Infinity Soundz Project Completed

This video unquestionably stands apart from any other DJ video currently on the web. The problem with DJ demo's is that either they try to use their audio from a wedding reception - which sounds lousy because it's not recorded well and the music is mixed with their voice - making it impossible to edit... OR they run a lot of wedding photos with music and you never hear the DJ. If you're getting married, would you want to hire a DJ without hearing or seeing him in action?

In this video, we overcame all the typical obstacles. When a potential wedding couple client plays this video, they'll hear and see the DJ perform everything from the Bridal Party Introduction through the Cutting of the Cake. They'll hear his voice as he narrates the video and talks about the services he offers. You see the DJ, hear the DJ and get to know the DJ at a level rarely seen or heard of before.

The music rocks...the crowd goes crazy... the special effects lighting is gorgeous and Master DJ Peter Gallotta demonstrates his mastery of the microphone - regardless of whether it's a wedding, a party, or any kind of promotional event. After watching Peter in action, it almost makes you want to get married again...just for the fun of it...

You can view the video by clicking this link http://vimeo.com/13786760

Keith And Tara

We had our screening of Keith and Tara's wedding video this afternoon. They came over to the house along with their celebrant, Ruthann and we all watched the DVD on our 65" HD TV. I told my wife Tracy a while back that my goal with every video I create is to make the client cry...but in a good way. I succeeded once again as the video brought tears to both Keith and Tara. Theirs was a fairy tale wedding with the whole town of Clinton having a hand in seeing that these two finally came together. This video..well really, it's three videos, are but a small part of what had become a huge effort by many. Congratulations you two.
Their final Wedding video can be watched by clicking this link
http://vimeo.com/13630250

Zion Lutheran Church

This morning, we were up early and off to Zion Lutheran Church in Oldwick, NJ to get in our first of two days of shooting. Our second day is next Sunday when the congregation dresses up in early American garb to re-enact a church service from the 18th century.
The church is updating it's web site and wants a video capturing it's history, the strength of the congregation and the pastor's message to any and all newcomers. After next week's Sunday service, they'll be a church picnic alongside the Christian Center down the block.

This morning was basically a dress rehearsal for us
and an opportunity to shoot some B-roll we might
now be able to shoot next week. All in all, it was
a pretty good morning.

Heading to Florida...in August??

That's right...Florida in August...Orlando no less. WEVA, the Wedding Event Videographer Association has a monster four day convention every year and it will be a great opportunity to rub elbows, ask questions and even hang out with best wedding shooters in the world. They'll be non stop, all day seminars, checking out all the latest gear and awards ceremonies. Should be great.

Kindred Quilts: Testimonial Shoot

Our third shoot at Kindred Quilts this afternoon had us shooting testimonials from four loyal and steady customers who love to spend so much time at the shop, that they're husbands always know where they are. How funny is that? One more shoot, a narration record and we'll be ready to edit. I'm absolutely delighted with the footage we've gotten so far.

Infinity Soundz Shoot #3

After two shoots at receptions featuring master DJ, Peter Gallotta, it's become painfully clear that the sound is completely unusable if you want to create a top knotch demo. The music is constantly changing, the DJ's mic is mixed with the music, waiters and waitresses with trays of fruit cups and drinks from the bar constantly cutting in front of the camera at the wrong time..so today we shot Peter performing the bride and groom intro, the dance introductions, the toast...all the main events at the reception in a quiet insert shoot stage at 8am this morning...just after a huge thunderstorm.... We recreated a live reception hall with satin fabric backdrop and his terrific up lighting arrays of LEDs. Tomorrow we record his narration..then it's edit time.

Ben and Kristen

This wedding was a long time coming. Ben and Kristen are both graduates of North Hunterdon High School and stayed on each other's radar for four years at different colleges.
This wedding crowd had a lot of energy. Especially on the dance floor and the two families really enjoyed the day. Despite their original reluctance about "being the center of attention" the bride and groom couldn't stop smiling.
The ceremony was held at the Gazebo at Peddler's Village in New Hope, PA with the reception a short walk to the Cock and Bull Restaurant. The sun and heat were pretty brutal and threw some harsh shadows on faces on occasion... but all in all, we got some damn good footage ready to start editing with.
I just finished cutting the 'Thank You NDE..or next day edit.....it's a short 60 sec trailer that I turn around within 24 hours, that gets emailed out to everyone in the wedding party as a thank you...and stokes anticipation for the full feature that won't be completed for another few weeks.

You can view the 60 teaser at http://vimeo.com/13437264

A Workshop With Ray Roman

Ray Roman, an award winning wedding cinematographer from South Florida, was in New Jersey today at the request of the New Jersey Videography Association to put on an all day workshop for wedding videographers in the area. There were about thirty of us cramped in a hotel room looking for techniques that could make us better at our craft. I always come away with a half dozen or so good ideas. We spent the morning watching how Ray shoots bridal and groom prep and how and when he uses his steadicam and slider.

In the afternoon, he edited together what he had shot in the morning, lectured and presented several of his completed films. I, of course, video taped the entire workshop to review it all over again at a later date. There's always something new to learn... and why not learn from one of the best.

Talk Radio...Look Out!!

Tonight, I was interviewed at radio station WDVR - 89.7 in Hunterdon/Somerset Counties, 91.9 in Morris County, which was also streamed live at www.wdvrfm.org. The show, hosted by Rich Kazimir, is educational in nature so I couldn't really use it to market my services heavily, but did manage to get my website and blog address over the air a couple times. The "theme" of this particular radio show was centered around the technology of event videography... making it mostly about camera's, hard drives and software...techie stuff....but we did manage to get phone calls from two people into the program who had questions for me...they were probably from the only two people listening at that time... and no, one of them wasn't my mother....but no matter, I had a ball.

Kindred Quilts Shoot Day 2

The Quilt Shop was closed today and gave us the perfect opportunity to get in there and shoot every nook and cranny all morning long...3 hrs later we had shot every quilt, bolt of fabric and cute nick knack you could find...and then some. Now that I've had a close look at the inside of the shop, I'm rather awed by all the neat stuff in every corner...adorable punch needle work and all kinds of stuff my wife loves...the place comes alive even when no one is there...amazing.....one more shoot for customer testimonials and shots of the staff and I'll be able to start editing and wrap this puppy up. I'm looking forward to the final edit.

Kindred Quilts Shoot Day 1

Had our first shoot for Kindred Quilts today and we got a ton of great footage. The chemistry between Mary and Toby, who teach what they call the "Saturday Sampler" class, was very contagious. Every 30 minutes, they repeat the class as a new group of eager quilting students from all over the area arrive. There was more laughter and fun going on in those classes then you would see at any college party....everyone had a ball... and learned a lot at the same time.
The finished video is going to center around the chemistry and energy I saw today. Who knew quilting could be such fun...it almost makes me want to stitch a couple squares together myself.... oh, and can you find what's missing in the picture??

Cigar Anyone?

The Center Street Cigar and Tobacco House has become quite the man cave on lower center street in Clinton, New Jersey. On Friday night, owner Kyle Reilly supplies beer and burgers to a large crowd of stoggie smokers from all over the county who come to enjoy each others company, talk politics and have a great time. Here's a 3 minute webcommercial for his website (and mine) that was just completed this week that captures the smoke and the comraderie at Kyle's cigar shop.
I actually brought the video down to the shop to show Kyle and his rather large crowd tonight...and everyone seemed to like it especially the guys IN the video...of course, they tried to get me to smoke an Oliva...ah...no thanks...