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Jayz Dance Concert 2009

2009-12-15T15:18:00.002+11:00

We recently made the trip down to Canberra for the 5th Annual Jayz Dance Concert. The standard of dance from Jackie's (Jayz) Dance School is always high and this year was no exception. We love filming you guys!

This is the highlight clip for 2009 :)

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Georgina and Marcel - Wedding Highlights

2009-12-01T18:58:00.003+11:00

Our aim in each of our wedding films, is always to capture the personalities of our couple.

Georgina and Marcel were a fantastic (and entertaining) couple to work with and I think that we have been successful in this highlight video of really showing who they are and capturing the essence of their day.

Please feel free to leave a comment :)

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Desiree & Peter's wedding trailer

2009-10-07T18:51:00.004+11:00

Desiree used to be my neighbour, so it was a real privilege to be asked to film her wedding to Peter on Saturday. One of the songs that they selected to use in their video is Umbrella by Rihanna ... and given the weather on Saturday, it seemed like the perfect choice for the trailer!

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Filmed by Dave & Tim
Edited by Crystal

Credits!

Wedding Video - DnM Wedding Films
Photography - Tealily Photography
Reception Venue - Royal Motor Yacht Club - Point Piper
Ceremony Music - Stringspace String Quartet
Reception Music - Eon Beats
Flowers - Rococo Flowers
Wedding Cars - Wedding Cars of Distinction
Wedding Cake - The Little Wedding Cake Shop
Hairstylist - Doreen Gatt - Mob 0405 702 525
Make up Artist - Garry Siutz of Multimedia Makeup

Margherita & Marc Highlights

2009-10-05T14:41:00.003+11:00

I love it when we have the opportunity to put more into a wedding shoot than normal. Margherita and Marc's wedding was one of those occasions as I was able to film with Tim and Alex, giving us greater coverage and better opportunities for more interesting shots. I hope you agree that it came together really nicely :)

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Reception Venue - Conca D'oro Riverwood
Church - Our Lady of Victories - Horsley Park
Wedding Video - D'nM Wedding Films

Filming - Dave, Tim, Alex
Editing - Kristy

I'd also like to give mention to Chris Libro who performed at the ceremony. Chris is, in my opinion, the best wedding ceremony vocalist and guitarist in the business. An amazing talent whom I can highly recommend.

Caroline & Ben

2009-10-02T12:22:00.004+10:00

Caroline & Ben's wedding took place over 2 days in August. They asked us to produce a short form edit of their wedding event, which I'm now proud to present below.

Please be aware, this is a 30 minute video :)

This was another great wedding shared with Chris & Kate from Uber Photography. I have included some of their awesomeness below!

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Event - Styled by Sting
Photography - Uber Photography
Venue - The Country Trader

Video - DnM Wedding Films
Filming - Dave, Mark & Justin.
Editing - Crystal.

Wedding Video Music 2009

2009-10-02T10:58:00.004+10:00

Each year we release a list of popular music choices that our couples have chosen for their wedding video.

This year the list includes a song that was chosen by one couple ... and I'd have to say that it's an unusual choice to have in your wedding video! The song "If You Really Loved Me" by Tim Minchin ... is entertaining and somewhat controversial. I don't imagine we'll be getting many requests for this one :) You can check out the lyrics here.

Click below for the list of music :)
Song List 2009

Victoria & Charles Wedding Trailer

2009-09-17T11:17:00.004+10:00

Filmed just a few days ago, this is a short teaser for Victoria and Charles' amazing wedding. Please feel free to leave a comment :)

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Filmed by Dave, Sam & Justin.
Edited by Crystal & Dave.
Venue: Doltone House - Pyrmont
Photography: Blumenthal

Annielle & Dylan

2009-09-08T10:32:00.005+10:00

Annielle and Dylan were unfortunate victims of an unscrupulous photography & video company who showed them beautiful samples of work - but were unable to deliver the same quality in their final product. I believe that this practice is disgraceful and does great damage to the wedding industry as a whole.

