Last week I had the opportunity and privilege to spend four days with StillMotion – considered to be one of the best wedding cinematographer companies in the world. The workshop was held in Sydney and the time was spent evaluating the work of the attendees as well as seeing how they do things through their eyes and understanding how they approach each wedding and each couple.
On Day 2 we were broken up into teams and were asked to film and produce a few different projects under a tight deadline. One of which was a 30 second commercial about an airline which had to be fun and lighthearted. It had to include the “founder” and owner of the airline and paper airplanes. Our team won the challenge! Have a look:
We didn’t touch any “video cameras” the entire time and instead used HD DSLR’s for our shoots. The Canon 5d Mark II and the Canon 7d are two cameras have been changing the industry over the past year and what they can do is amazing.
My team for Day 2 of the Evolution Experience. Great group of guys!
Martin & Nan’s wedding day had a bit of everything. Singers, ballerinas and a mixture of two cultures.
The ceremony was held at Sacred Heart Church in Clear Island Waters and the couple celebrated the night away at the Sheraton Mirage in Main Beach. Taking photos on the day was David Magahy of Advanced Gold Coast Photography – who I have known for awhile but never worked with. The weather didn’t always cooperate for us, but the day went smoothly and we were able to capture many wonderful moments throughout.
This video can be viewed in high definition by clicking on the HD button in the playable window. You may also leave a comment below. Enjoy!
Melynda & Michael were married at the Sheraton on the Gold Coast. The daylight was perfect for this shoot which made so many colours stand out.
The ceremony had a very special moment when Michael actually made vows to Melynda’s daughter, Bailey, which you will see a snippet of in the clip. It was quite a touching moment and something I have never witnessed before.
Alongside me was Derek Smith of Derek Smith Photography who I have worked with many times this year. The ceremony service was performed by civil celebrant Marilyn Gall who is also the bride’s Aunt. It always makes the day go so smoothly when you are surrounded by talented professionals and a great, easy going and fun couple.
This will be our final wedding highlights video for 2009 and we look forward to discovering new places and meeting many new people in 2010. Enjoy!
*This video can be seen in high definition if you choose. Just click the “HD” button in the playable window.
Melynda wrote:
Hi Geoff, Just wondering if its normal to watch it over and over and over again???? ; P (December 4, 2009 - 4:03 pm)
lisa.G. wrote:
Wow,I have to wipe the tears again,That was beautiful nothing was left out,very greatfull to share that specail day with you both xox (December 2, 2009 - 4:34 pm)
Shannyn wrote:
Hey there. That was incrediable. So amazing and sends goose bumps down my spine watching it. There is a real talent in doing this stuff. Well done Geoff and to the stunning couple Mel and Mick. All the best and thanks for letting us be apart of it. We love you lots..xxxx (December 2, 2009 - 1:58 pm)
Lacey wrote:
Absolutely amazing brought tears to my eyes again, was a beautiful day, you both looked great and this video captures just a glimpse of your happiness together as a couple and a family with that speech to Bailey. Just brilliant love you xo (December 2, 2009 - 12:33 pm)
kirsty wrote:
That was the best wedding video i have ever seen. It was so beautiful, it was amazing how you captured all and everything. It was something you could watch over and over again. It was such a beautiful day. You have done an amazing job. Well done and congrats to mel and mick aswell. (December 2, 2009 - 11:37 am)
Janelle wrote:
That was beautiful - Melynda looked amazing and I have never seen Mike look so happy. Everyone looked spectacular and I am certain that everyone enjoyed the day. Congratulations again to both of you. (December 2, 2009 - 11:17 am)
Maria wrote:
Brought tears to my eyes. It was a beautiful day and something I will always remember. Thanks for letting me share this day, the video is beautiful. (December 2, 2009 - 9:39 am)
Carla wrote:
Awesome job it was a beautiful day!!!! (December 2, 2009 - 9:30 am)
Melynda wrote:
Thankyou Geoff so Much! You truly are talented..... Just when I thought Our wedding day was over, I feel like I have just re-lived every moment, I didnt stop crying.... Cant wait to share this with everybody!!!!
