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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 26th, 2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,185
Posted By Michael Simons
I was shooting in SD and business was going...

I was shooting in SD and business was going great. No need to change a thing. Then I purchashed the Canon 7D in November. I've spent $8,706 on the 7D with all the lenses and accessories. I charge...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD May 19th, 2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,169
Posted By Michael Simons
Fireworks: Settings?

I'm shooting a wedding this summer and there will be fireworks on the beach. Any ideas which settings on my 7D I should use? Thank you!
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 13th, 2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,577
Posted By Michael Simons
Travis, do you think the outside temperature will...

Travis, do you think the outside temperature will affect these camera's for a half hour ceremony? I have my first outdoor rooftop ceremony tomorrow on the beach (I use the 7D and T2i) but it's still...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 13th, 2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,843
Posted By Michael Simons
Come clean. Usually this sets the bride up for...

Come clean. Usually this sets the bride up for being disappointed and then when she sees the video she's not upset at all.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 11th, 2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,783
Posted By Michael Simons
Hi Andrew. Yes, I work alone. I've always shot...

Hi Andrew. Yes, I work alone. I've always shot with 2 camera's. For the ceremony, I put the T2i on a tripod and the 7D for BRoll. The T2i is really light so it's easy to pick up the tripod and...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 11th, 2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,577
Posted By Michael Simons
Jeff, I shoot for a 1-song Highlight, a 30 minute...

Jeff, I shoot for a 1-song Highlight, a 30 minute Highlight and the entire ceremony and reception on the 7D and T2i. During the ceremony, I just click the start/stop button every 12 minutes. It's...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 11th, 2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,577
Posted By Michael Simons
I shoot 1-man all DSLR and haven't had any...

I shoot 1-man all DSLR and haven't had any problems. 7D and T2i. The 12 minute clips are really not a bother. I've shot 14 weddings. I did use the XHA1 for the first 10, but I now leave that in...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 7th, 2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,228
Posted By Michael Simons
During the vows/ring exhange...make sure the...

During the vows/ring exhange...make sure the photographer doesn't stand in front of your camera. Don't be afraid to tap him on the shoulder.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 7th, 2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,783
Posted By Michael Simons
I use a 7D and was using the Canon A1 for the...

I use a 7D and was using the Canon A1 for the ceremony. I no longer use the A1 and use the T2i for the ceremony. The 12 minute clips are really no big deal because there are plenty of "Start/Stop"...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 29th, 2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,552
Posted By Michael Simons
I'd like to expand on this topic: What do you...

I'd like to expand on this topic: What do you tell a bride that says she can't afford you, but she has never seen your work? I think that once they do see my work, the will be able to find the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 29th, 2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,226
Posted By Michael Simons
I never advertised. My business started because...

I never advertised. My business started because I had a few photographers refer me. Hook up with a cool photog.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 28th, 2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,790
Posted By Michael Simons
[QUOTE=Kelly Langerak;1520477]Very nice bro. I...

[QUOTE=Kelly Langerak;1520477]Very nice bro. I too felt good on the first run. I could be picky if you want? ...

I've been reamed by brides who thought that there was too many prep shots of...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 27th, 2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,402
Posted By Michael Simons
Is the sound quality equal?

Is the sound quality equal?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 27th, 2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,402
Posted By Michael Simons
Digital Voice recorder or Wireless Mic

I just a wireless mic but another videographer I know uses a Digital Voice Recorder/MP3 player. Just wondering any thoughts concerning the 2. Thank you.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 26th, 2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,977
Posted By Michael Simons
I find that during any movement (dancing) the 24p...

I find that during any movement (dancing) the 24p footage looks herky jerky so I shoot that in 30p. I may shoot the brides prep in 24p and some 30p
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 26th, 2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,601
Posted By Michael Simons
I had a bride over yesterday with a budget of...

I had a bride over yesterday with a budget of $2,250. I showed her a $2,250 package then I showed her a $3,200 package. It was amazing how her budget grew in a matter of a few minutes. Don't let...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 26th, 2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,552
Posted By Michael Simons
Hey Michael. If they are my bride, they already...

Hey Michael. If they are my bride, they already know how important a video is. My point is how do we educate the brides that aren't considering video?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 25th, 2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By Michael Simons
I'd charge her my rate for 3 weddings because if...

I'd charge her my rate for 3 weddings because if her wedding was on a Saturday, I'd be missing weddings that I could be shooting on Friday and Sunday. If it's a wedding that is 100 miles away,...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 25th, 2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,601
Posted By Michael Simons
Unfortunately, the brides on a budget usually...

Unfortunately, the brides on a budget usually hire a really bad videographer. Then they never watch their video and tell their friends they don't watch it. Then their friends don't hire a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 25th, 2010, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,552
Posted By Michael Simons
How can I convince her how important a video is...

How can I convince her how important a video is if she never contacts me? Many of my photographer friends say most of their weddings don't even have a videographer. Somehow we, as a group have to...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD April 24th, 2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Michael Simons
I already have the 24-70, 24-105 and the 85mm. I...

I already have the 24-70, 24-105 and the 85mm. I use the 35mm for prep and the dance floor. I was thinking the 50mm would be too tight on the 7D? What lens do most of you use for Prep and the...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD April 23rd, 2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Michael Simons
Will the focus ring be much different?

Will the focus ring be much different?
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD April 23rd, 2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By Michael Simons
35mm Lens

I have the 35mm 2.0 lens which costs around $300. I was thinking of purchasing the 35mm 1.4 which is about $1,400. Is this lens worth the extra $1,100? I shoot weddings. Thank you.
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD March 15th, 2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,613
Posted By Michael Simons
I just ordered one from Adorama and I already got...

I just ordered one from Adorama and I already got the shipping notice.
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD March 4th, 2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,887
Posted By Michael Simons
Z-Finder revisited

I wanted to make a new thread because I failed to realize that I had an acrylic cover protecting my LCD screen from scratches. I attached the Z-Finder overtop of the acrylic and this gave me less...
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