Our Week In Video

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert , Filmstro and MediaZilla .    This episode is all about Rich and I catching up with each other, as its been about two months where Rich and I haven't really spoken on the phone, let alone done a podcast. So we talk about business models, NYC, Sony cameras, wedding editing, new born babies, and we even have a top tip or two. Enjoy   Facebook: https://www.fa...

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert , Filmstro and MediaZilla .    We have yet another announcement, we are planning a screening day/Christmas jumper party/critique day for EVERYONE to attend. 11th December we are taking over the Tramshed in Cardiff and then onto the Cuban Cocktail and Rum Bar. We hope you can all be there. Whether you want to show something or simply have a ganders at people...

Sponsored by @Soundstripe and @WEXPhotographic In this talk Stewart and Alina Carroll from YouTube channel Drone Film Guide talk about how to get the best out of your Drone footage.

Sponsored by Soundstripe and WEX Photographic In this talk Douglas Ray talks about how to direct cast and crew and how his corporate video company has made him a better filmmaker.

Sponsored by Soundstripe and WEX Photographic In this live talk, Daniel talks about his process with destination wedding videography. We take Q&A at the end too.

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert , Filmstro and MediaZilla .  We return from our 100th podcast event and also away on holidays. Ben has even been to a wedding as a guest, where there was a videographer, so what did he think of what he was doing? He wasn't impressed with technique or equipment levels BUT he did get thinking about his business model after hearing about the wedding videograph...

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert , Filmstro and MediaZilla .    In this episode Ben has recently been told how good at sales he is by a few people he respects and he tries to work out why? He explains his conversion rate with wedding clients and corporate work and how simple non-sales techniques can best increase your turnover. Rich has had a busy week full of filming, corporate of all thi...

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert , Filmstro and MediaZilla .    In the last episode we asked you, our much loved listeners to contact us with any questions you might have. So we listened and readied our responses for you in our longest podcast ever. From wedding referrals, to shutter speeds, ND filters and how to gain new corporate business. We discuss everything you asked us.    Facebook:...

This episode is sponsored by Filmconvert and MediaZilla .    In this episode Rich returns fro Croatia and talks about his latest destination wedding experience. We talk about gear and how to slim it down when travelling. Also working with venues that are open to the public and we want to answer your questions on the next podcast. But to open the show we talk to Zac from UK based curated music lice...

Rich is back from his time away and i am eager to get his thoughts on the Canon C200 and Panasonic'n newly announced EVA1. Now Rich isn't a camera/tech guy really, so its always refreshing to hear his down-to-earth opinion on why cameras can be great and then some can be overly feature heavy for our workload. Now, we also have a rather tense chat about UK license laws, and although we have just re...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and Filmconvert. As Rich is on holiday Ben shares his first thoughts and impressions with Canon's newly announced and impressive C200. We also get the chance to hear a bit of Jeff Woods workshop which he was unable to complete at the Shadows & Light: Wedding Cinematics course. So we catchup with him and other attendees who desperately wanted to talk to...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and Filmconvert. Part 2 of Ben and Rich's adventures down in Brighton to be part of Shadows and Light. In their annual flagship event there were so many speakers and attendees for us to chat with we were really in our element. We finally meet Dave Dugdale and the podcast finally gets Philip Bloom on the show, after many requests, he finally agrees to co...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and Filmconvert .  In an unfamiliar format for the show Ben and Rich head to Brighton to be part of Shadows and Light. In their annual flagship event there were so many speakers and attendees for us to chat with we were really in our element. We finally meet Dave Dugdale and the podcast finally gets Philip Bloom on the show, after many requests, he fina...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and our brand new sponsor Filmconvert .  So Ben had a crisis of confidence with his Feature edit this week. He was concerned about his last 1/3 of his wedding feature was stale and boring. So he asks Rich directly what his edit process is and how he goes about his short form edits. Ben is also concerned about his Atomos recorder still and how a potentia...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and our brand new sponsor Filmconvert .  Unfortunately Rich and I were not able to make it to NAB 2017 in Las Vegas this year, so instead we had a roving reporter interview vendors for us. Adam Periso is a frequent listener to the podcast and offered his services to head over there and record some interviews for us. We jumped at the chance. Enjoy these...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and our brand new sponsor Filmconvert .  We have a round up of our most recent work where Ben experienced technical issues on-site with a client and what happened to the subsequent footage. Rich also FINALLY gets his FS7 fixed and he awaits his bill for it. We also talk about some NAB news and of course we talk about Sony cameras and how they keep their...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com and our brand new sponsor Filmconvert .  Rich and I are having a long awaited catchup and we speak about our recent work (of which there has been a lot). I talk about my green screen efficiency with filming and editing and we speak about weddings and how to resolve double bookings. We also talk about prices for corporate filming and why people charge wh...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  We talk about how our course went and what we learnt from which guest. We are both buzzing still from the event and were so glad that so many of you attended.   Don't forget to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Twitter: https:// twitter .com/ ourweekinvideo and now Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/   W...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  So Rich and I meet up for the first time in about a year - time flies. We discuss what our talk will involve at the Shadows and Light Event at the end of March. We quickly skim over music licensing and how it affect us in the UK. We also talk about regualr corporate clients, when they change a regular job into something else, how do we charge for tha...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  Dying Light Special with filmmaker Luke Andrews. On this weeks episode Rich forgets to come onto the show! But asides that, we speak to Luke Andrews an aspiring independent filmmaker who has created a wonderful short film that captures the innocent of childhood in a World War two setting. He talks about all aspects of the film from funding to cast to...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  On this weeks episode we invited our friend Dave Dugdale onto the show to discuss the a6500 as well as other cameras. Really we are all over the place, yet its all relative. Rich is also on cloud 9 as he gets a compliment on his grading skills from the man himself.   We are also hosting a webinar on 9th February at 2pm BST all about 'Standing Out as...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  On this weeks episode we speak to the Founder of Shadows & Light, Fraser McGruer. We talk about his background and how he has turned Shadows and Light into one of the best learning resources for filmmakers in the UK. We speak about his past events, what people experienced and what is upcoming. We also talk about the upcoming event that Richard and I...

We are back in the flow of this ere podcasting for 2017. This time we discuss the newly announced GH5. Where does it fit? Does it take away from the Sony troop or the flailing Canon users. Or are Panasonic being very clever and appealing to an audience rather than a gathering. Either way we discuss specs and practicalities about the new Panny.    This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  Don...

This episode is sponsored by Soundstripe.com .  Welcome to 2017, we cannot wait to share our weeks with you. On this episode Rich and I talk about our December month and what we have got up to and a few home truths about the last 'missing podcast'.   Don't forget to sign up to our course, Shadows and Light: Wedding Cinematics, click here for more details http://shadowsandlightweddingcinematicshome...

Our December "Six Tips" are brought to you by Soundstripe.com .  We give away some of our biggest trade secrets, from how to get legal aerial video in your videos without costing you anything AT ALL and Rich's tip on music choice we are happy to gift you our "Six Tips" for the holidays. Also, tickets are available NOW for Shadows & Light: Wedding Cinematics course. Get them here and don't forget t...