Cinematic Wedding Video Blog

Kathryn and James - February 7, 2011 - 1:43 pm

Everyone I know is blown away. I’ve been on the phone to my dad for half an hour talking about the film. Everyone that’s seen it has been in tears. I can’t even begin to say thank you. It has TRULY made my week! Thank you a MILLION!!! x

Dave Scarallo - February 7, 2011 - 2:01 pm

Thank you so much for the outstanding job you did for Kat and James.

When we looked at the photos there was an overwhelming sense of reliving the EMOTIONS of the day. The strong graphic quality combined with the unobtrusive observation and recording of the event was a breath of fresh air for me. Your images combine the love in a family snapshot with the graphic and technical quality of truly professional images.

I envy you your breathtaking locations and the freedoms that the digital age has opened up for you. The ability to change ISO ratings at will in order to capture a nuance of light would have been a daunting task with the equipment we used to use; the ability to isolate a detail with zoom lenses… I could go on and on. Suffice to say you made an old warhorse reconsider his “retirement” and consider doing a few weddings here and there.

Having entered the ministry 5 years ago, I assumed my photo career was over, and it really is, but can you imagine the first time I rolled up to a wedding to marry the couple rather than photograph them!!!? I am thinking of maybe straddling the fence a bit. It might not work for any number of reasons, but thank you for allowing me to see the possibilities.

I know I am rambling now but, having seen the highlight clip at FX Films and read the list of ten reasons why they love working together with you I envy you your professional partnering. You obviously know how special that is.

Kathryn and James wedding at St Audries Park, West Quantoxhead, Somerset » Lime Leaf Weddings Blog - February 3, 2011 - 1:49 pm

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Rachel and Ben – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers, Lime Leaf Weddings

Rachel and Ben:
Simplicity (FX Films + Lime Leaf Weddings = Cinematography + Photography)
Brympton House, Brympton D’Evercy, nr. Yeovil, Somerset

Rachel and Ben had put a lot of time into planning every detail of their wedding, and the day itself was every bit as perfect as they had hoped.

Brympton House in the hamlet of Brympton D’Evercy, is one of our favourite venues as it is so picturesque and unique. The wedding ceremony was held in the Dower House, followed by drinks reception on the lawn. After the sit down meal and speeches (including a brilliant best mans speech by Guy), everyone headed over to the beautiful Orangery for the afterparty. Rachel had the brilliant idea of organised a photo booth in the bar which was complete with built in wind machine, and had the guests piling in all night.

The rest of the evening was spent eating wedding cake and bacon sarnies to keep energy levels high for hitting the dancefloor while the incredibly talented Time Out band played. Bens best man Guy had mentioned in his speech about Bens infamous own style of dancing which he described as ‘a cross between Michael Jackson and a Russian Cossack dancer’, which we got to see when Ben hit the floor. It truly was brilliant to watch!

Click here to see some excellent photosof the day (+ night) from our partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings.

And now enjoy their cinematic highlights clip!

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, January 10, 2011

‘Save The Date’ – Our own (silly) wedding invitation clip!

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

What started out as a silly ‘we’ll-never-do-it’ idea, actually turned into reality. (Most people I know will say I never turn down a challenge!)

My fiancée, Kate, and I have created our own ‘Save The Date’ wedding invitation clip, to email out to our chosen wedding guests. It doesn’t replace official wedding invitations, but it certainly is a fun and memorable visual-fest to show them our venue and tell them the date.

The story behind the clip:
We wanted something never seen before, and it HAD to be original, and funny.

So, just a couple of months ago I had the most random idea of making small character puppets for our own adult heads. But neither myself or Kate wanted to create these puppet bodies ourselves so we tried to source something appropriate. I’m afraid to say there was only solution… to buy full puppets…and cut the heads off. A surreal and sorry moment

We then sourced wedding outfits from a completely different make of puppet, and checked in advance that they would fit (ok, the shoes were a difficult fit, but everything else was fine!)

On the day of filming, we used some black bedsheets (complete with holes for our heads and puppet hand sticks), tripod stands, DSLR cameras, lights, and audio recorders…and away we went.

