The Hayes Mansion is one of San Jose's most enchanting wedding locations. This Mediterranean Revival-style mansion with 65 rooms and 41,000 square feet is fit for a modern day king, (or Hollywood celebrity). I often wonder when Angelina and Brad will buy it from under our feet and keep it out of sight from the public. Until then, I'm glad that we don't have to own a Gulfstream IV to be able to stop by (or attend one of the many conferences held there).
Our very own Carrie and Andy were the celebrities du-jour on a warm May 17th as they exchanged their vows on the stately lawn. Andy's Marine-colleague sword detail was on hand to announce the bride and groom as they began their new life together.
Before the evening ended, the parents dedicated the song "I hope you dance" to the newlyweds, and this is where our recap begins.
Further adventures in moving images.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Reality shows and the bride
It used to be that the quality of production was one of the most important factors in getting distribution and airtime. Thanks to reality shows like "Big Brother", "Survivor" and almost anything aired on MTV, a paradigm shift has taken place in broadcast television and on the internet. When a clip on YouTube can garner more viewership than a nationally broadcast program, you know that the rules have changed. Armed with a typical cell-phone, almost anyone can become a broadcaster. Television programming has busted out of the small screen, and onto the smaller screen.
The reason I cover this is that we are witnessing a revolution (and it will be televised). I've just begun to take advantage of this in small ways (posting a couple's recap online for family to share, transferring their weddings to iPods and other portable media players. There are even resources I can call upon to webcast a wedding...live!
My newest foray into the 'small screen' is a way for couples to preserve moments from their honeymoon on video. Unfortunately, I don't often get to follow a couple to Fiji, Italy, Japan or India...but I do offer a portable camcorder (about the size of an iPod) that they can use to videotape memorable moments. (Of course, I tell them to keep it PG rated).
The mini-camera comes with some quick and simple instructions and tips on getting good clips. It recharges via USB, holds about 1 hour of high quality video and has the all important 'delete' button to erase any clips they don't like. The returned footage will be edited down to a short music video and delivered on DVD or posted online. Since this is the first summer I am offering the service, I don't have any samples to share (yet).
As a videographer, I greatly enjoyed videotaping my honeymoon in Bali. The resulting 10 minute edited video is the highlight of my wedding video. It didn't distract from my enjoyment of the honeymoon any more than a still-camera would...and the sights and sounds are infinitely more enjoyable than a collection of snapshots.
The reason I cover this is that we are witnessing a revolution (and it will be televised). I've just begun to take advantage of this in small ways (posting a couple's recap online for family to share, transferring their weddings to iPods and other portable media players. There are even resources I can call upon to webcast a wedding...live!
My newest foray into the 'small screen' is a way for couples to preserve moments from their honeymoon on video. Unfortunately, I don't often get to follow a couple to Fiji, Italy, Japan or India...but I do offer a portable camcorder (about the size of an iPod) that they can use to videotape memorable moments. (Of course, I tell them to keep it PG rated).
The mini-camera comes with some quick and simple instructions and tips on getting good clips. It recharges via USB, holds about 1 hour of high quality video and has the all important 'delete' button to erase any clips they don't like. The returned footage will be edited down to a short music video and delivered on DVD or posted online. Since this is the first summer I am offering the service, I don't have any samples to share (yet).
As a videographer, I greatly enjoyed videotaping my honeymoon in Bali. The resulting 10 minute edited video is the highlight of my wedding video. It didn't distract from my enjoyment of the honeymoon any more than a still-camera would...and the sights and sounds are infinitely more enjoyable than a collection of snapshots.
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