Louise and Richard:
Simplicity (FX Films + Lime Leaf Weddings = Cinematography + Photography)
Botanical Gardens, Birmingham

It may have been an icy cold day, but the warmth oozing out of Louise and Richard really counteracted it.  As did the memorable service and speeches (quite a surprise seeing a ‘Best Girl’!)

A highlight for us was seeing a beautifully choreographed first dance, followed by the covering of an entire dancefloor with professional dance couples.

Congratulations to the both of you – and we’ll know who to come to if we ever need dance lessons!

Richard, Henley + Laura
FX Films + Lime Leaf Weddings

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.

‘The Inspirational Series’ (feat. the cool people that we look up to!)
{PART 1} Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride

Nearly everyone in the wedding industry knows of, or has heard of, Rock ‘n ‘Roll Bride, aka Kat.

Since getting hitched in 2008, she subsequently began a revolution with her wedding blog. She notifies the world of the coolest and most fun weddings out there, via the medium of well-written blog entries, always with accompanying photos and videos from global wedding companies.  So influential and inspiring is she, that she brings in a staggering 90,000 visitors every month! 

If anyone needs inspiration or ideas for a totally different or funky wedding, you need look no further than www.rocknrollbride.com

And what fun I had to film Kat, in a way that (I hope) conveyed her personality and lifestyle. Seriously, I walked away from the shoot totally buzzing! She’s infectious, and crazy, and .. well, just watch the clip

Please do leave a comment to let us know what you think!

Richard

p.s. It’s impossible not to fall in love with her two cute kittens, Henry and Rachel! (just don’t tell my own cats I said that!)
p.p.s. To read Rock’n'Roll Bride’s blog entry on the clip, click here

The Inspirational Series: Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride from FX Films on Vimeo.

Providing you, our clients, with cinematic wedding films involves investment in some pretty amazing gear.

And in the last few months, we’ve taken very wise steps to include a brand new camera, lenses, and accessories. The Canon 7D gives a filmic look that we know you will love. And to hold the 7D body and lens, we have a fantastic Crumpler Jimmy Bo 400 bag. It’s modern, funky, and cool. As is the Crumpler B.B.Pouch, which simply attaches to my belt, and gives me easy access to spare batteries, cards, filters.

These two short corporate clips I filmed earlier in the week proved I was able to keep my filming baggage to a minimum (travelling abroad, and a packed party) whilst still being able to deliver instant filmic results.

The exclusive ‘Crumpler’ party for ‘My Last Five Girlfriends’

and

To France and back, with the Canon 7D

All in all, we’re very very happy with them!

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.

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.

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

Sarah and Justin:
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.

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:

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

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.

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!