After two years we made our move back to wonderful Southern California. Our new grandson is now almost two (the reason we moved to Tulsa in February 2005, and so we felt it was time for us to move back. We will miss all of our family and new friends but we are quickly making friends in our new town of Santa Paula. Although we had to drive straight to California without any real "off time" we did find some time to explore some of our country's fun spots...as you can see in Pattie's Blog!!!

Now that we are pretty well settled the work and jobs have already began to overwhelm us. I guess it 's a good thing that we like what we do. If you have an upcoming wedding date don't hesitate to contact us to check our availability. We look forward to speaking with you about YOUR exciting wedding day.

Scott & Pattie

The other day I was looking around at other wedding video sites and it seemed like I was running into a lot of people offering both 8mm and 16mm services. At quite a price I might ad, for these "film services" with one site offering to shoot 16mm film at your wedding for $10,000. And that was the starting price! Now I appreciate the look of vintage film for many reasons, but I also know that it is really not necessary to shoot with film cameras and film to get that effect. Take a look at the "film-look" sequence that I created for Anissa and Brett through editing software.
I know it's not exactly the look of film, but it looks pretty darn close and I challenge anybody not professionally involved in video to tell the difference. And the best part...there is never any extra fees or charges for this editing style. So, if it's old black & white or sepia film-look that you would like to include in your video then simply just say so. And..........A-C-T-I-O-N!

Sometimes the biggest question I get is "when should I start the video coverage for my wedding?" I always ask some follow-up questions like "how important is it that you have footage of you and the groom getting ready?" In many cases the getting ready phase is as important as the ceremony, just like in Risa's case in which she asked that we start early enough to ensure every little detail was covered before the ceremony. You'll see how this sweet little couple had the best time with family and friends to get all the details just right!

Recently I spoke with a bride and she explained that her reception was the most important and so I agreed that starting just before the ceremony would work great with our first plan that includes six hours of coverage. Sometimes covering the reception set-up is important too, so we can really focus on that for you if choose.



When we start our coverage is completely up to you, and usually, if I can ask you a few simple questions, together we can come up with the best approach for our coverage.

Almost every video company that offers their services to the wedding industry will invariably offer "packages" or "plans" that allow you many choices. An obvious place to start is whether or not to have one or more cameras for your coverage. Both methods offer advantages and both have limitations.

The single camera wedding coverage is usually the most cost effective. An experienced videographer, that is, one who has more than just a couple weddings under his or her tuxedo, will be fully capable of offering excellent coverage as a solo camera person. Sometimes a less experienced company will push multiple camera packages for two obvious reasons. One, they can charge more money, and two it will allow for more footage to compensate for just average-or even worse-poor camera work. When talking with a video company and you have a more modest budget, consider using one "experienced" camera person and adding more hours of coverage rather than two hours and less time for coverage.

Ask to see a sample of a full-length edited "one camera" wedding video/DVD and you will be able to tell if that person or company can provide you with a video from your wedding day that you will want to watch more than once. The single camera coverage for a wedding video is a true art and requires a dedicated filmmaker that wants to make your wedding video the best he/she has ever done. Check out Christine & Chad's wedding videos on my site for a perfect example of what is possible with one camera, one person, and that one goal of creating the best video ever.


Scott & Pattie

If you like to craft and are a "Do It Yourself" Bride, then check out Pattie's section for Wedding Craft Projects on her web site. I think you'll find it addicting! Have fun with it!!!
Scott

Hello to all brides (and grooms). I intend for this small blog to help you with your selection process when choosing a wedding video company. I think I can speak with a little authority since I've been producing wedding videos and DVD's "full-time" for the last 17 years. I have also worked in many other aspects of the broadcast and corporate video production world, which has always contributed to my ability to produce more professional and creative wedding films. Thanks for viewing my site and blog. Please feel free to ask questions or add your comments, observations, or experiences.
Scott & Pattie