tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81326978791427591822023-11-16T02:01:52.170-05:00Night Day ProductionsNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-89238108545944411532011-11-29T12:08:00.006-05:002011-11-29T12:37:05.577-05:00Vlog 101!BIG NEWS! We’re in pre-production of an exciting VLOG series. It will be all about how to Vlog to market your business, and you’ll be able to tune in for FREE. So stay in touch, visit our site often, follow us on<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/Nishi_Dias">Twitter</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/NightDayProductions">Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://ca.linkedin.com/in/nishidias">LinkedIn</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDFHKVM5wO1l6Sd7nOOLRSEoc6moyR1La_3DD67Ka1oawLb85-69OiXINp9ELYQgp8mapeZnInR1m2G7qKw80-zd-g3AiWNEKazhW0ZvWRZ824rTabUyQFe5Ya34B9bgc43ejvZLZw_0E/s1600/vlog+clip+art.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDFHKVM5wO1l6Sd7nOOLRSEoc6moyR1La_3DD67Ka1oawLb85-69OiXINp9ELYQgp8mapeZnInR1m2G7qKw80-zd-g3AiWNEKazhW0ZvWRZ824rTabUyQFe5Ya34B9bgc43ejvZLZw_0E/s320/vlog+clip+art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680473044834319042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">WHAT is a Vlog?</span><br /><br />Video + Blog = Vlog<br /><br />A Vlog is a type of website or part of a website that is periodically updated with content in the form of short videos. These videos have the potential to educate, entertain, and excite! They can also market your business to a captive audience.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">WHY Vlog?</span><br /><br />* position yourself as an expert in your field of expertise<br /><br />* create content to attract potential clients to your site<br /><br />* adding video to your site or blog will improve your SEO (Search Engine Optimization), which means you will rank higher in Google searches (and other search engine searches)<br /><br />* video is more persuasive and easier to digest than written text; visitors tend to dwell on video much longer than they do on text, giving you more of an opportunity to drive your message home<br /><br />* As business owners, we all have a product or service we want to sell. But web-savvy audiences aren’t interested in being bombarded with more advertising; it’s all become background noise o them, so if you approach your potential buyer with a sales pitch, they will block you out. What they DO want is content; that is, free advice and education.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">WHO Should Vlog?</span><br /><br />Business owners, entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, teachers… pretty much EVERYONE should Vlog! Anyone who craves a following, needs original content, seeks credibility, and wants to get their message out there, should Vlog!<br /><br />If you’re an event planner, vlog wedding and event planning tips. If you’re a fitness guru, vlog exercise demos and health tips. If you’re a chef, vlog your very own online cooking show. If you’re an interior decorator, vlog design ideas. If you’re a business coach, vlog your wisdom and insights.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">WHEN should you Vlog?</span><br /><br />You want your Vlog to do two things:<br /><br />* Grab someone’s attention<br /><br />* KEEP their attention<br /><br />So it’s not enough that you produce one kickass video; you want to unleash a series of kickass videos, so your following stays tuned, so they become your captive audience. Releasing a new video periodically is ideal; often enough so that your audience doesn’t tune out, but not too often so that they don’t feel over-inundated with information overload (which can feel like spam). You can intersperse your vlog entries with written blog updates, audio files, photographs, graphics, etc. and definitely make sure you have something to say whenever you post an update.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">WHERE should you Vlog?</span><br /><br />To be effective, your Vlog should be backed up by a social media campaign. Broadcast your Vlog, along with your Blogging activities, on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and e-newsletter.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">HOW do you Vlog?</span><br /><br />You can certainly do it yourself. And many people do. However…<br /><br />For those approaching a more exclusive following, who are more image-conscious and want to appear more savvy and sophisticated to a more discerning viewer, we recommend you hire a professional videography studio to handle your Vlog production (and, by that, yeah we mean hire us). You hire a pro to cut your hair, you hire a pro to do your taxes, you hire a pro to fix your basement, and you hire a pro to handle your video.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What can Night Day Productions do for you?</span><br /><br />We can offer a wide range of services to create your Vlog series from start to finish:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PRE-PRODUCTION</span><br /><br />* Script creation and/or script consultation<br /><br />* Studio time or on-location shooting<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PRODUCTION</span><br /><br />* HD cameras and camera operators<br /><br />* Required lighting, external microphones, green screen, etc.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">POST-PRODUCTION</span><br /><br />* Digital edit, incorporating titling, animation (2D and 3D available), transitions, cutaways to photos, graphics, slides, additional video, stock footage, etc.<br /><br />* Final output of edited high quality video files, appropriate for upload to web<br /><br />* Creation and maintenance of a YouTube channel<br /><br />* Creation and maintenance of Facebook and Twitter accounts (consultation also available)<br /><br />* DVD authoring and production for resale<br /><br /><br />For a custom quote and FREE consultation, please contact Nishi Dias for a meeting:<br />Nishi@NightDay.ca<br />416-821-8669Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-54395713836745114312011-10-31T18:22:00.003-04:002011-10-31T18:34:22.546-04:00Wedding Prequel Video! Now With Photos!Not too long ago, we unleashed our first wedding prequel video...<br /><br /><iframe width="373" frameborder="0" height="210" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ay_YwviyJ40" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Photographer Brett Gundlock, of Brett Gundlock Wedding Photography, captured some great stills during the shoot, and we just wanted to share them here. You can see them by visiting Brett's blog <a href="http://weddings.brettgundlock.com">here</a>.Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-64456150134955521152011-09-28T07:31:00.004-04:002011-09-28T07:43:59.638-04:00Wedding Prequel Video!