HEROES | Shooting A Superhero Spoof
Here it is folks! Our behind-the-scenes featurette about shooting our latest concept video, a spoof of the TV superhero drama, HEROES. It’s a peek at how we shoot on-location, what it takes to make a successful spoof, and the fun that the bride and groom (and their wedding party) have while making their movie. Check it out if you’ve ever been curious to see what it’s like to be on a Red 5 Studios set.
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Fallen Star
Here’s a screen shot from our Terrance Gump film which we produced earlier this year. Being a child of the 80’s, Michael Jackson’s videos were truly inspirational (check out this dance sequence from 2005). I can’t even count how many times I’ve done Billy Jean on the dance floor. Thank you MJ for all the good times.
On The Move
Hey everyone! The office will be closed for the next week for us to pack up and move to our new home in Corona. Lots of changes are happening this year, including the arrival of our first child, so it was time to find a place to grow. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, and support as we make our big transition.
Marites & Chris | Same Day Edit | Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort
Two years ago, Marites was one of the “Happy Hands” performers in Cynthia & Gary’s Napoleon Dynamite spoof (proudly, our very first award winner). Now it’s her turn as one of our brides! Congrats Marites & Chris! Check out their Same Day Edit set to “Sweetest Love” by R&B balladeer Robin Thicke.
Photography: Chris Bence Photography
Entertainment: DJ JunBugg
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Red 5 and Black Mamba
Most of you know I am a die hard Lakers fan. Big win tonight at Amway Arena. I thought the thrills were over once the game was done. But someone sent me a video that they saw on the internet. I won’t say anymore but watch this Kobe Highlight reel and pay attention at the 3 minute mark. GO LAKERS!!!
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Michelle & Mikey | Same Day Edit | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Whoa. 2 blog posts on the same day?!! Yup. Couldn’t wait 2 long 2 talk about this last weekend’s wedding.
Michelle & Mikey are truly 2 sides of the same coin. The priest at their ceremony spoke it best when he read their descriptions of each other. Of Michelle, Mikey said “She is the calm in my storm”. Of Mikey, Michelle said “He is the storm in my calm”. Or was it the other way around? Anyway, it was very fitting that this couple chose, not one, but 2 songs for their SDE. Check out the video that shows the day the 2 become 1 (coincidentally, our 2nd time at L.A. Cathedral this year).
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Mikey is a talented artist and animator! Check out the label on a mailer he sent 2 our studio!
Red 5 Studios at Re:Frame SAN FRANCISCO in October!
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at Re:Frame San Francisco in October, a learning experience like no other. This will be my very first speaking engagement (gulp)! I am humbled to be sharing the stage with some of the superstars in the industry. In my best imitation of Wayne’s World: “We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!” Check out the promo video here!
More news to come!
Bern & John | Same Day Edit | Loews Lake Las Vegas
For fans of the NBA, the question that has been asked during the playoffs has been “Where will amazing happen this year?” For Bern & John, amazing happened in Las Vegas, Nevada where the two went “all in” and finally tied the knot. An awesome wedding day was a sure bet.
As a surprise to the newlyweds, we put together a special 30 second video (inspired by the recent NBA commercials) as a lead in to their Same Day Edit. For their SDE, the couple chose a new (and grander) version of Side A’s “Forevermore”. Congrats, Bern & John!
A big shout out to AJ from Xylophone Films and JP from John Lauren Photography for helping us out on this destination wedding.
Watch the video in HD here.
Gwyn & Jon | Same Day Edit | Skirball Center
It wasn’t hard to get good-looking shots at this wedding. All the elements for a beautiful wedding were there. A stunning bride, handsome groom, gorgeous dress, a super-cool venue, and great details including a delectable tower of Sprinkles red velvet cupcakes.
It was a Picture Perfect Event. When Kelley Lee Gin is running the show, everything always runs so smoothly. Throw in Ja and Bev of Ja Tecson Photography and it’s like working with an All-Star team. It was a fun day to shoot with friends.
Congratulations Gwyn & Jon!!!
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UPDATE!
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to put together a Same Day Edit? Check out Kelley’s blog where I reveal some of the secrets of our on-site productions.