Your The Best...... (December 2, 2009 - 9:17 am)
Tina Masterson wrote:
Geoff! Beautiful! Can't wait for my turn! (December 2, 2009 - 9:13 am)
Mick wrote:
Geoff,
Mate awesome job. Thanks so much for making our day so memorable. Was a pleasure to work with you..... (December 2, 2009 - 8:57 am)
Eva H wrote:
I love the baby!! You really capture some great moments Geoff! (December 2, 2009 - 8:18 am)
Jenna & Jamie were married on North Stradbroke Island at Point Lookout. These two were such a fun couple and it showed with a very coordinated and unique reception entrance that involved the entire bridal party. They also wowed the guests with some moves on the dancefloor with some ‘Dirty Dancing’ inspiration.
The entire reception dance entrance can be seen HERE.
(UPDATE. January 1st, 2010) – Jenna & Jaime’s first dance together can be see on Youtube as well by clicking HERE. Both can be seen in HD if you wish.
This video can be viewed in High Definition by clicking on the HD button in the playable window. Please leave a comment and enjoy!
jenna wrote:
GEOFF!!! its just perfect ... so glad you were there to capture these beautiful memories for us. Im just absolutely dying to see the whole thing ... i'm in total suspense. Thank you x (December 2, 2009 - 7:20 pm)
Andie wrote:
Such a special day, thanks to you Geoff we can relive it over and over. You are amazing !!! (December 2, 2009 - 8:34 am)
Caitlin wrote:
It's so great to be able to look back on the entire day!! What a fabulous job! (November 30, 2009 - 9:18 pm)
Lauren Nicholson wrote:
wow, thats so so good you did an amazing job . beautiful day (November 30, 2009 - 8:45 pm)
Merryn wrote:
Well done, you captured some beautiful moments! (November 30, 2009 - 5:25 pm)
Kelly & Andy were married at one of my favorite places to shoot – An Island Hideaway on South Stradbroke Island. Of course there’s always good scenery with such a secluded setting, but it was the first time I have ever seen a sunset on one side of the horizon and a lightning storm right next to it! It was amazing and you will see it in the video. I think their reactions when they walk out of the chapel as husband and wife really sums up how they felt.
I worked with photographer Vaughan Kidd of Vaughan Kidd Photography who does make a few cameos in this video. The thumbnail picture you see for the clip is actually one of his stills. Reverend Col Shenfield conducted the ceremony.
You can view this in high definition by clicking on the HD button in the playable window. Please feel free to make a comment and enjoy!
Jimmy Nixon wrote:
Corinne and i just wanted to say congratulations!!! It looks like it was a wonderful day. We're really happy for you guys and i'm sure you're gonna love married life. (November 20, 2009 - 8:27 am)
Susan Johnson wrote:
OMG!!!!! Kelly you look sooooooooooooo mega mega beautiful. I was crying at how lovely and happy you and Andy are. Congrats. This is a fantasic video. Good work. AMAZING> (November 12, 2009 - 1:17 pm)
Kristie wrote:
Awwwwww!!!! I had goosebumps and nearly tears as they left the chapel and I don't even know the Bride and Groom, lol! Seriously, amazing job Geoff! (November 10, 2009 - 9:45 am)
Vincent Swift wrote:
Great work Geoff! (November 4, 2009 - 3:39 pm)
Melanie wrote:
WOW, absolutely breathtaking, what a video. You both look gorgeous and of course so happy together. (November 3, 2009 - 3:11 pm)
Cath wrote:
just magical, no other words to discribe, the wedding everyone wants. long and happy lives kelly and andy. (November 3, 2009 - 10:21 am)
Vaughan Kidd wrote:
Mate – that is stunning. Lovely work. (November 3, 2009 - 10:20 am)
Sarah Harrison wrote:
OMG! That was so beautiful! What a reaction of them coming out from the chapel! I cried!!! (November 3, 2009 - 10:19 am)
Kelly Belcher wrote:
WWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!! Oh my goodness gracious me!!!
Geoff – you did the most AMAZING job!! We can’t thank you enough – it’s truly fantastic!!
Thank you so much for the time you spent on our video and making it just perfect – it really is more than perfect!!
If you ever need any references at all both Andy and I would be more than happy to refer you to anyone at all!!
Thanks again for everything!