Annielle and Dylan came to us to ask us to edit their wedding day footage and to also do a re-shoot which included a Trash The Dress session. Gavin Cato of Cato and Pade Photography was also engaged for the re-shoot (and to re-touch the wedding day photos from 'company X'). I have included some of Gavin's brilliant work below the videos.

The first video is from the re-shoot / Trash The Dress ...

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The second video is a bloopers reel from the re-shoot / Trash The Dress. As you will see from this video, we had a lot of fun that day. Annielle and Dylan were troopers for getting into the water which can only be described as excruciatingly cold!

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I received this great feedback from Dylan about the videos we created for them -

Dave Dave Dave!! The videos are amazing!!

The Muppets

The work you’ve done to improve the muppets’ video is superb. Thank you for again giving us our own little “time machine” to go and fix their mistakes. We really should send the invoice to them, its disgraceful. No matter, your work has been brilliant. You had such terrible material to work with and it looks chalk and cheese now – it feels like our original wedding video has been saved. Thank you as that means a heck of a lot.

Your work

Seeing the edit work you can do on material you’ve shot yourself is something that needs to be seen to be believed – its amazing. You’ve made our wedding dream a reality (finally).

We love the “bloopers” video – it had us crying with laughter and captured what the day was to us which was a whole heap of fun. You and Gav made us feel very comfy and we had a blast.

Thanks again Dave, brilliant work!

Photography from Gavin Cato -

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Amelia & Greg - Wedding Highlights

2009-09-08T10:10:00.005+10:00

I am very pleased to present the wedding video of Amelia and Greg's spectacular wedding held at the Australian Technology Park (ATP) on Sunday 21st June 2009. This was truly an amazing event put together by James Klein of @tmosphere Events.

The transformation of the space at ATP was incredible and well worth capturing as you will see in the beginning of the video - a timelapse recorded over 2 days.

I hope you enjoy the video!

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Video - D'nM Wedding Films
Photography - Nadine Saacks
Event - @tmosphere Events
Music - John Fields Band
Venue - Australian Technology Park
Bridal Gown- Steven Khalil Haute Couture

Margherita & Marc Trailer

2009-09-08T09:51:00.003+10:00

A small teaser from the wedding of Margherita and Marc ...

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Aerial Video - Tyler Mini Gyro Mount

2009-08-11T09:27:00.002+10:00

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Last week I had another opportunity to film some aerial video for a corporate client. These are always a ton-of-fun to shoot, I love flying !

This time I hired the new Tyler Mini-Gyro Mount to try out... and it was GREAT!

I have previously used a regular Kenyon Gyro setup in this helicopter - but I have to say that the Tyler system puts it to shame. This rig is so much better.

The Robinson R44 is a reasonably small helicopter and any movement that you see in the footage is really as a result of the limitations of the R44 helicopter.

Please feel free to contact me for a quote on aerial video and photography.

I can't wait to go again!

Louise and Nick's Wedding Highlights

2009-08-09T16:49:00.010+10:00

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Louise and Nick held their wedding at The Beach House at Nielsen Park, Vaucluse. It was a small wedding, but also a wedding packed with style, elegance and grace - plus the cutest 3 flower girls you will ever see!

Photography was by the masters of natural wedding photography - Kate and Chris from Uber Photography. More of their photography from Louise and Nick's wedding is below.

The wedding ceremony was beautifully conducted by celebrant Neville Dorrington.

Ceremony music was by Wedded to the Harp.

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Family Fusion

2009-07-26T13:59:00.002+10:00

We recently teamed up with Kate from Uber Photography to create something a little different. This video is a fusion project featuring both video and photos.

We had such a great day filming / photographing the family. I'm really pleased with the results and I think that this is a fantastic way to enhance a family photo shoot.

The Video

Superman Marries Lois Lane !!

2009-07-17T16:27:00.006+10:00

Alan (aka Superman) and Carla (aka Lois Lane) were married on Sunday 7th June 2009. We were privileged to be there to capture the events and are proud to present their wedding highlights :)

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Camera: Dave & Justin
Editing: Kristy

I also asked Alan & Carla to share a little about their wedding day.

How did you meet?
We met at Ruby Rabbit in the city, Alan was being escorted out… Carla was not allowed in.

