Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
June 16th, 2015, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,251
Re: Asking more from the couple - Cinematic shots
I like it, and the more important question is... do YOU like it? If so, when you talk to your clients about their day, show it to them (and maybe another full daylight example) and talk to them...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 14th, 2015, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,578
Re: Highlights film and client chosen music
Peter, I've had very good responses since I started pitching potential clients with the offer of 3 videos:
The 4-8 minute short form (to them: the one you share with all your friends on Facebook)...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 12th, 2015, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,324
Re: Wedding camera placement
Oof. With 2 cameras only that can be tricky to get everything I'd want.
Usually I want faces coming down the aisle for the recessional. DSLR on a monopod, crouched up front. Side away from the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 12th, 2015, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Re: How to film when not allowed in sanctuary?
I'm not sure I understand. Isn't the sanctuary just the very front part where the pastor and wedding party are?
For us, its almost 100% of the time we're not allowed up there. I have been doing...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 11th, 2015, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,925
Re: New Sony Camera - Perfect for weddings?
I want to know HOW the focusing is activated. Is it the shutter button half way, then I have to trust it to track?
On my Canon 70D it uses the touchscreen and there is a face option. It still...
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Forum: Flying Cameras
June 10th, 2015, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,246
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 10th, 2015, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,240
Re: Question for the cinematographers
Clive,
I've had photogs who will stop and reset BEFORE they turn to see each other. I guess I'm OK with that a little. We tell our couples that we may direct them up until then, but once they...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 10th, 2015, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,240
Re: Question for the cinematographers
I am definitely not up in that echelon of cinematographers but I can answer one or two questions.
For the photogs.. yes, they're usually king/queen here, too. I talk to them before things get...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 10th, 2015, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Re: Checking transactions and poor admin!
Stories like these are why I like doing digital online contracts.
They're easy (click to sign), and then easy to keep track of, since they're sorted by date of event.
I recently had a...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 9th, 2015, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Re: 5D users and ND filters - please help!
I'd much rather have the ND filter than the lens hood.
I'm perfectly fine pushing my shutter speed up if I have to, but prefer not to.
For most situations (a wedding ceremony by the lake, for...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 9th, 2015, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Re: Do you charge more during busy months?
I don't charge more for busy season, but during the slow months I am much more flexible.
I was perfectly willing to do a ceremony-only job, rather than requiring my usual 6 hour minimum. Or, for...
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Forum: Flying Cameras
June 8th, 2015, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,246
Re: Are you certified to fly commercially?
Aren't there only 7 or 8 companies with approval?
The extra trick is, you have to file for permission with each individual project, which is absurd.
I can't wait until the new rules make this...
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Forum: Micro / POV Camera Systems
June 8th, 2015, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,302
Re: What stabilizer do you like for the GoPro?
I've seen such mixed reviews on each of the 3-axis gimbals that I've half considered just leaving the GoPro on my Iris+ with Tarot 2D gimbal. That wouldn't be weird at all, would it... walking...
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
June 6th, 2015, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,276
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 4th, 2015, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,603
Re: Business Advice
If you're planning on moving out of the area (and therefore have no reputation to build), then maybe that's not a bad deal. He takes all the risk, you get to learn.
As long as he is willing to...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 2nd, 2015, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 31st, 2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,911
Re: Offsite Backups
If you're really worried, get an online backup service like Carbonite or Amazon. A 2nd drive offsite backup like what you're doing at your sister's works fine, but is really for occassional up dates...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 31st, 2015, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,707
Re: Reasonably-priced wireless lav sets?
The reason distance is so important is, naturally, the closer to each other they are, the better the signal.
That also applies to any interference. The closer IT is to the receiver, the more of...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 28th, 2015, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,707
Re: Reasonably-priced wireless lav sets?
I got a Samson unit that does OK and wasn't expensive. I bought it early on, then replaced it with a better unit, and then moved it to my backup.
Cheaper units usually have 2 main potential...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 26th, 2015, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,603
Re: Business Advice
I'm curious where you are and where you'd go when you did move. I'm in north west Minnesota and my wife, from Phoenix, AZ, REALLY wants to move in a couple (few) years.
For gear, I'd say a pocket...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 25th, 2015, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,603
Re: Business Advice
Not too unusual, though it can go either way. I've seen photogs not have their 2nd shooters post their photos on their own. Their benefit is the learning and the experience, not the portfolio.
I...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 22nd, 2015, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,603
Re: Business Advice
Take the opportunity to get free experience. At this point, you'll need it and more. However, I would NEVER show up if the bride did't know I was coming. Never. She should be politely asked, and...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 17th, 2015, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,287
Re: Filming duration
Vincent, I'm a 3 DSLR camera shooter and in the U.S, so my 5d Mark ii only goes 12 minutes! (or did before I put on Magic Lantern - it still drops one or two frames).
I manually restart my 2...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 14th, 2015, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,275
Re: Lav mics for recorders
I LOVE my matchstick microphone. About $130. Tiny, tiny, tiny (the brides don't even see it on the groom, 90% of the time). Has held up well. Quality is very respectable.
Microphone Madness...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 13th, 2015, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Re: Lily, your personal unmanned drone
Some other will do follow modes - I know my Iris+ will, I'd just use my phone as the follow device. However, the ease of flight, transport, and the waterproof part make this very tempting as a 2nd...
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