cameras with full frame image sensors and very expensive lenses. This gives our video a cinematic film look that you see in big budget Hollywood movies.
We also use Steadicam, Slider, and Crane to make the shots look very professional, smooth and beautiful. We shoot and edit in Full HD 1080p, use Professional Sound for Video and Professional Lighting for Video. On top of giving you the finished product on Blu Ray and Standard DVDs, we optimize your video and load it onto your iPod in HD.

Your client can come over to my studio in Brooklyn, NY where I can show them on a 50″ flat screen exactly how their wedding video will look. And you can see my online Wedding Video portfolio here:

http://www.photovideoking.com/

I also shoot independent films that star actors from Hollywood movies.
Here is my indep film video production portfolio

http://www.djpushkin.com/video-production/

Let me know what you think.

Thanks.

Affordable photography and videography services for weddings in New York

Question to DJ Pushkin:

Hello,

I am a wedding planner and planning an event on Nov 25th and looking for rates for one photographer, album, cd and 9 hours of shooting. If you could please break out each cost that would be great. Also, interesting to know pricing on standard wedding video.

Cheers,

Hey Fabiola.

One photographer for 9 hours, an album and CD I can do for $2500.

If the client doesn’t mind spending a little more, I work with an album company in Europe that make albums that no other photographer in American has yet.
The leather cover is designed by a famous designer in Milan, Italy. The album cover looks like a million dollars.
You really have to see it.

The prices for my video production for weddings starts at $2,500.

Here are some samples of my work:

http://www.photovideoking.com/

By the way, maybe you can offer my intelligent lighting system to your clients. I have moving heads and Flat Screens on truss, LED uplighting, and Laser.
And my system isn’t cheap like most companies offer. For example my laser is not green, red, or yellow. It’s Sapphire Blue. The TVs are the new ultra thin 1.2″ Samsungs, etc..
Check out this video

http://www.djpushkin.com/dj_sound_light/

Nice. I like the prices and I think my clients may as well, they’re the best I’ve gotten so far. I’m getting a lot of quotes and so far yours is the best. The venue has the lighting so that’s covered.

I’ll add you to my list and be in touch when we get closer to making some decisions. I’ll reach back out to you after I get all the quotes in and touch base.

Cheers!

Reply:
Any chance you could do the photography, album, cd and video all for 3000?

Yeah, I can, if I don’t use my best guys and equipment.
Ask the client to contact me and I will give them different choices.

Let me be honest with you. If you find a videographer who will do photo and video for 3k, I guarantee, your client will be angry with result.
The album would have to be the cheapest, and video will look like their nephew shot it.



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