Technical Difficulties

Oh the horror!  Actually, given the timing, it could be a lot worse.  I am referring to the fact that my macbook pro is currently at the apple store getting the hard drive replaced.  Not ideal given my line of work, but those are the breaks.  I will lose about a months worth of work, but nothing too critical, so that is a blessing in itself.  Like I said, it could have been a LOT worse.

Hopefully it won't come back in worse shape than I left it.  That is usually what happens when I take my car into the shop.  

New Year, New Ideas

I just booked my first wedding of the new year after taking some time away  from them.  Starting a new full time job, the holidays, and other priorities meant I needed to slow down my videography work for a short time.  But now I am gearing back up to full force and I have already got a few new ideas in store for this new season of weddings.

First, I am going to experiment with using the GoPro Hero 2 as a third camera at the wedding events.  It could be a very cool third option that can get into all sorts of spaces and angles my other camcorders cannot.  I'm thinking things like, putting it up in a tree, shooting a high, wide angle of the ceremony; or attaching it just above the officiant's head for a close, tight shot of the bride and groom as they exchange vows.  POV shots might be another option, I will need to explore more in 2013.

I have also started offering a live stream of the wedding ceremonies for those who want the option.  If you have friends or family members who can't make it to your wedding because of cost, other obligations, illness, military duties, etc. then this would be the perfect addition to your wedding package!  I just set up my iphone on a tripod near the front of the ceremony, and anybody who has the link can get online and watch from afar.

I went to a wedding one time and the brother of the bride could not be there because he was doing a tour of duty in the Middle East.  Another family member had a laptop in his lap and was using Skype to stream the wedding so he could see it.  It gave me the idea I am starting this year, and hopefully many future brides will want to take part of.

2 Years Down...

2 down, and hopefuly many more to go.  Creekhouse Productions is entering its 3rd year and hopefully many more exciting video shoots.  While wedding videos are the staple of my business, I also added a concert from a local band, several internet videos, a stand-up comedian, and another school play last year. 

CHP is still a part time job for me, as I have worked in broadcast television for the past 8 and a half years.  However, just 6 weeks ago I started a new chapter of my time, leaving television behind and moving to a new business called GPAllied.  I still get to do what I love, and that is shoot and edit videos.  I am very excited about the new job and really enjoy it thus far.

This new job won't change my commitment to Creekhouse Productions, though.  I still have my evenings and weekends free, so I will still be doing as much (or hopefully more) videography as I have previously.

I can't wait to see what else 2013 has in store!