Influential Wedding Videographer

Monday Isa · March 19th, 2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram Purad

Agree... Kevin and Oleg are well deserving of making that list.

I would also like to see Mayad Studios in that list at some point in time.

Agreed Mayad Studios is a very influential company in my books. Hopefully soon they will appear on that list.

Josh Green · March 19th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Wow, thanks Noel, what a wonderful compliment. Here's my faves that I didn't see on the list:

1. Mayad Studios
2. Denver Riddle
3. Savemoment
4. Mind Castle
5. Timeless Films NY

Ian Lim · March 19th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Yup, just wondering why Mayad, Oleg and Kevin were not on the list... I guess in the future, it will become EventDV 30 or 50 or maybe 100, since the number of great videographers are growing :D

ps: Hey, I just realized, someone's mentioned my name... ^0^

Travis Cossel · March 19th, 2009, 01:04 PM

I've got to say I was surprised that some people made the top 25, and very disappointed that some others didn't (Kevin S., Mayad, etc.). At the end of the day, though, the EventDV top 25 is a bit of a popularity poll .. so take it for what it is.

Despite the fact that I definitely disagree with some of the selections, I do wish ALL of them congratulations.

SiuChung Leung · March 19th, 2009, 01:25 PM

It was great to see great to see some new people make it to the list.

Although some of my favorite videographer did not make it. Hope they will keep u[ their good work at have a place in next year top25.

some of my not-on-the-list favorite:
Arthur Inamov@Savemoment
Oleg Kalyan
Mayad Studio
Ian Salim

Thank you Noel for mentioning me in the post! There is still a lot for us to learn but I hope some day, one of the NZ studio can make it to the list.

by the way, how to get into the selection?

Joel Peregrine · March 19th, 2009, 01:27 PM

The difference about this conversation and the EventDV25 is that we're now talking about the actual work, not how much time they spend on discussion boards, creating how-to DVD's, writing articles, hosting training sessions and speaking at conventions and videographer association meetings. There are people on the list that have incredible work and somehow manage to be completely immersed in working with other videographers. Amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Green

Wow, thanks Noel, what a wonderful compliment. Here's my faves that I didn't see on the list:

1. Mayad Studios
2. Denver Riddle
3. Savemoment
4. Mind Castle
5. Timeless Films NY

Stephen J. Williams · March 19th, 2009, 03:26 PM

I was just thinking of something similar yesterday. I always hate checking for new videos on this board only because the work is so exceptional to mine. I agree 100% that all of the names mentioned produce stunning products. Truly the best in the world is displayed on this forum. This is why I hate watching sometimes ;-)

Steve

Jason Robinson · March 20th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Kevin & Oleg get my votes. Some of them I have never heard of, so they must be industry people that aren't on DVinfo (which is about 99% of what I follow).

Danny O'Neill · March 20th, 2009, 03:02 AM

That list has actually introduced me to some new names and loving their work.

Steve Shovlar · March 20th, 2009, 03:27 AM

Oleg, I just viewed the two clips. Beautiful work. I particularly loved the first clip. The bride is just lovely and natural and the whole thing just worked so well.

Can I ask you a couple of questions?
How many cameras do you use at a wedding?
What cameras do you use?
What was that beautiful music? It worked so well with the clip and brought a tear of joy to my eye. A rare thing.

Oleg Kalyan · March 20th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Steve, thank you, I will answer in my thread, here it's about the list of videographers,

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/wedding-e...shot-5d-2.html

Matthew Ebenezer · March 20th, 2009, 07:18 AM

Interesting discussion ...

Not to take anything away from some of those who made the Top 25 but here's a few that I thought would be in the running:

Ray Roman
Savemoment
Mayad Studios
Michael and Konrad from StillMotion
Casey Warren from Mind|Castle
Denver Riddle
Ian Lim
Oleg should be on the list just for the last 2 videos of his that I've watched

The fact that there are so many great names that didn't make the list speaks volumes for how the industry is going from strength to strength.

There's nothing wrong with debating who should have made the list, and having made the list I know I'm biased, but I think we should be thankful that something like the EventDV Top 25 exists rather than poo-poo-ing it too much. Even having such a list lends credibility to an industry that is sadly (but possibly deservedly) lacking credibility in the eyes of most of the public.

For example, there's going to be a whole bunch of people in Australia who are educated about quality wedding films due to me making the list. And hopefully it will give me a platform in Australia amongst videographers to push the industry forward and help drag it out the cheese-riddled-white-vignette-loving-80's-rubbish that still somehow gets produced :)

Anything that promotes our industry in a positive light can't be all bad.

Cheers,

Matthew.

