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Oren Arieli · April 20th, 2009, 02:59 PM

So this video was created in the hours after my return from the event with the goal of getting it uploaded by Noon the next day. It helps to be the only shooter, and knowing the footage intimately. With a bit more time, I would have tweaked the audio during the ceremony. You can still hear the fountain right behind the bride and groom. Impossible to eliminate entirely, but I should have laid a bed of 'room tone' below her vows. I'll save that for the final edit. Comments are always welcome.

http://vimeo.com/4227709

Matt Barwick · April 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM

Nice work Oren. The edit cut together nicely with the soundtrack. Loads of emotion too.

Lots of B&W but you made it work. Well done.

Cheers,

Matt.

Oren Arieli · April 23rd, 2009, 10:07 AM

Thank you for the kind words. I think this rides the line between emotional/somber...I didn't want to make it seem like a sad day....after all, it was a fun group.

Buba Kastorski · April 30th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Great work,
HV30? amazing, I always say no mater what you filming with, it's how you do it,
keep going Oren, anybody can buy an expensive camera, not everybody can see it like this.

Oren Arieli · May 1st, 2009, 09:49 AM

Owing to its light weight, I found that the HV30 on a Merlin is better for bridal prep than the XH-A1 on a monopod (my previous solution). I can easily cover 1 hour of prep without fatigue. Drop the HV30 on a tripod during ceremony and its back to the XH-A1 for superior control and stability. When properly exposed, you'll have a hard time telling between the two cameras. Even on my HD monitor, the results from outdoor shoots are nearly indistinguishable. Of course, all this goes to pot when you're in low light. But the A1 is no champ in that department either. RED, where the heck is my Scarlett?

Paul Whittington · May 2nd, 2009, 12:56 AM

Great work Oren! Really loved the Merlin shots and the editing turned out great! You do fantastic wedding video work.

April 20th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#1
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 918	Almost Same-Day Edit So this video was created in the hours after my return from the event with the goal of getting it uploaded by Noon the next day. It helps to be the only shooter, and knowing the footage intimately. With a bit more time, I would have tweaked the audio during the ceremony. You can still hear the fountain right behind the bride and groom. Impossible to eliminate entirely, but I should have laid a bed of 'room tone' below her vows. I'll save that for the final edit. Comments are always welcome. http://vimeo.com/4227709 Last edited by Oren Arieli; April 20th, 2009 at 03:00 PM. Reason: fixed link

April 21st, 2009, 11:10 PM	#2
Matt Barwick Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingscliff, Australia Posts: 196	Nice work Oren. The edit cut together nicely with the soundtrack. Loads of emotion too. Lots of B&W but you made it work. Well done. Cheers, Matt. __________________ www.mattbarwickfilms.com / wedding videos gold coast / my stuff on Vimeo

April 30th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#4
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Great work, HV30? amazing, I always say no mater what you filming with, it's how you do it, keep going Oren, anybody can buy an expensive camera, not everybody can see it like this. __________________ I love this place!

May 2nd, 2009, 12:56 AM	#6
Paul Whittington Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 106	Great work Oren! Really loved the Merlin shots and the editing turned out great! You do fantastic wedding video work. __________________ www.orangecorefilms.com Short Films & Stop-motion Animation

April 23rd, 2009, 10:07 AM	#3
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 918	Thank you for the kind words. I think this rides the line between emotional/somber...I didn't want to make it seem like a sad day....after all, it was a fun group.

May 1st, 2009, 09:49 AM	#5
Oren Arieli Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 918	Owing to its light weight, I found that the HV30 on a Merlin is better for bridal prep than the XH-A1 on a monopod (my previous solution). I can easily cover 1 hour of prep without fatigue. Drop the HV30 on a tripod during ceremony and its back to the XH-A1 for superior control and stability. When properly exposed, you'll have a hard time telling between the two cameras. Even on my HD monitor, the results from outdoor shoots are nearly indistinguishable. Of course, all this goes to pot when you're in low light. But the A1 is no champ in that department either. RED, where the heck is my Scarlett?