Cinematic Wedding Video Blog

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Jasmine Star – Coverage of her London Workshop

Posted in News/Updates, Promos

Hi all,

Filming at weddings alongside our partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings, is always so much fun, especially as I have been into photography (and filming) since I was young enough to even hold a camera!

So when the opportunity arose (via my friend Kat, aka Rock n Roll Bride) to film coverage of a Jasmine Star photography workshop at One Marylebone, London, I jumped at the chance.

No matter what your level, background or history of photography, Jasmine has a great gift for teaching invaluable, honest information that helps to inspire and drive people forward. I’m certain that the entire group of photography trainees walked out at the end, with heads completely buzzing with fresh new ideas and methods.

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Jasmine and her husband, JD, and I can only hope that they find my clip (below) helpful in tempting others to experience a future workshop.

cheers,
Richard
Creative Director

Thanks to JD and Ria Mishaal Cooke for these splendid behind-the-scenes photos:

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Nicole and Chris – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

Nicole and Chris:
Royal Berkshire, Sunninghill, Ascot

With its romantic fountains and landscaped lawns, the Royal Berkshire is a fantastic wedding venue, and the one that Nicole and Chris chose to hold their very special day at. And I don’t think they’ll ever forget that weather – what a scorcher!

They are a lovely couple, and there were such sincere and contagious emotions throughout the day, including heartfelt speeches and a beautiful sung rendition of ‘Endless Love’ by their youngest bridesmaid.

Congratulations to you both, the new Mr and Mrs Keen!

Richard
Creative Director

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.

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Sarah and Rubén – Wedding Highlights (Barcelona)

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

Sarah and Ruben:
Palauet Cabanyes, Argentona, Barcelona

When FX Films received a long distance phonecall enquiring about filming a Barcelona-based wedding, I think it took all of 2 or 3 seconds to say YES!

From start to finish, we had such a wonderful time filming all the traditions and surprises. Sarah and Rubén sure know how to hold a party!

As you’ll see from the clip itself they had (amongst other things), a projected surprise video of a music video they made together, opera singers, jazz band, superb wedding breakfast, bilingual readings and vows, dazzling evening entertainment, superb photography team (a big shout out to Roberto Ramos + co!)…

And, as always, a special thanks to my long-term 2nd camera man on the shoot, Henley Bailey, from my partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings.

So, watch for yourself, and feel free to leave a comment if you have enjoyed witnessing the memorably amazing wedding of Sarah and Rubén!

Richard
Creative Director

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.

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Roberto Ramos - July 4, 2011 - 4:44 pm

Awesome video¡¡ great team. I can’t wait to working with again.

Sarah - July 4, 2011 - 5:16 pm

Brilliant! We love it Can’t wait to see the entire film! Thank you so much Richard and Henley

Maria - July 4, 2011 - 6:00 pm

Great stuff. Love it.

Sandra - July 4, 2011 - 8:24 pm

Beutiful!

rachel bushell - July 4, 2011 - 11:17 pm

Perfect choice of music with the stunning countryside at the start – (the clarity of the shots fits beautifully with the almost tumbling chords of David Grey) to start off another brilliant piece. I haven’t a clue about the language or the words they speak but I don’t have to – you have captured it and relayed it perfectly, breathtaking

David - July 5, 2011 - 8:48 am

Increíble, genial, emocionante, detallista.
Simplemente perfecto.
Enhorabuena.

Susan Tilley - July 5, 2011 - 9:14 am

The tears are rolling down my cheeks – very beautiful and so moving. You have done a wonderful job – thank you, thank you, thank you for helping to make their day so perfect.

Norberto Sala - July 5, 2011 - 8:54 pm

Emoción y elegancia, me ha encantado y me ha emocionado, espectacular, muy buen trabajo.

Michael Tilley - July 6, 2011 - 5:50 pm

Simply perfect. You guys have done an outstanding job with this film. It captures the day in superb fashion. Stunning. Thank you!

Lee - July 8, 2011 - 3:01 pm

This is just silly good Great work!

Obi - July 21, 2011 - 2:28 am

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Mike - July 21, 2011 - 7:48 pm

Great job buddy… realling looking forward to seeing how Italy turns out now!

