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Forum: All Things Audio April 14th, 2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,200
Posted By Tom Sessions
5.1 audio

OK people, I'm a moron and want to produce a DVD with 5.1 surround sound for wedding ceremonies and reception highlight reels. I use Adobe pp1.5 and Encore for authoring.

I have been using the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 28th, 2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,347
Posted By Tom Sessions
I proof all of my work on a 50" plasma...no...

I proof all of my work on a 50" plasma...no issues so far...just don't sit so damn close...I usually sit back about 10' ( reccomended distance). Granted, it ain't HD, but looks just fine.

I...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 28th, 2008, 01:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,347
Posted By Tom Sessions
One other thing...I use PP1.5 to capture the...

One other thing...I use PP1.5 to capture the video...Matrox capture card. Make sure your capture settings are in widescreen mode and your project is set as a widescreen project. So, when you render...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 28th, 2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,347
Posted By Tom Sessions
I have used the vx2000 and 2100 and for 3 years...

I have used the vx2000 and 2100 and for 3 years now and have been shooting in 16:9 exclusively.

If your entended audience is going to be a widescreen tv user, just render your movie out without...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 14th, 2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,882
Posted By Tom Sessions
Makes me want to get married all over again just...

Makes me want to get married all over again just as long as you get to shoot and edit it!!!

That was beautiful work.

What was the song? It seemed just perfect for your shot selections.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 13th, 2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,425
Posted By Tom Sessions
Hi Allen About 2 years ago, I used the video...

Hi Allen

About 2 years ago, I used the video from the customer's cell phone that the Groom took when he proposed to the bride on a beach in Hawaii. It was part of a love story. I used After...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 13th, 2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,425
Posted By Tom Sessions
Jason, Thanks for backing me up. By reading...

Jason,

Thanks for backing me up. By reading what other respondants had to say, I was beginning to think my ideas were short sighted or over the top...it appears a few of my colleagues still have...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 13th, 2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,425
Posted By Tom Sessions
Cell phone highlights

Just curious...what does anyone think of the idea of using a cell phone to capture events at a wedding and then using those clips in a highlight video?

Is this too "out there" for the wedding...
Forum: Show Your Work February 12th, 2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By Tom Sessions
Hi Allen, I hired him to head up another...

Hi Allen,

I hired him to head up another "division" of wedding videography.
He has been at it for about 21/2 years and has only produced 2 gigs. The first one was basically at half price to get...
Forum: Show Your Work February 12th, 2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By Tom Sessions
Hi John, Actually, I couldn't agree with you...

Hi John,

Actually, I couldn't agree with you guys more. I've been trying to tell my partner that this isn't going to fly. He insists this is outstanding work and only the sophisticated bride and...
Forum: Show Your Work February 11th, 2008, 03:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By Tom Sessions
Valentine clip

This is from a high-end wedding. Any thoughts welcome.
www.stylecinematic.com/files/video/kim.wmv
Forum: Show Your Work February 9th, 2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
These are all very good observations. The more I...

These are all very good observations. The more I watch this the more I want to go back to the bride for different music.

Anyone have any suggestions for music?
Forum: Show Your Work February 9th, 2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
[QUOTE=Colin McDonald;823079]Another fault I...

[QUOTE=Colin McDonald;823079]Another fault I found distracting was the number of shots that are unintentionally off axis. This can be sometimes be corrected in post - easier if its consistent though....
Forum: Show Your Work February 8th, 2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
He had a very bad day...he usually shoots very...

He had a very bad day...he usually shoots very good stuff...alot that you see on my website is him. He has been with me for 3 years and operates my crane most of the time.
Every now and then I have...
Forum: Show Your Work February 8th, 2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
[Quote] If I switched off after 1.30 seconds,...

[Quote]
If I switched off after 1.30 seconds, what are your potential clients doing???

Good point. That's why I offer a variety of different samples on my website that reflect different moods. ...
Forum: Show Your Work February 8th, 2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
Like they say, different strokes for different...

Like they say, different strokes for different folks.

I was hoping to have received critical analysis from someone with more credibility and who had actually watched the whole clip.

Sure, it's...
Forum: Show Your Work February 7th, 2008, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,475
Posted By Tom Sessions
Wedding Day Highlight

My first post of a wedding day highlight reel.

comments welcome.

www.bluestarvideo.com/files/video/kwed.wmv
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 31st, 2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Tom Sessions
Open Flash Video 8 Encoder program. Browse your...

Open Flash Video 8 Encoder program. Browse your computer for your .avi file and select "Add" This will bring your .avi file into the Flash 8 video encoder. Then go into "settings" on the right and...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 25th, 2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,451
Posted By Tom Sessions
Tom, Your site is quite classy and very...

Tom,
Your site is quite classy and very understated. And how do you guys find couples that will act out a sitcom for their video. Too much![/QUOTE]


They don't come arround very often, but...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 25th, 2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,451
Posted By Tom Sessions
It should be working fine now...I was updating...

It should be working fine now...I was updating some web pages earlier today. By the way, did you like what you saw?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 18th, 2008, 01:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,451
Posted By Tom Sessions
Hey Bill, Yeah, 07 sucked for me as...

Hey Bill,

Yeah, 07 sucked for me as well...for both my high-end company and the one that pays the bills (mid priced stuff). I usually book 6 months to a year and a half ahead and 08 looks...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 8th, 2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,492
Posted By Tom Sessions
The music

Bruce,

The music in your website samples are also fabulous. I've been wanting to go in that direction as well but our Houston brides have been brainwashed to select the typical "oldies" and...
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