Where’s Wes?
December 19th, 2007 @ 4:21 pm by Mrs. Onion
Let’s play a little game. It’s like Where’s Waldo, except it’s called Where’s Wes (Jones)?
This is the first time I’d met Wes in person. He looks a lot like my brother, which shocked me at first. He greeted me, then he said, “OK, this is the last time we’ll talk today — now ignore me!” It was so funny.
Super-8mm Wedding Video
December 17th, 2007 @ 1:49 pm by Mrs. Onion
What is Super-8? Super 8 mm film, also simply called Super 8, is a motion picture film format that was developed in the 1960s and released on the market in 1965 by Eastman Kodak as an improvement of the older 8 mm home movie format, and the Cine 8 Format. *Wikipedia, see entire entry here.
Note: this is raw unedited footage by Wes Jones. For samples of his edited videos check out his website.
My Wedding Video Clip Part I
November 29th, 2007 @ 2:51 pm by Mrs. Apple
Our fantabulous wedding videographer Chris Watson @ Dalls Wedding Films worked his magic. He was there for us from 5 am until 11 pm shooting - a long 18 hour day! He did a really great job capturing everything considering we had so many wardrobe changes and multiple venues. When we received both the hard copies and a link to preview the clip, we thought the video quality and editing were both quite good. But above all, we thought he was extremely professional. Also, his creative use of the video images blended well with our musical selections.
I’ve got 4 clips total so I will be posting one every day instead of bombarding you all in one post. As you can tell, I don’t like kissing (pda) in public - even on my wedding day. I’m one shy Apple. 
Enjoy our morning tea ceremony.
To Videography or Not To Videography
October 22nd, 2007 @ 6:15 pm by Mrs. Corn
There have been a couple of posts recently on the Bee about hiring videographers, and I wanted to jump in and share our decision with you readers in hopes that it might help someone.
Mr Corn and I never thought twice about whether we wanted a videographer for our wedding. The choice was clear; we didn’t. The reasoning wasn’t because the tapes can be cheesy, or because the music can be bad. Rather, we both felt that it was stupid to spend any amount of money on a videographer for a video that we might watch once.
About a month before the wedding, it dawned on me that I wasn’t actually going to get to see most of the wedding since I was in it. (For instance, when my cuter-than-cute two-and-a-half year old nephew escorted my mom down the aisle, I was still around the corner hiding from view.) I called up a couple we know and asked if one of them would mind just taping the ceremony for us. I knew it would be windy, and we probably wouldn’t be able to hear a thing, but at least then I would be able to see the processional.
Wedding Videography Explained
October 22nd, 2007 @ 12:49 pm by Shutterbugz
Today’s guest Shutterbug is Zack Mathers of Frequent Flyer Productions in Burbank, CA.
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Location, check. Coordinator, check. Caterer, check. Photographer, check.
The list goes on, and once you think you’ve got it all covered, someone asks, “Are you hiring a videographer?”
“Hell no! Wedding videos are cheesy!”
Since the early 1980’s, when consumer-grade video equipment became commonplace, brides and grooms have been subjected to cheesy music, silly transitions (star wipe, anyone?) and poor-quality videos of the Big Day. Well, things have changed. Major advances in video camera technology and editorial capabilities over the last 20 years have mostly made the ultra-cheesy wedding video a thing of the not-so-distant past. Mostly…
Meeting With My Videographer
October 20th, 2007 @ 2:59 pm by Mrs. Tomato
After three months of anticipation, I finally had the chance to meet with my videographer this past week. Alex Tomek greeted us warmly when we arrived, then ushered us into the mock living room that was set up as part of his office. As Mr. Tomato and I settled comfortably into the couch, he started to play our video. To my surprise, a lump formed in my throat as I saw the opening scenes of our wedding day. Alex had wonderfully captured the way the sun shone that day, the span of the gorgeous view that Auberge was known for, and the interaction of my loved ones as they arrived for the ceremony.
I had never planned on hiring a videographer for my wedding, since I believed having a photographer was enough. But when my friend introduced me to Lumitone’s work, I discovered otherwise.
For example, Alex has multiple cameras set up in various spots during the ceremony so he can capture expressions during times that no one else can. He caught the winks and nudges of Mr. Tomato and I as our pastor was going over the wedding message. He caught the sound of laughter, and the speeches by our best man and maid of honor. He caught the performance of a song that some of the guests sang for us. You simply can’t capture music on a photographer’s camera.
Videographer
September 8th, 2007 @ 12:30 pm by Mrs. Peppermint
We found our videographer!
We were a bit hesitant at first about getting one because all of the footage Mr. Peppermint and I would watch seemed trite, and the overall presentation didn’t seem to fit our sensibilities. We wanted to have a record of the event, but we also wanted something that reflected us. Unfortunately, the style we were looking for came at a high price. The look and feel we responded to was captured mostly by cinematographers and cost upwards of $5,000. I felt resigned to the idea that we’d settle on a cheaper videographer that didn’t ‘fit’ because we couldn’t afford what we wanted.
Then, a little while ago I got an email from a film group I’m a part of that happened to be about wedding videography (very unusual–most of the emails are about free screenings and job opportunities). They were circulating information on a wedding videographer whose work has a “very natural-feeling montage-y kind of thing, not a super-boring 6-hour marathon”. This sounded much more like what we wanted (and at our price), so I thought I’d give him a shot.
A Quick Glimpse
September 7th, 2007 @ 5:01 pm by Mrs. Snow Pea
Thanks to Mr. Bee for taking a video of the procession, I get to relive my wedding even if it is just for a second! One thing I didn’t anticipate on the wedding day was that I wouldn’t get to see the procession. We were all lined up and ready to go. The staff at St. Patrick’s signaled the parents to go down the aisle. I watched each couple leave me behind, and I peered out of the vestibule thinking, “Hey, guys! Wait for me!”
And then finally, it was MY turn! I remember saying to Brother Pea, “You ready for this?” He was more nervous than I was, and wanted to make sure he held his arm straight enough for me to hold. As we proceeded down the aisle, I looked up at the vaulted ceiling and soaked it all in.
Another BIG CHECK… Off The Ol List…
August 30th, 2007 @ 12:07 pm by Mrs. Cherry Blossom
… and another 831349016548941067 more things to go ….
A while back, we booked our videographer! Woo HOO! Another huge sigh of relief. Videography was always a semi-question mark on our list (more so on Mr. CB’s than mine, but I was kinda okay with forgoing it if the budget didn’t allow for it.) I’m huge on photography, pictures, visuals…. and especially since I am working hard to make sure we have a fun, memorable, and detailed wedding, it’s naturally important to me to have the memories to flip through a million bajillion times again afterwards (which my girls can vouch for).
It’s Not That Kind of Video
August 27th, 2007 @ 10:31 am by Mrs. Snow Pea
4. Wes Jones - A true artist
It has been said that you don’t remember how things actually happen, but you remember how you think they happened. No one remembers the details. No one remembers what they ate or that the font on the program didn’t match the font on the invitation. What is memorable are the feelings associated with such a happy event. This being the case, we wanted a video that would transcend and capture the essence of our friendship and love.
(photos courtesy of Mrs. Bee.)
Me, Brother Pea and Wes.
