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CATEGORY: Live Event Tips & Techniques |
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Categories include social events and corporate video, including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, class reunions, recitals, theatrical/stage productions, promotional videos, graduations, band performances, cheerleading competitions, memorial services, corporate training, anniversaries, christenings, charity events, and others, including the newest category, "Wedding Movie Trailer."
News/Breaking News
- Posted 29 Jun 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Brian Press of L.A.-based wedding cinematography studio Impressive Creations discusses his driving passion, stormchasing, and the perfect storm it creates when combined with his other talents, videography and photography
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
Department/Continuing Education
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
- June 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
News/Feature
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
With the launch of the new Re:Frame website morning, the Re:Frame Collective revealed dates, location, a (nearly) complete speaker roster, and some tantalizing details about what RF:SF 09 attendees can expect for the three-and-a-half day event, which will take place at San Francisco's toney CLIFT Hotel in the heart of Union Square, October 19-22, 2009
Laura Randall | Magic Bullet Quick Looks (MBQL) gives you the same popular presets as the full-featured Magic Bullet Looks filters. The biggest difference is that you don't have the ability to edit or customize the look other than to control the amount of effect (0%-100%) on your clip. But if you're looking for a variety of preset looks that are easy to apply for a reasonable price, this is a great program.
Editorial/In the Studio
- Posted 05 Jun 2009
- June 2009
By
Laura Randall
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Steve and Laura Moses have been called the "prom king and queen" and "model husband-wife team" of wedding video. But forget the awards and accolades for a moment, since they're not what define this couple, nor do they tell the whole story of their lives in this business, or this business in their lives. Here's a brief review of their road to success and what they saw and learned along the way.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | Steve and Laura Moses have been called the "prom king and queen" and "model husband-wife team" of wedding video. But forget the awards and accolades for a moment, since they're not what define this couple, nor do they tell the whole story of their lives in this business, or this business in their lives. Here's a brief review of their road to success and what they saw and learned along the way.
Alan Naumann | Whereas many dads connect with their sons through sports, my son Jason and I connected through video. We spent many hours together making music videos and short films, as well as shooting various events. Partly as a result of that, he's now living out my dream of becoming an independent filmmaker.
Column/Cradle to Grave
- Posted 05 Jun 2009
- June 2009
By
Alan Naumann
Marc Franklin | The hottest new announcements and releases of NAB 2009 for the videography world
Editorial/Features
- Posted 05 Jun 2009
- June 2009
By
Marc Franklin
Laura Moses | Not all brides can afford to have a production with their backstory researched, recorded, and then weaved with interviews and photographs into their wedding film. But there are always stories to tell, and we can find them if we are only willing to look.
Column/Vantage Point
- Posted 05 Jun 2009
By
Laura Moses
WEVA EXPO 2009, the biggest convention & trade show for wedding & event video producers worldwide, runs September 14-17, 2009
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Jun 2009
Topics include cinematic shooting and editing techniques, artistic shot composition, company image and branding, and marketing to high-end brides
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Jun 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Illinois Videographers Association event draws internationally recognized presenters Patrick Moreau and Michael Wong of StillMotion and marks the speaking debut of concept film phenom Kevin Shahinian of Pacific Pictures
Enter Your Best Videos Now
News/Breaking News
- Posted 20 May 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | What is In[Focus] 2010 and what's with all those viral videos?
Chris P. Jones | PART 1 WITH 31 FILMS NOW ON EVENTDV-TV!
