Nominated for Best Videographer on the Jersey Shore by myfoxphilly HOTLIST Jersey Shore Edition

We were just notified and we are excited to announce that we have been nominated for the myfoxphilly HOTLIST Jersey Shore Edition. We're listed under "Videographers" as Dave Williams Films.

We shoot in South Jersey quite often because it is one of my favorite areas of the country to shoot. We are recommended by most respected venues from The Seaview Marriott near Atlantic City all the way down to the Congress Hall Hotel in Cape May.

To see some of the work we've produced in South Jersey, check out these clips:
Atlantic City Wedding Video Bridal Prep Chapter at Trump Marina
Cape May Wedding Video Recap at Congress Hall
Save The Date Wedding Video in Ocean City NJ
Congress Hall Promo Video - Congress Hall Wedding Video

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Dave Williams Voted One of EventDV's All Star 25

Orlando, Florida, Jan 21, 2008 — 25 videographers were honored this evening by EventDV Magazine at the 4Ever Group Video 08 educational conference in Orlando's Wyndham Resort

I want to thank my entire team for putting our name on the map for the second year in a row. Sheryl and I want to also thank the professional videographers around the world for this great honor.
Dave and Sheryl Williams
DVideography

Congratulations to the EventDV All Star 25 Videographers!
Chris Jones of Mason Jar Films
Kristen* of Bliss Video Productions
Glen Elliott of GM Elliott Videography
Darrell Aubert of Event DVP
Dan Boswell of dvArtistry
Patrick Moreau of Still Motion Photography and Cinematography
Alex & Julie Hill of Elysium Productions
Don Pham of Take 1 Productions
David Robin from David Robin Films
Steve and Laura Moses of Vantage Point Productions
Tim Sudall of Video One Productions
Dave Williams of DVideography
Ron Dawson of Cinematic Studios
Steve Fowler of VIDEOEXPERTS
Joe and Terry Taravella & Julian St. Pierre
Chris Watson of Watson Videography
John Goolsby of Cannon Video Productions
Jeff Wright of Blue Skies Cinema
Trisha and Mark Von Lanken of Picture This Productions
Joshua Smith of Cinematic Bride
Chris & Laura Randall of Edit 1 Media
Maurice O'Carroll of Velvetine Productions
Alan Nauman of Memory Vision
Jason Magbanua
Bruce Patterson of Cloud Nine Creative

DVideography Voted Best Videographer in Philadelphia

Thousands have voted and the results are in! I'm proud to announce that DVideography was just voted the "Best Videographer in Philadelphia".

I am extremely grateful for my team's hard work and dedication that has brought us to this moment.

This honor comes on the heels of DVideography winning three Creative Excellence Awards this summer in Las Vegas at the Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) Expo.

Thanks to all who voted. We are truly appreciative and continue to strive to be the best wedding videographers money can buy.

WEVA 2007

The DVideography team just got back from Las Vegas after attending the annual Wedding and Event Videography Expo, which took place at Bally's. The week kicked off with a little R&R at the GPVA Cabana party, followed by the Creative Excellence Awards dinner, where we picked up 3 awards! We swept up two silver and one bronze in the Pre-Ceremony, Post-Ceremony, and Corporate categories, respectively.

DVideography nominated for "Best Videographer in Philadelphia"

As we approach 7 years in professional film and video production, we are proud to announce that DVideography has been nominated for "Best Videographer in Philadelphia".

READ THE COMMENTS other voters have made about DVideography.

UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 28 - DVideography voted "Best Videographer in Philadelphia"

Meet the Top Videographers in the Country

This special edition of Meet the Masters could very well change the way couples planning their wedding think about how to best document it forever. Event DV Magazine is the leading publication for the wedding videography industry. For the second year in a row it has named the top 25 videographers working today.

Robert Allen, who made the list both years, invited the 24 others named to this list to get together (virtually) to share over 200 years of combined experience in weddings. He interviewed 14 of the 24 in an unprecedented call-in show.

Wedding videographers have a very unique perspective on weddings and are some of the best experts in the wedding planning process. Listen in as these wedding professionals share their video expertise as well as their best wedding planning advice. This show is truly groundbreaking. You might want to listen twice.

Click here to listen to the show

Here are the videographers who participated in the show:

Chris Watson from Watson Videography
Brett Culp from The CVP Experience
Laura Randall from from Edit 1 Media
David Robin from David Robin Films
John Goolsby from Cannon Video Productions
LaDonna Moore of LaDonna Visual Artistry
Alan Nauman of Memory Vision
Trisha Von Lankin from Picture This Productions
Hal Slifer Video Productions
Chris Chibucos of FurlaVision Video Productions
Natalie Neal from Glass Slipper Productions
Mike Jensen of Jensen Wedding Films
Dave Williams of DVideography
Steve Fowler of VIDEOEXPERTS
Robert Allen Videojournalist

Here are the links to the members of the Event DV 25 that could not make the interview.