How did you choose your venue?
This was chosen by Carla, She walked in and said straight away “I want to have the party here”

What was the best decision you made during the planning process?
Having a shorter engagement.

What are your favourite memories from your wedding?
The whole thing was amazing!

What advice can you give to other brides / grooms?
Relax and have fun, its your night everyone else are hosts and you are the guests!!!

Alan & Carla would like to thank:

John Fields Band

D’nM Wedding Films

Franki Photography

Styled by Sting – Stephanie

Passion 8 Catering

Rabbi Freedman

Special thanks to our parents: Linda, Ray, Joan and David

Ruth & Luis - Wedding Highlights

2009-07-09T17:10:00.003+10:00

It's not every day that we get a request to use Stevie Wonder's 'She's a Bad Mamma Jamma' in a wedding video. But I have to say that for Ruth & Luis - it works sooo well !! I love this video for so many reasons - it was such a great day, a great couple and bridal party and they have chosen a great soundtrack for the video.

Following their ceremony on Observatory Hill, Ruth & Luis held their reception at The Wharf Restaurant at the Sydney Theatre Company.

Photography was by Lucas from Inlighten Photography. As always, Lucas & team were excellent to work with.

Thanks to everyone who has watched Ruth & Luis' wedding trailer - which has currently racked up over 5000 views ... a new record for us :) I hope that you enjoy the wedding highlights as much as the trailer!

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Zarene & Jonathan - Wedding Highlights

2009-06-24T09:02:00.004+10:00

There must be something about fast-food restaurants ... you may remember Jessica and Bruno (posted here last month), who met while working at McDonalds. Zarene & Jonathan met while working at Oporto ... seems like Sydney's take-away joints are where it's at to find love!!

Zarene & Jonathan held their reception at The Country Trader at Alexandria. What an awesome venue! By day, it's an antique store - trading amazing furniture and all sorts of beautiful wares. On March 1st, it was transformed into the setting for Zarene & Jonathan's reception. I have to say that it's very cool to sit on a chair with a $15,000 price tag ... wouldn't want to spill your drink!

Photography was by Lucas from Inlighten Photography. As always, Lucas & team were excellent to work with and their photos - amazing!

Highlights

Zarene and Jonathan - Wedding highlights By DnM Video
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Amelia & Greg - Wedding Trailer

2009-06-23T19:32:00.006+10:00

Amelia & Greg Wedding Trailer By DnM Video
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Video - D'nM Wedding Films
Photography - Nadine Saacks
Event - @tmosphere Events
Music - John Fields Band
Venue - Australian Technology Park
Bridal Gown- Steven Khalil Haute Couture

A sneak peak at Amelia and Greg's wedding - filmed just 2 days ago. What an awesome event! I think that the trailer sums up how amazing the wedding was better than I could describe in words.

Amelia and Greg's wedding was also our first attempt at a live webcast. Thanks to ustream.tv - it was successful! At one point we had 38 viewers watching from all around the globe. Gotta love technology :)

The quality isn't fantastic and the web-camera was unmanned ... but if you'd like to check it out, the streamed ceremony is online here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ameliagreg

Utopian Fire

2009-06-22T15:17:00.005+10:00

On Saturday I posted the highlights from Krystal and Jason's wedding day - and one of the highlights from the reception was the performance by professional fire dancers - Utopian Fire.

I thought their performance was awesome! You can check it out in the video below:

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Krystal & Jason's Wedding Highlights

2009-06-20T21:11:00.004+10:00

Wow! What a wedding! Krystal and Jason's wedding was beautiful, emotional, fun-filled ... the cutest little flower girl ever !! Their wedding had it all !!

Married at St Charles Borromeo at Ryde, with the reception at Le Montage, Leichhardt. Photography was by our good mates JP and Patrick at Passion For Pixels. I have also featured a few of their fantastic photos below the video, including one that JP took of me in action.

I have to also give a special mention here to Utopian Fire. Made up of husband and wife team Za & Be, Utopian Fire are professional fire dancers who performed at Krystal & Jason's reception. They were sensational !!

