Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 22nd, 2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,625
Re: I hate these lights
The issue there is that many places won't let us use mist/fog because of the particle sensor fire alarms in the rooms. Without it, lasers and most lighting effects are worthless. That's how the...
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
May 21st, 2013, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 13,882
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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
May 21st, 2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,832
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
May 21st, 2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,942
Re: 50mm and 85mm primes at weddings
I use an 85 or 135mm for most things at the reception, including the 1st dance, and move to the 35mm (crop-frame) or 50mm (full-frame) when there is open dancing, and I move through the dance floor...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 20th, 2013, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,567
Re: Getting contracts signed
For the last year I've used DocuSign and enjoyed it, but it wasn't at $15/month (and it's only that cheap if you pay the full $180 up front).
Right now, I'm working on a signable PDF I can email,...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 18th, 2013, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,741
Re: 10 videographers at a wedding!
More than one person filming is for two reasons that I can think of: 1) be in more than one place at a time; 2) backup in case an emergency happens.
For us, it's two people with three cameras...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 18th, 2013, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,625
Re: I hate these lights
It's been my experience that it doesn't matter who the vendor is, DJ, photo, video, or even the cake, a fair number have an overblown sense of their own importance (the day would be ruined without...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
May 16th, 2013, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,277
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 16th, 2013, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,625
Re: I hate these lights
I actually come from the DJ side of things (32 weddings a year) (for video, I'm 2nd shooter to my wife, and do the editing) and can tell you, it's OK to be pissed or annoyed about the DJ lights -...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 13th, 2013, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,877
Re: Processional and Recessional tips
agree with practicing rack focus (I shoot my kids)
other cameras to cut to (a wider balcony/rear shot, and something high up from the side aisle/wall)
from the front, we usually do a crouch shot...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 9th, 2013, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,275
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
May 7th, 2013, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
May 6th, 2013, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
Re: Up to 29 minutes in a t3i
Just read up on this in Magic Lantern.
You can EITHER have a 29 minute file with lower bit rate, OR film at full quality but have it break it up into multiple files (with a slight break of up to a...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 6th, 2013, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Re: How important is white balance?
The T2i doesn't have the same level of control as better Canons, though it does still have some control.
If you're ready for manual control of white balance, it becomes like anything else, you...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 5th, 2013, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,090
Re: yet another, What would you do?
Could you talk to the person who hires you and explain? If the copyright nick trick doesn't work, this could spread to the other schools and become a bigger issue. Your contact may understand that...
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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery
May 1st, 2013, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,969
Re: Wedding vs venue highlights
Pardon my language, but...
holy sokes, a falcon! And indoor sparklers?! Can I second shoot for you?
Great work, Noa. If we had any places that looked half as nice, I'd gladly use your idea.
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Forum: Helping Hands
May 1st, 2013, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 193
Views: 141,970
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 29th, 2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,278
Re: Remembering Faces
I started my wedding blog precisely for this reason. I always get a simple head shot of the couple to post and add in some relevant details. Just posting the info helps remember them later, and if...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 29th, 2013, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
Re: Home Visits
What is right for you may depend on how you sell yourself (service-wise) and what kind of clients you attract. I rarely have to meet with people in person - first contact with email or phone, and...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
April 28th, 2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 32,748
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 28th, 2013, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,328
Re: Printing options onto DVDs
Found:
http://www.bayphoto.com/packaging-presentation/cd-dvd-cases/
$25 per case.
Several others I found won't show pricing unless you're a member, and they want you to be a photog. Maybe ask...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 26th, 2013, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,445
Re: Solo shooters and parking arrangments
Including the costs like parking (valet?) should be included in your costs, same as mileage, ferry, or other unique but frequent items.
In my established (non-video) business, we account for...
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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
April 26th, 2013, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 24,488
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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD
April 25th, 2013, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,734
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
April 25th, 2013, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,570
Re: Up to 29 minutes in a t3i
double check, but I believe the brand new T5i does (I saw it when they announced it, but can't find it now), and has the things that were good about the T3i and T4i. For video, it's probably a...
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