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[linzwylie]

Hi

If anyone is interested, I have posted a link to the 5 minute 'trailer' for our wedding dvd filmed by simply cinematic.

You can find it on my pj.

I love it !! and can't wait for the full version.

Hope you like it too !

Linz xxx

 

[twiu]

I live in Orlando and work in video production. I ended up using my coworkers for our video (to save money) but ... having said that, I looked into a lot of videographers in the area. Working in this business, Simply Cinematic was the only company I would have trusted with my video.

Their work is truly incredible! I am very critical since I do this for a living and I cannot say enough great things about the work I've seen them do. Your video is excellent and I'm sure you'll have a great product.

I contacted them to shoot my wedding but then decided to save the money and use my coworkers (for free!!! well, I had to buy them lunch for the next month!).... but if I had spent money on video - I would've definitely used them.

You look wonderful in your video btw!!! Gorgeous!!!

 

[PrincessShea]

Amazing! I agree with twiu. If I had the money to have done a video, this is the only company I would have considered. You looked great!

 

[flowerbelle]

Hi! I'm just curious why you would choose them over Starfruit productions, STVS, etc? I've been having a really hard time choosing the videography because although I liked Starfruit, her prices have skyrocketed and I don't think I'm going to be able to afford her for videography. STVS is so much more affordable, but his shots are all so similar. Can you give me your opinion on this? Also, how much is Simply Cinematic? Are they affordable? Linzwylie, how much did you pay for your package?? I appreciate any and all thoughts!!! THANKS!!

I live in Orlando and work in video production. I ended up using my coworkers for our video (to save money) but ... having said that, I looked into a lot of videographers in the area. Working in this business, Simply Cinematic was the only company I would have trusted with my video.

Their work is truly incredible! I am very critical since I do this for a living and I cannot say enough great things about the work I've seen them do. Your video is excellent and I'm sure you'll have a great product.

I contacted them to shoot my wedding but then decided to save the money and use my coworkers (for free!!! well, I had to buy them lunch for the next month!).... but if I had spent money on video - I would've definitely used them.

You look wonderful in your video btw!!! Gorgeous!!!

 

[MegKate]

Oh Linz, it's beautiful! It had me in tears and I think even DF was teary eyed as well! (even if he won't admit it!)

 

[twiu]

Hi! I'm just curious why you would choose them over Starfruit productions, STVS, etc? I've been having a really hard time choosing the videography because although I liked Starfruit, her prices have skyrocketed and I don't think I'm going to be able to afford her for videography. STVS is so much more affordable, but his shots are all so similar. Can you give me your opinion on this? Also, how much is Simply Cinematic? Are they affordable? Linzwylie, how much did you pay for your package?? I appreciate any and all thoughts!!! THANKS!!

Well... here goes.

Most wedding videos (in my opinion) are very cheezy. A lot of companies shoot to shoot, they don't really understand compositing. Wedding videography is a lucrative business because most people just want to see themselves, hear some great music.. and they don't look into the details of the shots. Working in video, I pay attention to lighting, shadows, composition (that's a big one!). With composition, it's just like photography. Where's the depth in the picture? Where's the subject? How do you frame your shots?

Simply Cinematic gets it. Again, my opinion. You know they do more than wedding videos. They know and understand the camera and the lenses, and the angles... their cinematography is quite brilliant. They really are talented videographers. I just think they take their time and actually plan out their day (kind of like a storyboard artist would on a movie). Their edits are well thought out and are beautiful.

Also, when I called them for my wedding video (I just wanted them to shoot raw and I would edit it).. they were willing to talk to me about what kind of cameras they used, what kind of gear they had, what style they were shooting. I called a couple others that a lot of other brides talk about, and they were clueless when it came to what equipment they had. I mean, they knew what kind of cameras but that's about it. Sad

I remember Simply Cinematic being quite pricey.. but when it comes to your one day,.. I say splurge.

I also get annoyed with certain videographers that some people have named... because they do the add on packages with the "special effects". First of all, if you're going to do special effects, DO SPECIAL EFFECTS. Some of them... are well, not really special effects. They are one button on final cut (editing software) and then they charge you an extra $500 for it. Rip off.

Again, sorry.. this is all my opinion. I just really feel strongly about video.

I believe the people shooting your video should be professional videographers. Not just wedding videographers.