I am very pleased to present Krystal and Jason's wedding highlights :)

Krystal & Jason Wedding Highlights By DnM Video
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Filmed by Dave & Sam
Assisted by Tim
Edited by Kristy (welcome to the blog K!)

Jessica & Bruno Highlights

2009-05-16T07:45:00.003+10:00

Bruno is a very funny guy ... just ask him ! As he said in his speech, 'without him - a lot of people wouldn't have laughter in their lives' :)

Jessica and Bruno were great fun and we really aimed to capture the essence of the day in their video. The reception was held at Sydney's Luna Park, and the bridal party had the opportunity to ride a couple of the attractions there before launching into a great reception in the Crystal Ballroom.

The reception featured an impromptu performance from Rugby League legend Steve Roach, singing 'Doctor Doctor' and 'Bat out of Hell' alongside MC - Lou Greco. Entertainment was also provided by 'The Rat Pack's Back' - who were simply sensational!

It was great to once again work with our good friend Nathan from WG Photography.

I am very excited to present this highlight video and I hope that you enjoy it.

Jessica and Bruno Wedding Highlights By DnM Video
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Filmed by Dave & Glen
Edited by Crystal & Kristy

USA Trip

2009-05-14T21:59:00.010+10:00

I recently returned from the most amazing 2 weeks in the USA. What an awesome trip! I could write volumes about the whole trip - but will attempt to keep this post to a readable length and will just mention some highlights.

1) Erin & TJ's wedding
A definite highlight for me was filming with Elysium Productions in Orange County (just south of Los Angeles). In what was a truly spectacular wedding at the most amazing venue, I was very privileged to film alongside Alex & Julie Hill. What a great experience to see the Elysium team in action and to be a part of the team for a day. The team put together a same-day-edit which is playable below.

I would like to thank Alex & Julie for being so welcoming and for allowing me to contribute to such a great wedding film. I can't wait to see the Arthouse edit, including the footage from the Canon 5D MK2.

Related links:
Elysium Blog
St Regis Monarch Beach Hotel
Victor Sizemore Photography

Julie Hill in action at Erin & TJ's wedding

2) Re:Frame - Austin, TX
The main reason I flew to America was to attend the Re:Frame event in Austin, Texas. Re:Frame is an educational event put together by four of the top wedding filmmakers in the world - and featured 7 amazing presentations.

The workshops featured presentations by:
* Julie Hill of Elysium Productions.
* Patrick Moreau and Konrad Cyzstowski of Still Motion.
* Bruce Patterson of Cloud Nine Creative.
* Jason Magbanua.
* Kristen * of Bliss Productions.
* Chris Jones of Mason Jar Films.
* Philip Bloom.

It was a truly amazing event; not only for the information and education that I got from the presentations, but also for what I learned from the other attendees. There were so many extremely talented wedding filmmakers attending, who I am now proud to call friends. It was so much fun meeting everyone!

I think it's worth noting that there were only 4 Australian wedding filmmakers there. This is indicative to me of a rare dedication to our art by only a select few. The Australian representatives were Matt Ebenezer (Shadowplay - Toowoomba, QLD), Evro & Helen Moudanie (Moudanier Pictures - Sydney), Abraham Joffe (Abraham Joffe Videographers - Sydney) and myself.

At the Re:Frame 'Shootout'. L-R (Abraham Joffe, Dave Cowling, Tom Pehrson).

There were many gems of information within each of the presentations. I am very excited about putting all I learned into action. One of the standout presentations was from Patrick and Konrad from Still Motion. Any wedding videographers who want to take their work and business to a new level should definitely join us at the Still Motion workshops in February 2010. Log on to www.stillmotionexperience.com for more details.

Related Links:
The Re:Frame blog ... which includes a brief clip of myself and Abraham Joffe doing 'Men At Work's - Down Under' during a karaoke session :)
Event DV magazine article about Re:Frame.
David Perry video - Re:Frame Day 1
David Perry video2 - Re:Frame Day 2
Lou Kulynych's shootout video
Jon & Cristina's shootout video

3) NAB trade show - Las Vegas
The first part of the trip was in Las Vegas where the world's largest video trade show was being held. NAB is HUGE! There are so many companies exhibiting there that it was hard to know where to start. Abraham and I will be presenting at the next AVPA Sydney meeting on some of the highlights.

