Grace and Mo, an Introduction
May 31, 2010 | Filed Under Mason Jar Films | Leave a Comment
Ceremony and Reception: The Vineyard at Florence
Event Planner: Sara Wheiles, Red Velvet Events
Photographer: Brian Ray
Lighting: Illios
Flowers: Prive Floral
Rentals: Marquee Rents
Catering: Southern's Fine Dining
Cake: Simon Lee Bakery
Mountain Mugshots! The Hottest New Photo Booth Rental in NH!
May 30, 2010 | Filed Under Meg Simone | Leave a Comment
Mountain Mugshots not only creates great memories for your guests, we provide an endless source of entertainment for your occasion. – Kim L., Owner
Mountain Mugshots is the newest and hottest Photo Booth in New Hampshire! Their classic booths are tastefully designed, meticulously crafted, and user friendly; just get in, smile, and press the button…. and lets be honest EASY is good when you have people at a reception or cocktail hour (drink in hand) taking those zany and fun candid shots! It’s a digital system that provides instant prints. Guests have the option of black and white or color photos. Prints can be customized with personal messages, logos or graphics to suit your event. The booth will take 4 pictures and allow you time to reposition between photos. Photos are printed within 7 seconds of the last picture ensuring non-stop fun for everyone.
mtnmugshots.com or 603-733-7567, based in North Conway, NH
Jessica + Kenneth // The Highlights
May 30, 2010 | Filed Under Josh Gooden - Photography + Cinematography | Leave a Comment
(If you are having issues playing the video above, please turn HD off in the player.)
It is the little moments that make each couple and each story so unique. When Jessica’s father contacted me from North Carolina and told me of Jessica & Kenneth’s plans to have their wedding in nearby New Market, Virginia, I was extremely excited by the opportunity to film there, but meeting the couple was even more amazing.
I am always a bit nervous about meeting a couple for the first time, but these two were a dream to work with. From riding across the property on the back of a golf cart to the hilarious interview, we had so much fun capturing their special day.
I hope you enjoy their highlights!
-Josh
Reina and Amar: Simple and Honest
May 30, 2010 | Filed Under Jason Magbanua | Wedding Videographer | Leave a Comment
I choose these words to describe their video, no frills, no excess, just a simple and truthful presentation of the wedding day.
It was evident that since the morning we arrived at the hotel that there was no other better, more meaningful way to tell the story.
Watch for yourself..
Reina and Amar: SDE from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.
PS. Indians and Scots party harder like no other. We couldn’t help but partake of the free flowing alcoholic beverages while swaying to Indian dance music. Usher and T-Pain got nothing on DJ Anuraga.
Oh, Amar also shared with us his custom bottled bubbly during the dancing - Armand de Brignac, the finest champagne in the world - I’m partying with Jay-Z next time.
Jessica & Dan | forever and ever
May 30, 2010 | Filed Under Studio 67 | 1 Comment
Kayla and Kevin: The Introduction (pt. 1 of 3).
May 30, 2010 | Filed Under Advanced Video Solutions | Leave a Comment
Be sure to check out Kayla and Kevin's preview HERE.
Kaity + Calvin | Engagement Shoot | Brooklyn Bridge
May 29, 2010 | Filed Under Vivid Wedding Films | Leave a Comment
May 28th, 2010! I had a great time with Kaity and Calvin. The day started out cloudy with a slim chance of rain but soon turned in to a beautiful evening. We walked across the Brooklyn Bridge to get some famous Brooklyn ice cream. Kaity and Calvin have a Same Day Edit coming in November!
Good luck with the wedding plans guys!
Here are a few photos I took throughout the day.
Elen + André | Rogerio Belmiro Videographer Wedding | www.rogeriobelmiro.com.br
May 29, 2010 | Filed Under Rogerio Belmiro | Wedding Cinema | Leave a Comment
Quarta-feira começa a nova vida. É dia de casamento civíl, em um lugar cheio de histórias.
Mais de 30 anos se passaram, e o realizado, admirado pelos familiares e convidados.
Luta e suor dedicados em cada metro quadrado da Fazenda Jangada, são relembrados com emoção.
Ela advogada, em Brasília… Ele administrador e advogado, em Cuiabá…
Quando se viram pela primeira vez, já sabiam que seria eterno.
OBS.: A senha para liberar o vídeo, deverá ser retirada com o casal
Elen + Andre | Rogerio Belmiro Videographer Wedding | www.rogeriobelmiro.com.br from Rogerio Belmiro on Vimeo.
r|d en RD
May 29, 2010 | Filed Under reflejos|digitales | Leave a Comment
r|d en RD from reflejos|digitales on Vimeo.
