I have always been enamored with the look of film. I love the grain, the shadows, the colors or the lack thereof. I have this certain distaste for the garish, “sitcom” look of video. It’s not snooty, just a personal preference.

That is why we take great pains in achieving a filmic quality in the weddings we do. I’m sure by now you’ve noticed that rich saturated colors that abound in the videos. Or perhaps the color grading of select footage - sepia tones, desaturated, cross processed etc. All intentional and evocative of a mood we’re trying to set.

The camera motion is also one aspect we’ve perfected. Sweeping and gliding when necessary, static when the shot calls for it.

Perhaps the final frontier of the film look we are trying to conquer would be Depth of Field. Or simply, the area of an image which remains in focus while the rest is out. This helps the film maker guide the eyes of the viewer to specific elements in the composition.

This is very hard because a video camera lens has certain physical limitations in narrowing its DOF.
The solution? Use photgraphic lenses!

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It was weird. Being a thirty-something entering the eclectic doors of Saguijo. It’s been ages since I set foot in a rock club mixing in with the jailbait and other people who (because of their youth) have yet to discover that what they are enjoying right now is already the third iteration of the “golden age” of Pinoy Rakenrol - one of the great religions.

I must admit, I became a backslider. Perhaps because of the industry I was in, I diverged, fell weak and succumbed to the temptation of radio pop, standards and ballads. Whatever went well with couples kissing and petals falling.

That night in Saguijo brought me back to my faith.

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We have actually surpassed our quota and are closing off bookings for the rest of 2007. This will assist in keeping the final video delivery dates and prevent us from working to death.

Meantime, the 2008 calendar is rapidly filling up so check our availability and make your reservations right away.

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Here’s an excerpt from a full wedding edit I just wrapped up.

Melody and Rommel

The idea is to distill the events of the day into something moving and arresting. To cut back on the chaff and spotlight the most meaningful moments.

Time is fluid in video. It is subject to the artist’s interpretation. Content is valued over chronology and yet logic is never lost.

Tell me what you think.

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The wedding - the perfect venue to exchange promises of eternal love. A time to share with family and friends. A union celebrated.

The wedding - a time to hook up with hot chicks and arm-candy hunks. A good reason to party and get drunk. And what better way to get a buzz than through the Flaming Olives way.

This smashing party was hosted by Andrea and Bernard.

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I was sorting through some files in my computer and thought it would be nice to post some DVD menus we’ve been designing.

I found this to be my favorite - simple, striking.

and this to be the most edgy…

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