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Brandon Hammonds · November 13th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I am attending my first bridal show this Sunday, and I'd like to get some recommendations on what kind of clips to play.

As of right now, I am planning on showing my three favorite trailers. Two of them are about three minutes long and are pretty upbeat, and one of them is about four minutes long and is much slower (set to a film score).

I'm just curious how long brides typically stand around and watch the videos, and I'm wondering if I'd be better off nixing the slower-paced video.

Travis Cossel · November 13th, 2008, 01:05 PM

99% of the brides will try and walk right by. I suggest going with just one of the three videos .. your strongest one for catching their attention. I think a long, slow-paced video will not get you the results you want. Good luck!

Jeffrey Lovell · November 13th, 2008, 01:36 PM

I would agree. Something upbeat and quick. Maybe put together a number of clips highlighting certain special shots and moments.

Put candy or something on the table for free to get them to stop and look!!

Jeff

Brandon Hammonds · November 13th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the input, guys.

I think I will go ahead and go with the strongest video of the three. Either that, or go ahead and put together a true demo with my best work, as Jeffery suggests.

I'm giving away a photo montage, so I'm hoping that will be a good enough excuse for them to stop and take a look.

November 13th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Brandon Hammonds New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 22	Demo For Bridal Show I am attending my first bridal show this Sunday, and I'd like to get some recommendations on what kind of clips to play. As of right now, I am planning on showing my three favorite trailers. Two of them are about three minutes long and are pretty upbeat, and one of them is about four minutes long and is much slower (set to a film score). I'm just curious how long brides typically stand around and watch the videos, and I'm wondering if I'd be better off nixing the slower-paced video.

November 13th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#2
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	99% of the brides will try and walk right by. I suggest going with just one of the three videos .. your strongest one for catching their attention. I think a long, slow-paced video will not get you the results you want. Good luck! __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

November 13th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#3
Jeffrey Lovell Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 61	I would agree. Something upbeat and quick. Maybe put together a number of clips highlighting certain special shots and moments. Put candy or something on the table for free to get them to stop and look!! Jeff __________________ Created Design Video Video production for the common man

November 13th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#4
Brandon Hammonds New Boot Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 22	Thanks for the input, guys. I think I will go ahead and go with the strongest video of the three. Either that, or go ahead and put together a true demo with my best work, as Jeffery suggests. I'm giving away a photo montage, so I'm hoping that will be a good enough excuse for them to stop and take a look.