In Action!

This shot was taken by Grant Schwarz ... Dave going the extra mile at Gunner's Barracks (Mosman) to get the shot by climbing a 7 foot wall with a bit of a drop on the other side. Videography ... not for the feint of heart :)









These photos were taken by Guy Lerner , mate and great photographer - at the wedding of Lonii & Rob.

Highlights - Anna & David

Anna and David were married at the Nurses Memorial Chapel in Little Bay. This is one of my favourite videos because Anna and David were very expressive and you will see that the day was filled with emotion.

The reception was held at Victoria House at Bexley.

Photography was by the very talented Michael from Studio Zanetti

Highlights

High Definition Weddings

High Definition weddings are on their way to D'nM Video Productions. We have just ordered a new system that will allow us to produce High Definiton Blu-Ray discs. This is another advancement putting D'nM at the forefront of wedding video production.

If you have booked with us and we haven't filmed or edited your wedding as yet, ask about our High Definition upgrade. We can produce your wedding in High Definition Blu-Ray - however your request must be made prior to the commencement of editing. Call / email for a quote to upgrade.

If you haven't booked your wedding with us yet ... what's stopping you ?! :D

New Package
We have recently added a new package to our wedding offerings. This package offers THE LOT! Including a pre-wedding Love Story video, a wedding-day edit to be shown at your reception and of course - production of your wedding video in High Definition Blu-Ray. Packages are customisable - so if you see something in the Ultimate package that you would like to add to one of the other packages, please contact me for a quote.

New Podcast

A new feature on the main D'nM website is a short podcast where I talk about wedding videography and why in 2007/2008 (and beyond) ... a video is a wedding essential. No longer is wedding video a 'wedding optional' !

Click here to check it out.

Perfect Brides and Weddings

I have been asked to write the editorial for the video section in the upcoming issues of Perfect Brides and Weddings Magazine . You can read the editorial below (but I encourage you to buy the magazines to see our sexy ads!) The first magazine will be published in February, the second in June.

The ‘New Black’ in weddings …

It’s now 2007 and the hottest wedding necessity is a Professional Wedding Video.

Video production has come a long way from the 1980’s and 90’s. Gone are the days of tacky, over-the-top effects. Gone are the huge cameras and huge obtrusive lights. Today’s technology allows for cameramen to be discreet and unobtrusive in the way that they capture the most important day of your life.

And isn’t it the most important day of your life? Not only the day that you’ve dreamed of from the time you first discovered what a wedding is all about, the day that you have planned for so long … but the day that you will want to show to your kids in years to come.

Today, more brides are realising that video is a wedding essential – no longer a ‘wedding optional’. Video technology is developing exponentially and becoming intrinsically involved in our lives and lifestyle. As we head into the realms of online video streaming, video on ipods and mobile phones, plasma and LCD televisions and of course high definition - brides are seeing that the future is on video and DVD.

You may read some outdated lists that say you need to book video 3 to 6 months from your wedding date. Today, in Sydney, the best videographers are being booked between 9 and 12 months in advance. Start doing your research early and secure a great videographer to create your wedding memories.

So what should you look for?

• Above all else, experience. In the same way that you wouldn’t trust your wedding photos to an amateur, find someone you can trust to get your video right. Aside from all of the technical aspects to making great video, experience also teaches anticipation. Knowledge of what will happen will enable your videographer to capture it in a clean and creative manner.

• Look for the style that suits you. There are a multitude of video styles. The style that suits you might be natural and candid. It might be fun and interactive. It may be Documentary or Journalistic. Look at samples from different videographers to see what you like.

• Look for a videographer using modern technology. Can your videographer put video online for you? Can your videographer film in widescreen, high definition? Is the audio clearly recorded?

• A professional videographer will work seamlessly with your photographer. If you are concerned about mixing photo and video, go for a candid / unobtrusive style videographer who won’t interfere with what your photographer is doing.

• Finally, price. In 2007 / 2008 – you can expect to pay between $2,500 and $10,000 for a high quality wedding video. You will find cheaper options which may include less within the video (eg: less hours of coverage, no highlights, only one camera). As with most things in life – you get what you pay for. Beware of cheap imitations!

Where do you find the best videographers?

- Go hunting online. Many videographers offer samples online.

- Look at professional association websites such as www.avpa.org.au

- Look at sites such as the ABIA awards website. These are awards voted by previous brides based on their experiences.

- Ask family / friends for referrals.

- Seek referrals from your reception venue, photographer, bridal websites / forums.

When you have found someone whose work you like – make an appointment to meet with them to discuss your day and your video.

5 reasons why a professional video is absolutely essential:

1) A professionally produced video will compliment your professional photos. Video is able to capture the sounds, motion and emotion of your day. Both photography and video are indispensable parts of your wedding-day team.

2) Your wedding day goes by very quickly. It is not possible to take in everything. Your videographer will capture the important moments as well as moments you didn’t see, so that you can relive the day again and again.

3) A professional videographer will have all the right equipment and expertise to make a DVD for you that will rival the quality of what you watch on television.

4) Future generations will thank you for it.

5) You won’t regret it. Take a look at some of the Internet forums – you will find countless stories of brides who regret that they didn’t have a wedding video. There are no stories of brides who regret having a video!

For more resources on wedding video – visit www.dnmvideo.com.au

So if you have your wedding date secured, next on the list is your videographer. You can start the search for your professional videographer online right now!

Dave Cowling

www.dnmvideo.com.au

Dave Cowling is the manager of D’nM Video Productions, ABIA award finalists for 2006 and 2007, AVPA accredited member and wedding video expert / trainer.