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Joel Rigoni · January 18th, 2008, 05:08 AM

My website

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Hi everybody

Would you have a look at my videoblog, i would like your views it seems to average 3-4 hits a day, it doesnt seem to generate much business, Iam hoping to get around 20 weddings next year,

Have been filming weddings for 2years now no complaints up to now,

any tips to up the anti for this year 2008

www.videoartes.com.br

Thanks

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John Moon · January 18th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Joel:

Interesting editing. It was funny for sure but I'm not sure that people will select you based on this demo unless that is the type of clients you are trying to reach. My opinion is that Brides typically are the ones primarily interested in video and they want a video that will stand the test of time and be more elegant or romantic. I could be completely wrong. It would be good to have this video in your portfolio to show your range of editing ability. I really liked it when the couple were walking toward each other and it then flashed to someone entirely different.
Thanks,
John

Michael Pulcinella · January 18th, 2008, 08:15 AM

Nice clips, but I have a question.

Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? (Lien & Cleber has it when they are walking down the aisle.) It is one of those wedding vid cliches that I find infuriating because it always seems so arbitrary to me.

Dennis Murphy · January 18th, 2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Pulcinella

Nice clips, but I have a question.

Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? (Lien & Cleber has it when they are walking down the aisle.) It is one of those wedding vid cliches that I find infuriating because it always seems so arbitrary to me.

Don't forget the dutch angles.

Brendan Donohue · January 18th, 2008, 02:00 PM

yeah, it's funny to see a lot of dutch angles in wedding videos, after all, the dutch angle technique's primary use is to portray "psychological uneasiness or tension in a subject." Not something you try to associate with weddings(although much of the wedding day is usually pretty tense, hehe). They are cool if used tastefully, but a little creepy if overdone..

Joel Rigoni · January 19th, 2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John Moon

Joel:

Interesting editing. It was funny for sure but I'm not sure that people will select you based on this demo ....
John

He was talking about this video --->http://videoartes.com.br/?p=7.
You're right Jonh, so do I, I also prefer romantic videos, but in this case was a request of the couple. and a had a lot of fun editing this video. lolol.

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Originally Posted by Michael Pulcinella

Nice clips, but I have a question...Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? (Lien & Cleber has it when they are walking down the aisle.) It is one of those ...

He was talking about this video --->http://videoartes.com.br/?p=6.

Thanks, I know there are lots of problems, and many can be fixed as I have lots to learn.

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Originally Posted by Brendan Donohue

yeah, it's funny to see a lot of dutch angles in wedding videos, after all, the dutch angle technique's primary use is to portray "psychological uneasiness or tension in a subject." Not something you try to associate with weddings(although much of the wedding day is usually pretty tense, hehe). They are cool if used tastefully, but a little creepy if overdone..

Now that's what I was looking for, Thanks very much for the comments. I will keep that in mind for my next shoot.
That's where this forum has been invaluable in terms of ideas and possibilities with wedding videography.
Hehe, I couldn't bring myself to do a dutch angle or a black & white sequence though.

Cheers for the feedback Brendan!

Thank you all for the positive , negative and constructive feedback,

still Open for ideas on how to improve.

Brendan Donohue · January 21st, 2008, 05:43 PM

i do like all the videos as well as the site, everything is tastefully done as far as I'm concerned!
brendan

Brian Rossen · January 22nd, 2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Pulcinella

Nice clips, but I have a question.

Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? (Lien & Cleber has it when they are walking down the aisle.) It is one of those wedding vid cliches that I find infuriating because it always seems so arbitrary to me.

It's an easy way to create contrast from one shot to the next.

Dave Blackhurst · January 22nd, 2008, 05:26 PM

... and to cover up that you forgot to set the white balance on one of your cameras <wink>!

Also really useful for footage that is a bit noisy or just "off" color wise... but the shot is good!

Dan Burnap · January 23rd, 2008, 05:31 AM

Oi Joel

Respondei por seu Email. Tenho algumas perguntas pra vc!:

I'm thinking about setting up a website too now and like the format of yours. You say it doesn't generate much business, do you do any other form of advertising? How long does it take you to complete one wedding DVD? Which camcorder(s) do you use?

Obrigado

Dan

Steven Davis · January 23rd, 2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Joel Rigoni

My website

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Hi everybody

Would you have a look at my videoblog, i would like your views it seems to average 3-4 hits a day, it doesnt seem to generate much business, Iam hoping to get around 20 weddings next year,

Have been filming weddings for 2years now no complaints up to now,

any tips to up the anti for this year 2008

www.videoartes.com.br

Thanks

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Hey Joel, what is the process for your DVD book covers? They look really nice.