But because we were the only 2 present in the room, we (I!) literally had to press record on the DSLR, rush my outfit on and start our improvised performance. Hence my sweaty forehead. I was so hot wearing 2 black scarves (to hide my neck), and facing a pro light! Kate on the other hand looks fine! We even set a big mirror up behind the DSLR so we could catch glimpse of ourselves as we tried out silly mannerisms!

The story behind the editing:
As with most of my edits, I had the vision in my head and knew of ways to piece it altogether.

Kate just had to trust me during filming, when I said things like ’look up when we talk about the venue because I will cut to a wide shot showing it’…and she must have thought I had really lost the plot when I said about a big fire explosion transition between normal attire and wedding attire!

<techy bit, sorry> Editing consisted of many many nested sequences, pitch adjustments to the audio, colour-grading, suitable sfx and song choice, and many tweaks … but I got there in the end!

The ‘Save The Date’ clip:
So now sit back and enjoy our ‘Save The Date’ clip…and yes, you’ll be laughing AT us, and not WITH us

And here are some behind-the-scenes photos for you too!

15 comments

Henley Bailey - January 10, 2011 - 10:07 pm

haha, excellent but you do realise you’ve basically invited the WHOLE internets!

Dad - January 10, 2011 - 10:15 pm

That is so funny and very clever. Your Mum even paused Corrie to come and have a look to see what I was laughing at!

I wouldn’t get rid of any of the props – I can see you adding that to your “Extras” package!

Mum & Dad x

Julie Hill - January 11, 2011 - 1:12 am

OMG sooooo cute!! You guys are hilarious! Hey and let us know if you want someone to film your wedding (besides yourself LOL). We’re down w/coming to England!

Andy Haynes - January 11, 2011 - 1:47 am

Absolutely brilliant, and yes, I was laughing at you, but it’s still a fantastic edit and a great vision very well realised.

ben marlow - January 11, 2011 - 1:53 am

If you can live with yourselves, happy days…

amank - January 11, 2011 - 1:29 pm

what an idea !!!
nice job like it

Sarah Vivienne - January 11, 2011 - 2:44 pm

Wicked! Love it

Vicky Gundersen - January 12, 2011 - 12:27 am

Fantastic!! So clever and very funny! ) really excited for you both! x

Mike Garrad - January 13, 2011 - 12:23 pm

Brilliant mate, so funny and a really great idea! I suspect a few of your clients might be after something similar after seeing that!

Chris(HoneyBee Toys) - January 17, 2011 - 8:54 pm

You do realise I’ll never look at those puppets in the same light ever again!!!!
Good look with the big day. Will there be a Babes in the wood production in the not so distant future?

Uncle Michael - January 18, 2011 - 12:09 pm

Wow! Brilliant way to personalize an invitation. Watching it has started my day with a smile.

Shella - February 21, 2011 - 6:04 pm

bwahahaha how brilliant is this?!!!! You guys looked really cute – it’s genius! Well although the (headless) puppets might not think so….

Prakash Video - July 28, 2011 - 3:42 pm

This is the most awesome’st wedding invitation ever! HIGH FIVE!!! you guys seem really kool and fun to be around would love the chance to work with you guys one day!
Bhavesh Patel

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Monday, January 10, 2011

FX Films is 5 years old today!

Posted in News/Updates

Happy birthday to us! We’re a whopping 5 years old today!

We could list 5 years of brilliantly memorable moments, favourite wedding stories, and most emotional edits etc…but we’ll spare you…because we’re too busy eating celebratory cake

(photo provided by our partner photography team, Lime Leaf Weddings)

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Kris and Vicky – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

Kris and Vicky:
St. Michaels Church, Askerswell, Dorset
Haselbury Mill, Haselbury Plucknett, Nr Crewkerne, Somerset

Fact of the day – Kris is (and has been for a long time) our biggest fan … and when we saw his beautiful bride, the stunning venues AND the coolest, vintage car ever – a red ford mustang – well, we quickly became a fan back!!

Thanks for choosing us to film your special day – and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed your epic honeymoon safari expedition!

