Same Day Edit - Part 2 - DVDs Delivered Instantly

April 24, 2008

In a world where 20 seconds left on the microwave timer can seem like an eternity, it would seem obvious that there are some of us who just don’t want to wait weeks or even months to see their wedding films.  Sure, everyone wants high quality - but some just want it NOW!
One of the benefits of the modern Same Day Edit is that guests may take copies of the movie home with them the same night.  Newlyweds can watch their iPod version on the flight to their honeymoon.  Guests or family who couldn’t make it to the wedding could be watching it over the internet before the cake is even served.

Innovations in technology such as faster computers, tapeless cameras, and DVD printers and duplicators have made it possible to deliver polished, artistic wedding video productions to the big screen, DVDs, portable players, and the internet in a very short period of time.

Day-of delivery also means that Same Day Edit DVDs don’t require the same amount of post-production a fully edited production would require.  Therefore, a Same Day Edit alone is going to cost less to produce and give us a way to deliver the same great style to more people.

Of course some people want (and have the budget for) both.  That’s fine, because a Same Day Edit still offers the flexibility to buy a longer edit later on.

At CinemaCake, our all-inclusive Same Day Edits (day of coverage, 3-5 minute high-impact production, projection screen, sound, and DVDs delivered that night) start as low as $3500. Please call toll free 866-989-0158 for more information.

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Nominated for Best Videographer on the Jersey Shore by myfoxphilly HOTLIST Jersey Shore Edition

April 08, 2008

We were just notified and we are excited to announce that we have been nominated for the myfoxphilly HOTLIST Jersey Shore Edition.  We’re listed under “Videographers” as Dave Williams Films.

We shoot in South Jersey quite often because it is one of my favorite areas of the country to shoot.  We are recommended by most respected venues from The Seaview Marriott near Atlantic City all the way down to the Congress Hall Hotel in Cape May.

To see some of the work we’ve produced in South Jersey, check out these clips:
Atlantic City Wedding Video Bridal Prep Chapter at Trump Marina
Cape May Wedding Video Recap at Congress Hall
Save The Date Wedding Video in Ocean City NJ
Congress Hall Promo Video - Congress Hall Wedding Video

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The Sound is More Important Than The Picture?

April 08, 2008

One of our recent grooms (a New York wedding and event videographer himself) recently asked me how we do our audio.  In fact, when I speak to professional videographers associations, it is one of the top questions I am asked.  Well, I let my audio engineer, Tamer Tewfik, answer this question directly and I thought you might want to read his response. . .

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Hi Michael,

I’m happy to be available to you to talk about the logistics about improving audio for your productions.  I have spoken to many videographers about this since I started working with Dave.  Basically, the biggest question I get from videographers is how to get CinemaCake quality audio on their own.  It always makes me chuckle inside because I suppose they believe it’s a secret and that the only reason I am at a CinemaCake shoot is because Dave just doesn’t want to be bothered with audio.  False. My answer is always, if anyone could do it alone, there would be no need for professional audio engineers.  I’m sure there’s a way to improve your audio - down and dirty style - but I’d need more information to see where you are with your audio now.

Keep in mind that I met Dave after 15 years of experience freelancing mostly for broadcast television and film so my experience comes from those realms.  The result is a high standard of audio equipment I need to be able to work in that market.  The equipment I know best and use is of the utmost quality that can only be purchased from specialty audio places and, as you may have already realized, the equipment is pricey.  For example the SoundDevices 744T that records 4 track for Dave is about $4000 and the 4 channel field mixer we use (SoundDevices 442) to send the audio to the 744 is about $3000.  So your talking about $7K before you even talk microphones.  We use 2-4 Broadcast quality Lectrosonic wireless, standard for broadcast television, which cost about $3K each and Sennheiser Evolution wireless to send wireless to cameras.  The camera mix is also just for reference as the 744T records everything as separate feeds so the editor can have full editorial control over the final mix.  So, in all, we are bringing almost $20K in equipment to a wedding.  This equipment is essential since it determines what sound goes onto tape.  The better the wireless, the quieter the noise floor, the stronger the wireless signal and all around control over the audio “environment”, if you will.

If I sat you down to tell you all the components involved, it would become obvious to you why Dave’s audio is exceptional.  I don’t have much advice as to how you can improve the audio alone without an audio engineer as even I get nervous about not monitoring the audio feeds when I play cameraman and audio engineer at the same time.  When I have to leave the mixer, I still wear a broadcast quality IFB in my ear so I can monitor the mixer while I shoot, but it’s still not ideal.  Even with the best equipment in the world, you really need a second set of ears to monitor and babysit the audio.  One will never have TRUE quality audio without an audio engineer.  Good audio depends on mic placement, knowledge of how to use the equipment, ect.  There are so many components that quality audio depends on.

Now, that being said, there are some prosumer recorders out there that can at least help you improve your audio (down and dirty style) but I’d need to talk to you personally.  To assess your situation, I’d need to know what you’re doing now and what you’re looking to do.  In other words, I’d need to know what your doing to assess how much you can improve doing it on your own.  Feel free to call me anytime at the contact information below.

Best,
Tamer

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