Vendor Conversations: Prodigy Video
When I asked other videographers and planners who they recommend, Prodigy was on more than one list. Their work is beautiful and it is easy to see why they are a favorite in Columbus!
Business Name: Prodigy Video
Name: Nathan Nazeck
Phone Number: 614.206.5732
Email Address: nathan {@} prodigyvideo.com {dot} com
Website Address: prodigyvideo.com
Blog Address: prodigyvideo.wordpress.com
How did Prodigy Video come to be?
I spent much of my childhood with a video camera in my hand. I was constantly filming the mundane details of life (driving my parents crazy in the process). I spent my teenage years filming random church youth group videos and began to film weddings for family and friends. Somewhere along the line I realized that I might be one of the few lucky people who actually get to do what they love for a living.
How would you describe your style?
Complete. We like to think that we complete memories. We fill in the missing parts. The things you didn’t get to see, the moments that flew by so quickly. We supplement your memories to complete the way you’ll remember the big day.
What is your favorite aspect of your job?
Filming in a different situation each day. Every location brings its own rewards, challenges, and beauty. I love meeting new people and for that one special day being a part of the inner circle of friends and family and all of the emotions that come out of it.
How many people shoot for Prodigy?
There are four of us… myself, Dave, Aerika, and Erik
What is the starting investment for a wedding?
$1499
Anything else we should know about Prodigy?
There are a lot of stereotypes that pertain to wedding videos. Our purpose from day one has been to try and redefine what a wedding film should be. We have distanced ourselves from the typical obtrusive light in your face style that has given so many people a bad impression. One wedding at a time we try to undo the stereotype and give everyone involved the best experience we can.
Childhood ambition?
Baseball Player
Dream vacation?
Disney with my family or Hawaii with my wife.
Last time you laughed until it hurt?
My kids seem to find a way to make me laugh every day. My 1 year old’s favorite activity this week is stealing my wireless mouse and hiding it in random places.
Favorite part of a wedding day?
The moment the Bride & Groom realize that the hardest part is over and they start to relax and enjoy themselves.
Last thing you bought?
A Wii game for the kids (or was that for me?)
Greatest length gone to get the perfect shot?
Hanging out the side of a moving van dragging the camera an inch from the ground following a motorcycle…it was a great shot.
Favorite animal at the zoo?
The ducks that come to hang out in the lake in the middle…I think its hilarious that they are there by choice, they get to be part-time zoo animals.
Can’t live without?
My wife… and my phone… but only because it connects me closer to my wife 
Hidden talent?
I can drive a stick, talk on the phone while eating a sandwich and writing on a notepad…does that count? How about if it’s snowing?
Favorite quote?
“I’m sick of following my dreams, I’m just gonna ask them where their going and hook up with them later”-Mitch Hedberg
Best compliment ever received?
“I carry the video with me daily and continue to watch it constantly!”
If you weren’t a videographer, what would you be?
Probably a photographer or a poor struggling musician.
Describe your perfect day.
A day with the family anywhere that I can enjoy watching my kids having the time of their lives.
Please share with us you favorite video clip or highlight reel.
Highlights of ’08 -Prodigy Video from Prodigy Video on Vimeo.
Thank you to Nathan for answering my questions!
