Don’t forget we are running our FREE WEDDING VIDEO contest for the Tri-State area!  April first is the decision day, so be sure to check your inboxes!  ”How can I get in on this?!” you may ask, well just follow these steps below:

1. Friend us on Facebook / Follow on Twitter
2. Send us an E-mail or Facebook message telling us why YOU deserve a FREE WEDDING VIDEO
3. Check your inbox on April 1st to see if you’ve won!

As a special treat…we are going to offer a deep discount to our 2nd and 3rd place!  So you have more than one chance to get a great deal on your wedding videography.

It’s that simple! So get those e-mails and facebook messages in soon…..seriously….go on…..off ya go!

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Cheers,

Alison & Mary 

JMV

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don’t get caught in the rain!

These incredible “indoor, but make you feel outdoor” locations light up the big apple and are guaranteed to satisfy even the most pickiest of couples!  We like the Hudson Hotel for it’s AMAZING VIEWS.  They look great on camera, have the intimate feel of a cozy wedding to make your video feel as special as the evening is. Enjoy!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary /JMV

818 939 9298

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“…the court agreed that Proposition 8’s only purpose in denying gay and lesbian Californians the freedom to marry was anti-gay animus, something the Constitution does not permit”   – HRC

And the news just keeps rolling in!  Washington’s state house passed legislation for marriage equality and Illinois introduced their gay marriage bill as well.  Let’s hope that the civil liberties of ALL human beings will be treated with the same respect that we are now seeing across the country!

And of course, all those LGBT couples are going to need wedding videography!!!  So drop by our website, give us a call, or send an email with your plans.  Mention our Prop 8 Blog and you’ll receive an extra 15% off your wedding videography package!

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Cheers!

Alison & Mary

JMV / 818 939 9298

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FREE FCP PLUG-IN’S?!  Yes please!

As most of you probably are aware, Final Cut Pro is one of the industry leaders in editing software programs for professional video.  It’s an incredible tool that we at Just Married Videography use along with the rest of the FCP suite tools to create amazing wedding videos.  I thought for today I would share a little freebie that goes along with FCP for those techie’s out there who might have a copy of FCP of their own!

Plug-In’s are great additives to your professional toolbox of editing.  And FilmImpact have some great blur and wipe transitions that give your videos an extra push.  CLICK HERE to download your own free set of plug-in’s for FCP 5,6,7.  Enjoy!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

JMV

818 939 9298

info@justmarriedvideography.com

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We have some BIG news for you all….as promised we WILL be expanding and moving our main location to New York City!!  It’s an exciting time for JMV and we are super proud to be able to capture EVERY couples special day – Equality for All

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As a New Year’s resolution for us, we are going to be giving away a FREE WEDDING VIDEO….nope, I didn’t type incorrectly…A FREE WEDDING VIDEO is what I meant!  It’s a new year and that means new things for us, such as giving back !  Want to win the FREE wedding video for yourself or a friend?  Here’s what to do:

1. Friend us on Facebook / Follow on Twitter
2. Send us an E-mail or Facebook message telling us why YOU deserve a FREE WEDDING VIDEO
3. Check your inbox on April 1st to see if you’ve won!

As a special treat…we are going to offer a deep discount to our 2nd and 3rd place!  So you have more than one chance to get a great deal on your wedding videography.

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Our Move to NYC starts this month, and we will be up and moving again by March 1st, so stay tuned for our new location, and GET THOSE E-MAILS IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

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JMV

818 939 9298

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I found the article, and the steps to making these amazing favors, while browsing Project Wedding.  So check it out – maybe you can use it for your upcoming wedding, or take the idea and apply it to your season!!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

JMV

818 939 9298

info@justmarriedvideography.com

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It’s almost Thanksgiving!  I know you might not be able to tell with the department stores decking the halls a little early, but nonetheless, Turkey Day is upon us.  So in true early style, THANKS for supporting JMV

Mary and I are taking this holiday season to look ahead to 2012 and develop some new ideas and resources to bring to you!  Here’s what we are “cooking up”….couldn’t help myself

• YOUTUBE 

If you aren’t already aware, JMV has a YouTube Channel.  We like to create teasers of weddings from the past, and promote any other events that we have provided videography for.  This upcoming year, we will be adding a little more on the informative side to our channel – sort of like a Video Blog…an accompaniment to THESE Blogs! That way you can see and hear what we are talking about, give specific feedback and of course, see our smiling faces

• PODCAST

Along the same lines as the video blog, we are going to create a PODCAST.  A JMVpodcast that will be an audio accompaniment to info, news, trends, deals, etc.  So you can take us in the car with you…or for a run…we know you are busy bee’s.

