March 7th, 2010
It’s clear that a wedding video is a visual production that captures the most special day of your life but what’s important to me is that sound isn’t ignored either. During your ceremony and speeches I use a radio microphone to obtain crisp audio and throughout the sequences that are set to the music of your choice I find it very important to include short snippets of clear audio in them. It brings out the atmosphere of the day but is very easy to get wrong if not given the correct time and care. I met yesterday with a couple who said this was very important to them too and this was one of the reasons they decided to book my services – it’s great to know that we’re on the same wavelength.
Tags: ceremony, music of your choice, radio microphone, speeches, wedding film, wedding video, wedding video audio, wedding video samples
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February 9th, 2010
So….which songs would you like in your wedding video? It’s a difficult choice and if it’s taking you an eternity to choose, don’t worry – nearly everyone finds it difficult. My advise is always to take your time and really think what songs are special and important to you. Don’t be worried about genre, pace or tone. The only issue that might arise regards lyrics, or inappropriate lyrics. An example would be You’re Beautiful by James Blunt. As “beautiful” as the song may be the lyrics basically say “I’ll have to face the truth, I will never be with you.” So my advise is to make sure the lyrics are appropriate but don’t worry about the style of track – if you love it, use it. Remember it’ll be those songs that are forever on your DVD so make sure you’re happy with your choices. My Video Samples Page will give you some ideas of track choices I’ve received and the two End Highlights sequences are indeed poles apart in terms of style. One features a beautiful piano track called River Flows in You by Yiruma. Another features a terrific dance track called Saltwater by Chicane. Both are totally different but both fit the mood perfectly.
Tags: dvd, lyrics, music choices, song choices, wedding music, wedding video, wedding video music, wedding video samples, wedding videos
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February 9th, 2010
Just a quick thank you to all the people I spoke to last week at the Belfry Wedding Show last Sunday. It was a terrific day and really busy from start to finish. Many thanks for all the interest I received on the day and to Natalie at Just Exhibitions for organising such a great day. And to the people who booked me after the show, I’ll see you in a few months…..
Tags: belfry, exhibitions, wedding fair, wedding show
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January 28th, 2010
Back in October I had the pleasure of filming the wedding of Chantal Denny-Harrow at the wonderful Austin Court in central Birmingham. Since then we have kept in touch and I love to see what Chantal’s been up to since her big day. After years of fad dieting Chantal’s speciality is long-term weight management programmes which she is very passionate about. Her success has seen Sky1 approach her to coach and mentor TV star Alison Hammond during an 8 week regime for the daytime programme Angela and Friends. It’s a great achievement for Chantal and I wish her all the best with the show.
Tags: alison hammond, angela griffin, birmingham, diets, friends, sky, wedding
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January 26th, 2010
Hi there. If you’re reading this you’re in the process of looking for a wedding video / live event filming / family documentary. Whatever your needs thank you for taking the time to have a look at my blog. As you may well know from the website my name is Andrew Tranter and I own Lucid Moments. I’ll update this blog as regularly as possible to let you know of any exciting developments within the business and keep connected with my current / past customers, many of whom are now my friend. Here’s to a busy 2010 and beyond for Lucid.
Tags: customers, family documentary, filming, friends, live event, wedding video
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