Loi Banh Blue Core Media
Ken Ehrhart of Summit Productions
Glen Elliott Videography
Jason Magbanua Videography
Laura & Steve Moses Vantage Point Productions
Mike Nelson Remember When Videos
Kathy & Al Ritondo Personal Touch Video
Danny Sayson Video Productions
Randy Stubbs Silver Star Enterprises
Jeff & Andee Wright Blue Skies Cinema

To read the article that appeared in the Event DV Magazine Click Here

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The Showdown

And the winners are:

Scott Hayes
James Rolfe
Joe Donato

Listen to the WedVidTalk podcast HERE

View and vote on all of the entries HERE

Dave Williams; One of Top 25 Videographers

Top 25 Hottest and Most Influential Videographers of 2006
Last year’s EVENTDV 25 was selected through a hybrid process, combining online nominations from readers with the efforts of a five-person executive
committee. Selecting this year’s all-star team was a whole new ballgame. With more awareness of the awards throughout the industry, I was confident we’d get enough reader participation to turn the entire selection process over to online voting. So the 2006 EventDV All-Star team—just like the major league baseball all-star squads that give us our theme—was selected entirely by the fans. And it will suffice to say that everyone who made this list has a lot of fans.

- Stephen Nathans, Editor
EventDV Magazine

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DVideography's Ultimate Editor Showdown 2007

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The Contest

Two and a half years ago we held a contest to find, showcase, and even hire the best editors in the business. Gary Hanna took first place in that contest and continues to edit for DVideography today. As DVideography and Media Wave Video Productions continue to grow, we've decided to hold another contest and look for new talent. It's time for DVideography's Ultimate Editor Showdown 2007.

I asked Gary to reflect back on the first contest and why he entered:

I liked the idea of actually proving yourself on the spot, in a task that's directly related to what the company does. Portfolios, demo reels, and resume's aren't an efficient hiring process, since whatever you have done in the past will most likely differ from any company you apply to and on top of that you're being judged on paper amongst a sea of other potential suitors.

The contest provided a more democratic and efficient approach. The contest was a very high scale "free" opportunity: not only did I get to show off my editing skills, but since there was a time limit of one week, I was able to display my ability in a workflow environment. Once I received the the tape in the mail, I knew my foot was already in the door - the days of waiting for someone to fish me out of a google search were over.

Pete Tyson - our senior editor - also believes the contest is a great opportunity for people to join our team. I asked him who he thinks should enter the contest:

Who should enter? Anyone looking to get more editing experience and learn from experienced shooters/editors. Also anyone with experience who is looking for more work, income, and networking.

I also asked Pete to give some insider tips to the contestants:
1. Key word: cinematic.
2. Ask yourself if you'd enjoy watching the edit multiple times.
3. Don't ignore the soundtrack.
4. Knowing how to use fx and knowing where to use fx are two very
different skills.


How the contest works:
Anyone not already editing for DVideography may enter. Each contestant will be sent the same raw footage and asked to edit it into a short recap in one week's time. All of the edits will be viewed and judged on many levels by my crack team of pizza-fed professional colleagues. The three top edits will be publicly showcased on our site for 3 months. Top editors may also be chosen to interview with us for employment. In addition, the first place editor wins $500.

The Challenge: Create a professional and fun recap of the day, less than 3 minutes in length.

Who Qualifies: Anyone not already editing for DVideography. Although one of our goals is to find new talent, you do not have to be seeking employment to enter.

Direction: Edit it as if you are delivering this to a DVideography client. We are looking for creativity and professionalism. You must use only the footage and voiceover that is provided. Feel free to use any music or motion graphics.

Guidelines: In order to keep your entry anonymous to our judges, please do not use any identity logos in the video. Your final edit should be recorded back onto the beginning of the raw footage tape you were sent and shipped back to us. No other tapes or DVDs will be accepted.

Timeframe: Raw footage will begin shipping on January 2nd, 2007. Each contestant will have one week from receipt of footage to complete this task. All entries must be received by 1/31/07.

Judging: The edits will all be viewed internally at DVideography and narrowed down to the top three. The top three edits will be displayed at DVideography.com for three months. Winners will also have the opportunity to interview for a position at DVideography.

Exposure: In addition to the top three video online, studios looking to hire editors will have the opportunity to view all of the edits and contact information. There will be a nominal administration fee for this service.

Contact: Please email Dave@DVideography.com your name, address, phone number, and the reasons you want to enter the contest.

DVideography retains all rights to the raw and edited footage. Footage may not be broadcast, copied, or distributed without the written consent of DVideography.

Meet Jackie and Jonathan. Their wedding footage will be used for this contest.