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, November 30, 2010

Engaged + ‘Wedding Videographer 2010′ The Bridal Magazine + ‘The Trained Eye’

Posted in Competitions, Highlights/Trailers, News/Updates

How much good news can there possibly be in 1 month?!

The most exciting for me personally, and the most life-changing, is the news that I proposed to my girlfriend Kate. She said ‘Yes’. Phew! It’s funny that the first question people asked (after saying ‘Congrats’) was
‘did you film the reaction?’,
and the second was
‘how are you going to film your own wedding?!’
I won’t go into the details of how I proposed, but I will reveal that it included 70+ roses, a haribo ring, well-planned timing, and a very nervous moi! (n.b. the haribo ring isn’t a permanent fixture!)

Next up, I’ve woken up on this snowy morning, to find out that FX Films has just won the title of ‘Best Wedding Videographer’ in the 2010 Wedding Supplier Awards (‘The Bridal Magazine‘). We’re all utterly chuffed, and v.thankful to everyone that voted. According to The Bridal Magazine, there were 28,000 votes from start to finish.

And to end on a clip, I’ve just completed a mini-promo for ‘The Trained Eye‘ (a photography training company who run courses and academys). It’s short and sweet, and contains footage I’ve shot on separate days, and includes vox-pop testimonials from a couple of their successful students:

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Monday, November 22, 2010

Claire and Roberto – Wedding Highlights

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Claire and Roberto:
The Crazy Bear, Stadhampton, Oxford

Although this was a last minute booking, I couldn’t wait to step in and film Clare and Roberto’s wedding – not only did I already know the Crazy Bear venue from a previous wedding shoot, but it somehow felt like I already knew the couple (they said the same … so maybe we all do, somehow!)

The whole day was a complete mixture of laughter and fun … and tears. And an opportunity for us all to listen to the mesmerising voice of Nikki Loy – without doubt, one of the most talented solo musicians I’ve met, and now a good friend of mine. I can’t wait to make her a music video in the coming months, but in the meantime check out ‘Now or Never’, the track featured in this clip :)

Also, I was glad to work alongside the team from The Bridal Photographer, as they are local to me and we’ll most likely cover a few upcoming local weddings together.

Thanks for including me in the day Clare and Roberto – what a pleasure!

Richard
Creative Director

19 comments

Nikki Loy - November 23, 2010 - 12:59 pm

That is SUCH a lovely film!! You are sooooo talented!! I love it! Well done! and thanks for including me ;0)

jan saxton - November 23, 2010 - 3:22 pm

What an absolutely wonderful video,it really captured the joy and sense of occasion beautifully. The singer is absolutely amazing and a perfect background to a moving memory of Rob and Claires perfect day x

Claire Losito - November 23, 2010 - 3:38 pm

I just love it, What a talented man Richard is, we weren’t going to have a DVD, but once we found FX films, we knew we just had to have it.
Richard is a true gent too (we owe him drinks big time)
Nikki is such a talented singer, I spotted her busking in Oxford one day and she received so many compliments on the day, I am really glad she is a part of lasting memory too and wish her all the luck in the world.

David Bostock - November 23, 2010 - 4:28 pm

very, very lovely stuff Rich yeah it was a really fun day and Nikki the singer has such an amazing voice. I bet Claire and Rob are over the moon with this……….pure quality it’s put me in a great mood for the afternoon!
Regards
David

Lisa Gerassimov - November 23, 2010 - 5:21 pm

WOW!!! Thats brought tears to my eyes!!! Amazing film, Claire, you looked stunning with a capital S!!! Congrats to you all xxx You look so so happy xx

Nicky Harney Watkinson - November 23, 2010 - 5:22 pm

wow that is so clever, its like a movie of beautiful people :0)

Sarah Hyde - November 23, 2010 - 5:23 pm

Ahh I was filling up all the way through, what a brilliant day, you looked beautiful! xxx

Katrin Lepik - November 23, 2010 - 5:33 pm

Absolutely beautiful, Claire!! ) x

Natasha Bird - November 23, 2010 - 5:35 pm

that is stunning… loved every second of it xx

Angela Golsby - November 23, 2010 - 5:35 pm

Oh Claire I bloody love love love it!!!! Xx

Rebecca Jane Sewell - November 23, 2010 - 5:41 pm

That is beautiful Claire!!!!(-: x

Jodie Pietruszewski - November 23, 2010 - 5:41 pm

absolutely stunning claire xx ) xx

Rebecca Loraine- Smith - November 23, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Claire that video is amazing xx

Philly Rutt - November 23, 2010 - 5:54 pm

amazing!!!