Cálidos saludos desde República Dominicana.
our last evo of the year + nov 15th-18th
May 28, 2010 | Filed Under StillMotion | Leave a Comment
we just locked down the dates for our last evo of the year and i wanted to share it with everybody here. the workshop will be in mississauga over three and half days, and will focus on finding you unique voice as a cinematographer. one of the biggest things we will deconstruct is the idea of effective communication (aka storytelling). understanding all of the tools already available to you can be a tremendous help in developing your style, impacting your audience in the right way (whatever that is for you), and getting more satisfaction and connection out of the films you produce.
in october we will be traveling the world from paris to australia to hong kong and we are so excited to be able to feature weddings from our trip during this evo.
for a detailed description and to apply for the workshop, check out our experience site.
P.
2010 Center Stage Dance’s Spring Recital - DVD Trailer
May 28, 2010 | Filed Under Sweet Spirit Productions | Leave a Comment
2010 Center Stage Dance Spring Recital DVD Trailer from Sandy Buller on Vimeo.
This year's dance recital performance was "Rock-n-Roll is Here To Stay". Center Stage Dance and Fitness in Bellville, Texas did an outstanding job showing off their dance moves. It was held at the Bellville High School auditorium on April 24, 2010.
Janet and Sandy Buller from Sweet Spirit Productions were there filming the recital. The DVD Video from this year's performance is still available for those who forgot to order a copy.
elaine & everett {boardgames. hulahoops. & vintagewheels}
May 28, 2010 | Filed Under MIND|Castle Studios | Leave a Comment
A couple weeks ago Danielle posted some photos from Elaine and Everett's esession. We shot video that day as well: this e-session film was shown at their wedding last weekend along with their SDE (which will be online in the next post)
E + E hulahoop like rockstars.
Loretto Wedding in Santa Fe
May 28, 2010 | Filed Under VladBlog | Leave a Comment
The famous Loretto Chapel and Luminaria restaurant at the Inn and Spa at Loretto were the spectacular settings for Martina and Marc-David’s wedding in Santa Fe.
Martina looked amazing in a dress designed by Santa Fe’s very own Laura Sheppherd, and it was very nice to be able to work with Cynthea Kinnaman of Art and Soul Weddings and Events.
(click on the photo below to view the slide show):
Limited opportunities for 2010 — 2011 booking fast!
May 27, 2010 | Filed Under Peak Impact Productions | Leave a Comment
Just a note:
Sophie Films has filled all of our open spots for summer of this year and will not be accepting any additional weddings earlier than September 18th. We have very limited openings available in the fall and winter.
2011 is booking very quickly.
If you are interested in learning more about Sophie Films and how we can serve your wedding needs, please contact us as soon as possible.
Thanks!
Q&A | 05. {storyboarding}
May 27, 2010 | Filed Under MIND|Castle Studios | Leave a Comment
Storyboarding is one of the most important things you can do to get the visual elements of your imagination onto something concrete to share with others. They help everyone who is shooting stay on the same page with how shots and movements tie together visually. I did a post about storyboarding awhile back on the INFOCUS blog, but I never had a chance to post it here. I edited it up a bit and added some new photos to it as well. Also, I thought I would post some downloadable storyboard templates below so you can use them in sketching out your own storyboards. I had a hard time finding just the right layout online, so I designed some storyboard templates in photoshop and they have been a huge help. You can print up a bunch, hole punch them and storing them in a binder so the next time you want to jot down an idea you have the empty frame templates there to use.
Template 01/. 16x9 widescreen aspect ratio: DOWNLOAD
Template 02/. 2.35:1 cinescope aspect ration format: DOWNLOAD
Storyboarding is an incredibly useful tool within all genres of filmmaking. From documentary work to event filmmaking. Storyboards provide a visual reference for the action that propels the movement of the story. Unlike writing out a shot list or just having a general set of ideas of what shots and framing you want, sketching out your shots on paper helps illuminate how how each frame is juxtaposed with the next. And it also helps you get a basic idea how a sequence ebbs and flows.
Sometimes I storyboard to just quickly transfer an idea to paper, where I am the only one who can understand it and then at other times I storyboard more carefully so that others are able to follow the storyboards as well.
Other times I have an intricate and lengthly sequence in mind and I want to see how each frame will edit with the next....Below is a much more intricate sequence with ideas for camera movements included and some possible effects.
With storyboarding, there can be infinite levels of complexity (or simplicity) within each sequence, so to streamline the process I like to think of storyboarding as keyframing.
