http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Shakela and Russell - Wedding Highlights http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/shakela-and-russell-wedding-highlights.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/shakela-and-russell-wedding-highlights.htm#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:43:35 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=443 Shakela and Russell:
Pendley Manor, Near Tring, Hertfordshire

We cannot tell you how hard this day was to keep a secret.

We had known for a long time that Shakela and Russell were keeping the Caribbean-day/night-theme a secret from all their guests! And WOW, did they pull it off!

What a vision, and what a reaction! Every detail from palm trees, to coloured lighting, to steel drums … and even the band were in shorts! And remember this was a snowy winter wedding!

The whole day was an absolute blast, and we were so thrilled to be a part of it. And this was only heightened by working alongside such professionals as Zoe Cooper (photographer), and my good friend Mark Cairns (mind-reader/magician).

Thanks so much for including us in your day.

Richard

Click here to see the highlights in full-screen HD.

To purchase a copy of this wedding DVD, you can use paypal (which accepts debit/credit cards), but before sending it out we will double-check with the bride and groom that they know you.
]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/shakela-and-russell-wedding-highlights.htm/feed Lisa and Mark - Wedding Highlights http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/lisa-and-mark-wedding-highlights.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/lisa-and-mark-wedding-highlights.htm#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:31:29 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=439 Lisa and Mark:
Brympton House, Somerset
Simplicity (FX Films + Lime Leaf Weddings = Cinematography + Photography)

Lisa and Mark showed exactly how to have a xmas/winter wedding!
The day included a backdrop of snow and white sky, a roaring log fire, and free-flowing mulled wine … and even Santa popped by to give presents out to all the kids. Infact, during the speeches, almost every adult received one too!!

What a memorable day, and a rare treat!

Richard

Click here to see the highlights in full-screen HD.

To purchase a copy of this wedding DVD, you can use paypal (which accepts debit/credit cards), but before sending it out we will double-check with the bride and groom that they know you.
]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/lisa-and-mark-wedding-highlights.htm/feed Partner Photography Team offering 1-to-1 Training http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/partner-photography-team-offering-1-to-1-training.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/partner-photography-team-offering-1-to-1-training.htm#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:46:12 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=431 We’re rather excited to tell you that our excellent partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings, are also offering 1-to-1 training to assist other photographers, or wannabe-photographers.

Like us with our own training, it is bespoke and paced to suit the individual/s.  Covering many areas, and from basic to advanced level:

  • Composition
  • Correct use of camera setting
  • Using lighting effectively
  • Flash work
  • Wedding photography
  • Post processing hints and tips
  • Running and developing a photography business

For more information, please visit the dedicated training website www.limeleaftraining.com

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Notley Abbey, Haddenham

Justin is the only person I’ve ever met who admires film scores as much as me! And so without doubt, this clip really had to be accompanied by a moving cinematic score…which I think you will agree, matches the lovely couple and stunning venue.

And no-one will forget that almost moving movement as the weather changed from heavy downpour to brilliant sunshine, seconds after the couple took their vows.  Like in the movies ;)

Congratulations Sarah and Justin! And lovely to meet your photographers too, Guy Hearn and James Davidson.

Richard

Click here to see the highlights in full-screen HD.

To purchase a copy of this wedding DVD, you can use paypal (which accepts debit/credit cards), but before sending it out we will double-check with the bride and groom that they know you.
]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/sarah-and-justin-wedding-highlights.htm/feed Simplicity Wedding Posters http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/simplicity-wedding-posters.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/simplicity-wedding-posters.htm#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:51:00 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=422 You’ve watched the film, you’ve viewed the photos… but what else could complement your wedding day memories?

A Simplicity Wedding Poster of course!
‘Simplicity‘ = Cinematography + Photography

Our partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings, will hand us your chosen high-resolution photo, and we at FX Films will do the designing and professional printing required to turn it into a double-coated matt paper poster, in whichever size you can handle! (A3, A2, A1).  Contact us for prices.

