March’s Detroit PUG (Pictagae User Group) featuring Epic Motion

March 10, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

I’m super excited about this opportunity we have to share with local photogs about our studio. We’re going to be talking about how to work better as a team (photogs+videogs) as well as our transition to filming weddings w/ ALL DSLR cameras. Lastly we’ll be talking about the pros and cons of diversifying your offerings (adding video to your photography biz) can help – or hurt you.

If you’re a photographer or event filmmaker, we’d love to have you come check it out. Here’s a link to the Detroit PUG site.

March 16, 2010 – 7pm – at Studio 628 (628 E. Parent Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067)

Sam’s Bar Mitzvah Cinematic Highlights

March 8, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Sam had a sa-weeeet bar mitzvah at the Townsend Hotel in downtown Birmingham. It was a seriously cool party. From the talented Avy Schreiber who entertained the kids in the main area and then played an after party for the adults to shooting alongside all-star photographer and friend Laurie Tennent and the unforgettable songs by Dad and his friend – the Townsend was the place to be in B-ham that night!

Here’s a voicemail we received from Sam’s mom Diane:
Mom’s voicemail
(I think they liked it….)

Wedding Day Tip #88: A little rain never hurt anybody

February 15, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Sunshine is beautiful. Rain on a wedding day is good luck. Optimism is priceless.

… and tents and umbrellas are gifts from God in moments like these…

FYI: that is all-star wedding coordinator Lindsey Nartker helping out with the umbrellas… also special thanks to Mike Germond (steadicam op) for the help with the umbrella.. the last thing I needed on a day like this was messy hair!

Coming Soon: Rachel + Dan’s Winter Wedding

February 8, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

This past weekend we were able to be a part of Rachel & Dan’s amazing wedding in Birmingham, MI. The ceremony took place at the historic St. Hugo of the Hills Church, while the reception was held at the Townsend Hotel. The day was literally full of surprises! Not for us, but for Rachel. The talented crew from Emerald City Designs were actually able to make it SNOW on the dance floor for Rachel & Dan’s first dance!! Rachel had no idea, and her reaction was priceless. Dan also surprised Rachel with a card filled with mementos from their first year together. It really was an amazing day, and I’m very happy for my fellow Chippewas! (Rachel, Dan & I all attended Central Michigan).

-Eric

Why so quiet?

February 7, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

You may be asking yourself this question… things have been pretty quiet around the Epic Motion studio for the past couple of weeks. While they may be a little more quiet at the studio (even with Eric rocking out to his favorite Pandora mix and his ninja-naps on the couch), things are definitely louder at Ryan’s house.

Welcome Charlotte (Charlie) Rose Koral – the newest addition to the Koral clan.

Check back soon – for more super cute baby pics as well as some super cool things we’ll be announcing shortly!

We Want An Intern – could it be you?!?

Why ShutterBooth – the promo video

January 19, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Here it is… the much anticipated ShutterBooth promotional video… we LOVE ShutterBooth – and we think they are the best in the biz. Consider having them at your next event! If you’re not sure why – watch the video!

If you want to watch the extended version – here it is.

I will end with a quote from a good friend of mine: “ShutterBooth changed my life.” – Nolan Gottschalk

Why you need a wedding planner… (via Lindsey Nartker Designs)

January 13, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

This is a great post by Lindsey of Lindsey Nartker Designs … check it out on her blog.

It’s easy to not even consider the things that will go wrong on the wedding day… even if you’re able to think of things like rain – would you really want your aunt or uncle running around handing off umbrellas? Keep your friends and relatives as dry and duty free on the wedding day as possible… invest in a wedding planner!

Thanks to Melissa Patterson for the pics!

Featured on Style Me Pretty – Inspiration to Reality – Michigan Style

January 12, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

If you are viewing on a mobile device, click here.

We had an awesome time working with Aruna from Aruna B. Photography, Molly from Paisley Quil, and Aisha from Dooby Design Group on this “Inspiration to Reality” piece for Style Me Pretty. For those of you who don’t know, Style Me Pretty is one of the most popular wedding blogs in the universe. Here’s the link to the post that we are featured on… and don’t miss out the other four parts:

Part II
Part III
Part IV

Andrea was our awesome model for the day… SUPER easy to work with and incredibly sweet.