Take care
Mr & Mrs Belcher!! :)
xx (November 1, 2009 - 12:04 pm)
Michelle wrote:
Geoff… what an amazing job once again, & what a great couple to film!!! See you on the Island again soon….. (November 1, 2009 - 10:21 am)
Meriska wrote:
Amazing! I can really see a change in the way you film Geoff since we first met you. Can’t wait til my turn! :) (October 30, 2009 - 10:19 am)
Lauren and Nathan were friends of another couple I filmed for in February this year – Kristy & James Mason. Barbara traveled down to Kingscliff to shoot this one for us at Peppers Resort. The Contemplation Pond in the gardens provided a great backdrop for the ceremony.
Natasha Smith of NSP Studio Photography took the photos on the day which saw the bridal party hop a party bus to take them to their location shoots. There were many laughs along the way – one of which you will see at the very end of this clip.
You can view the video in high definition if you choose by clicking on the HD button in the playable window.
Chayne (Best man) wrote:
Great video. Can't wait for the full version. Such an awesome day. Enjoyed every minute of it especially the kiss with Jono. Haven't kissed many blokes before but that was definately the best kiss from a man I have ever had. Can't stop thinking about it. Jono, I know you will read this.. Call me. xx (November 7, 2009 - 8:12 am)
nath the groom wrote:
What an awesome day!Great bridal party around the 2 min mark clearly shows the drunken bridesmaids YES thats you Carly and Adrianne.The passionate kiss between Chayne and Jono is just absolutly beautiful. (November 4, 2009 - 1:23 pm)
Sue Foster wrote:
What an amazing day for two very special people.
I t was everything you would want a wedding to be.
FAMILY FOREVERxxxxxx (November 4, 2009 - 9:49 am)
Kylie & Nick were married at Coolibah Downs on the Gold Coast with their reception at the Quality Inn in Mermaid Waters.
It’s always a good day when you know the other main suppliers at a wedding. Adam from Deep Grey Photography captured all the snaps and Karen Miles did a wonderful job conducting the ceremony. It was the first time I had ever seen a dog as the ring bearer, but that’s what I love about my job.
This video can be seen in high definition by clicking on the HD button in the video window. You can also leave a comment below. Enjoy!
Karen Miles wrote:
Hi Mr & Mrs Guest :) I LOVE your video.......love the look you Kylie give Nick when he starts his vows :) What a beautiful thing to show your children and grandchildren in your life journey. Lots of love to you both. (December 2, 2009 - 8:37 pm)
edna,grandad,ree wrote:
we think it is great. grandad loved the cars and his grandaughter all beautiful. edna,ree thought you both very happy, makes us feel good to see. wonderful day. (November 9, 2009 - 3:08 pm)
leisa, andrew & james oneill wrote:
hay guys!! was such a beautiful day!!! whatching this film brought tears to my eyes was so well done yas looked great (November 6, 2009 - 6:16 pm)
Andrew, Jenny, Joseph & AJ wrote:
Congratulations Kylie & Nick on a beautiful wedding and our very best wishes for a long and loving relationship ahead. (November 1, 2009 - 1:40 pm)
Grandma Margaret wrote:
Delightful wedding and Nick and Kylie - you looked so happy and in love. (October 28, 2009 - 4:44 pm)
Heather Guest wrote:
Absolutely gorgeous wedding. Does bring tears to my eyes. (October 28, 2009 - 4:42 pm)
Sarah Wells wrote:
AMAZING!!!!!! (October 28, 2009 - 2:54 pm)
Kara Kendall wrote:
I showed mumsy. she cryed. so did I.again. So good! ♥ (October 27, 2009 - 11:20 am)
Fiona [Deep Grey] wrote:
Kylie you looked gorgeous! (You scrubbed up alright too Nick). Oh and I love the pooch!
