"Passion in Moscow", Richard&Katya Story at DVinfo.net

"Passion in Moscow", Richard&Katya Story · May 28th, 2009, 11:54 PM

Here I finally made something in English, in a narrative form. No need for subtitles!

"Passion in Moscow, Katya&Richard L.S." By Oleg Kalyan On ExposureRoom

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Please share your impressions!

Matt Barwick · May 29th, 2009, 12:24 AM

My impressions? Amazing production value Oleg...simply amazing. It was more like watching a feature film love story than something related to a wedding. It was nice to be able to understand the narrative language too :)

You're blessed to have:

1) couples that give you the freedom to create this kind of thing and;
2) the technical and creative expertise to pull it off.

One thing that caught my eye (or ear) was around the 2:10 mark. It sounded like the track finished and then it cut in again?

Again, well done.

Matt.

P.S. I loved the 'painting' of their faces with light.

Oleg Kalyan · May 29th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Маtt, thank you for kind words.
Did some remix on the soundtrack to add to emotional flow of the story.

Ram Purad · May 29th, 2009, 03:04 AM

LOVE IT!

Top 25 All-Star Team next year! Book it!! You truly are a trend setter.

Just a question Oleg. How is this clip fitted into their Wedding Video? This is sort of a trailer to their full love story or is this what their love story? Do you get to present this at the reception for their guests?

I'm sure couple will love this. Keep up the great work.

Oleg Kalyan · May 29th, 2009, 05:37 AM

Ram, thank you,
this short narrative film will be played at a wedding party on a large projection screen. it's another form of entertainment shown at a wedding. (I hope a meaningful one)

As far as being on a list, I guess some kind of recognition, is a good thing, if it helps to move forward to discover new horizon as an art form expression. It can also stall the movement.( Still don't know how it's figured out...)

Michael Ojjeh · May 29th, 2009, 06:34 AM

Oleg, That was truly amazing, Everything was put together so nicely even the impressions on the BG acting it out were very well, you picked a perfect couple for that shoot.

finally we have something in English from you Oleg that we can understand :):), was that your voice ?

Great job as always !!!!!!!!!!!

Travis Cossel · May 29th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Oleg, what I love about your work is that you have a defined style that is yours. Some great visuals and production value here. The narrative was great too.

I do think you could have shortened the piece by about 30 seconds and it would have been stronger. Near the end I felt it lost some momentum.

The kissing shot with the passing light was gold. Beautiful. Was that done with your own lighting or location lighting?

Oleg Kalyan · May 30th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Michael, thanks a lot!

My voice is not that great, I have more of a Russian accent anyway :)
The voice belongs to the Groom, Richard, he is from England, lived in the US for some time.
Now works and lives in Russia(probably hard to pick his accent, I wonder if he sounds from a particular country)

Travis, thank you!
I've had a 100 wt Dedolight, blue gelled a bit, in the Subway as well as in those "painting" shots..

Susanto Widjaja · May 30th, 2009, 08:01 AM

gotta love that train passing kissing shot....

was this clip shot in 5D ?? do you mind sharing your lenses??

Great work!!! look like a commercial :)

I agree with travis, I think it could have been a bit shorter.

All in all, still awesome awesome work. seriously quality stuff.

Santo

Oleg Kalyan · May 30th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Santo, appreciate your comments!

It was shot with 5D, the lenses were Canon 85mm 1.2, Canon 28-300 IS (just one or two shots) and Nikkor 200mm F2.0

Mary Angelini · June 17th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Wow! You work is amazing. Its a great story, great voice over, music and visuals. I would love to work for you and learn everything I could. Although, Russia may be a little too cold for me. Please keep sharing!

Buba Kastorski · June 17th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Oleg it's just amazing!
this is completely new look of a "love story" as we used to see it,
and I hope, and wish you making a big step up in you cinematographer career soon;
all the best!

Oleg Kalyan · June 18th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Mary,
thanks a lot, would love to get to know each other one day, I've been to Fort Lauderdale and Miami once...a little too hot to me :))

Buba,
thank you, appreciate!

Kevin Lewis · June 18th, 2009, 09:29 PM

How long did it take to shoot and edit that piece?

Oleg Kalyan · June 19th, 2009, 04:03 AM

Shot in one day, voice over and shots on a black background another couple of hours..
Edit took 2,3 full days.