<h6 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:times new roman;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" ft="{"type":3}" style="font-size:180%;">Our new wedding product, the "Prequel Video" - can be used as a Save the Date (on Facebook, YouTube, DVD, etc.) and modified to be a reception video (a more personal alternative to the usual slideshow). </span></h6><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ay_YwviyJ40" allowfullscreen="" width="373" frameborder="0" height="210"></iframe>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-6613643368228278872011-09-20T13:24:00.002-04:002011-09-20T13:51:43.608-04:003 Signs You Need a Less Crappy HeadshotIf you’re in business, it goes without saying that you need a good-looking headshot. It’s a seemingly small thing but you’ll find uses for one pop up everywhere:<br /><br />- as a profile photo on social media sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)<br />- as an author/contributor photo on newsletters, blogs, online and printed publications<br />- on your business card, advertising and marketing materials<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeRmeUTUT_7lb939LcYOqeA7qJ7p6G1Mx3-9EOiuuydRPuds5DdUJatmOWy2oI-cd-4AOncrn9KFt0hB6F2wQFETgSMxSUcu4WmVQaEAFeIrBFsL_SdWz7wYwxy3PFWNimi9OoYOCWU7F/s1600/nadia.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeRmeUTUT_7lb939LcYOqeA7qJ7p6G1Mx3-9EOiuuydRPuds5DdUJatmOWy2oI-cd-4AOncrn9KFt0hB6F2wQFETgSMxSUcu4WmVQaEAFeIrBFsL_SdWz7wYwxy3PFWNimi9OoYOCWU7F/s320/nadia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654495614927220754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A great-looking headshot is an opportunity to put your best foot forward, to make a positive impact on your potential client.<br /><br />So don’t muck it up ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1fasA5P6FB0oPlXdDKFJ9okSYuTMPEhvaiGa8wGtOnuym5qYEGHSQaLRwkSjLT-P6aZTcKU61aO9uyb0IU-ezdIYH9QZGqgwfMcNIq_T2m3Ti9ik04aBKdVdbA_UKcoj82qIzo6KZ_Qk/s1600/alex.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1fasA5P6FB0oPlXdDKFJ9okSYuTMPEhvaiGa8wGtOnuym5qYEGHSQaLRwkSjLT-P6aZTcKU61aO9uyb0IU-ezdIYH9QZGqgwfMcNIq_T2m3Ti9ik04aBKdVdbA_UKcoj82qIzo6KZ_Qk/s320/alex.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654495361308414210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are 3 signs you need a less crappy headshot:<br /><br />1) <span style="font-weight: bold;">If you like Pina Coladas… </span>If your headshot is a cropped vacation photo, you’re in need of a better headshot. Seriously, we can all tell that you cropped out the margarita in your left hand and the salsa dancer in your right. Is this really the image (not to mention the composition, the lighting, the glaze in your eye) you want to portray for business?<br /><br />2) <span style="font-weight: bold;">Karma Chamelon… </span>If you get a lot of people exclaiming “That’s you?!?” it may be time to get a new headshot. If your headshot is too old, or your fashion sense, facial hair, or hairdo has changed since your last photoshoot, it’s time for an update!<br /><br />3) <span style="font-weight: bold;">If Looks Could Kill… </span>The whole point of a headshot is to make you seem approachable and familiar. You want to come off as professional and trustworthy, not aloof or pretentious. It’s got to make people want to invest time and money in you, not shirk away in fear or hit you up for a one night stand.<br /><br />Looking to hire a professional to shoot your headshot? Night Day Productions has a great special going on:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Night Day Productions – HEADSHOT MARATHON</span><br />Monday, September 26, 2011<br />10am to 3pm (you must book a 20-minute time slot in advance – no walk-ins, please)<br />Danforth and Greenwood neighborhood<br />Regular Price: $250 <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Marathon Price: $125!</span><br /><br />For a time slot, please contact Nishi Dias:<br />Phone/Text 416-821-8669<br />Nishi@NightDay.ca<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxToRU8FWLFsrvXXteHKbUC5UjwTRTv2x-646YEZERxY6SBAPOTOGxa3U6SwBL2w7koP_HdJwpHq2fMF945DXl5fuRQeakhAtwtW0aTVxO2TKM5lPj5g-4AlSOnRcJpPQsNfpF3urJgOxn/s1600/NISHI.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 164px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxToRU8FWLFsrvXXteHKbUC5UjwTRTv2x-646YEZERxY6SBAPOTOGxa3U6SwBL2w7koP_HdJwpHq2fMF945DXl5fuRQeakhAtwtW0aTVxO2TKM5lPj5g-4AlSOnRcJpPQsNfpF3urJgOxn/s320/NISHI.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654495911864090898" border="0" /></a>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-2717073626653146032011-09-03T15:40:00.005-04:002011-09-08T19:59:33.447-04:00Ever Felt Awkward?Big news! Night Day Productions, along with <a href="http://www.businessofmanners.com/index.html" target="_blank">Business of Manners</a> has produced “<strong>International Etiquette & Social Graces</strong>,” a light-hearted but deeply informative DVD for anyone who has felt the slightest bit awkward in formal dining or business and social situations.<br /><span class="style8"><br /><strong>Click <a href="http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00ZJSTRW" target="_blank">here</a> to purchase!</strong></span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/98vJi-A8Qr8" allowfullscreen="" width="420" frameborder="0" height="258.75"></iframe><br /><br /><br />Learn more about “<strong>International Etiquette & Social Graces</strong>” at <a href="http://www.businessofmanners.com/dvdbook.html" target="_blank">Business of Manners</a>.Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-11838875471487373002011-08-24T17:03:00.010-04:002011-09-08T19:57:16.914-04:00Headshot Marathon - September 26-27My photographer and I are planning on doing another one of our famous headshot mararthons, September 26-27, 2011 (Danforth and Chester)<br /><br />Basically, how it works is each client would get a scheduled 15-20 minute time slot. Each client gets a touched up high resolution file of a corporate headshot, set against a gray background like the shots here:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4FQOHxQ-CkIvZDPBGAzU4-afXRCDkpC8Tl_c377zFS_exlMn_km4WjOkwMiOgz-OkAbxUnFKNyRbnQ9gluqHq6w5zVKPc2zjVjiZrSsu3K_Bt3ie5YJL5jhcQfSSzdN8K02hStXyZzTr/s1600/graeme.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4FQOHxQ-CkIvZDPBGAzU4-afXRCDkpC8Tl_c377zFS_exlMn_km4WjOkwMiOgz-OkAbxUnFKNyRbnQ9gluqHq6w5zVKPc2zjVjiZrSsu3K_Bt3ie5YJL5jhcQfSSzdN8K02hStXyZzTr/s320/graeme.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647276158210816594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRFCd8-qSB20ULFnr8QN_JIuSxfLv_p8WQquyl0nd-lQkVCkhLYy0brXwmdexogAr2Jag1p0rpvXozAtetSZ29lJCwMr5XeKd6zPW3d4OUKVa_dvMZFYToskP9Gq5x-35VNEruz5RIjr7/s1600/lola-13-8x10bw.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRFCd8-qSB20ULFnr8QN_JIuSxfLv_p8WQquyl0nd-lQkVCkhLYy0brXwmdexogAr2Jag1p0rpvXozAtetSZ29lJCwMr5XeKd6zPW3d4OUKVa_dvMZFYToskP9Gq5x-35VNEruz5RIjr7/s320/lola-13-8x10bw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647276320290554578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYg8Tl88yJxOkzZI9BFjSbLqpJ6zGXr-ASg-VXbmt2-IbRmY3MafVRDjPPTKbnpoljRFJqgvWQBE6kXve45HFaNxu7pobmlBbpIxWIz_5-DIHVibg6mhtWwx4PHGCfhYllnwasqtP5ooE/s1600/patti.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYg8Tl88yJxOkzZI9BFjSbLqpJ6zGXr-ASg-VXbmt2-IbRmY3MafVRDjPPTKbnpoljRFJqgvWQBE6kXve45HFaNxu7pobmlBbpIxWIz_5-DIHVibg6mhtWwx4PHGCfhYllnwasqtP5ooE/s320/patti.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647276585142785634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These shots are appropriate for web and print use. Use them on your web sites, social media profiles, your newsletters, your business cards, your advertising, etc.