Joel Rigoni · January 23rd, 2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Davis

Hey Joel, what is the process for your DVD book covers? They look really nice.

hey gus, thanks everyone for coments.

i'm learning alot.

hey dan, i like your video, love it, love it !!! I'm using pd170 and vx2100.
usually i spend a whole week to get the DVD done. and I work with the photographers. like a patner haha. have been worked and pure soon i'll advertise in wedding magazine

hey steve, i do my book cover on photoshop.
if you want same covers mine, send e an e-mail.

cheers

joel

Steven Davis · January 23rd, 2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Rigoni

hey steve, i do my book cover on photoshop.
if you want same covers mine, send e an e-mail.

cheers

joel

I was wondering what you use to print the covers. I'm considering tossing my ink jet and getting a laser printer. I print to preforated covers and haven't been able to get the covers professionally done. I was wondering what printer you are using?

Joel Rigoni · January 23rd, 2008, 05:29 PM

I print at photoprint store, the size is 30cm x 20cm. the quality is imcomparable.

cheers
joel

Steven Davis · January 23rd, 2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Rigoni

I print at storage of photoprint size is 30cm x 20cm. the quality is imcomparable.

cheers
joel

Huh? Maybe I am missing it in the translation, I was wondering what printer you use, more of what you use, paper etc.

January 18th, 2008, 05:08 AM	#1
Joel Rigoni Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vitória-ES Brazil Posts: 30	My Videoblog... My website -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi everybody Would you have a look at my videoblog, i would like your views it seems to average 3-4 hits a day, it doesnt seem to generate much business, Iam hoping to get around 20 weddings next year, Have been filming weddings for 2years now no complaints up to now, any tips to up the anti for this year 2008 www.videoartes.com.br Thanks __________________ __________________ www.joelmiranda.com/blog Last edited by Joel Rigoni; January 18th, 2008 at 01:05 PM. Reason: wrog final

January 18th, 2008, 07:43 AM	#2
John Moon Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 446	Joel: Interesting editing. It was funny for sure but I'm not sure that people will select you based on this demo unless that is the type of clients you are trying to reach. My opinion is that Brides typically are the ones primarily interested in video and they want a video that will stand the test of time and be more elegant or romantic. I could be completely wrong. It would be good to have this video in your portfolio to show your range of editing ability. I really liked it when the couple were walking toward each other and it then flashed to someone entirely different. Thanks, John __________________ John J. Moon www.northernlightfilmworks.com - Event DV Top 25 Recipient

January 18th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#5
Brendan Donohue Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 161	dutch angles yeah, it's funny to see a lot of dutch angles in wedding videos, after all, the dutch angle technique's primary use is to portray "psychological uneasiness or tension in a subject." Not something you try to associate with weddings(although much of the wedding day is usually pretty tense, hehe). They are cool if used tastefully, but a little creepy if overdone..

January 23rd, 2008, 05:29 PM	#14
Joel Rigoni Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vitória-ES Brazil Posts: 30	I print at photoprint store, the size is 30cm x 20cm. the quality is imcomparable. cheers joel __________________ www.joelmiranda.com/blog Last edited by Joel Rigoni; January 24th, 2008 at 03:34 AM. Reason: wrong word

January 18th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#3
Michael Pulcinella Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ridley Park, PA, USA Posts: 269	Nice clips, but I have a question. Why do all wedding videos have black and white shots randomly interspersed with the color shots? (Lien & Cleber has it when they are walking down the aisle.) It is one of those wedding vid cliches that I find infuriating because it always seems so arbitrary to me.

January 21st, 2008, 05:43 PM	#7
Brendan Donohue Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 161	i do like all the videos as well as the site, everything is tastefully done as far as I'm concerned! brendan

January 22nd, 2008, 05:26 PM	#9
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	... and to cover up that you forgot to set the white balance on one of your cameras <wink>! Also really useful for footage that is a bit noisy or just "off" color wise... but the shot is good!

January 23rd, 2008, 05:31 AM	#10
Dan Burnap Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 335	Oi Joel Respondei por seu Email. Tenho algumas perguntas pra vc!: I'm thinking about setting up a website too now and like the format of yours. You say it doesn't generate much business, do you do any other form of advertising? How long does it take you to complete one wedding DVD? Which camcorder(s) do you use? Obrigado Dan