Archive for September, 2009
Secrets To Getting Great Shots Without Being “In The Way”?
A warm welcome to our blog everyone, I’m glad you can join us.
As a wedding videographer I aim to capture all the memories of your wedding day in motion while keeping a low profile. I’ve been asked how we get the “up close and personal” shots without really getting in anyone’s way. The fact is that in the released video it looks like we are in the middle of all the action and excitement.
Two Secrets. One- It’s all about being creative. Sometimes we do have to get up close and personal with our cameras, but we do it so quickly and effortlessly that you might even forget we are there. After all, who would want a wedding video with the videographer filming from one place for an hour? (I’m sorry to those who ended up with video in such fashion) We aim to pass along the excitement of the day to the viewers. This one is a great example.
The second secret is capturing impeccable audio. We use devices such as wireless mics to capture the richness of the human voice making it stunning when shown in the video. It gives you a movie feel, almost as if you are at the altar with the couple. Even whispers can be heard!
What are your thoughts? Have you had a bad or good experience with this? We would love to hear your stories…
Igor
Article On HD Wedding Videos
Hey everyone. I found a great little article explaining why to choose HD video for your wedding. If you don’t quite see the difference in HD, Jason Magbanua illustrates it briefly and clearly, using a visual.
Well, that’s it for today. Later,
Igor
Understanding Our Equipment: The Glidecam 4000 Pro pt.2
Good morning to everyone. I would like to follow up on a previous post about the Glidecam 4000 Pro. I had Igor make a very brief video about the difference between a camera on the Glidecam and one hand held. The subject was our son, Benjamin, who was very uncooperative for this project. Instead of running for the camera, he was running away from it, so please bear with the constant scene changes. What else would you expect from a 2 year old? 
I hope you were able to see a difference, dispite all else. Feel free to comment or ask questions.
Anna
Motivational Monday For The Bride
Hello folks. Today’s world is moving so fast, it puts a lot of pressure on brides that are planning their own wedding. Schedules, time-lines, deadlines…it can amount to incredible stress. But here is a quote by Abraham Lincoln that is sure to help you relax about the pressure of time:
“The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time.”
And boy, how true that is. So ladies (and gentlemen), relax and take the planning one day at a time!
Igor
Preserving The Toast From Your Wedding Reception
There are parts of your wedding that can ONLY be captured by video. For example, the toasts at your reception.
Usually the best man and the maid of honor write their toasts and practice them ahead of time. They are meaningful. They are memorable. These memories are seldom preserved in any form and are usually lost with fading memories. But imagine hearing these endearing messages many years after the wedding reception. And not just hearing them, but hearing them with quality unavailable with home videos.
Sometimes toasts are serious and emotional, but other times they are just plain funny. Here is what one best man said:
“Apparently, it’s my duty to offer a small piece of advice to the groom and Kevin will be pleased to know that a successful marriage can be compared to football: be fully committed every week and make sure you score every Saturday. However, Jenna assures me that playing away from home could result in a serious groin injury and is definitely the quickest way onto the transfer list!”
Another aspect of your wedding that can ONLY be captured by video are your wedding vows. Without video, those vows will only survive through the power of your memory (and a few pictures, frozen in time).
Those are just two more reasons to seriously consider videography a top priority for your wedding.
Again, thanks for reading,
Anna