Our Customer Reviews
Kah Heng & Jia En
Our search for the perfect wedding videography company ended the moment we discovered Substance Films. After extensive research and viewing several of their highlight reels, we were immediately captivated by their unique creative direction. It was clear that only Substance Film could meet our expectations for capturing our special day.
**Creative Direction:**
Substance Film's approach to wedding videography is truly exceptional. Their ability to weave together a narrative that beautifully encapsulates the essence of each couple's love story is unparalleled. From the moments we watched, it was evident that they possess a keen eye for detail and a knack for capturing emotions in a cinematic way that we hadn't seen elsewhere.
**Preparation and Execution:**
Yang and his team were incredibly well-prepared on our wedding day. They provided guidance on preparing props for flat lay shots and brought additional lenses to create the perfect ambiance and setting. Yang's direction during filming was invaluable; his expertise in finding unique angles and poses ensured that every moment was beautifully documented. Yang will also try some new creative forms by showing us some ideas and asking us to try it out with him!
**Communication and Professionalism:**
One aspect that stood out was Yang's ability to communicate effectively, especially in Mandarin, which was greatly appreciated by the elders in our family. His clear instructions and thoughtful approach made everyone feel at ease, ensuring that all aspects of our day were captured seamlessly.
**Quality of Work:**
Substance Films exceeded all our expectations with the quality of their work. The express highlight played during the wedding banquet left our friends and family in awe. We were very impressed with the quality of the video with that was made within such short duration. The audio was crystal clear, capturing every word of our speeches, while the footage itself felt natural yet vibrant. The video was definitely one of the highlight that evening! It was evident that every frame was crafted with care, resulting in a video that perfectly reflected the joy and excitement of our wedding day.
**Overall Impressions:** Choosing Substance Films was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They not only delivered on their promise but went above and beyond to create a video that we will treasure forever. The professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail displayed by Yang and his team were outstanding. Our heartfelt thanks go to Substance Films for capturing our memories so beautifully and creating a lasting memento of our special day. It was indeed an investment that we are grateful we made. We wholeheartedly recommend Substance Films to anyone seeking a wedding videographer who can transform moments into timeless artistry. Their dedication to their craft and ability to tell stories through film truly set them apart. Thank you Yang and Substance films once again for filming our special day!
Hong Boon & Natalia
My husband and I had such a great experience engaging Yang and his team to capture our wedding day!! I remember when I was first researching for videographer and came across Substance Films IG page. I couldn’t stop scrolling and I knew instantly we MUST engage him! They are 100% the BEST in Singapore. Whether you want a more elegant romantic vibes, or something fun/ specific theme for your wedding, they do it all so so so nicely.
Before our wedding day, we had a videocall to walk through the day and share our vision with him. I shared some ideas of what I like but honestly do not have a fixed style, yet the video turned out so perfect! Yang managed to capture all the right moments that we now get to look back on and cherish for the years ahead. As we watched the same-day highlights (the team managed to include the solemnisation too even though it was literally right before the dinner), I vividly remember watching it with our guests, and my laughter eventually turned into tears (OF JOYYY!!!). One guest mentioned how parts of the video look like we were filming a professional commercial shoot haha. So many praises from everyone!
Yang and his team remain cheerful throughout the long day and really helped to guide us for the right angles/ideas, and make us feel so at ease. PS: Yang also has the most perfect glowy skin ??hahah.
One moment that really stood out to me was when we are done with the tea ceremony and before we head back to the hotel to rest/prep for the dinner. Yang asked if he can continue to film us for awhile longer. This clearly shows his dedication to what he does and his creatively to think on the spot for ideas. He made us feel at ease by asking each other light-hearted fun questions/games and we ended up capturing some really nice and candid footage for the highlight clip too!
Everything was just beyond what we expected and more~ The editing, song choice, different moods throughout the day was so beautifully captured. Hoping for more events to engage Yang, and I will never stop recommending him enough to family and friends!
Adrian & Sheryl
TRULY THE BEST DECISION EVER. We have been following Substance Film and Yang since a long time ago, and always knew they will be one of our top choice when we come to shortlist our AD video vendor. Did a comparison among other videographers in the market and no one came close to what they delivered in terms of creativity, sound and visual quality, and the decision to pick them in the end was sucha easy one.
What a treat to have Yang and his team, truly! The video turned out to be absolutely stunning and beyond anything we could wish for, and we are thoroughly amazed at the output of how they can conceptualise it so spot on and be able to deliver the same day edit for our lunch banquet in just a couple of hours.
Definitely the best vendor we have worked with, and we will definitely be recommending to many. A million thanks to you and your team Yang, you guys are amazing and that’s a true understatement!
Meng Siew & Nicole
This has got to be the easiest perfect score review I have ever given. Substancefilms & Yang was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Yang is extremely friendly and approachable and you can talk to him just about anything. During the planning stage, he is very attentive and pays attention to every single detail that my wife and I mentioned. He further asks questions so that he understands the assignment correctly.
