Everything Old is New Again: An Inspiring Super 8 Wedding Film
Mark 'Something Old' off your wedding planning checklist and get an incredible keepsake documenting your special day... with a Super 8 wedding film! This vintage-style gem is by Studio Z Films, and it took my breath away and made my heart skip a beat! Enjoy!
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Photo and VideoRetro Super 8 Wedding Films- Still Swooning…
After seeing this film on the Once Wed blog, I discovered Joel Serrato Films. If you love vintage, you're in for a treat... Serrato creates short wedding films using a 1960's film format called 'Super 8'. Super 8 films have a raw vintage feel, and when I watched Joel Serrato's wedding Super 8s, I was speechless. I had goosebumps (and may have shed a tear). Now, I am a flower child hippie at heart but a film like this would be a true treasure to even the most modern, contemporary bride....
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Photo and VideoNew Technology for Wedding Videography
Ben McElroy of McElroy Films (one of our fabulous OneWed wedding pros) recently wrote to tell us about a new trend in wedding videography. McElroy Films uses state of the art Canon EOS 7D cameras to shoot weddings. These cameras boast some fantastic features, including the ability to shoot with real photography lenses, High Definition Video, Low Light capabilities and much more. In the past traditional wedding videographers used Standard Definition cameras or Low-end HD gear. Most...
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Ask the Experts: Videographer, Hitch it or Ditch it?
A minister, a photographer, and a planner walk into a room ... no, it isn't a joke, it's our Ask the Experts column. Ask the Experts is your chance to have all of your wedding planning questions answered by a panel of wedding professionals. If you have a question for our panel write asktheexperts@onewed.com. This week a groom writes: What are the pros and cons of hiring a videographer? Obviously, one con is the cost, but is it something we'll miss? I worry that the videographer will...
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Photo and VideoWhich Wedding Video Style is Right for You?
View on ExposureRoom View on ExposureRoom In this article, Damon Dietz of Absolute Media Productions talks you through two different styles of wedding video, and helpfully provides you examples of each. The first is documentary, the second cinematic. Which style do you like? Afternoon or Evening Affair? DJ or Band? Buffet or Sit-Down? The wedding decisions are seemingly endless. Here’s one more to add to the mix? What type of video do you want? Video is a medium that captures...
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Photo and VideoA Sneak Peek Movie Trailer of Your Beautiful Wedding Day!
As you already know, OneWed is the place that brides can dish the truth! I see good and bad reviews come in each and every day. And when it comes to the bad, these can get ugly... One recurring theme for bad reviews, specifically with our wedding photographers and videographers- The bride and groom had to wait way too long to get their wedding photos and video. For brides who want some instant gratification post-wedding, Chicago-based photographer/videographer Fred Fox has come up...
Top Tips: Top Ten Questions to Ask a Videographer
Your wedding video will last a lifetime. Are you thinking about hiring a videographer for your wedding? Nathan Maulorico of Unknown Films gives you the top ten questions you should ask a videographer before hiring him or her. Don't forget to check out our Advice Section for Top Tips on almost all your wedding vendor needs!
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Photo and VideoInvite IdoStream to Your Wedding!
Say "I Do" to I Do Stream.com and broadcast your wedding, live! Did you know that you could bring your wedding vows and beautiful ceremony to all those loved ones who just couldn't make the big day? With high travel costs and the uncertain economy throwing a wrench in vacation plans, and more and more people studying/working abroad, it's expected that some of your family and friends will be unable to attend your wedding. With IdoStream, these guests will attend your wedding...
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Depth of Focus: A Wedding Film from My Point of View
Special feature from Nathan Maulorico of Unknown Films Depth of focus: The range of image distances corresponding to the range of object distances. Depth of focus is an important part in what filmmakers and videographers do. Without depth of focus, it would be impossible to place objects or people where you want them in the frame. It would be impossible to make your vision clear to the viewer. There’s also another type of depth of focus, the type filmmakers must have inside...