Here are some past examples:

]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/simplicity-wedding-posters.htm/feed A quick dabble with photography! http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/a-quick-dabble-with-photography.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/a-quick-dabble-with-photography.htm#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:09:54 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=418 Anyone who’s ever met us at a wedding knows we have absolute respect for all photographers. For a start, we’ve all been chosen by the same wedding couple, and also we just love photography in general! Hence our great working relationship with Lime Leaf Weddings.

I love my new Canon 7D dSLR camera. I’ve even found I can use my knowledge of colour grading from the wedding edits I do, to achieve some nice looks.

I hope my first SLR attempts look ok to you … be nice ok ;)

]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/a-quick-dabble-with-photography.htm/feed Fiona and Nick - Wedding Highlights http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fiona-and-nick-wedding-highlights.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fiona-and-nick-wedding-highlights.htm#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:24:19 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=411 Fiona and Nick:
St Anne’s Church, Chertsey
Great Fosters, Egham

Since my last couple of blog entries, where Nick and Fiona featured in an ‘audio comparison’ clip and ‘colour-grading’  write-up, I’ve had emails from around the world saying how beautiful Fiona is, and how lucky Nick is to have married her. ;)  So back by popular demand, here’s the lovely couple once more!

The song is extremely fitting, as Cara Dillon is an Irish folk singer. It connects with the irish accents from the wedding itself, and with that swan you see in the clip … you’ll see what I mean :)

And just check out the biggest-real-mistletoe-bush-on-a-ceiling ever! (7 seconds in)

Richard

Click here to see the highlights in full-screen HD.

To purchase a copy of this wedding DVD, you can use paypal (which accepts debit/credit cards), but before sending it out we will double-check with the bride and groom that they know you.
]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fiona-and-nick-wedding-highlights.htm/feed The FX Films Seminars at the SWPP 2010 Convention http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/the-fx-films-seminars-at-the-swpp-2010-convention.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/the-fx-films-seminars-at-the-swpp-2010-convention.htm#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:04:39 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=408 Just a quick reminder (to fellow videographers and photographers) that I will be giving seminars each day from the 15th-17th January, representing FX Films and Canon at the SWPP Convention 2010, Hammersmith.

Here’s the flyer for it, which might I add, has all it’s photos from our very own partner photography company, Lime Leaf Weddings!

]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/the-fx-films-seminars-at-the-swpp-2010-convention.htm/feed More Photos from Partner Photography Company, Lime Leaf Weddings http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/more-photos-from-partner-photography-company-lime-leaf-weddings.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/more-photos-from-partner-photography-company-lime-leaf-weddings.htm#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:24:25 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=400 We truly have an amazing and exclusive partnership with Lime Leaf Weddings, working on weddings together with our combined ‘Simplicity‘ package (Cinematography + Photography).

Here’s a random few recent images from them, that i’ve personally handpicked from their galleries, showing their unobtrusive and artistic (almost cinematic!) style:

**and if that’s not enough to whet your appetite, i’ve just added some images to my recent post on Krista and Robin’s ‘Simplicity’ wedding, click here**

]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/more-photos-from-partner-photography-company-lime-leaf-weddings.htm/feed FX Films is 4 today! http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fx-films-is-4-today.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fx-films-is-4-today.htm#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:49:26 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=395 Wow, time has literally flown by - FX Films is 4 years old today!

It only seems like yesterday I nervously filmed that very first wedding!

And, as our wedding films have become better and better, so too have the logos :) I can finally say I’m sticking with the current one!

]]> http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/fx-films-is-4-today.htm/feed Sounds Good! (Achieving Clear Audio at Weddings) http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/sounds-good-achieving-clear-audio-at-weddings.htm http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/sounds-good-achieving-clear-audio-at-weddings.htm#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:10:49 +0000 admin http://www.fxfilms.co.uk/blog/?p=392 Good, clear audio is a huge and important aspect of the filming process.

We have several superb items in our kit-list to assist us in achieving this, but all you need to know, is how it sounds in the end:

Sounds Good! (Achieving Clear Audio at Weddings) from FX Films on Vimeo.

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