Applications like Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Maya, (the list can go on) all utilize keyframing – the setting of a point at the beginning and the ending of an action and allowing the computer to interpolate the action that will occur between those two points. A helpful way to viusalize what you are going to storybarod is to think of the keyframes – the crucial moments of a scene or sequence. Then, when I actually film the sequence, the actions of the people will fill in the moments between those keyframes.
Whether you are good at drawing or not, the most important thing (a wedding, a corporate promo or an event) is to go into the shoot with a plan. This is important so that you shoot with intent.
~Casey Warren.
Abe y Sergio
May 27, 2010 | Filed Under reflejos|digitales | Leave a Comment
TEASER Abe y Sergio from reflejos|digitales on Vimeo.
¡Felicidades!
shalimar + dan // the master’s degree SDE
May 27, 2010 | Filed Under StillMotion | Leave a Comment
it’s very interesting for us to see two cultures come together on a wedding day.
shalimar and dan’s wedding was just that. shalimar, and the rest of her family, welcomed dan and his family in to the hindu culture with open arms, and many of the toasts that night by dan’s side spoke of such openness and the feeling of being totally welcomed.
this mixing of their two cultures and the events that occurred on their wedding day became the story of their SDE.
while many of our recent films are heavily narrated to propel the story forward, shalimar and dan expressed an interest in wanting their film to be propelled forward by the visuals shown and the background music.
music by the newest with etiquette artist henry toft. withetiquette.com
- justin
Diana and Chris Wedding Highlights ~ Dance and dance
May 27, 2010 | Filed Under T2 Production | Leave a Comment
To me, one of the challenges in filming a wedding is to break out of the routine and bring in some creativeness that is unique to each wedding. This unique factor was found early in the day. After filming the groom’s side getting ready, Joanna told me that the groomsmen were doing some MJ’s move. At that point, I knew I have found the theme for this wedding – Dance. Their reception has proven me wrong (well… partially wrong)… Not only the young wedding parties love to dance, all their families, friends and relatives also love to dance. The dance floor in Petroleum Club was quite big, and it was PACKED with people.
Crews:
Photographer: Joe Cogliandro Photography
Reception: Petroleum Club of Houston
Church: Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart
Wedding Coordinator: Danyett Baxter @ Two Be Wed
Weddings at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel
May 26, 2010 | Filed Under Meg Simone | Leave a Comment
What a treat to spend Tuesday at The Balsams working for Thom Pollard of Eyes Open Productions. I can’t dilvulge the secret project he was filming but I can say that during the break we had a few hours, so I took up office space on the verandah! I wouldn’t mind doing this a few times a week – WOW! I got more done in those two hours with a quiet breeze and breathtaking scenery as inspiration. Another super cool thing that happened is that I finally met Karen Ahrens who has been the onsite wedding coordinator at The Balsams for the last four years (and at the resort for 10!) She just completed an intensive training course through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) and you can meet Karen and learn about their wedding offerings online, in this great film shot onsite at the resort.
“This accomplishment brings a new level of service to an already outstanding wedding experience at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel!” – The Balsams Blog
I can’t wait to return to the Balsams for an elopement or wedding … or of course to just work on their verandah or in their summer gardens!
Photos: On our way up and back, in the same spot… a moose. My temporary office (sigh)
Sandi + Kaz’s Wedding Highlight + Movie Trailer
May 26, 2010 | Filed Under Couch Media Wedding Cinema | Leave a Comment
Sandi + Kaz Highlight from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
Joel enjoyed a fun filled day with this amazing couple. From the moment they came into the studio we new we were going to have an interesting wedding - no "cookie cutters" here!
Sandi and Kaz's wedding included a great service at St Ignatius Church in Richmond, and locations at Federation Square, Hosier Lane and even the MCG! (Go Dees!) The reception was at the fantastic Langham Hotel in Southbank.
In the wedding video trailer, look out for when Kaz (a music teacher) belts out a classic number on the piano - awesome!
btw - the VW was sourced via facebook - Kombi for Hire
Special thanks to Megan & Dani from Megan Aldridge Photography for a great day, a pleasure to work with as always.
Here is their Wedding Video Trailer:
Sandi + Kaz Wedding Movie Trailer from Marcus Seeger @ Couch Media on Vimeo.
NB. The best way to view the clip is to first press play, then pause, now be a little patient and wait for the video to fully load (you will see the buffer bar moving to the right) then press play again and enjoy. Full screen can be activate with the cross icon to the lest of the vimeo logo (bottom right). You can also turn HD on if you wish but do this before you do the wait to load sequence above otherwise you will have to wait again for the HD version to load.