On the actual wedding day, filming with Yang was just so much fun and everything feels so natural. There was very little/no repeats of moments, and the events just flow normally. He already has all the ideas and scenes in his head so it was very time efficient as well, we just followed his very guided instructions.
For the express highlights during the wedding dinner, I had high expectations of Substancefilms and their work but they managed to totally exceed my expectations. Our theme was Squid Game and the video was simply amazing and all out guests LOVED it. People were literally asking for the video after the wedding to re-watch it. Yang delivered everything we asked for and much more.
It is no wonder Substancefilms is widely regarded as the best videographer in Singapore, well-deserved. For anyone looking for the best wedding videographer experience from the start to end, look no further. Highly highly recommended.
Daryl & Audrey
Blessed to have the opportunity to work with Yang and PJ on 3 separate occasions (Proposal, Overseas PWS & Actual Wedding Day).
Proposal - I wasn’t involved in the planning of my proposal and everything was planned by my husband. However i did have ONE request.. and my one and only request was actually to have Substance film be there and my husband made that happen and we got to work with PJ. I was already a fan of their work seeing how timeless, classic and romantic every film that they shot were. It’s just their signature vibe you know? And nobody does it better than them!
When our proposal video was out they truly lived up to the hype and i couldn’t wait to have them again for our PWS & AD. 3 years later we still watch our proposal video quite a lot. 😂
Overseas PWS - Was planning a 1 week PWS trip to Santorini & Cappadocia. As much as i wanted Substance film to be our VG, it’s not cheap engaging them for a week. So we actually looked somewhere else and fortunately that plan fell through LOL. And i made a YOLO decision of just hiring substancefilm albeit the cost. And it was the best decision i made. I still bring it up every now and then that if i went through with the other VG it would be my biggest regret 😅 We spent 1 week shooting with PJ and it was the best experience ever. Something to note is that, my husband and i aren’t the typical lovey dovey, camera loving people. So i was abit worried. However, PJ never failed to make every single step of the way comfortable and enjoyable for us. He was also so so professional and easy to get along with. Coming up with the shooting spots / itinerary and vision, asking for pictures of the gowns that i would be bringing etc. 2 points that stood out was - One morning when it was 5am, i woke up to the hot hair balloons flying above our hotel and i msged the team on how beautiful it was and to check it out if they were awake! And PJ replied me saying he was alr up an hour ago filming and getting some extra shots for our videos
On one of our “off” day, PJ took his own initiative to recce the place to see in real life which place was better to shoot at and how the crowd was like etc. It’s the little things like these that shows how the substance film team goes above and beyond for their clients and how they are worth every single penny. We call PJ the “Good-Vibez” guy as he truly is such a joy to be around and always make the shoots so much more livelier and fun!
Actual Wedding Day - To be honest, i was most afraid for this shoot. As stated above, my husband and i arnt the easiest to shoot, and to make matters worst, our friends and families are all not camera friendly people! We arnt physically affectionate and neither do my girlfriends and i like to take pictures. 😂 And it was also my first time working with Yang…… so the bridezilla jitters came in. However.. as expected.. all these worries and jitters were for nothing, Yang managed to work through the awkwardness / stiffness and simply capture the essence & most genuine and raw emotions exactly like how i envisioned! I don’t know how but Yang managed to make everyone look okay and till the extend i would say GREAT! He is honestly such a joy to work with and he just radiates this warmness ❤️😂
It was truly such a joy and ease working with Yang, PJ, Alex & the substance films team. Their team’s dedication to always deliver a 100% and nothing less to their clients is commendable. They find every single second and opportunity to shoot more and i’ve never seen them even take a min for a breather or relax. We are beyond lucky to have them as our videographer through so many milestones❣️ Substance films is truly the perfect team to capture and immortalise all the milestones in your life with you ❤️
Wee Hoe & Joey
We are absolutely thrilled to express our heartfelt appreciation for Substance Films and their Senior Director, Patrick James (PJ), whose exceptional talent and unwavering dedication transformed our wedding day into an enchanting and unforgettable cinematic masterpiece.
From the very beginning until the last frame, Substance Films showcased an unparalleled level of professionalism, creativity, and passion for their craft. Their ability to capture the essence of our special day was truly remarkable. Every laugh, every tear, and every heartfelt emotion were beautifully preserved, allowing us to relive those precious moments with each viewing. Their creative vision turned ordinary scenes into extraordinary cinematic sequences, and their play with light and shadow added a touch of magic to our wedding film.
The final video they delivered was nothing short of perfection. The editing was seamless, and the music they carefully selected perfectly complemented the mood, evoking all the emotions we felt on that unforgettable day. Watching our wedding film was like stepping back into our wedding day, experiencing the love and joy all over again. We are endlessly grateful for the exceptional dedication and artistry that Substance Films, PJ, and the editor poured into creating this masterpiece.
To PJ and Team Substance Films, we cannot thank you enough for crafting a wedding video that not only captured the moments but also encapsulated the very essence of our love story. Your dedication and artistry have provided us with a precious keepsake that we will cherish for a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend Substance Films to couples seeking not just a wedding video but an extraordinary cinematic experience that immortalizes the beauty of love.