Here is the list of all the other awesome vendors who were a part of this piece:
Rentals: Special Events Rental / Flowers
Table Design and Dessert Buffet: Aisha Holly | Dooby Design Group
Stationery: Molly Myers • Paisley Quill
Calligraphy: Jessica Larbes • Penned & Pretty
Photography: Aruna Mall • Aruna B. Photography
Venue: The Royal Park Hotel • Kristen Hickey
Hair & Make-up: Angela Valentine & Jennifer Jaroma • Salon U2
Cake: Papa Joe’s Market/La Sala Banquet • Sue Helzer
Dress: Amsale • Donated by V2V
Model: Andrea Walker

Detroit Wedding at The Whitney: Stephanie + Adam’s Trailer

January 8, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Stephanie and Adam were two of our sweetest and most creative couples… and Adam – if I could grow a ’stache like yours – I’d do it in a heartbeat.

Their wedding was so intimate and fit them so well. And The Whitney was the perfect venue for their wedding. Here’s a sneak peek at their day… enjoy!

Detroit Michigan Wedding Blog Blogged

January 7, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Two Foot Creative - favorite vendor list

Ana Skidmore from Two Foot Creative is a Michigan event coordinator and she also is the featured blogger for The Knot for Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing area weddings. She was kind enough to have us featured as one of her favorite wedding vendors.

Thanks, Ana!

Happy Thanksgiving

Wedding Day Tip #46: Rap Speeches When Possible

January 7, 2010 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

We’ve filmed well over a hundred weddings… I’ve never seen the best man deliver his speech in the form of a rap.

You may recognize DJ Cody as wide receiver for the Central Michigan Chippewas… or maybe you don’t. Either way – rapping at your brother’s wedding is awesome. Cody – you put the “ME” in “AWESO”.

Side note – Epic Motion’s own Eric Kmetz is an alum of CMU. And maybe CMU football’s biggest fan. And yes – I do make fun of him when he shows up to work with face paint, singing the school fight song, and sporting his Dan LeFevour jersey… no offense, Chips. Fire up. Seriously. Fire up. (Great season, btw!)

Our wedding day tip to all you people giving toasts at weddings… make them short, sweet, and memorable. And rap whenever possible.

Michigan Wedding Spotlight – Kendall + Austin’s Highlight Video

December 31, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Kendall and Austin’s wedding took place in Troy, Michigan at Kensington Community Church and they partied it up in the Hills of Rochester at the Brookwood Golf Club. One of our favorite photographers - Aruna B – captured SO many stinkin’ cute pictures of these two…

Kendall and Austin – this is one of the most beautiful wedding films we’ve ever created. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. Your amazing personalities shine through this piece and we’ve had countless people tell us how much they love you guys and your story. You’re both top-notch people. Your influence reaches farther than you know.

Andrea and I love your love for each other and for God.
It.Is.Inspiring.

Enjoy the flick. It’s a good one.

Destination Wedding Video – Virgin Islands w/ Joe Simon Productions

The Henry Ford Museum Wedding Video Trailer of Rose and Sam

December 30, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Here is more from the gorgeous wedding at The Henry Ford Museum with Rose and Sam… also check out their Same Day Edit and their Love Story in case you haven’t already.

Destination Wedding Video – Virgin Islands w/ Joe Simon Productions

December 21, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of my year has been shooting destination weddings with some GREAT wedding filmmakers – namely Joe Simon from Austin, Texas and Andrew Hsu from San Jose, California. The most recent shoot was with Joe in the Virgin Islands. Joe had told me prior that he was shooting a “wedding on a boat…” in the Virgin Islands of all places. I was like, “Seriously?! Sign me up – and I’ll ask my wife later…” What sealed the deal was that I was able to bring my wife Andrea along for the trip which was super, super-rad.

The couple – Kim and Adam had secured the cruise ship for 3 nights – one day we shot the rehearsal, one day was the wedding, and the final day I filmed a session w/ Kim and Adam on the beach – oh – and don’t forget about the champagne and caviar they shared in waste deep ocean water on the beach of some hot little island. Seriously. Awesome.

Along with Joe, we worked with some really cool photogs – the guys from Table 4 (Jason and Andrew) based in Austin, Texas and Kim Le from Kim Le Photography in Southern California.

SeaDream Yacht – THANK YOU – for a time that we will never forget! Kim and Adam – you guys ROCK… thank you for your kindness and your hospitality. And thanks, Joe – you are incredibly gifted and I’m so honored that you had us join you for the ride on this one! Wedding-video-filmography-movies will never be the same. Hehe.