Through this new contest, Ikan will award almost $5,000 in cash and prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for their original short films featuring the Ikan name or product line
News/Breaking News
- Posted 11 May 2009
Stu Sweetow | Watching an event you missed on DVD is the next best thing to being there, but wouldn't it be even better if you could watch it live, regardless of your location? A number of streaming and webcasting services and products scaled and tailored to the event market are now making this possible, and in turn they are adding a new dimension to the services event videographers are able to provide.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 06 May 2009
- May 2009
By
Stu Sweetow
Ron Dawson | Taking a cue from indie filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's Rebel Without a Crew, Ron Dawson recounts the challenges he encountered in planning, casting, funding, producing, and marketing the first online reality TV series created with and for professional photographers.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 06 May 2009
- May 2009
By
Ron Dawson
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 04 May 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Re:Frame 09 Austin rolls on into Day Two with internationally renowned DoP Philip Bloom, Fusion tips from Bruce Patterson, 30-second film clips, shooting in the streets of Austin, and more
News/Feature
- Posted 04 May 2009
Events will reflect the massive changes in new digital video, digital imaging, and online technologies affecting our industry now and for the immediate future
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2009
A few thoughts on the 2008 EventDV 25
A few thoughts on the 2008 EventDV 25
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Fourth annual "Best of NAB" list selected by contributing editor Marc Franklin recognizes new cameras, production gear, and postproduction solutions
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2009
Lee Rickwood | Partly as a way to support today's multipurpose HD and DV cameras, for example, companies are incorporating a new appreciation of event videography shooting styles and situational requirements, in particular the "grab-and-go" approach that following a live event necessitates, as well as the realization that many pro video people use many different products for different jobs-from pure-play consumer to top-of-the-line professional
News/Feature
- Posted 03 May 2009
Lee Rickwood | Partly as a way to support today's multipurpose HD and DV cameras, for example, companies are incorporating a new appreciation of event videography shooting styles and situational requirements, in particular the "grab-and-go" approach that following a live event necessitates, as well as the realization that many pro video people use many different products for different jobs-from pure-play consumer to top-of-the-line professional
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 03 May 2009
- May 2009
Ed Wardyga | I keep hearing about fellow video professionals—especially those who specialize in weddings—lamenting the decreases in their business. Economic downturns do affect everyone, but all that is required to survive and even prosper is a willingness to do two things: diversify, and keep a keen eye out for opportunities.
Ed Wardyga | I keep hearing about fellow video professionals—especially those who specialize in weddings—lamenting the decreases in their business. Economic downturns do affect everyone, but all that is required to survive and even prosper is a willingness to do two things: diversify, and keep a keen eye out for opportunities.
Column/Amen Corner
- Posted 03 May 2009
- May 2009
By
Ed Wardyga
Can Austin keep Re:Frame weird, and vice versa?
Presentation topics include Best Practices for Wedding Gig Networking, Audio Acquisition for Videographers; with Sennheiser
News/Breaking News
- Posted 20 Apr 2009
Goal of the festival is to increase awareness of the quality and differing types of wedding video and film productions that are being produced today by artists from around the world and to reward these artists with real prizes that will take their craft to a higher level
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Apr 2009
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 15 Apr 2009
Shawn Lam | Ultimately, your choice of camera is going to be determined by your preferences, your requirements, and the fit with your video business. For my business, the pairing of the HVR-Z7U and HVR-Z5U is the clear winner in this latest face-off of high-definition video cameras.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Shawn Lam
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Like a rescued and refurb'd Super8, a 5D Mark II is an amazing tool for capturing what you see. But the cameras and the vision have to work hand in hand, much like style and story.
David McKnight | This month we'll feature more audio tips plus information on compression, the audio utilities found in UltimateS Pro, and the best way to prepare audio files for use in Vegas's disc-authoring companion program, DVD Architect.
Editorial/Tutorials
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
David McKnight
Ben Balser | DVDxDV's Veescope line, which started with the Veescope Live software-based field monitor, now consists of four tools: Veescope Live, Veescope Hub, Veescope Key, and Veescope Signals. I have found all four of these software products to be worth the price, reliable, and high quality.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Ben Balser
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
By
Hal Slifer
Vanessa McKellar of Vanessa McKellar Productions rocks the vote with her entry "My Sister's In Love"
News/Breaking News
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
Marla Misek Clark | For Sylvia Broeckx and Niels Puttemans of UK-based Ever After Video Productions, 2008 was a transformative year
Department/Studio Time
- Posted 06 Apr 2009
- April 2009
StillMotion cinematographers road-test Canon's game-changing HD camera on a series of destination wedding and music video shoots, and they reveal some of the camera's remarkable strengths and limitations for event filmmakers.
