Wedding video from the guest side ?

Dave Blackhurst · March 14th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Hi Peter -

That's where you put an "easter egg" on the DVD <wink>! I've done "alternate mixes" for B&G privately, and one to send to relatives - pretty easy to add an item or switch templates in DVDA, and it helps when there's material that's too good to toss, but not quite ready for prime time...

DB>)

Peter Ralph · March 15th, 2007, 08:52 AM

Rather than relying on alcohol, the MC, guests or your own expertise - why not hire a pro experienced at producing the type of product you want? Any videographer who is comfortable and confident with the different "interview" scenarios will have a selection on their demo.

Interesting that your videography experience leads you to value this type of footage. I think you are right to do so. With all the "wouldn't you love to see a film of your parent's wedding" it surprises me that wedding video promos are still full of slow pans of flower beds and extreme close-ups of the groom tieing his shoelaces. The nature of the video medium favors authenticity over artifice - to my eye contrived/staged shots just work better with stills where there is so much more opportunity to finesse and composite.

Glen Elliott · March 15th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Gints, this sounds somewhat similar to a style I produce called a "Cinematic Narrative" wedding, which is narrative driven. The audio is captured via formal interview sessions with the couple. I sometimes do this with guests, but not as often. Usually if the client requests it.

I'll actually be in your area this season to shoot a wedding. I'm looking forward to it.

Gints Klimanis · March 15th, 2007, 05:04 PM

Glen, Your "wedding training" DVD looks fantastic.

March 15th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#18
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Gints, this sounds somewhat similar to a style I produce called a "Cinematic Narrative" wedding, which is narrative driven. The audio is captured via formal interview sessions with the couple. I sometimes do this with guests, but not as often. Usually if the client requests it. I'll actually be in your area this season to shoot a wedding. I'm looking forward to it. __________________ Glen Elliott Cord 3 Films

March 14th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#16
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Hi Peter - That's where you put an "easter egg" on the DVD <wink>! I've done "alternate mixes" for B&G privately, and one to send to relatives - pretty easy to add an item or switch templates in DVDA, and it helps when there's material that's too good to toss, but not quite ready for prime time... DB>)

March 15th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#17
Peter Ralph Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver/Vail Colorado Posts: 254	Rather than relying on alcohol, the MC, guests or your own expertise - why not hire a pro experienced at producing the type of product you want? Any videographer who is comfortable and confident with the different "interview" scenarios will have a selection on their demo. Interesting that your videography experience leads you to value this type of footage. I think you are right to do so. With all the "wouldn't you love to see a film of your parent's wedding" it surprises me that wedding video promos are still full of slow pans of flower beds and extreme close-ups of the groom tieing his shoelaces. The nature of the video medium favors authenticity over artifice - to my eye contrived/staged shots just work better with stills where there is so much more opportunity to finesse and composite.

March 15th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#19
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Glen, Your "wedding training" DVD looks fantastic.