In 2026, “cinematic video” and “drone shots” aren’t just fancy words—they are distinct technical workflows. If you book a videographer in Kerala expecting a movie but only pay for traditional documentation, then you’re going to be disappointed. Similarly, a drone is only as good as the legal permits behind it.
At 360 events, we’ve seen that the best wedding films come from choosing the right tool for the venue. You don’t need an FPV drone for a small indoor engagement, just like you don’t need a 3-hour traditional edit for a destination beach wedding.
Cinematic films vs traditional wedding videos
A cinematic wedding film is edited like a short movie. Mood matters. Pacing matters. Music choices carry weight. Editors pull from hours of footage to build a tight 3–5 minute narrative, usually colour-graded in 4K and layered with spoken audio from vows or family moments.
A traditional wedding video works differently. It records rituals in sequence. Minimal cuts. Minimal stylisation. Families who want complete archival coverage tend to prefer this format, especially for temple weddings or long ceremonial days.
Many couples now opt for both. A cinematic film for sharing. A traditional video for long-term records. 360 EVENTS often suggests this combination when budgets allow, mostly to avoid choosing between emotion and completeness.
Cinematic choices are best evaluated within complete wedding photography in Kerala.
Drone coverage in 2026: standard vs FPV
Standard drones are no longer a novelty. In Kerala weddings, they’re used for venue reveals, crowd movement, baraat entries, and wide group frames. Most established teams include this as a routine add-on.
FPV (First Person View) drones are different. They don’t hover. They move. Fast. Through mandaps. Along temple corridors. Across backwater resorts. The result feels immersive, almost continuous.
But FPV comes with constraints. Trained pilots. Rehearsals. Flight paths. Permissions. That’s why fewer teams offer it consistently. And why 360 EVENTS usually flags this early, especially for heritage venues and temples, where approvals aren’t guaranteed.
2026 Drone & Video Add-On Cost Guide
| Service Type | Est. Add-on Cost (2026) | Technical Deliverables |
| Standard Drone | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | Venue shots, baraat entries, top-down group frames |
| FPV Drone (Cinematic) | ₹20,000 – ₹35,000 | Immersive fly-through shots of mandap, resorts, backwaters |
| Cinematic Film | ₹80,000 – ₹2.5L+ | 3–5 min highlight film, 4K grading, narrative edit |
| Traditional Video | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 | 2–3 hr full ritual coverage, chronological flow |
Studios like Weva, Lumiere Wedding Company, and Pepper Green usually outline these differences clearly in their packages. That level of transparency is something 360 EVENTS actively encourages during vendor shortlisting.
As we outline in our ultimate wedding services guide Kerala, this requires a creative team that isn’t just “recording” but “directing.”
Pro Tip (Kerala)
Drone and FPV coverage often depends on factors outside the crew’s control. Weather shifts. Last-minute venue restrictions. Temple approvals that arrive late—or not at all.
Always confirm whether aerial shots are guaranteed at your venue, or offered only subject to approval.In Kerala weddings, strong video results come from planning realism.
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