• EXPANSION

In BIGGER news, JMV is ready to expand!  That’s right, we are going to be operating satellite offices!  More news on this to come later, but you east folks might be seeing us soon

That’s all for now, keeping it light!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

818 939 9298

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We’ve just released out November V1 Newsletter and we’ve found a FRESH way to save some big bucks on your wedding budget in the floral department.  Two words – Baby’s Breath…that’s right, Baby’s Breath, this hidden gem that is used mostly as a filler for bouquets and centerpieces is making a huge surge towards full-blown arrangements!  The vintage all white weddings are really benefiting from the simplicity, and of course color of the once overlooked flower.  So what do you think?  it is worth saving the money on?

This is a super short blog today, but we wanted to just throw it out there and see where it sticks….

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

818.939.9298

info@justmarriedvideography.com

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Confused yet?  Me too.  Delving a little further into why couples might be on the fence about hiring a professional to capture their wedding, I thought we could look into the many names that pop up during the search.  Perhaps the variety of titles might intimidate couples, “what do we search for?”  “is it filmmaker or videographer?” “video-ographerproducerdirector?”  Have no fear…some call themselves a variety of titles to convey their skillset, others are just as unsure about the titles as you…

So let’s break it down a bit shall we? Here are a few guidelines and reasons to think about when searching for that ever popular necessity:

• SKILLSET: most professionals that capture weddings are not only operating cameras, but are editors, colorists, sound engineers, graphic designers, and encoding masters…can you imagine all that on a business card?
• MEDIA: the actual media that is being used to capture your day helps to narrow it down a bit – VIDEO or FILM…HD or not, most professionals are shooting on VIDEO…yep, even those awesome HD-DSLR’s or RED cam’s. So are you looking for video, or actual film?
• MARKETING/POPULARITY: which of these two words seem more attractive and prestigious to you?  “Videographer”  “Cinematographer”  -  for some reason a prejudice as developed towards the term “Videographer.”  Perhaps since the term developed after “cinema”  we devalue it as an inferior medium….but with technology today, we can capture AMAZING imagery with “video-cameras” to an almost exact level of quality as that in cinema.

What do you think?  Ron Dawson, a film-maker in his own right, and a professional who has used most terms himself touches on this interesting topic as well….check out his ideas and BLOG here.

As far as I’m concerned, you can call me whatever you feel comfortable with….

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

818.939.9298

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“Nationwide Survey of Brides Reveals Value of VideographyProfessional wedding videography is rapidly becoming a preferred medium for recording and preserving wedding memories, according to a new nationwide survey of brides who were married in 2002. The survey, commissioned by WEVA International, was conducted between January 27-February 5, 2003 by Breakthrough Marketing, Inc. Many of the results may seem intuitive to a dedicated professional videographer. However, the new survey provides the results in a quantifiable form.

The survey, conducted by telephone, revealed that brides in the planning process of the wedding do not immediately realize the impact of a professionally-produced video. Before the wedding, while brides are making plans, over half (54%) rank video as one of the Top 10 most important bridal services. However, that number increases to 79% AFTER the wedding, as brides look back and assess the individual value of each service. Before the wedding, 23% of brides view video as a Top 5 service. After the wedding, that number climbs to 42%. The value of video becomes greater after the wedding.

The survey revealed the value of video is greater with brides who use professional video services compared to those who don’t. Before the wedding, 41% of brides using a professional videographer consider videography a Top 5 service. But after the wedding the number grows to 59% who consider video a Top 5 service. And, after the wedding, 94% of these brides say they consider professional videography at least a Top 10 service.

One of the most surprising findings of the survey is the second thoughts, even regrets, among brides who decided not to utilize the services of professional videographers.

Among brides who used a friend or family member to videotape their wedding instead of using a professional, nearly half (49%) said they would hire a professional if they had it all to do over again.

These second thoughts are even more pronounced with brides who didn’t have their weddings videotaped at all. In hindsight, 60% say they wished they had had their weddings videotaped.

As brides look back at their wedding, the survey showed that 79% of brides agree that future brides should at least consider using a professional to videotape their wedding day. Those feelings are even more pronounced among the brides who utilized the services of professional videographers, 95% of whom think future brides should consider using a professional videographer.

The survey results reveal professional videography has become very important to today’s brides. Its value is comparable to wedding photography, and even more valuable in some respects, according to brides surveyed. Most importantly, the survey showed that brides feel more emphasis needs to be placed on videography in the wedding planning process.

WEVA International members will be able to find more survey results along with an industry analysis in upcoming issues of Wedding & Event Videography, the official publication for association members.

Results of this national survey, conducted by Breakthrough Marketing, Inc., are based on telephone interviews with 453 brides who were married in 2002. For results based on the total sample of brides, there is a 95% confidence factor that the margin of sampling error is plus or minus 4.75 percentage points. Breakthrough Marketing, Inc. (Des Moines, IA), are consultants to the wedding industry who regularly research the attitudes and buying patterns of brides, as well as industry trends among specific wedding services.”

Need more reasons?  Give us a call, or shoot us an e-mail. We’d be happy to set your mind to ease and answer all those burning questions that you have about videography, it will be painless I promise!

Cheers,

Alison & Mary

818 939 9298

info@justmarriedvideography.com

www.justmarriedvideography.com