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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 26th, 2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,859
Posted By Michael Simons
The 24mm 1.4 is my main lens. I bought it after...

The 24mm 1.4 is my main lens. I bought it after purchasing the 35mm 1.4. I should have purchased the 24mm first.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 25th, 2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,185
Posted By Michael Simons
Matt, I have 18 years in the business and its...

Matt, I have 18 years in the business and its still hectic every weekend. It seems everything is a battle. But maybe that's what makes it challenging?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 25th, 2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,982
Posted By Michael Simons
Where do you find the 20 minutes?

Where do you find the 20 minutes?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 25th, 2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,849
Posted By Michael Simons
Personally, I think it sounds desperate and...

Personally, I think it sounds desperate and unprofessional meeting them somewhere. That's just my opinion.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 25th, 2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,849
Posted By Michael Simons
I recently had a bride contact me and she didn't...

I recently had a bride contact me and she didn't want to drive the hour to my studio. She asked if we could meet at a coffee shop. I said no. She drove to my studio and booked me.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 25th, 2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,982
Posted By Michael Simons
Glen, do you set this all up yourself? I'm a one...

Glen, do you set this all up yourself? I'm a one man show. If you're not a one man show, back to my original question. lol
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery October 24th, 2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Michael Simons
this looks great. Nice job!

this looks great. Nice job!
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 24th, 2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,982
Posted By Michael Simons
Thanks Nigel. Exactly. Actually, I haven't been...

Thanks Nigel. Exactly. Actually, I haven't been using a light at all! Just available light but I do need an on-camera light for some situations where the uplighting is pink or blue. If the bride...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 22nd, 2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,982
Posted By Michael Simons
DSLR on camera light

Any suggestions for an On-Camera light for the Canon 7D? Thank you.
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery October 20th, 2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,019
Posted By Michael Simons
This was great. The groom looks 15 years old, so...

This was great. The groom looks 15 years old, so it was almost unbelievable. Great video. I wish we got that great lighting here on the East Coast.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 15th, 2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,154
Posted By Michael Simons
For the vows, I click the stop/start button while...

For the vows, I click the stop/start button while the bride and groom are being positioned by the priest. There is nothing at that point that should make the final edit anyway.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 15th, 2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,154
Posted By Michael Simons
Philip, It's easy to record a nuptial mass in 12...

Philip, It's easy to record a nuptial mass in 12 minute chunks. I do it every weekend. There are many stop and start moments during an hour long ceremony. Do you really think the bride needs to...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 13th, 2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,553
Posted By Michael Simons
Dimitris, I'm with you. 4 months is totally...

Dimitris, I'm with you. 4 months is totally acceptable.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 11th, 2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,577
Posted By Michael Simons
I've paid to be included in 3 venue brochures. ...

I've paid to be included in 3 venue brochures. It's the kiss of death. I have yet to receive one referral from the brochures. I received more referrals from the venue before I was included in the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 11th, 2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Posted By Michael Simons
Ian. I have used auto focus on my 7D just for...

Ian. I have used auto focus on my 7D just for the vows. While the bride and groom are getting into place, you can auto focus. (that is not footage you would use anyway). Otherwise, I manually...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 5th, 2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,349
Posted By Michael Simons
Call the guy and ask for the footage. He works...

Call the guy and ask for the footage. He works for the band and the band leader should be working with the photographer and videographer on any special moment. I shot a wedding on Sunday and the...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery October 1st, 2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,881
Posted By Michael Simons
I think one of the problems about wedding story...

I think one of the problems about wedding story telling is that if you don't personally know the couple, you dont' know the story. I'm sure all their friends and family know the groom is the hockey...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery September 29th, 2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,683
Posted By Michael Simons
Thank you so much. The brides mom passed away...

Thank you so much. The brides mom passed away recently and that was her red Firebird. So we wanted to incorporate that into the video. The baby is the bride and grooms.
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery September 24th, 2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,683
Posted By Michael Simons
Andrea + Mike

please give me your feedback. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Andrea + Mike: Cranes and Quads on Vimeo
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 16th, 2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,443
Posted By Michael Simons
If DSLR is a fad, then so is everything else.. ...

If DSLR is a fad, then so is everything else.. Super 8mm, 16mm, Beta, VHS, Super VHS, Hi8, MiniDV.. ha ha. I've gone the DSLR route and I'm getting more inquiries and making more money. The...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 13th, 2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,549
Posted By Michael Simons
I'm sure StillMotion isn't worried..it's their...

I'm sure StillMotion isn't worried..it's their art and not their website that makes them so good. The people who stole SM's website can't duplicate Patrick & Co. work.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 11th, 2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,737
Posted By Michael Simons
hey Philip. My freelance videographers work is...

hey Philip. My freelance videographers work is not at the level of mine (not even close). But the bride knows this and if she hires another company, she is still not going to get me.. When the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 11th, 2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,737
Posted By Michael Simons
hey Chris. I simply found my freelancers from...

hey Chris. I simply found my freelancers from working in the industry. I did have one freelancer recently that did pursue his own work while working for me and stole my ideas and incorporated them...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 8th, 2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,737
Posted By Michael Simons
Chris, I've been employing the same 4 freelancers...

Chris, I've been employing the same 4 freelancers for 10 years. Just pay and treat them well. Don't try to make them shoot they way you do. Sell them as them, not you. My freelancers shoot 35-40...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 8th, 2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,737
Posted By Michael Simons
Michael's suggestion is ABSOLUTELY correct. I've...

Michael's suggestion is ABSOLUTELY correct. I've had the same 4 freelancers working for me the past 10 years. I pay them well, they show up and care about what they do. They have families to feed....
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