<br /><br />Normally, we would charge $250 for a basic shot like this (or $400 for a 2 hour session if you want a more elaborate shoot with lots of poses, wardrobe changes, on location). But for the marathon, the price would be <span style="font-weight: bold;">$125 + HST</span> per head. If this sort of thing interests you, or if you know someone who would dig this limited time discount offer, please let me know. I can add more days to the marathon if there is enough interest.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Book your time slot today, before all the good ones are gone :)</span><br /><br />Thanks so much!!<br /><br />Nishi Dias<br />Nishi@NightDay.ca<br />416-821-8669<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo45hpfR3kEd5yBjUIM3lueEbKz9k5QD7QCtSn1j4fAgb1-3r4s89gHRBaGNAVk-Z182K7385lKyVjx-g0bATwSelv6Cv0deKqT8Nv6NNvH1ay4YWzE8G5CrWr3wDWeDgJ7ibssCIy-H6c/s1600/NISHI.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo45hpfR3kEd5yBjUIM3lueEbKz9k5QD7QCtSn1j4fAgb1-3r4s89gHRBaGNAVk-Z182K7385lKyVjx-g0bATwSelv6Cv0deKqT8Nv6NNvH1ay4YWzE8G5CrWr3wDWeDgJ7ibssCIy-H6c/s320/NISHI.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647277561282989186" border="0" /></a>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-84334139778893357792011-07-13T13:57:00.005-04:002011-07-13T14:08:58.267-04:00SUMMER SPECIAL: 10% off tape to DVD transfers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1uMLIhTtQGk_Qz-pbiMH9exRYUEY9Np0Nwsd8VfUmwiaDtoLBOafQxX8whnhYOITUPN-R1L5h7PJB15vEIyAV1dWDpKlxrVgGIiq4ByNGINBVN6_t18nYG8hcp13FH15WTS0VmaL4nXy/s1600/VHS.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1uMLIhTtQGk_Qz-pbiMH9exRYUEY9Np0Nwsd8VfUmwiaDtoLBOafQxX8whnhYOITUPN-R1L5h7PJB15vEIyAV1dWDpKlxrVgGIiq4ByNGINBVN6_t18nYG8hcp13FH15WTS0VmaL4nXy/s320/VHS.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628899980539195730" border="0" /></a><br />From now to August 31, 2011, Night Day Productions is glad to offer a 10% discount on tape to DVD transfers. We can transfer the following tape formats to DVD:<br /><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Video 8</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Analog 8 mm cassette<br /></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Mini DV</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">SVHS</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">VHS</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">VHS-C</li></ul><br />Our rate: $10 per hour of footage transferred. Editing and courier charges are extra.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">To qualify for the discount, please mention you saw this post in our blog.</span><br /><br />Wondering if it's worth it to get those old home movie tapes on DVD? Check out <a href="http://nightdayproductions.blogspot.com/2011/07/5-reasons-to-transfer-your-old-home.html">5 Reasons to Transfer Your Old Home Videos to DVD </a>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-33314670559116666892011-07-01T13:52:00.003-04:002011-07-01T13:57:40.300-04:005 Reasons to Transfer Your Old Home Videos to DVD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMnA-xnX66naGCBsxPUAx7Uv3VKwOZbcxNkCcQupXh1f8ANiTuhJ4y6bGlLT8GozFOhyphenhyphen6-98TpC5-oEavm59_WtdMzQR47f3lHZ1aUOFWW1tyQvjMr6UXUYuOEsnPCUndhSQUYhGtdeQU/s1600/VHS.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMnA-xnX66naGCBsxPUAx7Uv3VKwOZbcxNkCcQupXh1f8ANiTuhJ4y6bGlLT8GozFOhyphenhyphen6-98TpC5-oEavm59_WtdMzQR47f3lHZ1aUOFWW1tyQvjMr6UXUYuOEsnPCUndhSQUYhGtdeQU/s320/VHS.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624444509192593042" border="0" /></a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Who doesn’t have memories of their parents squinting behind some big honkin’ camera trying to capture your youth forever onto video? While those days are far behind us, the analog tapes remain. You know those old cassettes are out there in some shoebox gathering dust: the dance recitals, the Santa Clause parades, the family vacations, the first words, the school plays, the hockey games, the weddings, the first pet cat, the birthdays and the graduations. Precious memories: nostalgic, hysterical and sometimes embarrassing, all locked away where no one can access them… doesn’t seem right, does it?</p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Here are 5 reasons to transfer those old tapes to DVD…</p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Tape degrades over time</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Even tapes that are stored properly are at risk for damage. The cassette cartridges break, the tapes degrade, wear out and snap. Backing the tapes to DVD (with little to no quality loss) not only gives you a safe and reliable backup copy, but it’s a format that stands the test of time. Once those tapes are damaged beyond repair, they’re lost forever. Don’t wait until it’s too late.</p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Your tape player might be dead or dying</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">These days, fewer people are likely to own a working VHS or Video 8 camera or deck, which means your old tapes can’t be played. It hardly seems worth it to invest in an extinct technology, especially when that money could go towards a shiny new HD camcorder. Updating your tapes to DVD means everyone can enjoy them.</p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Make some space!</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Who doesn’t want some extra closet space? One bulky VHS tape recorded in SP can hold up to two hours of footage, while a slim, compact DVD can do the same.</p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Makes a great gift for that person who “has everything”</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Looking for a great gift for that person who already owns enough gizmos, gadgets, knick knacks and closet fodder? Giving someone the gift of re-living their best moments is one-size-fits-all, and never goes out of style. Parents and grandparents are especially excited to watch old home videos; they don’t really need another sweater for their birthday or anniversary, they’d much rather see their baby take his first steps.</p> <p style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><b style="">It’s not expensive</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you don’t have the equipment, time or patience to transfer your videos to DVD by yourself, you can hire someone to do it relatively inexpensively.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Located in the Greater Toronto Area, Night Day Productions can transfer the following tape formats to DVD or BluRay:</p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Video 8</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Analog 8 mm</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Mini DV</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">SVHS</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">VHS</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">VHS-C</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Audio analog cassette</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal">Night Day Productions can also make data discs from your old 35mm negatives and slides. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Contact Nishi Dias today for rates:</p><p class="MsoNormal">416.821.8669<br /><a href="mailto:NightDayPro@aol.com">Nishi@NightDay.ca</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nightday.ca/">www.NightDay.ca</a></p>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-32809640786066070932011-06-28T15:20:00.005-04:002011-06-28T16:40:16.717-04:00Haggling With Your Wedding Vendors – Smart or Stingy?