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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 3rd, 2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,674
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Re: #3, find a couple that wasn't going to pay...

Re: #3, find a couple that wasn't going to pay for video anyway and do it for free or at a very reduced rate. Then never work for that rate again.

Re #4, drop by every florist, linen rental...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 3rd, 2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,800
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I was thinking about this the other day and...

I was thinking about this the other day and realized just how bad the numbers can look, and if I was a venture capitalist and a videographer wanted some cash to start an event video business I would...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 27th, 2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I agree that we should bend over backwards for...

I agree that we should bend over backwards for the client because good customer service is the foundation of any successful business, but there's a point. If you have, for example, six tapes to...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 26th, 2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I've never used Vegas, but every NLE I have used...

I've never used Vegas, but every NLE I have used to cut DV footage has been able to batch capture a sequence. I don't know what the original source of the footage was, but even HDV has time code...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By Matthew Craggs
When quoting jobs like these I have a rate for...

When quoting jobs like these I have a rate for editing, rather it is a re-edit or not, and then the discounted rate for when I don't need to be at the computer, but the system is tied up (i.e....
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,927
Posted By Matthew Craggs
As fun as it would be to go through other...

As fun as it would be to go through other studio's books, unless the information is offered it's impossible to even estimate.

Like mentioned above, we don't know the overhead costs, but we also...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 19th, 2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,927
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Oleg will be on the list next year. Book it :)

Oleg will be on the list next year. Book it :)
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 18th, 2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,749
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I'm with others who say shoot HD. If you already...

I'm with others who say shoot HD. If you already have HD cameras then it costs absolutely nothing to shoot in HD.

As for the extra time, why not head out a bit early and capture the preps? I'm...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 17th, 2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,075
Posted By Matthew Craggs
If you're looking at the difference between a...

If you're looking at the difference between a HV30 and HV40 you will find practically none, but like mentioned above they are both great cameras despite limitations.

I'm not Chad, and don't want...
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders March 13th, 2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,460
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I've never checked the B+H used section before,...

I've never checked the B+H used section before, but even if it was the camera only. No batteries, no manual, no box, no nothing, it's still worth purchasing the camera used. If I got to it I would...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 12th, 2009, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,522
Posted By Matthew Craggs
For every two camera shoot I have ever done we...

For every two camera shoot I have ever done we have worked out a series of hand signals that are used to indicate tape change, get the speaker, I'm relocating, etc. That has always worked fine for...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 3rd, 2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
Posted By Matthew Craggs
That sounds awesome. Come to think of it, I bet...

That sounds awesome. Come to think of it, I bet almost any theatre would offer this service, but just don't advertise. I keep seeing ads before films pushing the rental of their theatre for corporate...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 23rd, 2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,203
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Couple of minor comments: In my humble...

Couple of minor comments:

In my humble opinion the site looks a little cluttered with the background of blurred images and company logo where it is. I would move the company logo to the navigation...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,278
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Quite a while ago I read a post at this site...

Quite a while ago I read a post at this site where the user, whose name escapes me at the moment, said that if Hollywood studios with their million dollar budgets cannot create a DVD that can...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,186
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Not giving myself enough space for handles at the...

Not giving myself enough space for handles at the beginning and end of each shot. Though that apply's to any production, yet I have done it at wedding more often than I would like to admit.

Not...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 4th, 2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,858
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Re: the "Why Videography is a waste" article, I...

Re: the "Why Videography is a waste" article, I vividly remember seeing the text from a document of the same name in a thread at photo.net. I do not know rather this is the same document, or an other...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 26th, 2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,770
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I am going to offer an Apple TV for HD delivery,...

I am going to offer an Apple TV for HD delivery, though I am just heading out on my own after working freelance for a while, so my experience on the business and booking end of things is limiting. So...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 23rd, 2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,387
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Are you thinking of Blu Domain? There are...

Are you thinking of Blu Domain?

There are tons of website template company's out there, but Blu Domain is targeted to photographers and also has the option to add on video so that could be what...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 21st, 2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,603
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I went to the Canadian Tire website and a quick...

I went to the Canadian Tire website and a quick search brought up a few solutions for under $50. I would visit your local hardware store and have a look. There are quite a few small remote controlled...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 16th, 2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,581
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I wrote mine a couple of years ago, and used the...

I wrote mine a couple of years ago, and used the free samples at the site you linked as a template. More specifically, the pet business one.

Didn't use any software other than my word processor...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery January 14th, 2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,153
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Looks great, obviously, but first thing's first,...

Looks great, obviously, but first thing's first, gotta love the guy in the bathing suit.

My biggest concerns are more about delivery since the image quality is undisputedly wonderful. Just a...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 January 9th, 2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,984
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Sadly, the FX1 does not have a hours meter.

Sadly, the FX1 does not have a hours meter.
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery December 24th, 2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,443
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I think it's great. I love the documentary style...

I think it's great. I love the documentary style of edit and absolutely love the post wedding interviews. That's something I've been wanting to do for a long time.

The great thing about this style...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery December 24th, 2008, 06:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,614
Posted By Matthew Craggs
MB = Magic Bullet Red Giant Software: Magic...

MB = Magic Bullet Red Giant Software: Magic Bullet Suite 2008 (http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/products/all/magic-bullet-suite/)
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 24th, 2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Posted By Matthew Craggs
My first purchase was a camera that I bought...

My first purchase was a camera that I bought using a "no interest for X months" Sony Store card. Then I simply bought pieces of equipment here and there when I could afford it, which was fine because...
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