to get a behind-the-scenes look at the La Shea photo shoot for Alabama Weddings Magazine. We had the opportunity to work with some outstanding wedding industry professionals. The photo spread appears in the 2010 issue of “Alabama Weddings Magazine”.
Photography: Frank Carnaggio Photography
Florals: Vince Gray of Flower Stems
Bridal Gown: The White Room
Jewelry: Bromberg’s
Hair and Makeup: Misty Smith and Melissa Moore Bogardus
Venue: North River Yacht Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
from SunDolphin Productions to each of you who voted for us in the Fox6 Upick contest for Birmingham’s best videography company. SunDolphin Productions had an amazing year in 2009 and we are looking forward to what is developing into a tremendous year for 2010. SunDolphin could not exist without your support and patronage. You’re the best!
For anyone pondering how many cameras to consider when planning your wedding or other live event video or film, the clip below may help you decide. It compares the same scene edited from one, two, and three camera angles.
Single camera coverage is less expensive and may be your only option if your decision is strictly budget driven. Perhaps you only need one camera to document an event, such as a wedding. But understanding the role of multiple cameras may help you determine how many you want! Three camera coverage provides the most intimate film. Using two cameras is the compromise between using one and three cameras.
Generally speaking, a single camera covering a live event, performance, wedding ceremony, etc., places the viewer of the film in a spectator role. Having three camera angles places the viewer in a participant role.
The set-up for the clip below:
The minister in the clip is the uncle of the groom (Robby). The first wedding the minister ever performed was for Robby’s parents 30 years ago. Unknown to Robby, the silver cross the minister is wearing was presented to him by Robby’s late grandfather after performing the ceremony for Robby’s parents.
Notice in the first (single camera) edit, your perspective is that of a spectator with most of your attention drawn to the minister.
In the second (two camera) edit, the second camera allows you to see the bride (Elaine) up close. You are drawn to Elaine’s attention to Robby, but you do not know what prompts the attention.
In the third (three camera) edit, you are drawn completely into the scene with the perspective of a participant. The full story of the emotions evoked in Robby at the revelation of the origin of the cross is told only when the third camera angle is included in the edit, particularly moving in the last couple of seconds of the edit.
When SunDolphin Productions shot this wedding, no one, including us, knew about the pending surprise revelation. Without the third camera in position, a key moment would have been essentially lost.
If you find this information and video clip helpful, please leave a comment below! We’d love your input.
On the Fox6 Upick site click the yellow “CAST VOTE” button below SunDolphin’s Upick page. You will be asked to enter your name and email address. You’ll receive a confirmation email asking you to confirm your vote and that’s all there is to it! Fox6 does this to insure that there is only one vote per person. Comments are welcome, but not necessary. If you do not wish to leave a comment, just click “not now” below the comment box and your vote will be confirmed.
We are excited about the launch of SunDolphin Productions’ new website. We’ve had many meetings and long discussions about what we wanted to accomplish. Our goal was to create a website that is easy to navigate, full of useful information and…well…fun! The seat belt sign has been turned off. Feel free to move about the cabin…I mean website…freely.
So now we’d like to say, “Welcome to our blog”. The content is limited now, but will be growing steadily. Here you’ll see trailers for upcoming wedding and music videos, product and service promos, information and tips, interviews with industry professionals and music artists, equipment reviews, and more. Occasionally we may post a blog topic simply because we think it’s fun, funny or inspirational. Just pick your category of interest.
As you navigate through our website and blog, please feel free to make suggestions about how we could make your experience with us better.
