Darno DeJohnette Productions
Professional Wedding Videographer
Our Company
Specializing in wedding and event videography, we are based in Oceanside, California, and service the San Diego and North County regions.
Mission Statement
DARNO DeJOHNETTE PRODUCTIONS® is committed to providing the highest quality service to our clients. We will capture and preserve your precious memories in an expedient and professional manner... and hope that you will come to consider us, a trusted friend.
That Very Special Day 
You have waited your whole life for this moment. Months of planning and preparation... and finally the day has arrived.
Everything is perfect.
And we are there ... to help you preserve the beauty, the warmth, the emotion, the memories.
Video Archives
Theses clips are examples of very old raw video footage captured on Hi-8 tape, digitally transferred and edited with professional non-linear software.
After all those years the memories are as vivid as the day they were captured. But, as you can see, the quality of the old analog video pales in comparison to HD digital technology. So what will become of all those home movies stored on analog VHS tape? We have a solution.
Videotape to DVD
Do you have boxes of home movies on old VHS or Hi-8 videotape that are slowly fading away? Transfer them to Digital Video Discs before the memories are gone forever. You say you don't have the time, or patience or expertise? We can help. Send us an email today. Let us help you rescue your precious fading memories.
Welcome
While you are contemplating those important decisions in preparation of your "special day," think about this:
As the years pass and memories begin to fade you will relive those precious moments over and over... the beauty and spendor,the warmth and emotion, preserved as your living memory on digital video discs.
Tips on Choosing a Videographer
Choosing the right videographer is important. Here are a few ideas to consider:
Do your research. Compare the work of several videographers before making a choice. But do not make your decision based on price alone. Just because someone charges more for his services, does not mean the product he delivers will be the highest quality.
Once you have chosen, be sure to book your videographer as far in advance as possible for the following reasons: (1) to ensure the date and time are available; (2) to lock in the price. Make sure the contract you sign is perfectly clear as to your responsibilities and obligations, as well as those of the videographer you are hiring.
Prices increase as technology changes and equipment is upgraded. Locking in a rate early will give you the advantage of new technology and equipment without the increased cost.
You will observe from your research that wedding video packages vary in price, depending upon the skill, knowledge and expertise of the videographer. Normally you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $5,000 for your finished video product. Again, do not make your decision based upon price alone. Decide what you want in your wedding video package and how much you are willing to spend. Afterall, they are your memories of your "special day."
Another consideration is the kind of equipment being used. Professional 3-chip digital cameras offer the highest quality resolution. The acquired video can be directly transferred to non-linear editing systems with virtually no loss of quality. Wireless microphones are used by professional videographers to ensure optimum audio quality and clarity.
Experience and training separate amateurs from professional videographers. Simply being a member of a trade association does not make one a good videographer. However, that is often a good place to start. Check to see if the candidate is a member of the International Wedding and Event Videographers Association, or a similar local organization. Trade associations offer continued training and support to its members.
Arrange to meet the candidates in person. You will immediately discover if they are compatible with your style and personality.
Research will make choosing the right videographer a lot easier. It is more important that you feel comfortable with the professional you have chosen, than merely choosing one for superficial reasons.