StillMotion cinematographers road-test Canon's game-changing HD camera on a series of destination wedding and music video shoots, and they reveal some of the camera's remarkable strengths and limitations for event filmmakers.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Apr 2009
- April 2009
By
Patrick Moreau
Hal Slifer's 3 Questions
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 25 Mar 2009
By
Hal Slifer
Registration info for April 27-29 event
News/Breaking News
- Posted 25 Mar 2009
First Professional Videographers Coalition event hosted by LIVA and NJVA
News/Breaking News
- Posted 25 Mar 2009
May 20 event to feature all-star speaking lineup with Patrick Moreau and Michael Wong, Lance Gray, Chris Chibucos, Kevin Shahinian, and Keith Kelly
News/Breaking News
- Posted 24 Mar 2009
The 2008 EventDV 25 Awards Show, revealing your new all-star team of the 25 hottest and most influential videographers in the world as elected by the readers of EventDV magazine
News/Breaking News
- Posted 18 Mar 2009
Presenting the 2008 EventDV 25, the 25 hottest and most influential videographers in the world as elected by the readers of EventDV magazine
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 17 Mar 2009
Editorial/Features
- Posted 16 Mar 2009
Editorial/EventDV-TV
- Posted 13 Mar 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | We asked 5 award-winning studios--all of whom have won international awards specifically for their demos--to demystify the process of producing an award-winning demo and help you master the making of your own.
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | His maxim--Adapt or die!--is what turned BMX legend Joe Simon into a four-time Telly Award-winning artist and owner of Joe Simon Productions, an Austin, Texas-based studio specializing in cinematic high-definition and vintage wedding films.
Lee Rickwood | The creative options for in-studio or fixed-location lighting for professional videographers will expand tremendously this year; we'll see new and enhanced LED and fluorescent products that offer extra control mechanisms and advanced color matching and correction tools, as well as more economical operation overall based on lower-energy requirements and longer-expected lamp life.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
- March 2009
By
Lee Rickwood
New issue features Mark Von Lanken's definitive review of the Panasonic AG-HMC150, 5 expert opinions on how to construct an effective wedding demo, Ben Balser's tutorial on working with sound in Final Cut Pro, and new columnist Mark Foley's tips on how to get great on-site audio at live events
Editorial/Features
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
3-time EventDV 25 honoree Mark Von Lanken Praises the Handheld AVCCAM's Filmic Look, Low-Light Performance, Focus Assist, Dynamic Range Stretch, Chip Set and More
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Mar 2009
Jan Ozer | What are the 5 most common mistakes made by video producers when producing or preparing their video for streaming? In a sneak preview of his upcoming Streaming Media East seminar exclusively for EventDV readers, Jan Ozer explains these errors and tells you how to avoid them.
Column/The Moving Picture
- Posted 02 Mar 2009
- March 2009
By
Jan Ozer
Mark Foley | Many videographers will agree that audio is the weakest link in their production capability. In this column, we'll examine some general practices that will help you capture not only good audio but, more importantly, consistent audio.
Mark Von Lanken takes Panasonic's new professional AVCHD camera, the AG-HMC150, out in the field for a series of wedding shoots and examines its usability and features, tests its low-light performance, and offers comparisons to Sony's popular Z1U. NOW AVAILABLE: ALL 5 VIDEO CLIPS THAT ACCOMPANY THIS ARTICLE!
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 17 Feb 2009
- March 2009
By
Mark Von Lanken
Mark Von Lanken field-tests the HMC150 on a series of weddings with attention to key features and image, feature, and usability comparisons to the Sony Z1
By utilizing both modern and vintage filmmaking tools and even including new fusion techniques, the entries for this competition are poised to be some of the most inspired and most unique showcases of talent seen yet
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Feb 2009
New issue features Philip Hinkle's search for the perfect reception light, Jan Ozer's best practices for delivering HD video online, Stu Sweetow's surefire plan for avoiding catastrophe when shooting on location, and more
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Feb 2009
Stuart Sweetow | Nowhere is Murphy's Law more applicable than shooting on location. Mr. Murphy's goal is to keep your video from ever seeing the light of day. You'll never eliminate Mr. Murphy, but anticipating some of his sinister moves using techniques described here can minimize his impact.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 30 Jan 2009
- February 2009
Philip Hinkle | Does the search for the perfect reception light stop here?
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 30 Jan 2009
- February 2009
By
Philip Hinkle
Lee Rickwood | The anticipation of "white space" issues precipitated by the DTV transition has caused a great deal of anxiety for many customers and major mic manufacturers, who have now officially responded with new, and presumably future-proofed, products.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 30 Jan 2009
- February 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Introducing EventDV-TV, EventDV's forthcoming video channel, which will debut in February on www.eventdv-tv.com.