<span style="font-style: italic;">Today's blog post was written by the seriously creative Sarah Spano of <a href="http://www.hipink.com/">Hip Ink</a>. Hip Ink's goal is to work with you to set the stage for your unique event with show-stopping invitations and stationery accessories – whether you choose to have them design and assemble your dream invite or let them supply you with the paper, tools and advice to create your own masterpiece. Visit their site <a href="http://www.hipink.com/">here</a>. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsBEdX-5UsiJG-qHoYUhIoSlVYj7ymCk-c5PVGtDzCIXeDPfmvXkp83T_GLZC7n_KcgcQL0EqjVKdx-eNGjPiS0jxK3VEroiK9ufyeNkIVxlRAtOwGNnnQ92WyH9la9dcJo3mJ428P0Fw/s1600/hip+ink.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsBEdX-5UsiJG-qHoYUhIoSlVYj7ymCk-c5PVGtDzCIXeDPfmvXkp83T_GLZC7n_KcgcQL0EqjVKdx-eNGjPiS0jxK3VEroiK9ufyeNkIVxlRAtOwGNnnQ92WyH9la9dcJo3mJ428P0Fw/s320/hip+ink.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623373074514873634" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo from Hip Ink</span></span><br /></div><br />Oooooh watch out – it might be a hot one ;)<br /><br />Today I’m going to address something that all wedding vendors deal with, and that I think it’s important to talk about openly as a vendor.<br /><br />What is it, you ask? Haggling. Bargaining. Negotiating. Asking for a discount. Whatever you’d like to call it, we’re talking about asking vendors to lower their prices for you.<br /><br />Is is okay to do so? Are you being smart and frugal, or are you just insulting your vendors? Are you really just going to be paying less, or will you be getting less?<br /><br />First, let’s look at it from a couple’s point of view. You’ve got your budget – it may be tiny, big or giant, doesn’t really matter in this case – and you are trying to stick to it the best you can. At the same time, you WANT things…you want them bad. What’s the solution? Ask the vendor for a discount of course…makes perfect sense, right? Maybe.<br /><br />What about the vendor? Most wedding vendors I know price as fairly as they can – after all, I can tell you that most people aren’t in the wedding business because it allows them to come home, strip naked and roll around in $100 bills every weekend. Far from it in most cases. It’s important to realize that most, if not all, of your vendors do what they do because they are passionate about it, they mostly work for themselves or very small companies, and any type of discounting hits them directly in the wallet. Will a vendor discount their product or services if you ask? Maybe. Will they like it? Probably not.<br /><br />So now it’s opinion time (I know you were waiting for it, right?)…is it cool to ask your vendors for a discount, or are you risking offending them by doing so?<br /><br />That depends – how are you asking, why are you asking and what are you asking for?<br /><br />Approaching your stationer and saying, “I absolutely have to have these programs, but I can’t afford $3 each. Could I get them for $1 each? It’s no big deal right? I promise I’ll recommend you to all my friends”, won’t get you very far. The fact that you absolutely must have something that doesn’t fit your budget isn’t your vendors problem, it’s yours. Straight up. I guarantee that no vendor is going to say, “Why yes, I’d love to take a loss on making these programs for you so that you can gloat to all your friends about the deal you got and then they can come and try to stiff me as well. When can I start?”<br /><br />So, yes…this kind of approach *is* insulting, because it completely disrespects the vendors time and talent. Would you be happy if your boss walked in one day and said, “Hey, how about I cut your salary by 60%, but I promise I’ll consider you for a promotion someday”. Would your landlord be happy if you said, “Sorry, things are really tight right now. What if I give you 50% of my rent without paying you the rest. Is that cool?”. Yeah…thought so.<br /><br />Approaching your stationer and saying, “I really love these wrap address labels, and I know they would complement our invites so nicely, but we just can’t fit them in our budget. Could we possibly split the cost with you somehow?”, may get some consideration. Asking politely always works. Asking for a discount on an upgrade often works much better than asking for a discount on the base product/service. And asking the vendor to suggest something that they are comfortable with means that they have the opportunity to provide a fair offer, rather than you (even if it’s unknowingly) insulting them with a ridiculous offer that amounts to asking them to work for free.<br /><br />If you somehow end up berating a vendor into giving you a big discount, you have to wonder a few things. Why? Why are they willing to give you a discount. Is it because they need the work? And why is that? Do they have poor skills, bad reviews, no experience? If they give you a discount, will they really be giving their all, or are they going to be resentful and not perform to their capabilities? We’re all human after all, and everyone wants people to recognize the value of what they do.<br /><br />I’ve said it before, and I’m going to repeat it here – we’re all on the same side. This isn’t a battle between you as a couple and us and vendors – it’s a partnership. We all want you to have the wedding of your dreams, we’re just not willing to work for nothing so you can have it.<br /><br />So, should you ask your wedding vendors for discounts? It never hurts to ask – politely, respectfully and knowing full well that the answer may be no.<br /><br />—<br /><br />What’s my personal point of view, as a vendor on discounting?<br /><br />I can tell you that I price as fairly as possible (in fact, probably too fairly) for what I do, and I never discount. Ever.<br /><br />Why? Being completely honest, I feel like discounting send the message that my pricing is more than it needs to be, that I need to cut my prices to get your business, and worst of all that it devalues what I put my heart and soul into every day. I’m only speaking for myself here, not other vendors who may discount for other reasons completely, but I personally won’t do it. Value-adds (free upgrades etc.), sometimes. Discounting, no.<br /><br />I make a deal with my clients – they pay me fairly and treat me respectfully and I do my damnedest to over-deliver. For me, that is the perfect client/vendor relationship.<br /><br />If that is the kind of relationship and performance you want from your vendors, ask yourself if it’s worth souring that relationship to save a few bucks.<br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyFoTuZntYFgh6KOe835gbC8Q0zqiUf-mJrT_Q2auXgiDWiTUy0lEjNqDjVM-eoXd5lVvYjV9-u-EinEATsNPBqn93N-j0K7dWuABvUJP0TubCgBBSmyMfGa-hDHpL18oGqKhfLKpTnDR/s1600/sarah_sig2.