On the way to Cape May . . .

I just want to congratulate our newest Creative Editor, Danielle Rogal Redenbaugh, on a fantastic edit.

It is obvious from the email below that Danielle's thoughtful shot choices and use of voiceovers turned a beautiful Congress Hall wedding into a timeless film for Chris and Jenn. We are very proud to have Danielle join our creative team as a shooter and an editor.

Dave Williams, DVideography

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Hi Guys,

We had a really busy (all fun) weekend, and I finally got time to really watch the movie and give it the time it deserved.

We are just in awe at how awesome you guys are. I don't even think you can classify these as wedding videos the way there is so much thought that goes into it.

I was watching the video thinking "Oh it was pretty cool that I caressed Jenn just then or kissed her at a special moment", but then I remembered.... Dave directed me to do that, and I was just being an obedient groom. But it really is impressive how you have the vision of how it will look in the final video, or to us our cinema masterpiece. We love all the panning and just great shots.

Danielle, you had me and everyone else tearing up.........ok I shed a few tears. Once I finally truly watched it, I felt like I got what you were doing with the different scenes and the way they transitioned from one another. I really loved the tribute to Jenn's mom, just enough to feel it, but then it transitioned into my mom welcoming her as a daughter. Awesome job. I was so attached to that other song, but it was a great call to use this music, it fit perfect.

EVERYONE says oh its like your watching a real movie, not someone's wedding.......which you guys must here all the time.

Just wanted to let you know that we really did notice and appreciate all the work you put into it.

Thank you very much.

Chris and Jenn


Videography: DVideography - Philadelphia, PA
Venue/Catering: Congress Hall - Cape May, NJ
Photography: Paula Cella Photography - Absecon, NJ
Entertainment: Sound Choice - Lawrenceville, NJ

Mail Bag: Morgan and Matt

Hi Dave and Sheryl

Thank you so much for the most amazing video we've ever seen. We knew when we hired you for our wedding you would produce nothing less than spectacular. We watched the video last night with my parents in absolute awe and with so much gratitude. We laughed and cried throughout the whole thing and were able to relive the incredible day that was our wedding. Please tell all of your production staff thank you and that we appreciate the hard work and effort that was put into the video. The editing alone was unbelievable. Thank you for fixing our introduction into the ballroom. It sounds a lot better to be married to Matt rather than his brother, Mike and thank you for cutting the Ave Maria part short. I remember standing there thinking, "why are they still playing." You knew exactly how to re-create the evening and make it better and more perfect.

I know that you were still working on it as of yesterday morning and when I received the call from my dad say he was coming home with the video I literally jumped out of my chair at work and yelled, "YES!" After watching the trailer about 1000 times and showing it to all of our friends they've been waiting with anticipation to see the rest of the video. Even my office wants to have a wedding movie lunch break so they can see it. I'm sure I'll be watching the video everyday for at least the next month. It'll definitely become a fixture in my dvd drive.

The out-takes were hilarious and I'm so happy that you put the part with you and me in there. I would certainly want to remember you as a part in my wedding day rather than someone behind the scenes. Even though we've only spoken a few times and spent a couple of hours together I felt an immediate connection as I know my father has as
well. I hope that in years to come we'll stay in touch and you'll be there to capture future events and milestones in our lives.

Have a wonderful weekend!
All the best,
Morgan and Matt Palmedo

Venue/Catering: Fairmont Hotel - Washington, DC
Planner: Capital Decor and Events - Beltsville, MD
Photography: Richard Greenhouse Photography - Rockville, MD
Entertainment: Heartbeat Dance Band - Easton, CT

Super 8 Wedding Films; Something Old, Something New

I recently blogged at Dave Williams Films about the romantic allure of real film productions, specifically Super8 Wedding Films. Ever since I shot backyard films in the 70s, I've always had a special place in my heart for real film. The look, the cadence, and the organic feel of film is often imitated in the digital world but rarely matched.

It is cost-prohibitive for many of our clients to produce an entire wedding film with Super 8 or 16mm film so several opt for our 'Film Vignettes', allowing us to pepper our HD video with real film segments.

In the case of Araks and Seth - recent clients of ours - we designed a film for them that included a highlight reel on their DVD made entirely of Super 8 film clips. As a successful designer in New York, Araks simply loved the look of film. Although most of her production was shot in HD as in this trailer, she wanted to be sure we captured the special moments in an artistic and romantic way with film.

Mail Bag: Marla and Alex

Dave- We received our DVDs yesterday!! We were out of town for the weekend!! Watched it last night!! It brought tears to my eyes!! It was awesome!! There was so much that I didn't get to see that day or had forgotten about, but you captured it all!! We love it!! Thank you so much for everything!! And thank your amazing crew also!! Keep in touch!!
Alex and Marla

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Photography: Cliff Mautner Photography
Reception: Cescaphe Ballroom
Entertainment: Jellyroll/Brandywine Valley Talent
Ceremony: The Physick House

Reactions on Hidden Camera

Nicole and Brian were so excited to hear we were shipping their DVDs that they asked if they could drive over to pick them up. They wanted to see some of the video right away. Knowing how fun they were, I decided to turn my little consumer palmcorder on them from the corner of the room. Here's their reaction.

Thanks for being such good sports and allowing me to share this Nicole!

Production Notes: Nicole and Brian ordered our 8 hour coverage, a Same Day Edit, and 16mm Wedding Film Vignettes.

Amanda and Brett at Knowlton Mansion

Brett and Amanda were just a pleasure to work with. Here's a peek at the first chapter of their DVD: Bridal Preparations

Coordinator: Innove Events - Philadelphia, PA
Photography: Laura Novak Photography - Wilmington, DE
Lighting: Eventions Productions - Aston, PA
Catering: Conroy Catering at Knowlton Mansion - Philadelphia, PA
Entertainment: The Heartbeats - Blackwood, NJ