Highly streamlined workflow allows you to quickly and easily capture video and produce DVDs in quantity, all within minutes of the end of your live event
News/Breaking News
- Posted 26 Jan 2009
Polls now open for 2008 EventDV 25, the 25 hottest and most influential videographers in the business
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Jan 2009
Lee Rickwood | New lighting gear can help professional videographers lighten their loads during on-location shoots, while at the same time reducing some of the costs associated with adding light. Light emitting diodes (LEDs), as the foundation of a video lamp, can help reduce power draw, heat output, and bulb replacement frequency.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Jan 2009
- January 2009
Elzabeth Avery-Merfeld | Kevin Shahinian was rushing out his door, on his way to shoot a musical number at a library on the outskirts of Los Angeles, when we first spoke to him about the Bollywood "mini-epic" he was making for a couple from Southern California...
January 2009 EventDV Table of Contents
Introduced several years ago as a 2-DVD set called Business Everlasting and later expanded into The Complete Course with a 3-ring binder chock full of useful content, Alan Naumann's definitive memorial videography training kit has been recently updated with a variety of helpful materials.
WEVA Expo 2009 to be held at brand new Hilton Orlando
News/Breaking News
- Posted 24 Dec 2008
Stu Sweetow | Here's a look at some strategies for developing corporate projects that will help you answer the questions that arise when you encounter a corporate client and do the best--and most profitable--work you can.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
- December 2008
By
Stu Sweetow
Peter Chung | The Indicam Pilot (not to be confused with the Steadicam Pilot) is a low-cost camera stabilizer that gives you what you need in a camera stabilization system without all the bells and whistles associated with the other two models, which makes its offering more affordable and appealing to the aspiring filmmaker.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
- December 2008
By
Peter Chung
December 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
By
Alan Naumann
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Anthony Burokas
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Chris Randall
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Ed Wardyga
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Jan Ozer
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Joe McManus
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Kris Malandruccolo
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Lance Gray
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Laura Moses
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Lee Rickwood
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Marc Franklin
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Peter Chung
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Philip Hinkle
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Shawn Lam
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Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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Steve Yankee
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Stu Sweetow
Lee Rickwood | As high definition and high-end cameras such as those from RED Digital Cinema, Arri, and Sony become more popular among feature filmmakers and wedding videographers alike, we need more power for location shooting of almost any kind, but particularly for long-form HD production—and the manufacturers are responding.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 24 Nov 2008
- December 2008
By
Lee Rickwood
Monthly competitions are a run-up to early 2009 launch of WedFACTION international online film festival and competition
News/Breaking News
- Posted 05 Nov 2008
Lee Rickwood | New wireless audio products are being released and are now shipping worldwide. The manufacturers of these products insist that their offerings do not conflict with current or proposed legislation, so new features and functions are being introduced into a number of products.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
- November 2008
By
Lee Rickwood
Anthony Burokas | Can single-chip camcorder models priced less than $1,000 and bearing the bold "Full HD" logo do the job of prosumer and professional camcorders costing many times that price? In this article I'll take two high-end consumer HD camcorders into the field—specifically, the wilds of the Alaskan bush—to see what I can do with these little devices.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
- November 2008
By
Anthony Burokas
November 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
By
Anthony Burokas
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Dan Lewis
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David McKnight
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Ed Wardyga
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Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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Jan Ozer
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Joe McManus
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Kris Malandruccolo
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Lance Gray
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Lee Rickwood
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Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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Steve Yankee
Elizabeth Avery Welsh Merfeld | When the time comes to put his legacy in order, Lee Bakogiannakis wants to be remembered for his contributions to the Greek wedding video industry. But for now he'll settle for being known as the guy who "made Bon Jovi cool again."
Second day of seminars, second-line parade, and everything you always wanted to know about Super 8 wedding filmmaking but were afraid to ask.
Reporting from New Orleans' French Quarter on the opening sessions of the long-anticipated boutique seminar experience for event videographers
Elizabeth Welsh | The rise and fall of (well, OK, only the rise of) Hollywood spoofmaster Loyd Calomay of Red 5 Studios
Marshall Levy | I always film a wedding ceremony with at least three cameras--usually four or five and even more if I have an assiatnt. This article will discuss how I position those cameras at typical Jewish and Christian ceremonies, along with strategies for getting the best coverage possible.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
- October 2008
By
Marshall Levy
October 2008 EventDV
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Oct 2008
Shawn Lam | Doug Jensen's Mastering the Sony HVR-Z7U and the HVR-S270 training DVD set gave me a further understanding of the video camera I had already been using for 6 months. It has positively changed the way I film, which is very high praise.