Jen & Matt | Same Day Edit | Oceanside, CA
The quote on Jen & Matt’s surfboard (which guests signed as they entered the beachhouse rooftop reception) says it all:
“Life’s so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms.”
Now that’s love. Surfs up, dude!
Watch the video in HD here!
Photography: James Carson Photography
Coordinator: Kasy Shephard, I Do Weddings!
Flowers: Lola Flowers
“Save The Bride, Save The World” - The premiere of HEROES
I met Elaine and Hieu last summer at Linda and Dennis’ wedding and they were impressed by their video presentation. They wanted to do the same for their wedding guests. Hieu was certain of one thing: it had to be fast and action-packed. So I pitched the idea of doing HEROES, a show that I liked because I thought it would be cool to do a lot of characters with different super powers. Elaine and Hieu had an outstanding cast who were very patient with me during the shooting process. There were a lot of effects shots that required precise set ups and the actors had to use plenty of their imagination (picturing things like flames and bolts of electricity that weren’t there) as I directed them through the scenes. We are working on a behind-the-scenes featurette that will appear online at eventdv-tv.com to give fans a glimpse of the fun we had on the set. Saturday’s premiere at Hieu and Elaine’s wedding reception was a HUGE hit along with their Same Day Edit that played immediately afterward (appropriately set to the song “Superman” by Five For Fighting). And now… HEROES!
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Red 5 Studios Speaking at IN[FOCUS] in 2010
We’re glad to announce that we will be sharing our knowledge at next year’s IN[FOCUS] video conference. For more info, check out their website.
Heading To Texas for Re:Frame 09
I’m flying off to Austin, Texas for Re:Frame 09 to sharpen up our game. See y’all next week! Yeehaw!
Also, we’re celebrating our 13th anniversary on Monday, the 27th! Must be our lucky year.
UPDATE!
Here are some pics from our incredible week in Austin!
Christine & Jeff | Same Day Edit | Glendale Hilton
It was almost 100 degrees in Los Angeles on Saturday. Yet the numbers on Christine & Jeff’s Laker jerseys (as they stormed into their reception) were “4″ and “18″, the date of their wedding. Yup, it was April 18th… but it felt like summer.
Besides the Laker gear and the unusual hot weather, there were also plenty of hints that this was a SoCal wedding. Christine and Jeff got engaged at Disneyland, so a Disney-inspired theme was found throughout the wedding day. From the Cinderella blue… to the “Main Street” twinkling lights… to the Mickey shaped table numbers, entering the reception hall felt like walking into the “happiest place on earth”.
And to celebrate Jeff’s heritage, a bit of Latin flavor was also thrown in. A live Mariachi band entertained guests during the cocktail hour and to get the party started, the newlyweds burned up the floor with a hot and fiery Latin first dance.
But more than they love L.A., Christine and Jeff truly love each other as you can see for yourself in their video. Watch it in HD and you can see those huge teardrops coming down from Jeff’s eyes!
Ceremony: Holy Family Church, Glendale
Reception: The Glendale Hilton
Photography: The hottest young photographers in LA… Ja & Bev Tecson! Check out their new blog here.
Bernadette & John | Las Vegas Trailer | Video Invitation
The saying goes: “What happens in Vegas… stays in Vegas.”
Well, not this time.
Bernadette & John came to me last year with the idea of putting together a DVD invitation for their wedding in Las Vegas. I thought if we’re going to get their guests excited about going to Vegas… then we need to go there and show them Vegas! So to make their “Ocean’s Eleven” inspired video, we visited their reception site, The Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, strolled along Fremont Street in Downtown, and cruised along the Strip. We even caught an entire water show in front of the Bellagio while stuck in traffic. Hazel took over the driver’s seat, I jumped out of the truck with Bern & John, got our shots while watching the show, and then jumped back in. She probably moved about 10 feet during the 10 minute show. Gotta love Saturday nights on the Strip.
Along with the trailer, the DVD includes an engagement session (with a very funny message from Bern & John), a photo montage of their bridal party, and info for all the weekend’s events. It’s a cool way to use the power of video for your wedding and it will soon be featured as a new service from our studio.
So stay tuned… we’ll be coming back with more from Vegas the last weekend of May. Vegas, baby, VEGAS!!!
Watch it in HD on vimeo!
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