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 58px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyFoTuZntYFgh6KOe835gbC8Q0zqiUf-mJrT_Q2auXgiDWiTUy0lEjNqDjVM-eoXd5lVvYjV9-u-EinEATsNPBqn93N-j0K7dWuABvUJP0TubCgBBSmyMfGa-hDHpL18oGqKhfLKpTnDR/s320/sarah_sig2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623356143060037666" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-45614470593842120542011-04-22T14:51:00.004-04:002011-04-22T15:11:15.054-04:008 Things You Should Know Before You Hire A Wedding Videographer<span style="font-style:italic;">I wrote this article a long time ago, but it's still one of my most popular posts and I think worth re-publishing (I've updated some of the parts regarding technology... hey, it's been a while!). Plus, I feel it's a necessary refresher since I still get questions as to why I charge more than other vendors who claim they "get the same results for a fraction of the cost" (yeah, right). So without further ado... 8 Things You Should Know Before You Hire A Wedding Videographer:<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />1. Are they really pros?</span><br /><br />Recent advancements in technology have made camera equipment and editing software very affordable. The downside of this is that now there are a lot of wannabes calling themselves "cameramen" and "editors" when really they are just "guys with a camera and some software."<br /><br />How do you tell the difference? Experience. The ideal cameraman has experience shooting not only weddings but documentaries and live television. These are the people who really understand the art of "anticipate and respond," which what you want because when it comes to your wedding, there are no second takes.<br /><br />A lot of wedding cameramen edit their own work, but editing is a craft in itself so a truly professional crew might have a separate person who edits. In professional video, cameramen tend to be outgoing and animated people whereas editors tend to be introverted, detail-oriented and prefer the solitude of a dark editing room. These are two separate art forms that demand different skill sets. Make sure that the company you hire to do your video is good at both shooting and editing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. What kind of cameras do they use?</span><br /><br />Consumer camcorders you see at your local electronics store are typically "single chip" cameras. These are small and lightweight and great for home videos and vacations but are entirely inappropriate for shooting weddings. You want someone with a "three chip camera" (sometimes called "three CCD") which is bigger and several thousand dollars more expensive.<br /><br />Three chips produce much clearer and more accurate colours (even in low light) than one chip.<br /><br />You also want someone who has all the bells and whistles: a wireless lavaliere microphone, a camera-mounted light, a tripod and/or monopod and some extra lights just in case.<br /><br />Pretty much everyone is shooting digitally these days so they can edit digitally as well and output digitally onto DVD. The benefit of keeping the capture, edit and output process in the digital domain is that the footage experiences little to no quality loss. You should definitely hire someone who is up-to-date with technology.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. What kind of lights do they use?</span><br /><br />You probably won't like it if your videographer mounts glaring hot lights on an elaborate scaffolding. After all, this is your wedding, not a film set. The camera equipment should absolutely not compromise the décor and ambiance of the wedding.<br /><br />An adjustable camera-mounted light works really well. It moves around with the cameraman (who moves around with the couple) and it should be used only when necessary. It should be soft and subtle, and its intensity can be adjusted so it is not overly bright. The way to find out if the cameraman understands this is to look at his footage and watch for any "deer caught in headlights" reactions from his subjects. The people in the video should not even realize he's there: they should be enjoying the wedding!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. What do the cameramen wear?</span><br /><br />It's tough, physical work, but they should be dressed nicely. Asking them not to wear running shoes, jeans, etc. is not unreasonable.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Can they do multiple camera shoots?</span><br /><br />You will benefit from a two camera shoot if you have a lot going on. Your coverage will be a lot more complete and then your editor can cut between the two cameras for a dynamic and entertaining wedding video.<br /><br />Strongly consider having a second camera, at least for the ceremony portion of the day. You'll want to get both the bride's and groom's reactions and close-ups of the rings going on, etc. and everything happens very quickly and 2 cameras will catch a lot more than just one.<br /><br />Just make sure that BOTH cameras are the same quality (three chip) and both cameras are manned by separate qualified cameramen; do not let them leave a camera unattended on a tripod.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6. What is their sound quality like?</span><br /><br />It is easy to forget about sound when you are thinking of video, but please do not make this mistake. Insist on a videographer that uses a wireless microphone: they are small and unnoticeable and amazing at recording vows or people coming up to you to congratulate you, etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. What is their editing style?</span><br /><br />This is a very important question! Make sure their style suits your taste. Don't be seduced by a lot of dazzling animation and special effects - it might not be the look you want. And it might look cheesy in the years to come. Classic simplicity never goes out of style.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8. Do they have a demo DVD?</span><br /><br />They had better! Don't fall for a "music video" or a series of carefully chosen shots timed to music, because anyone can look good that way. Ask to see actual, sequential clips from a wedding (or even an entire wedding) incorporating recorded natural sound mixed with music.<br /><br />When you are watching the demo DVD, be sure to look for:<br /><br />· clear, bright picture, even in low light<br />· clean natural sound<br />· audible, consistent audio levels<br />· smooth, non-jerky camera movement<br />· artistic camera composition<br />· seamless and dynamic editing<br />· relaxed bridal party and guests who hardly notice they are being taped?<br /><br />Most importantly, ask yourself, "Is a story being told? Do you feel the emotion of that magical day?" Because after all, you want a video that becomes <span style="font-style:italic;">more </span>valuable as time goes by, something that is true to your personalities and tastes and not some form of torture on your unsuspecting dinner guests in the years to come! A good wedding video will enable you to relive one of the best days of your life.Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-76452172216916336452011-03-20T18:11:00.002-04:002011-03-20T18:20:14.811-04:008 Things To Look For When Hiring A Wedding DJ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OJ33AFD1SEoOtzkIH2Th295SBd-6ve6llFZ-C2i4UfutzVT-iVRgI15KCLPLPV7wg7pMYzckVfcpQMwN_yOaIfrk9GWNz3jPZdg57Q6ssD6B_B9n7MLPrJuFFGR3s3d001Po5CXxbSrs/s1600/DJ-Terry-Crooked-Cue.