Check out our new pricing and investments

December 18, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Detroit Wedding Films New Pricing and Investments

Hey, 2010 (and beyond) brides and grooms – check this out!

The economy has so many couples concerned about how to make the most out of a limited budget. But don’t let worries like that keep you from getting a wedding film that rocks!

Epic Motion has recently invested in some new (and super rad) technology that makes the production process more efficient. And I’m excited to say, we’re passing the savings along to you. That means an Epic Motion wedding film is an even greater value for you, the client.
Here are two HUGE changes:

1) Investments now begin at just $3,000. This is our new, lower fee for the “Same Day Only” package based on 8 hours of coverage.
2) We’ve added a new edit option called the “Indie Cinema” package which includes 8 hours of coverage, a doc edit of your entire ceremony, speeches and a preview reel (2-3 minute music video recap). An amazing deal at $3,500.

PLUS, if you book your package by January 1, 2010, we’ll include an additional hour of coverage on the day of your wedding FREE of charge. That’s a $350 value. Think of it as an added bonus for you because we don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to have an Epic Motion wedding.

Remember – everything is shot and delivered on Blu-ray in HD and regular DVDs.

Ready to hook it up? Contact us before January 1, 2010. We can’t wait to be part of your amazing day. And these special offers make it easier than ever to get the best wedding cinema at a cost that won’t break your budget!

Email us at info@epicmotion.com or click here to visit our Contact Us page.

Coming Soon. Stephanie + Adam. A Wedding at The Whitney in Detroit.

December 17, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Rain. Love. Mustaches.

Meadow Brook Hall Wedding Video Trailer of Lindsey + James

December 16, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan has been hands-down our most frequented wedding venue this past year. Lindsey and James partied it up and were a lot of fun. The wedding took place in Grosse Pointe at St. Ambrose Parish and then we headed to the gorgeous grounds at Meadow Brook Hall. We worked with Patrick from Special Moments Photography and really enjoyed our time together. He also let us test out some of his lenses with our Canon 5d mk2. The Jerry Ross Band kept the party going well into the evening…

Enjoy this sneak peek…

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We Want An Intern – could it be you?!?

December 15, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

the-intern

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I would LOVE to intern with the super knarly dudes from Epic Motion…”? Well – this could be YOUR opportunity!!

Here are some of the qualifications:
- fun personality
- team player
- good communication skills
- administrative skills
- reliable transportation
- punctual
- willingness to learn
- filming/editing skills are NOT required or necessary, but rad people skills are a must

Here’s what some of our past interns have said:
“If you want to be a filmmaker of any kind, it’s important to know how to make decisions on the fly, handle yourself and deal with others in high pressure situations, and challenge yourself creatively, and that’s exactly what Epic Motion prepares you for.”

“As an intern for Epic Motion, my ability to quote lines from the tv show The Office greatly improved.”

“If you want to vastly improve your knowledge and experience with cameras and editing software, I seriously implore you to be an Epic intern.”

“Bring olives.”

Seriously…
We are looking for someone to fill 10 hours per week for an amazing experience only (this is a nice way of saying “no pay”) from January 13th until May 1st.

If you or someone you know is interested, please send a resume to jobs@epicmotion.com and tell us why you’d like to join our team. We will be making a decision the first week of January.

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Michigan Wedding Sneak Preview of Bethany + John

December 12, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Bethany and John

LOTS of great stuff from today’s wedding… Royal Park Hotel, Kristen Taylor and her awesome assistant Wayne, special guest – photographer Adam Czap, candy galore, and the super rad Bethany and John. I can’t wait to show you more… in the mean time, enjoy this still image from our first ALL DSLR wedding – tape is such a thing of the past!

West Bloomfield Wedding at Tam O Shanter – Video Trailer of Allison + Jason

December 9, 2009 | Filed Under Epic Motion | Leave a Comment

Tam O Shanter in West Bloomfield was the spot for Alison and Jason’s Michigan wedding this past summer. We created a next day edit for them which they showed at their brunch the following day… which was well received. We also had the opportunity to work alongside photographer Laurie Tennent and coordinator extraordinnaire Stacy from SoStacy based in Chicago, Illinois.

Alison and Jason – congrats to you both – and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day!