So to conclude my rant... just because you own high end video cameras and professional software, does not make you a great videographer. When you understand video and film and cinematography.. then that's when you should call yourself a great videographer.

My two cents. Off my soapbox now

 

[PrincessShea]

I'll comment just to help the person who asked about pricing.

Back when I was planning I looked into video and Simply Cinematic had the only samples that appealed to me. I contacted them as was able to negotiate a no frills package that was $2800 for 8 hours. They weren't willing to do less coverage even though I was having an escape because they said they needed time for scenery shots.

In the end it was just too much for me, but I'm just throwing it out there to give people who are researching an idea. Keep in mind though that like other videographers and photographers, prices are never the same...and this is all based on emails that happened months ago so it might be a lot higher now.

 

[flowerbelle]

Well... here goes.

Most wedding videos (in my opinion) are very cheezy. A lot of companies shoot to shoot, they don't really understand compositing. Wedding videography is a lucrative business because most people just want to see themselves, hear some great music.. and they don't look into the details of the shots. Working in video, I pay attention to lighting, shadows, composition (that's a big one!). With composition, it's just like photography. Where's the depth in the picture? Where's the subject? How do you frame your shots?

Simply Cinematic gets it. Again, my opinion. You know they do more than wedding videos. They know and understand the camera and the lenses, and the angles... their cinematography is quite brilliant. They really are talented videographers. I just think they take their time and actually plan out their day (kind of like a storyboard artist would on a movie). Their edits are well thought out and are beautiful.

Also, when I called them for my wedding video (I just wanted them to shoot raw and I would edit it).. they were willing to talk to me about what kind of cameras they used, what kind of gear they had, what style they were shooting. I called a couple others that a lot of other brides talk about, and they were clueless when it came to what equipment they had. I mean, they knew what kind of cameras but that's about it. Sad

I remember Simply Cinematic being quite pricey.. but when it comes to your one day,.. I say splurge.

I also get annoyed with certain videographers that some people have named... because they do the add on packages with the "special effects". First of all, if you're going to do special effects, DO SPECIAL EFFECTS. Some of them... are well, not really special effects. They are one button on final cut (editing software) and then they charge you an extra $500 for it. Rip off.

Again, sorry.. this is all my opinion. I just really feel strongly about video.

I believe the people shooting your video should be professional videographers. Not just wedding videographers.

So to conclude my rant... just because you own high end video cameras and professional software, does not make you a great videographer. When you understand video and film and cinematography.. then that's when you should call yourself a great videographer.

My two cents. Off my soapbox now

Thank you Twiu!! I appreciate hearing your honesty. I do not work in videography and so this really helps me to know your opinions. I will contact Simply Cineamatic for their pricing...hopefully, it'll be reasonable. I would love to splurge, but I also have to TRY to work within a budget...but who knows--things can always change. Say, do they send out a DVD of their work for you to look at??? THANKS again!!

 

[twiu]

Thank you Twiu!! I appreciate hearing your honesty. I do not work in videography and so this really helps me to know your opinions. I will contact Simply Cineamatic for their pricing...hopefully, it'll be reasonable. I would love to splurge, but I also have to TRY to work within a budget...but who knows--things can always change. Say, do they send out a DVD of their work for you to look at??? THANKS again!!

Your welcome. I don't know if they send out a dvd.. they have a lot of sample videos online on their blog
http://www.simplycinematic.com/blog/

Good luck! When's your wedding - just curious.

 

[linzwylie]

Twiu - I totally agree with everything you said. The video was one of the most important things for us as this will be our forever memories.

Simply Cinematic are truely fantastic at what they do.

I came home paniking because I could not remember them being at important parts such as the petal toss but hey of course they were !!!

Like you said they are not just wedding videographers - they are professionals. In fact they are in NY just now shooting the music video for a band.

The reasons I did not choose another videographer is because when I looked at their work every video was practically the same !

In fact I think certain videograophers who work alot of disney weddings must just have a catalogue of shots that they apply to every video instead of having to shoot it again

Anyhoo... I'm not here to offend

So I will finish by saying that I 100% made the correct choice for our video and I hope you all like it as much as I do !!!

Linz xxx

 

[BethanyMouse]

We are using Trinity wedding video for our July wedding. So far, I have been very impressed. They are professional and have great communication. you can check out their website for pricing!

I absolutely loved your video! So many details were captured. I love it! Thank you for sharing!