Glidecam & WEVA to Present 2-Day Stabilizer Workshop January 27-28

Glidecam & WEVA to Present 2-Day Stabilizer Workshop January 27-28

December 03, 2007
Sarasota, FL - Glidecam Industries, Inc., and WEVA will present a two-day workshop on Glidecam skills and techniques taught by multi-year WEVA Creative Excellence Award winner, and trainer, Dave Williams of DVideography January 27 & 28, 2008 at Harrah’s Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.

This special hands-on workshop, being presented on the eve of WEVA's Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08 (click here!), is ideal for experienced camera operators with or without stabilizer experience.

The workshop is open to all who want to learn or improve their skills with the V-Series (V-8, V-16, V-20, V-25) or Hand-Held series (2000 Pro or 4000 Pro).

Space is limited to allow for personalized attention and there is still time to pre-order a Glidecam rig. Enrollment fee for this intensive 2-day workshop is $600. There is a $50 registration discount for current WEVA members.

Register now (and get questions answered) by calling DVideography toll-free at 866-989-0158 and visit DVideography for more information.

The Best Lighting for HD Weddings

The other day a photographer who had never worked with us before asked me, "Do you use bright lights?" I thought, "To the blog, Robin. Time to bring our audience up to speed."

Some folks think of the stereotypical videographer who uses bright camera lights, blinding guests and destroying the mood of an otherwise perfect evening. Sure, those guys are still out there, but anyone who shoots truly candid moments knows that the path to a truly gorgeous and unobtrusive production is illuminated professionally and artistically.

Many planners, florists, and caterers understand the power of light when used properly. Light is what brings centerpieces to life, bathes the walls with color, and gently paints a romantic dance floor.

However, great lighting not only sets the mood, it helps preserve the beauty of the day and night in photographs, film, and especially high definition video. Details that would otherwise be lost are remembered.

Professional lighting tips:

• Ask your planner, venue coordinator, or florist if they do lighting or if they can recommend someone.
  
• Ask about uplighting walls, or drapes.
  
• Ask about double pinspotting the centerpieces, cake, or any element worth attention like an ice scuplture.
  
• Ask about a splash on the dance floor. Gobos and broken light patterns will bring a three-dimensional energy to the dance floor and enhance the mood.
  
• Light the band or other entertainment, drawing attention to the energy driving the party.
  

View a short demonstration of what lighting can do for your event.

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Professional Videographers: Tackle Your Backlog

Wedding Edit Backlog Got You Down? Get Relief - 9:50am Thursday!
August 11, 2007

Las Vegas, NV - Nothing deflates an event videographer's creative high faster than those three little words: "Where’s my video!" Stop letting that aching backlog hold you back. more. . .

WATCH THE TRAILER

DOWNLOAD THE iPhone/iPod VERSION

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