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At IN[FOCUS] 2011, featured presenter Patrick Moreau of StillMotion presented how wedding filmmaking is Your Gateway to a variety of creative commercial projects.

In this clip, Patrick explains how connecting with clients will open your mind to creative opportunities while filming.

Patrick will be on tour this summer as a part of the Canon Live Learning Tour.  Register for any of the dates listed using the coupon code “Focus” and you will receive a 10% discount!

From Patrick:

winnie’s favorite cookie is anything fresh baked. she loves to bake. jerry loves peanut butter, he’d eat almost anything with peanut butter on it. together they describe themselves as kids that never grew up.

they love stuffed animals and their collection of numerous versions of miffy and mr. bee is both a way to be silly and play games together as well a celebration of their relationship.

we’ve used winnie + jerry’s film for several talks as it really exemplifies the power and value in getting to know your couples. knowing of the long history of miffy and mr. bee in winnie and jerry’s relationship meant we as a team were all prepared to included them in our compositions as much as possible. instead of manipulating them (such as ever popular ring shot by the window) we actively searched for how they were involved throughout the day and sought to cover that in a natural way, in real-time as it happened. had we not known the history and how relevant these characters were to their story, they likely would have been included at times simply by chance, but that isn’t purposeful storytelling – that’s luck.

the example of miffy and mr. bee is really just a microcosm of the larger philosophy we embrace and the desire to tell real and relevant stories.  here is the big question; how does each film you shoot change as the characters within it change, or are all of the people somewhat interchangeable? does it REALLY matter who is getting married, or is your narrative more determined by the flow of events and where they take place?

if your interested in hearing more about the idea of getting to know your couples/clients and how you can interpret them in your work, join us for a free ustream chat may 31st at 3PM CST, 4PM EST here:

http://www.infocusvideoevent.com/live-chat

this will be a question and answer type format so come and join us if you have time and we’ll be happy to chat about anything you’d like to throw at us.

P.

Patrick Moreau

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Dustin Blake of Indy Productions is out of control with energy, talent and a style all his own. When I asked him to imagine what he could contribute educationally to the blog, I told him to keep it simple. The video above is what he came up with!

Dustin was recently named to the EventDV25′s Hottest and Most Influential List. I’m thinking he got votes more for the “hot” side, and you’ll know why when you watch one of his signature “Indy Bridal Extremes!”

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Dustin Blake

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Hello, fellow IN[FOCUS] patrons, Jet Kaiser here again.

As wedding filmmakers, there are many things that make us cringe while reviewing footage from a wedding. We can’t help but ask ourselves “Why didn’t they [bride and groom] know not to do that”. The answer is simple. We film weddings for a living and they do not. They can be clueless to things that drive us nuts. I’ve conducted a list of ten things that the bride and groom can do to help with the production of their wedding film. Feel free to alter it and post it on your site/blog. Include it along with your contract. Email it to the couple shortly after they book and then send it to them again 2 weeks before the wedding as a reminder.

10 ways a bride and groom can help with the production of their wedding film.

1. Warn us of upcoming events. Cake cutting, garter/bouqet, toasts, special dances.  Just a small, 5-minute warning can help us confirm that we are in the right place and the right time. Let your DJ know that he needs to make sure all your vendors are prepared for what is about to happen.
2. The Toasts. Tell your best man/maid of honor to not only talk about you as a person, but also as you both as a couple. Have them share their thoughts on you two finding each other and getting married.
3. Turn down the radio/ipod during prep. It’s common for the girls to blast a wedding mix album while doing hair and make-up, but this can easily mask a power piece of dialog that can be used to tell your story. It also creates an awkward background noise when a cinematic soundtrack is applied later.
4. Have a first look. Your photographer will tell you the same thing. Seeing each other before the ceremony helps you with your nerves and creates a wonderful opportunity for you two to say just say “hi”. We also view this as a opportunity to capture you two alone together which is actually a rarity, believe it or not, on your wedding day.
5. Tell your wedding party & parents that we’re coming. Make sure they understand that we desire that everyone behaves naturally and let them know that they need to try and ignore our presence as much as possible. We want your day to unfold the same whether we are there or not.
6. Exchange gifts. Add a special moment to your day by giving each other gifts. You can have a bridesmaid/groomsmen deliver it or exchange them during your first look. It’s always fun to see how we can tie this sequence into your film.
7. Talk. Have conversations with your family and friends. Chat about how you meet, how the proposal went, what has gone into planning this wedding, etc. Your wedding day is packed full of emotions, let everyone know how you’re feeling.
8. Don’t chew gum. We know you’re nervous and feel the need to be busy, but please refrain from the Juicy Fruit. This goes for the wedding party too.
9. Stay together. It’s not uncommon for the bride and groom to split up once the reception is underway. Grooms, get out there and dance with your new wife! Your wedding day is finally here, enjoy it together.
10. Consider your vows. When it comes time to state your vows to each other remember to relax. Take a deep breath and look into one another’s eyes and deliver your words from the heart. Slow down and think about what you are saying.

Feel free to add to this list by commenting below. I’m sure everyone won’t have a hard time adding to this list. Feel free to comment below a tell us ways to extend this list

Jet Kaiser
Jet Kaiser Films

Jet

Jet Kaiser saved up enough money to by his first camcorder at the age of 14 and he's been creating films ever since. He eventually created the Indianapolis-based, Jet Kaiser Films where he collaborates his with his lovely wife, Dani. Together they produce cinematic, story-rich, "motion pictures for those in LOVE™ "

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