Department/Continuing Education
- Posted 22 Sep 2008
- November 2008
Two-time EventDV 25 honorees and 15-time WEVA CEA winners Jeff & Andee Wright offer on-location shooting and a "fun and intimate learning experience"
News/Breaking News
- Posted 19 Sep 2008
3-hour, 2-disc (DVD-Video) workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, clip naming, file management, clip importing, picture profile settings, basic editing, and even archiving
News/Breaking News
- Posted 13 Sep 2008
Most recent Sound Academy was held at the world-famous Skywalker Sound Scoring Stage in northern California
News/Breaking News
- Posted 09 Sep 2008
A FREE P2HD Workshop to be held by Specialized Communications Corp. of Maryland in DC featuring Barry Green as guest speaker. The seminar is amust-attend for videographers and a chance for hands-on "playtime" with Panasonic's latest P2 cameras and more
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Sep 2008
Hal Slifer | To be successful today, wedding and event videographers must have a Cash Cow: a product that supplements their mottom line by delivering regular (and often quick) revenue and makes them stand out from the competition. Here's what several top videographers told us about their Cash Cows and how they've kept their businesses profitable in the current economic downturn.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 02 Sep 2008
- September 2008
By
Hal Slifer
Shawn Lam | For those who want the look and feel of a shoulder-mount HDV camera, Sony has a real contender on its hands with the S270.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
- September 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Alan Naumann | I was recently asked to shoot a 50-year class reunion at a local high school. There are 150,000 high school reunions each year, with an annual total attendance of 27 million, or 180 per reunion. That's a lot of potential business for event videographers.
Column/Cradle to Grave
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
- September 2008
By
Alan Naumann
September 2008 EventDV
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
Shawn Lam | Now with talk of the U.S. economy revolving around sub-prime mortgage problems, record crude oil prices, and hints of a recession, I was interested to see what message Roy Chapman and his lineup of speakers would give at this year's 18th annual WEVA Expo, and they didn't disappoint, with many of the speakers sharing valuable business strategy insight, interspersed with the usual breathtaking video
Column/Conference Wrap-Up
- Posted 22 Aug 2008
- October 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Laura Moses | Truly great films don't just tell a story, they create a mood—not unlike a dream—that draws audience membersinto an experience they are able to feel with their entire being. Event filmmakers, though working within restricted parameters that don't allow directorial control, can nevertheless draw upon these elements of filmmaking to touch the soul of a viewer.
Column/Vantage Point
- Posted 18 Aug 2008
- September 2008
By
Laura Moses
3-hour, 2-DVD workshop includes tutorials, step-by-step examples, and detailed instructions covering the most important aspects of camera setup, menus, shooting techniques, exposure, and more
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Aug 2008
Jan Ozer | When producing and compressing corporate video for the web, set design can have a profound effect on both the perceived and actual quality of the video you deliver. This article describes what works and what doesn't, and lists approaches you can use in a variety of shooting scenarios.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
- August 2008
By
Jan Ozer
Patrick Moreau | The challenge for us as videographers, is how to achieve a very shallow DoF with sensors that are much smaller than those our photographer counterparts use to create a similar effect. The solution comes in the form of a sexy, black carbon fiber tube that attaches to the front of your camera, the Brevis 35 adapter.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
- August 2008
By
Patrick Moreau
August 2008 EventDV: Features, Tutorials, Columns, and Departments.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
August 2008 EventDV
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Aug 2008
By
Jan Ozer
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Lee Rickwood
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Todd Gillespie
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Tim Siglin
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Steve Yankee
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Lance Gray
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Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
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Joe McManus
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Philip Hinkle
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Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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Patrick Moreau
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Marshall Levy
212-page book covers everything a video professional needs to know to transition to HD
News/Breaking News
- Posted 02 Jul 2008
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | A discussion of the use of inanimate objects in art film to convey shades of meaning and character development in Paul Auster's new book sent me in search of examples of this same technique used powerfully in wedding video. Here's what I found, and why it works.