Mark Lenik - November 26, 2010 - 5:04 am

lovely work Richard!!

Sue and Kevan - December 1, 2010 - 9:12 am

Just beautiful,capturing the perfect little moments with such clarity.Very romantic!

Hazel Mayne - December 7, 2010 - 12:10 pm

This is fantastic, what a good keepsake. x

Andy Haynes - January 9, 2011 - 10:46 pm

Absolutely great work, and a fantastic use of music from the day. I really love the attention to all the small detail shots that always mean so much to the people there on the day.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Hannah and Dean – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers

Hannah and Dean:
Purley United Reformed Church, Purley
Hilton Hotel, Croydon

Booked a long time ago, this was to be quite a different sort of day for us. We only filmed the ceremony and speeches for Hannah and Dean. But with so many guests and great choice of venues, I found there was still enough brilliant material when I came to edit the cinematic highlights clip! And a massive thanks once again to Henley Bailey (from our partner photography company, Lime Leaf Weddings) for being such a brilliant 2nd camera assistant!

And WOW, we had never seen a wedding cake designed to be EXACTLY THE SAME as the actual wedding dress, worn by Hannah. Very impressive!!!

Congratulations you two!

Richard
Creative Director

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

10 Reasons why we work alongside photographers ‘Lime Leaf Weddings’

Posted in Lime Leaf Weddings

Whether you are a new visitor to our site, or even someone who regularly browses our blog to see what we’re up to … well you simply can’t escape the fact we like to promote our partnership with photography company ‘Lime Leaf Weddings‘ at every possible opportunity!

Last year, we took more ‘Simplicity’ (combined cinematography + photography) bookings than any other package, and we thank all those couples whose special days we have (or will have) jointly covered.

So we thought it’d be nice to give our personal top 10 reasons for absolutely loving our partner photography team! Here goes:

1.) We love their photography!
2.) We feed off each others innovative ideas to drive our companies forward, and can constantly give feedback and suggestions to one another
3.) We know exactly how to work with and around each other during a wedding shoot … without muttering a word!
4.) We all use Canon equipment, which makes lens and equipment sharing very easy!
5.) We all agree that team meetings should be über fun … and involve G+T … and popcorn
6.) We’ve each got 2 cats, all with massive personalities and amusing names
7.) Henley and Richard share a somewhat geeky passion for gadgets and gizmos
8.) We seem to like all the same TV films and series … from ’24′ to ’Napolean Dynamite’ to ‘Alan Partridge’!
9.) Henley makes superb professional coffee … ya’know - with mail-order coffee beans, and the fancy crema (lime?)leaf!
10.) They make us laugh … alot … all the time!

And to end on, we tried to select 10 of our favourite photos they have taken over the last couple of months. But it was too hard to select 10, so we just selected a whole big bunch instead (and in no order of preference)!

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Rachel and Andy – Wedding Highlights

Posted in Highlights/Trailers, Lime Leaf Weddings

Rachel and Andy:
St Giles Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Upper House, Stoke-On-Trent

Rachel and Andy actually booked us two years ago, alongside partner-photography team Lime Leaf Weddings (see here for their photo blog entry), for our first ‘Simplicity’ Package. So we were just as excited as them, to give to their special day our combined team efforts.

Before the service, Andys dad had a mobility scooter and almost became an outlaw rather than an in-law to Rachel, when he managed to put it on full speed straight into the side of the immaculate ice white Rolls-Royce Phantom worth a cool £260,000. Luckily, there wasnt too much damage done, and the driver didnt seem too concerned (although Andy did give his dad a ticking off!).

After the service at St. Giles Church in Newcastle-under-Lyme , everyone headed over to The Upper House, which was a former Wedgewood residence, and was a fantastic setting for the champagne reception.

Congratulations to you both, and all our very best to you…

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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