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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 9th, 2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,670
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: just got the manfrotto 561HDV monopod

congrats! you'll love it..especially for those long Maid of Honor toasts.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 9th, 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,622
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: highlight video ONLY

I find that when I post the 4 minute highlight film online, many responses are "I can't wait to see the rest of the video"!.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 7th, 2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Let there be light?

This bride hired me bc she knows what i do. She knows it so well that this is the SECOND time she has hired me to film her weddings. She had the makeup filmed the first time and it's not as...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 7th, 2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By Michael Simons
Let there be light?

This weekend, video doesn't seem to be a high priority for my bride. She doesn't want me to be there for her prep. I work a 10 hour day and she'd rather have me stay to the end of the reception...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 5th, 2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,622
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: highlight video ONLY

Louis, NIck and Steve. (SNJ, PA and NYC). You guys pretty much surround me as I am on the Jersey Shore. Do you charge the same amount for just a highlight as you would for a full edit? For me, I...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 5th, 2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,406
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: What does your reception light kit look like?

Nick, you mention DSLR but you don't mention which lenses you used with them. The lens is what makes a world of difference under low light..not the camera body.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 30th, 2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,871
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Comfort Level to go full DSLR

Noel, that 50mm on a T2i is going to be extremely difficult to focus during the reception on a crowded dance floor. It's almost useless. I've shot exactly 119 DSLR weddings. The first 10 I used an...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 30th, 2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,457
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Hurricane Wedding?

I had a wedding Saturday that couldn't cancel. The groom was from Australia as most of his family and friends flew in before the hurricane. My drive home at 11:30pm was a bit scary.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 30th, 2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Helping couples know what to look for

Brides don't ask me about equipment, but I show them my Canon 7D and tell them this is what I use to video. They have a suprrised look on their face and can't believe the videos they've seen are...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: to intimidate with pricing or not?

Thanks Jeff! The site was made rather quickly and I've been meaning to overhaul it for years. lol. I do believe less is more though so I want it to be easy to read.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: to intimidate with pricing or not?

and i really need to update those packages. lol The packages change all the time as I always come up with new ideas. Brides usually just email me and ask for pricing and I send it right away (after...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: to intimidate with pricing or not?

Over 110 wedding this year and I don't post my prices. I don't advertise, all word of mouth.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: to intimidate with pricing or not?

hey Victor. I don't list my prices because I don't want a bride that is getting married 3 hours away thinking I charge the same for a bride who is getting married 3 miles away
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,632
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Recommend a starter DSLR to dabble with?

I got rid of my T2i bc I got spoiled with the articulating viewfinder of the 60D. I use the 60D more than my 7D just bc of that viewfinder.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 25th, 2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,228
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Clothing selection for dark skinned couple

It is what it is. I'm sure by this age in their life they've been photographed in dark clothes before. They know what they are in for.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 24th, 2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,825
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: PluralEyes - WOW!

Does Plural Eyes work for synching up a full length ceremony?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 23rd, 2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,277
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Shooting video and stills

It seems you need to hire a skilled photographer and lose some money out of your pocket. You shouldn't have promised something you can't deliver. Take the loss of money, pay someone that knows what...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 22nd, 2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,314
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?

You don't need a "finder, shoulder mount and focus control". I'm not sure where you are getting your information.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 19th, 2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,365
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Toasts

I'm a single shooter DSLR. I try to capture both the bride and grooms prep. 3 cams for the ceremony and 2 for the toasts at the reception.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 17th, 2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,314
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?

Again, it's not the camera, its the camera operator. I dont think any DSLR shooter is following focusing on a steadicam and they are getting wonderful results. All this negative feedback on DSLR by...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 17th, 2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,314
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?

[QUOTE=Michael Johnston;1675617]I had the "luxury" of attending a wedding recently that I was not shooting. Refreshing to say the least. They did hire a videographer and sat there and watched 4...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 15th, 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,507
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Who is your favourite?

This is a great post and give me the opportunity to check out some of these people and their work! For me, it's StillMotion.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 13th, 2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,675
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Prime lens for processional?

hey Jeff. I use the 24mm 1.4 at the front of the aisle on a 60D. I'm usually around 2.0 aperture.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 10th, 2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,588
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: What's your typical wedding video duration?

3-4 minute Trailer
15-20 minute Feature
Full Length Ceremony 10 minutes to 1 hour typically
Live Reception coverage 1-1/2 hours typically.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 10th, 2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,314
Posted By Michael Simons
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?

Nigel, that was just Phillip's way of putting down DSLR users. There is alot of "camera envy" that occurs on these boards.
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