Wow! Jonathan and I would be so honored if you used our footage for your contest!! This sounds like a wonderful concept and we wish you the very best. -- Thank you for your kind words about our wedding footage. We are so eager to see the finished product and to view the entries for the contest!
Please let me know what we can do on our end (i.e. view them, add comments, rank them, etc.) Jonathan and I are happy to do whatever will help you! --This is so exciting!!!
Thank you again for EVERYTHING! And please don’t hesitate to ask for help/input on our end!
We wish you and your entire staff/family the very best this holiday season,
Warm wishes,
~Jackie

And the winners are:

Scott Hayes
James Rolfe
Joe Donato

View and vote on all of the entries HERE

GPVA Film Festival Winners

Congratulations to the Greater Philadelphia Videographers Association Film Fest 2006 Winners last night!

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Wedding Category
GOLD: GM Elliott Videography
SILVER: DVideography
BRONZE: Glass Slipper Productions




Social Event
GOLD: DVideography
SILVER: Lucky Productions
BRONZE: Silver Reflections





Concept Video
GOLD: Marc Smiler Video Artist
SILVER: GM Elliott Videography
BRONZE: Glass Slipper Productions





Best of Show: Glass Slipper Productions




A special thanks to our judges (left to right):
Al Ritondo, President New York Professional Videographers Association, Iselin, NJ
Roy Chapman, Chairman WEVA International, Sarasota, Florida
Melissa Paul, Event Production and Design, Evantine Design
Christa Vagnozzi, Editor, The Knot.com, New York, NY
Nick Waller, President NACE Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Photos courtesy Alan Robinson of Bonnie Blink Productions

Philadelphia Videographers - Film Festival

Philadelphia videographers, New York videographers, and New Jersey videographers. . .you won't want to miss the most talented wedding and event videographers in the area showing off their skills.

It's the Greater Philadelphia Videoraphers Association's Third Annual Film Festival on November 21, 2006.

RSVP and Contest Entry - Deadline Oct 31, 2006

DVideography Wins Battle of the Wedding Editing Styles at WEVA Expo 2006

Posted by Mark Briody, Weddings of the Rockies

I attented the Editing Challenge. I thought the first 3 edits were all outstanding. If I was the client, I'd be happy with any of them. Clip #4 came up and my first note was 'WOW!!!'. The emotional level was off the charts on this edit. The attention to detail on this edit was something I had never seen in a wedding video. The music choice, transitions, pace, etc were all incredible. I told the guy next to me 'This may be the best editor I've ever seen'. And of course that edit won the competition. Who did it? Dave Williams of DVideography.

"I would like to thank Kristopher, Jordan, and Gary for helping me edit this piece. It truly was a team effort."
Dave Williams, DVideography

VIEW WINNING ENTRY HERE

Raw footage shot by
Dave Williams of DVideography, Philadelphia, PA
Mark VonLanken of Picture This Productions, Tulsa, OK
David Robin of Boulevard Video Productions, Encino, CA

To read more about the World Record Wedding in Sacramento (where this footage was shot), read EventDV Magazine's article by By Kris Malandruccolo

GPVA Wins National Contest Promoting Wedding Video

The Greater Philadelphia Videographers Association (GPVA) took first place in a competition against four other associations across the country.

The direction was to create a 60 second spot, promoting wedding videography. The GPVA team included Brooke Rudnick of Marc Smiler Video Artist, Natalie and Rob Neal of Glass Slipper Productions, Jordan Oplinger and Darrell Aubert of Event DVP, Glen Elliot of GM Elliot Videography, Bruce Garner of Clair Pruett, and myself - Dave Williams.

Here's the winning clip (in iPod m4v format):
PLAY VIDEO

We had a blast. What an experience to all work together. Thanks everyone - and congratulations!

The GPVA Unites to Enter WEVA Contest

Attendees included GPVA members Brooke Rudnick, Natalie Neal, Rob Neal, Jordan Oplinger, Glen Elliott, Darrel Aubert, and myself. The pizza, cheesesteaks, chips and soft drinks (it takes longer to edit drunk) consumed helped us all get through a long night. Editing began at 8 PM and ended at 4 AM the next morning.

I wanted the edit to be cozy and fun. So we set up my great room with two screens; a plasma screen brought by Glen and my projector. The arrangement made it easy for everyone to have a part in the edit decisions. Unfortunately, I cannot talk about the concept, the number of shots, or even who donated assets to the project as we must remain anonymous until the winners are announced this coming Tuesday.


It was truly a memorable night for everyone involved. Serious professionals coming together with one goal. Well, OK - there is a $1000 prize for the winning association, and then there's the bragging rights.


So we are all crossing our fingers for Tuesday night. Wish us luck!







Photographs courtesy G.M.Elliott

CN8’s Ultimate WeddingIt's Your Call with Lynn Doyle

November 17,2005
Philadelphia, PA – Prior to VIP Magazine and CN8 Ultimate Wedding in November, Dave Williams of DVideography was invited onto the show to give contestants tips for creating their contest entry video.

Watch the broadcast