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Lisa Devlin – Vintage Wedding Photographer – Film Promo

Posted in Promos

Ok I admit, when I’m not filming weddings I run a corporate filming company too, www.fxmedia.co.uk, and I’ll rarely cross over mentions. But this is an exception…

Lisa Devlin (www.devlinphotos.co.uk) recently won the ‘British Journal of Photography‘ award for ‘British Wedding Photographer of the Year’, and I’ve met and worked with her a few times now.

As a person, she is spontaneous, fun, and creative – and this translates into her amazing portfolio of work too.

So, what an honour it was to film this promo / behind-the-scenes engagement shoot, for her. The shoot, by the way, had planning help from Tiffany (www.grantrileyweddings.co.uk), so between Lisa and her, it was a perfect vintage-wedding-look match!

Side note: The bride had bought 2 dresses for her wedding, but surprised the groom (as you can see in the clip), by turning up to the shoot in the vintage dress she wasn’t infact using for the wedding!

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Friday, May 13, 2011

Lauren and Simon – Wedding Highlights

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Lauren and Simon:
South Farm, Cambridgeshire

With wedding peak season just around the corner, I couldn’t wait to really kickstart it all with this fantastic wedding – at a distinctly enchanting venue, ‘South Farm’ in Cambridgeshire! Everything from the flowery bridesmaids dresses, to the homegrown food of the wedding breakfast buffet, and the personality-personalised cupcakes, all helped in giving an organic and summer-happy feel (even when we had a mild sprinkling of rain!)

Hence the feel-good song I chose for this piece -I felt it really lent itself so well to the day, the people, and (on a technical side), the crane and glide shots! I hope you (the viewer) feels the same.

Lauren and Simon – I’m so glad to have met you – and as much as I try to remain unobtrusive and quiet on a wedding day, I have to say my assistant and I were creasing up at the speeches (the best man is a comedian, which always helps!) and whelling up when you sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to your grandad.

I hope you enjoy this clip as much as we did being part of it all!

And if you do or don’t know the happy couple, please do let everyone know what you think of the clip, by commenting below!

Richard
Creative Director

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.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

FX Films now making Music Videos for our Wedding Couples

Posted in News/Updates

Hi to all our blog-readers,

Yesterday, I began filming a music video for my rather talented singer friend, Nikki Loy, and it suddenly dawned on me that FX Films could actually offer this service to any current or future wedding couples!

Imagine surprising your friends and family with a professionally storyboarded music video (to accompany your favourite song), shot with cinematic cameras, glide equipment and cranes! It could even be shown during your wedding for the ultimate in shock factor, and a memory for you and your guests to never ever forget!

So don’t hesitate to get in contact if you have an idea for your own music video – and we’ll get on the case immediately!

To whet your appetites, here are some film framegrabs from yesterday’s shoot (full music video to come soon):

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Rock n Roll Bride Party, 2011 – for Wedding Suppliers!

Posted in News/Updates

Last night I was lucky enough to attend a huge party in London, hosted by the one and only ‘Rock n Roll Bride‘ (for whom I’ve filmed promos, photoshoots and interviews for before)

It was an opportunity to network, socialise and drink with other well respected wedding suppliers, most of whom I already knew via the wonderful world of social networking (twitter/facebook).

While I was there, I did a sly video on my iphone4. It’s obviously a quick clip, because I was too busy nattering and drinking to come up with something epic

Oh, and check out my cameo appearances in these photo booth pictures, courtesy of the excellent Lisa Jane Photography!

Rock n Roll Bride - Photo Booth 1

Rock n Roll Bride - Photo Booth 2

So do check out Rock n Roll Bride’s infamous blog – for wedding ideas and inspirations, from all round the globe!

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Marie and Mike – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

Marie and Mike:
Stoke Place, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire

If you are a follower of this blog, you may instantly recognise a few faces in this clip. Mike Garrard and David Morgan run a company called The Trained Eye (wedding photography training) whose promos I have filmed over the last couple of years. And one of their very successful ex-students, Annamarie Stepney, can also be seen running the photobooth at the end of the clip!

You would think that filming for friends would be somewhat difficult and distracting … but no, they all made it an absolute pleasure … and tried not to talk to me ‘too’ much

I loved the fact that they flew over from San Francisco, world-famous and destination photographers, Ben Chrisman and his wife, Erin. Totally understandable considering Mike has high-quality taste in wedding photography! They were fascinating to work with, and I only hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we enjoyed having them there!

Richard
Creative Director

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.

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