Nice work Geoff:) (October 27, 2009 - 11:14 am)
Brad and Allison Holcombe wrote:
Can't wait to see the whole thing. This has already bought back lovely memories of a very special day. We love you Kylie and Nick (and Elly). (October 27, 2009 - 9:13 am)
Kylie Guest wrote:
Ohhh Geoff we love it!!! Amazing as usual, can't wait for the whole thing! (October 27, 2009 - 7:26 am)
Lamar Marsters wrote:
Just magic! professional quality mate. you're an artist! Congratulations to Nick and Kylie Guest! amazing wedding! <3 (October 26, 2009 - 11:36 pm)
Sarah wrote:
That shot from the floor at the ceremony looks amazing. (October 26, 2009 - 8:38 pm)
Brian Farrell wrote:
Fantastic Video. Great Angles. Great Quality. Truly captured the feeling of the day. Great Work (October 26, 2009 - 8:10 pm)
Carly Dunne wrote:
Amazing video... you have done such a great job!! (October 26, 2009 - 6:25 pm)
Carl Phillips wrote:
Great job mate, well done!!!!!!!!! (October 26, 2009 - 5:15 pm)
This was Barbara’s other wedding shoot for Motion Art for the third weekend of October. Ramona & Tupari were married at Sacred Heart Church in Merrimac with their reception at L’Esprit just north of Surfers Paradise.
Ra & Gaye Southon wrote:
A Truly Beautiful wedding...The Bride & Groom were stunning..as were all their attendants...
May the future bring you nothing but Love,Peace & Happiness..
Love you both
Uncle Ra & Aunty Gaye (November 9, 2009 - 3:28 pm)
Beth, Kristy and Brodie wrote:
WOW!! Absoloutely Amazing, soooo Beautiful are the newly wed Mr & Mrs Southon. We LOVE you, wishing you all the BEST! (November 3, 2009 - 4:08 pm)
“Hi Geoff , OMG, you are a true magician, Thank you soooo much for the fantastic job you have done on allowing us to re-live the moments that went so fast on the night….You and Corne have done a beautiful job and we Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Can’t wait to see the full version, and we will be letting everyone we know with up coming events about you and your amazing work.” – Tarnia
Tarnia & Dayle booked their wedding video with us in the middle of last year after I met them at an expo. The groom is a bit of a camera enthusiast so I think he was pleased when I told him we would be trying out some steadicam shooting.
Corne Lategan was my assistant on this shoot and got some brilliant footage with his Canon 5d Mark II on the steadicam Merlin. We also had the pleasure of working alongside world renowned photographer Marcus Bell, from Studio Impressions, for the first time.
Their ceremony and reception was held at Cedar Creek Lodges on Mt Tamborine. It was such a fantastic day and one that I know I will always remember. If you try not to blink I even make my first cameo in one of my own videos for the first time. Enjoy!
One note: I promise I didn’t pick this song just to go along with Dayle’s cigar smoke! It’s funny how things fall together.
Jenni Bell wrote:
That was fantastic!!! Looked like a FUN wedding!! (October 27, 2009 - 8:20 am)
Jes Urquhart wrote:
well done...you guys really captured all of their personalities perfectly :) (October 26, 2009 - 6:22 pm)
Bride & Groom wrote:
cant stop watching it, glad we get a dvd, as a vhs just wouldnt last. awsome. (October 26, 2009 - 6:03 pm)
Bride & Groom wrote:
Hi Geoff , OMG, you are a true magician, Thank you soooo much for the fantastic job you have done on allowing us to re-live the moments that went so fast on the night....You and Cornae have done a beautiful job and we Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Can't wait to see the full version, and we will be letting everyone we know with up coming events about you and your amazing work.... Talk soon take care (October 25, 2009 - 9:56 pm)
Teresa wrote:
Just watch the video as I made Tarnia's and the Bridal party's Fascinator's bought tears to my eyes what an amazing couple and what a fantastic job you did with the video I will be reccomending you to everyone Great Job Well done (October 24, 2009 - 6:35 pm)
Lisa wrote:
Is that Jet's new song? Love it!! (October 24, 2009 - 7:59 am)
Danielle wrote:
Lovely video...makes me want to get married all over again. (October 23, 2009 - 1:43 pm)
Carissa wrote:
What a stunning dress! Gorgeous video (October 23, 2009 - 11:45 am)
Your #1 Fan wrote:
This was amazing! I'm speechless, might have to watch it again. (October 23, 2009 - 11:38 am)
Ben wrote:
Nice work again Geoff, loved the steadicam work it brings a whole new dimension to your productions. (October 23, 2009 - 11:27 am)
I thought this would a nice change of pace to post a funny moment at a wedding reception. The second throw is even better. The bride had a good time with it too.