Noel Lising · March 20th, 2009, 08:01 AM

How can I forget Mayad Studios? I just saw Ian Lim's work and I uttered the F word. Stunning. You guys are not human beings, life is unfair. LOL

John Estcourt · March 20th, 2009, 08:38 AM

Yep thats another vote for savemoment, as previously stated I love their work.
john

Danny O'Neill · March 20th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Looks like voting is closed for this year (duh!) but I guess that at some point we can all vote for our 2009 choices. I for one will be putting my 2 pence worth in.

March 19th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#17
Josh Green Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	my picks Wow, thanks Noel, what a wonderful compliment. Here's my faves that I didn't see on the list: 1. Mayad Studios 2. Denver Riddle 3. Savemoment 4. Mind Castle 5. Timeless Films NY

March 19th, 2009, 01:04 PM	#19
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	I've got to say I was surprised that some people made the top 25, and very disappointed that some others didn't (Kevin S., Mayad, etc.). At the end of the day, though, the EventDV top 25 is a bit of a popularity poll .. so take it for what it is. Despite the fact that I definitely disagree with some of the selections, I do wish ALL of them congratulations. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

March 19th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#20
SiuChung Leung Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 231	It was great to see great to see some new people make it to the list. Although some of my favorite videographer did not make it. Hope they will keep u[ their good work at have a place in next year top25. some of my not-on-the-list favorite: Arthur Inamov@Savemoment Oleg Kalyan Mayad Studio Ian Salim Thank you Noel for mentioning me in the post! There is still a lot for us to learn but I hope some day, one of the NZ studio can make it to the list. by the way, how to get into the selection? __________________ S.O.D.E Wedding Video(NZ): www.sode.co.nz

March 20th, 2009, 03:02 AM	#24
Danny O'Neill Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 915	That list has actually introduced me to some new names and loving their work. __________________ mintyslippers.com

March 20th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#27
Matthew Ebenezer Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Posts: 370	Interesting discussion ... Not to take anything away from some of those who made the Top 25 but here's a few that I thought would be in the running: Ray Roman Savemoment Mayad Studios Michael and Konrad from StillMotion Casey Warren from Mind\|Castle Denver Riddle Ian Lim Oleg should be on the list just for the last 2 videos of his that I've watched The fact that there are so many great names that didn't make the list speaks volumes for how the industry is going from strength to strength. There's nothing wrong with debating who should have made the list, and having made the list I know I'm biased, but I think we should be thankful that something like the EventDV Top 25 exists rather than poo-poo-ing it too much. Even having such a list lends credibility to an industry that is sadly (but possibly deservedly) lacking credibility in the eyes of most of the public. For example, there's going to be a whole bunch of people in Australia who are educated about quality wedding films due to me making the list. And hopefully it will give me a platform in Australia amongst videographers to push the industry forward and help drag it out the cheese-riddled-white-vignette-loving-80's-rubbish that still somehow gets produced :) Anything that promotes our industry in a positive light can't be all bad. Cheers, Matthew. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- www.shadowplay.com.au --- www.shadowplay.com.au/blog

March 19th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#18
Ian Lim Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 178	Yup, just wondering why Mayad, Oleg and Kevin were not on the list... I guess in the future, it will become EventDV 30 or 50 or maybe 100, since the number of great videographers are growing :D ps: Hey, I just realized, someone's mentioned my name... ^0^

March 19th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#22
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	I was just thinking of something similar yesterday. I always hate checking for new videos on this board only because the work is so exceptional to mine. I agree 100% that all of the names mentioned produce stunning products. Truly the best in the world is displayed on this forum. This is why I hate watching sometimes ;-) Steve

March 20th, 2009, 02:06 AM	#23
Jason Robinson Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,997	Kevin & Oleg get my votes. Some of them I have never heard of, so they must be industry people that aren't on DVinfo (which is about 99% of what I follow).

March 20th, 2009, 03:27 AM	#25
Steve Shovlar Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 697	Oleg, I just viewed the two clips. Beautiful work. I particularly loved the first clip. The bride is just lovely and natural and the whole thing just worked so well. Can I ask you a couple of questions? How many cameras do you use at a wedding? What cameras do you use? What was that beautiful music? It worked so well with the clip and brought a tear of joy to my eye. A rare thing.

March 20th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#26
Oleg Kalyan Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MOSCOW Posts: 860	Steve, thank you, I will answer in my thread, here it's about the list of videographers, http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/wedding-e...shot-5d-2.html

March 20th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#28
Noel Lising Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 789	How can I forget Mayad Studios? I just saw Ian Lim's work and I uttered the F word. Stunning. You guys are not human beings, life is unfair. LOL

March 20th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#29
John Estcourt Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland, Ayr www.amour weddingvideos.co.uk Posts: 305	Yep thats another vote for savemoment, as previously stated I love their work. john __________________ john estcourt www.amourweddingvideos.co.uk

March 20th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#30
Danny O'Neill Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 915	Looks like voting is closed for this year (duh!) but I guess that at some point we can all vote for our 2009 choices. I for one will be putting my 2 pence worth in. __________________ mintyslippers.com