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OJ33AFD1SEoOtzkIH2Th295SBd-6ve6llFZ-C2i4UfutzVT-iVRgI15KCLPLPV7wg7pMYzckVfcpQMwN_yOaIfrk9GWNz3jPZdg57Q6ssD6B_B9n7MLPrJuFFGR3s3d001Po5CXxbSrs/s320/DJ-Terry-Crooked-Cue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586290315936014962" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I'm very happy to announce that we have a guest blogger today: none other than Terry Holdershaw from <a href="http://www.scotiaentertainment.com/">Scotia Entertainment Services</a>. Terry and his partner, Michelle provide professional DJ and live entertainment services throughout the Greater Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener, Muskokas & Surrounding Areas.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8 Things To Look For When Hiring A Wedding DJ</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Personalized Service</span> - You want to feel a personal connection and have your DJ's personality match you and your theme. You don't want to be just another # for that DJ Company, you want to feel important and treated like a Prince or Princess!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Professional & Experienced</span> - You want to make sure that you are hiring a DJ that has experience with weddings and anything special about your wedding day. Meet with the DJ or the Company in person, are they professional? Do they have a professional website? You want a DJ who is dressed properly and has a professional attitude for their job. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />3. Licensed & Insured</span> - Every Professional DJ in Canada should have their music licensed by AVLA (Audio Video Licensing Agency). It is also highly recommended that your DJ carry liability insurance. There are many venues that are now making it mandatory for DJ's to have liability insurance. It is also a good sign for your DJ to be a member of a Professional DJ Association such as CPDJA.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Punctual</span> - You want to ensure that your DJ will arrive on time and be set up prior to guests arrival. You wouldn't want to have your DJ loading in and setting up equipment during dinner or speeches.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Pricing</span> - Shop around before signing a contract right away. Make sure that you are getting a service that is worth what you are paying for. Be weary of a deal that is 'Too Good To Be True' as well. Check out what the average prices are in your area and choose a DJ that you are most comfortable with within your budget.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6. Available</span> - It's always best to give the DJ your date, venue and city right away so they can tell you if they are available or not for your wedding.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. Music Library</span> - Ask about the DJ's music library, do they carry a wide range of music genres to every gig and is it up to date with the current hits. You will also want to check to make sure that if they are using a 'digital library' that they getting high quality music from a legal source. All professional DJ's should have their music licensed by AVLA.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">8. Recommended</span> - Always check for testimonial and referrals. If brides, venues and other wedding vendors are highly recommending a service then there is a good chance that they have a good track record. <br /><br />If you would like more information on Scotia Entertainment's DJ Services <br />Contact Michelle Today!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">terry@scotiaentertainment.com <br />647.968.2729 </span> <br /><br />Scotia Entertainment provides Professional DJ, Live Entertainment & Audio-Visual Services throughout the Greater Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener, Muskoka & Surrounding Areas for Weddings, Corporate & Social Events.Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-31956729494972362222011-03-07T12:43:00.001-05:002011-03-07T12:45:35.674-05:00Why Hire a Day Of Coordinator?Wondering if youshould hire a Day Of Coordinator for your wedding? Check out this video we created for LaFete Weddings (<a href="http://www.lafete.ca">www.LaFete.ca</a>)<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/20719477" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/20719477">DOC</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1767432">Nishi Dias</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-21977585720230937862011-02-11T11:36:00.001-05:002011-02-11T11:38:33.771-05:00Convertible Bridesmaid Dress VideoCheck out this video we did for <a href="http://www.gowngoround.com/">Gown Go Round</a>; they sell a bridesmaid dress that can be worn more than once!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19545391" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/19545391">07 overview</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1767432">Nishi Dias</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-35374672990649313832011-01-25T16:52:00.006-05:002011-01-25T17:34:37.084-05:00Night Day Wins "Bride's Choice": WeddingWire<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Toronto, Ontario – January 25, 2011</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding">wedding</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> technology company, is thrilled to announce </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Night Day Productions</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> has been selected to receive the prestigious annual </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Videography!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and ex</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">tensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2qk7TuJhPNketR8W8S7iITCmEQsMhUtdg2nt9fXA8BQPuY_uZujIpRjFvcf4RhesCGf8FgvxWmkyeEAaqvwwZpFOg0-VKbx0nIWYxwG6oJPckBBs9uOLxAm1cVw3hBGkKKXHyONJey2I/s1600/034+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2qk7TuJhPNketR8W8S7iITCmEQsMhUtdg2nt9fXA8BQPuY_uZujIpRjFvcf4RhesCGf8FgvxWmkyeEAaqvwwZpFOg0-VKbx0nIWYxwG6oJPckBBs9uOLxAm1cVw3hBGkKKXHyONJey2I/s320/034+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566255289099360418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Night Day Productions</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Night Day Productions</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> We are happy to announce that Night Day Productions is among the very best </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Videographers</span> within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding Planning">wedding planning</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/night-day-productions-toronto/112b1e56acf7bfd0.html</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/" title="WeddingWire">www.WeddingWire.com</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. </span><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About WeddingWire, Inc.</em><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-venues" title="Wedding Venues">wedding venues</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photographers" title="Wedding Photographers">wedding photographers</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-cakes" title="Wedding Cakes">wedding cakes</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/" title="Weddings">weddings</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, including </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-websites.html" title="Wedding Websites">wedding websites</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-checklists.html">wedding checklists</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).