June 04, 2011

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June 02, 2011

The IVA Filmmakers Expo will be offering an industry first; a live camera/production workshop featuring a mock wedding in an actual church.

Industry leading Filmmakers, Dave Williams, Steve Fowler, Jj Kim, Steve Zugelter and Keith Anderson will show you the techniques they use to create international award winning films. They will also conduct bridal preps at the hotel and post-ceremony coverage at a local park. This will be an interactive workshop where the attendees will be participate in the demonstration.

The church session will include three segments. First, the Filmmakers will take us through the pre-production phase where they will scout the location, set up the video and audio gear and take you through their thought processes as they plan out the production. Then they will film the live event uninterrupted as if it were a real wedding. Then we will re-enact the event and the filmmakers will explain the shots and techniques, step by step. During this final phase, the attendees will be able to openly ask questions and try out the equipment and techniques as time permits.

There will also be a two hour editing workshop where the filmmakers will show you how they would edit the footage in a SDE setting. This optional second day program will elevate your skills to new heights!

Learn from the best in a real world scenario!

It’s essential to learn and be inspired—even more so in these tough economic times, so not only can your business survive, but thrive in any market.  The IVA Filmmakers Expo is the perfect fit for affordable, top-rate education, that is sure to give your business and your creativity a huge boost.  Take advantage of this stellar line-up, and reserve your seat today!

Chris Chibucos, President,
Illinois Videographers Association

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May 17, 2011

Looking back on our 10 Real Questions to Ask Your Videographer post in 2008, I feel they are all still relevant and worthy of revisiting.  Here’s #5, “How long will it take to get my finished movie?” 

We regularly communicate with wedding videographers through various networks and forums.  Often I learn about videographers who regularly have a final delivery time of 8-12 months, sometimes even longer.  Their clients are understandably concerned that the editing is taking too long.  They worry that something may be wrong, especially when calls and emails about the status of their productions go unanswered as promised delivery dates are missed.

With a relatively quick delivery time (usually less than 12 weeks), CinemaCake clients have input every step of the way.  Each client gets a passcode that allows access to their online portal.:

Through this portal, our clients can be as involved as they want to be.  Our online questionnaires help us communicate with and get to know every client better.  Each project is assigned an online editor who values the input because it allows us to create a film that is more meaningful.

CinemaCake also updates a list of productions being edited so clients can follow along with the progress.  As their names float closer to the top each week, clients also have the option to view their Coming Soon Trailer.  Note: Clients who prefer complete privacy will not be listed here, nor will their Coming Soon Trailer be public.

At CinemaCake, we know that our clients’ films will be the only lasting documentary of the motion and sound of their big day.  That is why we work so hard to make it special for each client.  Clear and professional communication with our clients is critical in creating a beautiful film that can be enjoyed over and over again.

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May 12, 2011

What is it about New York?  More and more, New York wedding and event video clients are reaching out to Philadelphia, our city of brotherly love, to bring in CinemaCake.  Why?  First, Manhattan is a short two-hour drive for our Philly-based cinematographers and Long Island is just a little farther.  This means it is easy for our teams to get in and many times we don’t event have to charge travel fees.  Secondly, there are a LOT of New Yorkers and we’re finding that the top local filmmakers get gobbled up pretty quickly.  There is just more demand for our type of films than there is supply.

Because of this new demand, we are developing our local New York team of filmmakers, putting CinemaCake wedding films within reach of even more clients.

Camille and Jim’s Coming Soon Trailer, filmed at Bridgewaters, New York City

We don’t ‘Pay to Play.’  When New Yorkers hire CinemaCake, they don’t have to worry about the higher fees and aggravation that come along with the locals who sometimes must pay a percentage to the venue or a particular planner.  CinemaCake does not ‘pay to play’ and is proud to be a strong opponent to the payola nonsense that is common in New York.  Sure, this means that certain venues may not put us on their published lists, but the folks who do refer us appreciate the honesty of referring a company by merit.  It’s a win-win.

Courtney and Evan’s Coming Soon Trailer.  (See their entire film below)

As CinemaCake celebrates its tenth year in business, we realize our New York and New Jersey relationships are stronger than ever, so much so that I have gotten more involved in their local New York Videographers and New Jersey Videographers professional association, the NJVA.  I joined the NJVA because it has long been known as a leader in education and networking for the videographers and filmmakers in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  In fact, the International Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) is holding a conference there next week!

Our CinemaCake teams are just as “at home” in your city as we are in ours, so CONTACT US and order your own CinemaCake.

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April 28, 2011

Beautiful Blooms Events, Styled Creative, Sarah Dicicco Photography, CinemaCake Filmmakers, Elan Artists, and Starr Events all came together to create and document Jill and Jeffrey’s Wedding in Gladwyne, PA.

Style Me Pretty just featured this wedding.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BLOG

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