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Forum: Open DV Discussion December 23rd, 2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,397
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I'll point out the most obvious tip: create a...

I'll point out the most obvious tip: create a sync point at the beginning of the interview. A hand clap visible by both cameras will give you an easy reference for syncing up the two sources in post....
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery December 18th, 2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,614
Posted By Matthew Craggs
The thing that really impresses me about the clip...

The thing that really impresses me about the clip is the use of sound as much as the visuals. The images are beautiful but the waves from the water, or the footsteps at :57 make it feel like a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 10th, 2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,566
Posted By Matthew Craggs
If you have enough content to keep it updated...

If you have enough content to keep it updated then a Wordpress site can be easy to maintain and gives people a reason to check back in on a regular basis. But only if you have enough work to put in...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 8th, 2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I admit I have never worked with 24p footage, but...

I admit I have never worked with 24p footage, but if the footage is pulled down to 29.97 on the tape then I would think that there would be no difference on account of the 24 frames being turned into...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery December 4th, 2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,142
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Good job, just a couple of things I would do...

Good job, just a couple of things I would do differently, like the still frames and slow motion. I would cut out the stills and speed up the slow motion because they made the piece drag a for me. The...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 3rd, 2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,690
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Just my 2 cents, since I've stayed out of every...

Just my 2 cents, since I've stayed out of every other copyright and music thread on here:

For my personally stuff I have decided not to use only music that I can obtain the rights to, rather from...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 1st, 2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,200
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I think there's still a bit of misunderstanding...

I think there's still a bit of misunderstanding here. I don't believe Patrick is saying "Don't copy us... or else," nor is he saying being inspired by others is a bad thing. I believe he's merely...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 1st, 2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,561
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I think of it like this: Not everyone wants a...

I think of it like this: Not everyone wants a professional video, and that's fine. Some people just want a shot of the bride walking down the isle and a static wide shot of the speeches. For those...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 28th, 2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,691
Posted By Matthew Craggs
The Taiyo Yuden glossy, water resistant, hub...

The Taiyo Yuden glossy, water resistant, hub printable discs are my choice. I used to use LightScribe but it was just too difficult to get a good image. Everything that came out was too light, and it...
Forum: Area 51 November 27th, 2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,755
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I like it! Though I'm not sure if the chicken...

I like it! Though I'm not sure if the chicken would get cramped in my gear bag.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 15th, 2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Multiple Brevis'? As in a Brevis attached to a...

Multiple Brevis'? As in a Brevis attached to a Brevis? Am I reading that right?

I completely understand the value of one, but if you don't mind me asking, what effect does multiple Brevis' have?
...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 12th, 2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,077
Posted By Matthew Craggs
A few portions of the article bug me as well. For...

A few portions of the article bug me as well. For example, the article encourages brides to ask for a 4:3 and 16:9 version of their video for free. If you're pan and scanning 16:9 footage, or...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 12th, 2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,171
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Nice job. You have a good collection of well...

Nice job. You have a good collection of well exposed shots, but the opening portion of the video seems quite slow. Maybe some more cuts, including some of the prep (assuming you did bride and/or...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 8th, 2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,424
Posted By Matthew Craggs
If the disc is already finished, there's a couple...

If the disc is already finished, there's a couple of ways you can do it.

You could play it back in a settop DVD player and into the camera assuming your camera has AV/DV pass through. Use your...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 5th, 2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I recommend planning equipment purchases every...

I recommend planning equipment purchases every year and working that into your price. Figure out what you're going to need to replace, upgrade, or purchase for the next twelve months and then...
Forum: DVD Authoring October 29th, 2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,808
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I second the suggestion to cut down the length. I...

I second the suggestion to cut down the length. I don't know if you're putting it on the DVD as a First Play, or tacking it on the beginning of the video, but the client will have to sit through it...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 29th, 2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,373
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I've never been pursued by a female guest at a...

I've never been pursued by a female guest at a wedding, but at the end of the night the bride, groom, or some member of the bridal party almost always says, "You're not going to stick around and...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 28th, 2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,382
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I personally don't get the idea of using a 5D Mk...

I personally don't get the idea of using a 5D Mk II for a wedding. Yes, the image quality is awesome, but I would rather take the money and put it towards something else, like advertising or a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 27th, 2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,912
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I regularly do single camera shoots and do a full...

I regularly do single camera shoots and do a full version of the ceremony. You just simply lock down the camera, do a few very subtle zooms. Then I just cut out the sections where nothing is...
Forum: Show Your Work October 23rd, 2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 426,809
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I agree re: the blur around the edge of the...

I agree re: the blur around the edge of the frame. I'm not against a little vignetting, but it goes quite a bit into the frame and is distracting. When I use effects like that the point is to draw...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 23rd, 2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,446
Posted By Matthew Craggs
If people will pay the $2,200 and your do quality...

If people will pay the $2,200 and your do quality work, I'd say "go for it."

I have heard of a technique some photographers have used to find their price point. Start low (let's say $2,000 for an...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 21st, 2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,617
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I personally dig the behind the scenes stuff to a...

I personally dig the behind the scenes stuff to a point in the earlier parts of the piece. There is value to them and the video is very good, but it may benefit your cause to lay off a bit.

Up to...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 15th, 2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,437
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Awesome job. Loved the perspective shots at the...

Awesome job. Loved the perspective shots at the beginning and end, and the sequence at the end when she opens the closet (especially the wide angle shot). There's a lot of stuff I haven't seen before...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques October 1st, 2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By Matthew Craggs
The variety in angles during the ceremony portion...

The variety in angles during the ceremony portion gives it a great movie-ish feel. The audio is very crisp and pulls the audience into the piece. Great colours that don't look overprocessed. All...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 8th, 2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I don't think it is unreasonable either. In fact,...

I don't think it is unreasonable either. In fact, most weddings I have worked, either the bride, groom, or one of the parents was walking around with a number of envelopes with the different vendors...
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