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 (Faith West and I delivered this photo video fusion project last summer).  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 19, 2009

We have been voted as one of the top 25 videographers for the third year in a row by professional videographers around the world in EventDV Magazine.  I want to thank my wife Sheryl and my entire team for making this possible.

Read the announcement here.

Here’s the 2008 EventDV 25 ALL-STAR TEAM (alphabetically):

Lee Bakogiannakis, 2dg, Thessaloniki, Greece
Roy Chapman, WEVA International, Sarasota, Florida
Walter S. Chelliah, definitive projx, Edmonton, Alberta
Jerome Cloninger, JC/DV Productions, Rogersville, Tennessee
Ron Dawson, Dare Dreamer Media, Atlanta, Georgia
Matthew Ebenezer, Shadowplay Photo & Video, Toowoomba, Australia
Glen Elliott, Gm Elliott Videography, Williamstown, New Jersey
Steve Fowler, Steven Fowler Films, East Windsor, Connecticut
William Gaff, human story, Midlothian, Virginia
Julie & Alex Hill, Elysium Productions, Irvine, California
Philip Hinkle, Frogman Productions, Stoughton, Wisconsin
Kristen*, Bliss Productions, San Francisco, California
Jason Magbanua, Wedding Videographer, Makati City, The Philippines
Steve & Laura Moses, Vantage Point Productions, San Dimas, California
Patrick Moreau, StillMotion, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Maurice O’Carroll, Velvetine Productions, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Bruce Patterson, Cloud Nine Creative and WedLuxe Magazine, Vancouver, Canada
David Robin, david robin | films, Encino, California
Joe Simon, Joe Simon Productions, Austin, Texas
Joshua Smith, Cinematic Bride, Monroe, Louisiana
Terry & Joe Taravella and Julian St. Pierre, Studio Vieux Carre, New Orleans, Louisiana
Mark & Trisha Von Lanken, Von Wedding Films, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Dave Williams, CinemaCake, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jeff & Andee Wright, Blue Skies Cinema, Corona, California

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October 02, 2008

I can’t tell you how proud I am of my team and how grateful I am to the voters who named CinemaCake the “Best Videographer in Philadelphia” for the second year in a row.  Thanks to all who voted!

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July 13, 2008

by K. Patty
ISES
International Special Events Society
Dozens of local florists and event planners worked tirelessly all year to be able to enter their best designs in this prestigious competition.  The awards ceremony was held at the Society Hill Sheraton on June 25th.  TableArt attended knowing a few of our events were nominated in the categories of “Best Table Design” and “Best Event Decor”.  We brought home an award for our Flower Power party for “Best Table Top”, and our Floating Candles party, designed in coordination with Brian Toner from Eventions Productions, and Dave Williams from CinemaCake  won an award for “Best Event Decor”.

Flower Power [WATCH VIDEO]
Ice crystals, crystal chandeliers, and flowers were the focal point of this awesome party at the Naval Yard in Philadelphia.  Chocolate brown velvet linens, glass vases filled with mango calla lillies, cherry brandy roses, mokara orchids, glass and crystal table top chandeliers won “Best Tabletop Design”!  The marriage of traditional velvet and flowers with the modern white water glass and white glass charger was a WOW!

Floating Candles [WATCH VIDEO]
Floating candles and video wallpaper were the focal point of this amazing party at the Crane Art Center in Philadelphia. Kathy Patty of TableArt, Brian Toner of Eventions,  and Dave Williams of CinemaCake worked together to produce this event which won “Best Event Decor” of Philadelphia. Hundreds of candles floated above the guests’ tables, video imagery brought the walls alive, and the tables were covered in grass wallpaper and were centered with Lucite ponds filled with riverrocks, orchid blooms, and floating candles. It was spectacular!

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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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