May 29th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#2
Matt Barwick Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingscliff, Australia Posts: 196	My impressions? Amazing production value Oleg...simply amazing. It was more like watching a feature film love story than something related to a wedding. It was nice to be able to understand the narrative language too :) You're blessed to have: 1) couples that give you the freedom to create this kind of thing and; 2) the technical and creative expertise to pull it off. One thing that caught my eye (or ear) was around the 2:10 mark. It sounded like the track finished and then it cut in again? Again, well done. Matt. P.S. I loved the 'painting' of their faces with light. __________________ www.mattbarwickfilms.com / wedding videos gold coast / my stuff on Vimeo

May 29th, 2009, 03:04 AM	#4
Ram Purad Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 171	LOVE IT! Top 25 All-Star Team next year! Book it!! You truly are a trend setter. Just a question Oleg. How is this clip fitted into their Wedding Video? This is sort of a trailer to their full love story or is this what their love story? Do you get to present this at the reception for their guests? I'm sure couple will love this. Keep up the great work. __________________ Ram Purad :: Aspiring Event Filmmaker http://www.butterflysquad.com

May 29th, 2009, 06:34 AM	#6
Michael Ojjeh Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 338	Oleg, That was truly amazing, Everything was put together so nicely even the impressions on the BG acting it out were very well, you picked a perfect couple for that shoot. finally we have something in English from you Oleg that we can understand :):), was that your voice ? Great job as always !!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Dragonfly Production http://www.dragonflyproduction.net/ http://www.vimeo.com/user432181

May 29th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#7
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	Oleg, what I love about your work is that you have a defined style that is yours. Some great visuals and production value here. The narrative was great too. I do think you could have shortened the piece by about 30 seconds and it would have been stronger. Near the end I felt it lost some momentum. The kissing shot with the passing light was gold. Beautiful. Was that done with your own lighting or location lighting? __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

May 30th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#9
Susanto Widjaja Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 622	gotta love that train passing kissing shot.... was this clip shot in 5D ?? do you mind sharing your lenses?? Great work!!! look like a commercial :) I agree with travis, I think it could have been a bit shorter. All in all, still awesome awesome work. seriously quality stuff. Santo __________________ If a picture is worth a thousand words, what about motion picture? website: www.papercranes.com.au \| blog: www.weddingvideosydney.net

May 29th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#3
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Маtt, thank you for kind words. Did some remix on the soundtrack to add to emotional flow of the story.

May 29th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#5
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Ram, thank you, this short narrative film will be played at a wedding party on a large projection screen. it's another form of entertainment shown at a wedding. (I hope a meaningful one) As far as being on a list, I guess some kind of recognition, is a good thing, if it helps to move forward to discover new horizon as an art form expression. It can also stall the movement.( Still don't know how it's figured out...)

May 30th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#8
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Michael, thanks a lot! My voice is not that great, I have more of a Russian accent anyway :) The voice belongs to the Groom, Richard, he is from England, lived in the US for some time. Now works and lives in Russia(probably hard to pick his accent, I wonder if he sounds from a particular country) Travis, thank you! I've had a 100 wt Dedolight, blue gelled a bit, in the Subway as well as in those "painting" shots..

May 30th, 2009, 11:04 AM	#10
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Santo, appreciate your comments! It was shot with 5D, the lenses were Canon 85mm 1.2, Canon 28-300 IS (just one or two shots) and Nikkor 200mm F2.0

June 17th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#11
Mary Angelini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Posts: 141	Wow! You work is amazing. Its a great story, great voice over, music and visuals. I would love to work for you and learn everything I could. Although, Russia may be a little too cold for me. Please keep sharing! __________________ "Perhaps I cannot change the wind, but I can adjust my sails" www.keymomentsonline.com

June 17th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#12
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Oleg it's just amazing! this is completely new look of a "love story" as we used to see it, and I hope, and wish you making a big step up in you cinematographer career soon; all the best! __________________ I love this place!

June 18th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#13
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Mary, thanks a lot, would love to get to know each other one day, I've been to Fort Lauderdale and Miami once...a little too hot to me :)) Buba, thank you, appreciate!

June 18th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#14
Kevin Lewis Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, pa Posts: 705	How long did it take to shoot and edit that piece?

June 19th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#15
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Shot in one day, voice over and shots on a black background another couple of hours.. Edit took 2,3 full days.