Our Week In Video

Mick Shah, photographer and videographer at Miki Studios gives us a real world review of the new Sony A7S3. Mick has been loaned 2 of the new cameras by Sony for a recent shoot in Southern Italy. He gives us his first impressions, how they performed in the hot Italian sun and whether he's tempted to make a purchase when he returns them. If you're looking for music, head over to Select Music Librar...

In this weeks episode we're talking once again to Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie on his experience of the new C70. Plus Andre and Rich talk NDAs, reveal their most embarrassing wedding moments and we find out Andre's most favourite wedding venue of all time. If you're looking for production music, why not head over to our sponsor, Select Music Library. They're currently offering a 25% discount w...

In this week's show we chat about the eagerly awaited Sony A7S3, is it the camera we've been waiting for for 3+ years? Have Sony given 'us' everything we asked for?  Also on the podcast, Andre gives us his insights into live streaming - could be the answer to still covering events during the pandemic? If you're looking for new fresh music for your video production, head over to  Select Music Libra...

In an episode originally recorded in early July, acclaimed international photographer Sharon Von Riekhoff discusses how she started her business, shooting Royal Weddings and working with videographers at weddings. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be found on our website, www.owiv.co.uk   We can be found on all social media sites at @ourweekinvideo    

We are honoured this week to be joined by the totally outstanding, New York based wedding videographer, Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films.  Sharrone gives us an insight into her kit list, filming and editing techniques and the struggles of capturing wedding moments on the streets of New York city.  The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be found on our website, www.owiv.co.uk We can be f...

In this weeks show we're chatting with UK based Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie Simeon has very recently been fortunate enough to get his hands on the all new headline grabbing, Canon R5 mirrorless camera.  Does it live up to the 8K 'headline bait'? Simeon reveals his thoughts on Canon's latest editions to their 'R' range. If you're looking for new fresh music for your video production, head over...

In this weeks podcast we chat to Cambridge based videographer Mark Asplin of White in Motion . Mark recently booked and filmed a 'post lockdown' wedding. We find out he got the booking, how he prepared for it, how he worked on the day and how socially distant everyone was prepared to be.  If you're looking for new fresh music for your video production, head over to Select Music Library where you'l...

In this weeks podcast we talk with New York based videographer Adam Forgione.  With his company Pennylane Productions, Adam has been in the wedding film business since 2001. In 2005 he won his first international creative excellence award for wedding filmmaking. In 2011 he moved into commercial productions with Pennylane Visuals in and in 2015 headlined a 3 month, 27 city, international workshop t...

As many of us cannot currently get together for a meet-up, we thought it would be a great idea to do a Zoom 'chat-up' with as many of you as possible.  The first of these 'meet ups' will be Tuesday 7th July at 8pm (BST). We're going to limit it to 20 people, so places will be on a first come, first served basis.  It will be totally informal, you don't have to be there for the whole hour, just drop...

In this weeks episode we chat to Mandy Dhillon of wedding production company, Vid Ego. Mandy began her wedding videography journey 12 years ago, as the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer. She explains to us the sexism she encountered when she first started out and how she overcome this to become the now highly respected and one of the most in demand wedding videographers specialising in t...

After the absense of a co-host for close on 9 months, in this episode of Our Week in Video I can finally reveal who will be joining me from here on in!  This episode also gives an insight on feature films that have inspired us over the years and how you can translate some techniques employed by Hollywood into your films.  We also talk about how best practice for meeting clergy at churches and loca...

In the first half of this episode I chat to Andre Foster about his latest purchase, an Atomos Ninja V. He tells me why he bought it and what old kit he sold in order to fund the purchase. In the 2nd half of the podcast we discuss what kit we'd recommend to those of you that are just starting out in videography. We give our thoughts on first cameras to purchase as well as what lenses we think would...

In this weeks podcast I chat with UK based videographer Andre Foster. A few years ago Andre made the decision to close down his successful wedding videography business and slowly make the transition to becoming a freelance wedding videographer.  He now gets to travel the UK covering weddings for a large number of wedding videography studios. This is not only in the capacity as a 2nd shooter, but a...

In this weeks podcast I chatted with US based videographer Scott McKenna. Scott has been a friend of the show for some time and it was great to have catch up to see where he's at with his business, his You Tube channel and his new career! We also had a chat about Canon's latest announcement and what's good to binge on Netflix.  If you've got an ideas for future podcast topics you'd like us to cove...

It was great to have chatted with Stuart today, finding out how he's coping with life during lockdown and how he's going about finding new business. He also shares details of his new company and the business model behind it. We also find out what 'celebrity' he looks like and also if he can do the accent to go with it. If you've got an ideas for future podcast topics you'd like us to cover or if y...

We're back! First off in this new season of Our Week in Video, I catch up with Leanne Perrins of Blooming Lovely Films to see how she's coping with life under 'lock down'. There's some useful information on Facebook support groups and Leanne shares how she's helping her local community with offer of filming. If you've got an ideas for future podcast topics you'd like us to cover or if you'd like t...

On this weeks podcast Rich talks with London based wedding filmmaker, Arran Kenny, on the importance of socialising and networking with your peers. There's also details of the OWIV/Rise Film Retreat Christmas party!   Checkout our website   www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/ Twitter:   https://t...

For the first time in human history, Rich is flying solo!  On this weeks podcast, Rich talks about a mishap with the Sony TX650 and then speaks to Toby Sleigh-Johnson on filming the wedding of Youtube's biggest subscribed star, Pewdiepie.   Checkout our website   www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvide...

Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up AGAIN!!!   We had a listener question that we received from Mike, so I address his queries and questions about wedding filming and how improving his kit might be useful.     Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/ Twitte...

Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up.   So after a few personal issues, Ben is back and explains his absence. Literally life and death stuff. Also, back onto weddings, Ben has a new setup for the Groom's lapel microphone, using the Rode Wireless Go. Working to a deadline and how it may benefit your production.   Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Faceboo...

Rich and I discuss his preparations for the destination wedding he has planned very soon. We also talk about the curse and cure that new kit has on us in the industry. Lastly, Rich and I discuss the benefits and pitfalls of referring each other and referring to other videos professionals.   Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Insta...

Rich and I talk about commercial or corporate work this week. I let Rich know my most valued purchase of my career. How I stuffed up a commercial shoot and Rich also lets us know how he stuffed up a commercial shoot recently. Doh!   Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/ Twitter: ht...

Rich and I give away our full edit workflow from importing, to edit and exporting. We make sure that FCPX and Premiere Pro are both given equal billing. Ben talks about the hugely important feature in FCPX called keywording. Also, Rich has had commercial work recently and he has had to adapt to that, so he tells his journey of one of his first commercial jobs. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvid...

Rich and I discuss Rich's manic week filming 3 weddings in 4 days, one of them being a destination wedding in the UK. Ben discusses kit for purpose, and how his wedding kit needs to be reviewed with new roles and jobs that come up.   Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/ Twitter: h...

Rich and I discuss how losing Quicktime 7 knocks onto our workflow to sequence together lots of photographic stills. We also delve into Sony and how the competition just doesn't stack up - BUT, we also talk how although kit isn't essential, how using Sony kit has helped us in our recent work.   Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ I...