One thing that definitely stood out to us was the buzz around the new DSLR cameras - such as the Canon 5DMKII and the new Lumix DMC-GH1. In the right hands, the images coming from these cameras are simply amazing. (You can see a sample right here on our blog). There were many support options for these cameras on show. One of the most popular stands was the Cinevate booth - which featured various setups for the 5D, Brevis 35mm adapters and rail and slider systems.

Aside from the trade show, Las Vegas was so much fun! We met a bunch of great people, saw as many of the casinos as possible and also caught Cirque Du Soleil's "O" at the Bellagio which was fantastic!

Related Links:
Cinevate
In Focus blog post featuring the cinevate booth.

A new way to Steadicam ... on a Segway!

4) A couple of days in Los Angeles

L - R (Matt Ebenezer, Abraham Joffe, Grant Collie, Dave Cowling, Joth Riggs, David Robin)

We were also fortunate to have a couple of days in Los Angeles. That included catching up with some local videography legends (pictured above), as well as a day at Magic Mountain - which is heaven for a roller-coaster addict like myself! Plus I also spent a day with Alex & Julie seeing some of the sights of Hollywood and Santa Monica ... I even got to meet Spongebob Squarepants (which impressed my kids!).

Abe & I on board "Goliath" @ Magic Mountain for the 3rd time!
I love the game Roller Coaster Tycoon - and this was just like walking around inside the game :) I loved it!

Thanks to everyone I met for making it such an amazing trip and for being so awesome! Can't wait to get back there, or to see you down here in Oz!

Chantelle & Dylan Highlights

2009-04-19T08:30:00.003+10:00

I recently posted a trailer video for Chantelle and Dylan's wedding which received some fantastic feedback. I'm now very happy to post their highlight video.

Please feel free to leave a comment :)

Chantelle & Dylan Highlights By DnM Video
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Cinematography - Dave

Assisted by - Jon

Editing - Crystal

Celebrant - Helen Williams

Photography - Darryn McKay

Venue - The QVB Tea Rooms

Kathleen & Miro Highlights

2009-04-15T13:25:00.004+10:00

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Kathleen and Miro were married in a traditional Serbian Orthodox ceremony at St Lazarus Church in Alexandria. It was a beautiful ceremony, with a vocal choir in the loft and Father Miodrag leading the wedding rites.

Photography was by Chris & Kate from Uber Photography. I have included a selection of images from Uber. The location shots were taken around the Redfern rail yards which gave a great grungy feel to the shoot.

The reception was held at Angelo's on The Bay at Cabarita. As you will see in the highlight clip - a fantastic location, and exceptional food :)

Canon 5D Mark2 Wedding Trailer

2009-04-09T20:44:00.003+10:00

Ruth and Luis' were married on Sydney's Observatory Hill just 2 weeks ago.

We chose Ruth & Luis' wedding to trial the new Canon 5D MKII camera in the hands of the exceptionally talented Guy Lerner. Guy's usual position at a wedding is taking beautiful still photos - but with the amazing video capabilities of the 5D we wanted to see what we could come up with. I think Guy captured some truly beautiful footage here ... let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Please contact Guy or myself about 'fusion' packages with the Canon 5D.

5D Mk2 wedding trailer By DnM Video
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Rasha & Joseph Short Form

2009-04-09T14:17:00.003+10:00

Rasha & Joe's wedding features some of my favourite photo shoot footage. Photographer Damien Ford from Evoke Photography chose the pine forest at Centennial Park for their location shoot - and I'm sure you'll agree it was a great choice for some gorgeous footage.

Check out some of Damien's beautiful photos below.

Rasha & Joe opted for a short form edit - which runs for just over 20 minutes. I think this was a great option - as there were so many great moments within their wedding. The ceremony was held at St Michael's Cathedral - Darlington, Sydney. The reception was held at the ABIA Award-winning Waterview at Homebush Bay.

Please feel free to leave a comment :)

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Photos by Evoke Photography