</span>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-77544053987591857472010-12-09T12:10:00.006-05:002011-01-26T13:23:08.435-05:00Give-Away-Palooza!Know anyone getting married in 2011 or 2012?<br /><br /><a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=gift.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/gift.png" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Tell them to check out this AMAZING contest... a bunch of great Toronto wedding vendors got together and are giving away over $10,000 in wedding services and products! It's called <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bluesixcreative.com/torontoweddingprofessionals/2011/01/14/wedding-give-away-palooza/">Toronto Wedding Professionals 2011/2012 GIVE-AWAY-PALOOZA!</a> P</span>lease spread the word!<br /><a href="http://www.nightday.ca/"><br />Night Day Productions</a> will be giving away a "Prequel" Featurette Video. And look what else is up for grabs:<br /><br />Photography by <a href="http://bluesixcreative.com/blog/">Blue Six Creative</a><br />Decor by <a href="http://www.vdecordesigns.com/">Vivian's Decor and Designs</a><br />Stationary by <a href="http://www.paperbliss.ca/">Paper Bliss</a><br />Make-Up Artist by <a href="http://styleyes.ca/">StylEyes</a><br />Hairstyling by <a href="http://www.bridesetccanada.com/">Brides Etc.</a><br />DJ Services by <a href="http://www.scotiaentertainment.com/index.html">Scotia Entertainment</a><br />Officiant by <a href="http://www.enduringpromises.com/">Enduring Promises</a><br />Wedding Planning by <a href="http://www.weddingsjubilee.com/">WeDDings Jubilee</a><br />Florals by <a href="http://www.weddingsjubilee.com/">Petals Stems and Leaves</a><br />Accessories by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CorrineONeill">Buds and Blooms</a><br />Sweet Table Candy Display by <a href="http://www.sweetsomethingdesigns.com/">Sweet Something Designs</a><br /><br />Conditions apply. Please visit <a href="http://bluesixcreative.com/torontoweddingprofessionals/2010/12/08/wedding-give-away-palooza/">link </a>for details and how to enter!Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-18600270703275320702010-10-14T18:27:00.004-04:002010-10-14T19:56:26.252-04:00Wedding Videography Prices Going Up Oct 31!<a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=pumpkinad.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/pumpkinad.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br />Book your wedding video now and save $400 before our 2010 rates turn into a pumpkin! Our 2011 rates kick in October 31, 2010. <a href="http://www.nightdayweddings.com/prices.html">Details</a><br /><br /><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYKC6iUA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="270"></embed>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-65472724557572295852010-08-05T10:29:00.003-04:002010-09-30T10:16:15.151-04:005 Reasons to Book Your Wedding Vendors EARLY<a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=B244.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/B244.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It’s summer! This time of year, I get a lot of last minute calls and emails regarding our wedding videography services. As much as I’d love to accommodate everyone, I’m sad to say that it’s often impossible to help these poor brides and grooms, simply because they waited too long to contact me.<br /><br />To avoid frustration and disappointment, it is important that you book your wedding vendors early: for example, I recommend booking your wedding videography at least 9-12 months prior to your event. If you find yourself dragging your feet, keep in mind these reasons to book early:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">1. Availability</span></span> – The good ones get booked early. Most wedding vendors are small businesses and they can only do a certain number of weddings per weekend without compromising the quality of their services. If you want someone good, book early.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">2. Cost</span> – Generally speaking, pricing goes up the longer you wait, not down. Why not benefit from 2010 pricing even though your wedding is not until 2011?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><br />3. Affordability</span> - If you give yourself more time to save and plan your budget, you might be able to afford that vendor you REALLY want, instead of settling for the cheaper, less desirable alternative.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">4. Practicality</span></span> – If you book early, you’ll likely have the option of spreading out your deposits so they won’t hurt as much. For instance, at Night Day Productions, we take 1/3 deposit to hold a date for you, 1/3 a month before the event and then a 1/3 two months after the event. If you leave your booking to the last minute, you’ll be faced with fewer and larger deposits with less time to pay them off. Why not spread out your payments and make things easier for yourself?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">5. Sanity</span></span> – It’s tough enough making an informed decision with all the hoopla out there! Give yourself time to find the vendor that is right for YOU. Read articles about what to look for in a wedding vendor, research web sites and online demo reels and portfolios, do price comparisons. You can find lots of helpful articles <a href="http://www.nightdayweddings.com/articles.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Planning your wedding should be fun, not an ordeal! Booking early means less stress in the long run. And we can all do with less stress, right?<br /><br />Happy planning!<br /><br />Yours Truly,<br /><br />Nishi @ Night Day Productions<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions, a Toronto-based Videography and Photography studio. Night Day Productions specializes in event coverage, including: weddings, seminars, workshops, funerals, theatre and musical performances. </span><br /><br />Nishi Dias, Producer<br />Night Day Productions<br />416.821.8669<br />Nishi@NightDay.ca<br /><a href="http://www.nightdayweddings.com/">www.NightDayWeddings.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.nightday.ca/">www.NightDay.ca</a>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-66751463117217126322010-02-24T14:06:00.001-05:002010-02-24T14:13:02.386-05:00How to Promote Your Seminar or Workshop with Professional Video<meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CADMINI%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Century Gothic"; panose-1:2 11 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:647 0 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Century Gothic"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Century Gothic"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >You’re excited. You’ve just put the finishing touches on your brand new product or service and you need to reach out and let you potential customers know all about what you have to offer.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >One of the most effective way of telling your story is to present a workshop or seminar: demonstrate how great your new product or service is and how it will benefit their business.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Making a good thing last<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Problem is, your brilliant presentation will be mostly forgotten by the attendees after a few hours. It’s not that you were that bad (hopefully) it’s just that we have short attention spans.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Believe in Magic<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Actually, it’s not magic at all. In fact it’s really a no-brainer. Video your event. Let your audience relive your presentation over and over again. We learn through repetition and a DVD of your event is a sure fire way to drive your message home.