Michael Y. Wong | The Steadicam Merlin is the company's latest attempt at providing the professional videographer with a fully functional yet affordable Steadicam, complete with all the bells and whistles, as well as the ease of use these support devices provide.
Joe McManus | The man behind the #1 YouTube video, "Unicycling in the Streets of Manhattan," talks to EventDV contributing editor Joe McManus about the joys of Glidecam shooting and extreme unicycling, as well as the challenges and advantages of producing Glidecam-enhanced documentaries, weddings, and more while riding a unicycle.
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
- July 2008
By
Joe McManus
Anthony Burokas | While HDV and the move to HD have produced some truly amazing cameras—even in the consumer arena—compared to what was available for many tens of thousands of dollars just 10 years ago, those of us who regularly produce live shows are facing a new hurdle: expensive HD switchers.
Mark Von Lanken | After I transitioned to a handheld camera (the Sony Z1), I wondered where I would find a camera bag that would hold most of my accessories. My research found the Petrol PCPR-1 as the perfect solution for me. At a street price of $149.95, it's a real bargain.
Kris Malandruccolo | Two new instructional DVD titles from multiple CEA and AAA winners and two-time EventDV 25 honorees Steve & Laura Moses
Editorial/Features
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
By
Alan Naumann
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Ben Balser
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Chris Randall
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Ed Wardyga
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Jan Ozer
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Joe McManus
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Kris Malandruccolo
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Lance Gray
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Laura Moses
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Lee Rickwood
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Marc Franklin
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Mark Von Lanken
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Michael Y. Wong
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Stephen Nathans-Kelly
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Steve Yankee
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Tim Siglin
Lee Rickwood | LED lights are capable of generating much greater brightness and at a much lower power consumption rating than standard tungsten lights. There are now LED units rated with a 2,000 lumen output, so they have the punch that videographers often require. Here's a look at the latest and greatest in LED lighting.
Department/Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
- July 2008
By
Lee Rickwood
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | The latest installments in Mark & Trisha Von Lanken's definitive series on motion techniques for wedding and event video shooters picks up right where MCT I left off and adds tips for handheld cameras, and provides fascinating behind-the-scenes looks at first-dance shooting and how the Von Lankens cover bride and groom prep. Essential stuff.
Registration has opened at www.wevaexpo.com for the WEVA 18th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo August 11-14, 2008
News/Breaking News
- Posted 25 Jun 2008
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Re:Frame re:loads and announces its first 2009 event: Re:Frame Austin, set for April 27-29 in a hotbed of indie filmmaking innovation and featuring StillMotion's Patrick Moreau and world-famous British DOP, editor, and cinematographer Philip Bloom
VIDEO 09 will be held January 12-15, 2009, at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel At The Entrance To Universal Orlando
News/Breaking News
- Posted 04 Jun 2008
Elizabeth Welsh | While corporate video producers are notoriously tight-lipped with their tricks of the trade, here four studios who've successfully crossed over from wedding and event to corpporate provide a road map from the altar to the boardroom.
Daniel Boswell | For years I've been waiting for a camera that would deliver high-quality HD images, shoot great in low light, include progressive capabilities, and be able to get very clean slow motion via overcranking for specialty shots. I also was looking for a tapeless workflow for Same-Day Edits--all for under $10K. On paper, Sony's new PMW-EX1 offers everything I'm looking for--but does it deliver?
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
By
Daniel Boswell
Shawn Lam | Is the whole greater than the sum of the parts? That's the question I set out to answer when I tested Sachtler's SOOM, a new tripod system with three components that function on their own or together, on a series of 31 event shoots over a two-month period.
Editorial/In the Field
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Shawn Lam | The show is over, the curtains have been drawn, and the performers are heading home. Now the work begins: postproduction.
Column/Stage to Screen
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
By
Shawn Lam
Marla Misek Clark | 2007 EventDV 25 honoree, Re:Frame Collective member, and GM senior manufacturing engineer Don Pham markets his award-winning wedding productions as "stylized movies," using techniques such as music overlays, natural audio, and voice-overs to enhance the story and capture special moments "in a dramatic and artistic fashion."
Ben Balser | For those that produce multicamera live-switched events, the MCSDI-1 can boost you to uncompressed signals from lower-priced cameras, increasing your final product's quality, and decreasing your overhead. A clear winner for those that do this kind of work!
Editorial/In the Studio
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008
By
Ben Balser
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