Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 25th, 2013, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 12,965
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 25th, 2013, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 12,965
GoPro in a Church -- First Attempt
OK, so we've had the GoPro (2) for a while now, and just have not put it to good use....so for our first wedding of the season, this past weekend, we decided to give it a go. Either we did something...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 13th, 2013, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,174
Re: Final Delivery - 2-part question
Regardless of whether I deliver in person or not, I still would like a nice box to deliver them in. Some (a lot) of our brides are clear across the state, 200 plus miles away..If I can, I do...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 12th, 2013, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,174
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
March 12th, 2013, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,174
Final Delivery - 2-part question
There has been a lot of discussion on cases, envelopes, etc. to present final discs in...we have our case and labeling system down...most of our DVDs/Blurays get shipped, but looking for a nice case...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
February 8th, 2013, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Re: Your Gear-Hauling Solutions
Thanks everyone so far...I have been looking at the Rock n Roller multi carts that Ricky suggested. we were also thinking a large Pelican case on wheels, that had a custom space for each piece of...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
February 8th, 2013, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Your Gear-Hauling Solutions
Just looking to see your favorite setup for hauling stuff...we're looking for some kind of bag or case or cart to do a "one-trip" carry into the church or reception hall.
We're always a...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
January 15th, 2013, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,227
Re: Anyone offer ONLY a highlight video?
Obviously it has to depend on if there is a demand for it or not. While a highlight video is a great promotional piece, I'm constantly getting asked "our video will be more than 5 minutes long,...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
January 3rd, 2013, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,278
Re: Corrupt File on a Zoom
Thanks Travis! We have not touched the card since this happened, so the file is still there. We'll give this a whirl, hopefully it works!
Thanks for your help.
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
January 2nd, 2013, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Re: Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
Just an update, since I posted this, we went out and bought the drum mic Don recommends, and used it for the first time a couple weeks ago at a wedding. I have to say, I was very impressed with how...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
January 2nd, 2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,278
Corrupt File on a Zoom
I apologize if this should go somewhere else, but I'm familiar with the wedding board, and I know a lot of you here are familiar with the Zooms so I hope someone can help me out.
Just shot a...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
November 7th, 2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Re: Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
Thanks George...My biggest reason for the post was to see why in the world "line-in" wasn't working, but if the signal needs to be THAT strong that would explain some of it.
Thanks for the input...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 31st, 2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,594
Re: Should I charge?
That's a drag, for sure, but in then end, as John said...wouldn't look very good to add the PITA tax, no matter how much we want to.
I would be very interested in seeing some before and after...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
October 26th, 2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Re: Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
We don't do much in way of lighting until later in the night for the dancing. 99% of the time, the lights at a reception venue stay up through dinner, and if they're not, we talk to the venue...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
October 26th, 2012, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Re: Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
Ok, thank you both for your input...I don't need a feed from the DJ I guess...I just like the option, because when it does work out, it sounds great. We don't have problems ALL the time. And we...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
October 25th, 2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Re: Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
Thanks Chris...the more I was reading up on the subject, the more I was convinced it was the fact that the transmitter is not designed for a line in. However, does that account for the fact that I...
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Forum: Panasonic HC Series Camcorders
October 25th, 2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,669
Line-In on Panasonic HMC150
Hoping maybe someone has the same setup / equipment and can help me out here...
For weddings, we shoot on HMC150s, and have two wireless lav sets...sennheiser G2 and G3s.
At the reception we...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 11th, 2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 11th, 2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,136
re: How crucial is great audio quality really?
Sound is our biggest selling point, and in my opinion, the biggest thing that makes a videographer stand out from just getting a photographer! If it sounds bad, then why not just get pictures...or...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 11th, 2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 10th, 2012, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Getting a Direct Feed - What's your usual setup?
We've been doing it a few ways, just depending on what's available at particular weddings, but wondering what your basic set up is for getting a direct feed, either from a DJ, or even a sound board...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
October 1st, 2012, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,812
Re: Guests blocking my shot!!!
The all-time worst for me is Catholic priests who will stand in front of the couple for the vows...yes, RIGHT in front of them, rather than behind them, which has happened at a LOT of our weddings. ...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 28th, 2012, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,752
Re: How do they get away with it?
Yesterday I spoke to a bride who booked us for next year, and she really wants her full highlight online, because she will be having a lot of family from out-of-town who can't make it. She has been...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Re: Clients and payment
Same here, D.J. NO preliminary edits. Most anyone who books us has seen a friend's video, or watched numerous demo samples online, or asked us for a sample of what the final product looks like.
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 10th, 2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,612
Re: Clients and payment
As most have said, we require a retainer up front to save the date, and then the balance in full 2 weeks before the wedding.
I'm not really sure what we would do if someone doesn't pay. I've had...
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