September 25, 2011

Here is an example of one of our Youvies.  This Youvie was designed to bring Nicole into her jungle-themed party.

Writer: Michael Richards
Cinematographers: Jimmy Shelton, Dave Williams, Jordan Oplinger
Editor: Jordan Oplinger
Prop Girl: Sharon Pollack

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December 17, 2009

Austin’s slam dunk of a night at Beat Street in Huntingdon Valley.  Melissa Paul of Evantine Design brought it all together with planning, entertainers, etc. as Chickie’s & Pete’s  fed the crowd.

Melissa asked Jimmy to grab this image of me in action.

Cinematography by cinemacake

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March 21, 2009

In both the photo and video worlds right now, there is a buzz about “Fusion”, a term coined by the Bebbs at bebb studios.  A new development was just released late last year by Canon and Nikon; the ability to shoot HD video with a professional photography camera.

These cameras have large sensors, offering new low light capabilities and a professional look that videographers could not obtain without using large video cameras on their shoulders.  This also meant that two professional tools were now available in the same piece of gear.

Blending HD cinematography and digital still photography is nothing new.  But I have to tell you, after seeing what is available with these new cameras, I can’t see doing another one without them.

We got our new Canon cameras in December and I played with one at home and then began shooting events with wonderful results.  Two benefits jumped out at me.  We can shoot in VERY low light - I’m talking candle light, people.  While we have always been unobtrusive, this makes us even more ‘fly on the wall’.  The second benefit is to have the look and feel in our films that professional photographers deliver in high-resolution images.  Imagine those great photographs coming to life.

I’ve connected with a bunch of photographers and videographers I know and respect, and one thing is clear, the wheels are spinning.

Some present Photo Video Fusion as an artistic way of blending high resolution digital photos and HD video.  Others see it as a way to sell both services under one roof with all of the advantages that offers.  There is so much interest in this idea, there are now workshops like the ones Curt Apanovich and Robert Evans of PhotoFusionTour are presenting.

We were commissioned by LensRentals.com to create some webisodes on their site, teaching professional photographers and videographers what is now available and how to use it.  For those not willing to invest in new gear, they give the pros a chance to rent the latest and greatest gear on a per job basis before investing in new gear.

Our take on photo video fusion will begin to unfold as we present more of our finished projects here.  It has been an interesting few months as we’ve had the opportunity in Vegas to shoot a music video, a desert photo shoot, help WaxWorks Photo present at their booth, create a Same Day Edit for the Pay It Forward group, and even shoot Jackie Bayne’s wedding officiated by The King.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll also present real interviews with the talented photographers and cinematographers who have been involved with us locally here in Philadelphia.  You’ll watch discussions on what new technology can now deliver in the hands of talented artists.  You’ll be able to view HD examples of productions delivered to clients with commentary from each artist.

If you’d like to stay tuned,
PhotoVideoFusion.com

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March 04, 2009

Watch in Standard Definition - Watch in HD

For a new perspective, ask us about the Eye in the Sky camera.  There’s no better way to view your next outdoor, ballroom, or tented event.  Pricing starts at $2500.

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December 14, 2008

Sometimes our clients come in with a list of questions like “Do you shoot in digital?” or “What type of equipment do you use?”  We realize that these questions might come from a wedding planning web site that has good intentions, but these questions really miss the mark, in our opinion.  The more meaningful questions that determine if a videographer is right for a client in the long run are tougher to answer by many videographers.

I’ve shared my thoughts on this with other professional wedding videographers around the country whom I respect.  We agree that the pitfalls that some clients fall into can be avoided if the right questions are asked. 

Today, some of them have taken this idea and started to run with it.  We hope that all of us can make a dent and help educate clients so that they don’t fall prey to the well-meaning hobbyist who is more interested in having fun and making a quick buck than they are delivering you a high quality video that you will enjoy for years to come.

The 10 REAL Questions You Should Ask Your Videographer

1. How will my movie sound?
2. How do you handle lighting?
3. How do you vary your shots?
4. How do you plan to tell the story of my day?
5. How long will it take to get my finished movie?
6. Are you ‘preferred’ by the other companies I’ve hired?
7. May I see other clients’ movies and read what they had to say about you?
8. How do you get your shots without being ‘in the way’?
9. Why are your services more expensive/less expensive than other companies?
10. What do you do to make sure our movie is unique to our personalities?

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