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<br /><b style="">Is it hard to do?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Simple answer is: it doesn’t have to be. And we all like to keep things simple: so hire a professional videograher. A professional videograher will take care of all of the details and fiddly-bits that will ensure that your product or service and you look the best they can be.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Can I do it myself?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Short answer is yes. However, based on your skills, you could come out looking brilliant or like a day one amateur on Youtube. Statistically, the latter is usually the reality.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Yes, Uncle Phil has a really neat video camera with the latest bells and whistles and he’ll do it for free but sadly, we get what we pay for. (No offence Uncle Phil). The question is: does your product and service require the best? I’m assuming your answer is yes. Then pro is the only way to go.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Is it expensive?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >It doesn’t have to be, unless of course you have a few spare million in your wallet to create the latest James Cameron epic. A good videograher will sit down with you, explain what works and more important, what doesn’t work and plan something that will be memorable while still remaining in your budget.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Create added value for your participants</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Give away the DVD for free. Use it as a bonus and entice people to come to your seminar. It’s a great way to harvest participant’s contact information. And follow-up with them: tell them about your next promotion, ask them to subscribe to your blog, Facebook fan page, Twitter, or whatever else you might have going on.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Make extra money</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Why not sell the DVD for added income? Offer a discount to those who attended your workshop, and charge everyone else regular price.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Your DVD could be earning you dollars long after your workshop is over. Work with a videographer that can do small runs (rather than producing hundreds of DVDs at a time), order a few at a time as needed and keep your cost low.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Expand Your Audience</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Now that you’re on DVD, the world’s your oyster. (Or clam, if you prefer.) Sell your DVD online. You could go global! Consider getting subtitles or voiceover done in different languages if you think there is a market for it.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Expose Yourself</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Once your seminar is shot, get your videographer to edit a short promo. It doesn’t have to be very long, even 15 to 30 seconds could be enough of a teaser.
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<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Make sure you include these three points:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >• showcase yourself as a dynamic speaker<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >• feature your content as something exciting and cutting-edge<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >• tell viewers to subscribe to your blog, hit your website, follow you on Twitter and Facebook</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Don’t forget to include your teaser on your DVD production, so that your captive audience will know how to get in touch with you and know to expect more presentations and DVDs from you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Post your teaser online, on all your social media, on your website and blog, email it to your network and go viral!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Keep Going!</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Once you get the ball rolling on a workshop video, why not turn it into a series and start to grow your audience. Who knows, your videos could generate greater income and larger audiences than your presentations. Now that’s added value.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions, a Toronto-based Videography and Photography studio.<span style=""> </span>Night Day Productions specializes in event coverage, including: seminars, workshops, weddings, funerals, theatre and musical performances.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Nishi Dias, Producer<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Night Day Productions<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >416.821.8669<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Nishi@NightDay.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-50229727514243002592010-02-18T12:13:00.004-05:002010-02-22T17:08:37.433-05:00Win Award-Winning Wedding Videography by Entering Our Contest!<a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=back.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/back.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Getting married in 2010 in Toronto? How would you like to win a wedding video from Night Day Productions, winner of the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Videography (WeddingWire.com)?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">The Prize</span><br /><br />Four hours of continuous 1-camera video coverage by Night Day Productions. Includes: 3CCD camera, lighting, wireless lavaliere microphone, digital edit (music, titling, chapter menu, effects), one copy of uncut footage on DVD, 5 copies of edited wedding on DVD, online streaming on your own web page (for proofing and sharing with friends and family), and a highlights montage.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Here’s how to enter the contest:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 1</span><br />Become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/NightDayProductions<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 2</span><br />Post your entry on our wall: tell us in 150 words or less, or in a photo or in a video (1 minute or less) WHY you want Night Day Productions to shoot and edit your wedding video. Be sure to mention your wedding date and location(s). You can be as creative as you want!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STEP 3</span><br />Get votes! Get your friends to be fans and post comments (comments = votes) on your contest entry. The entry that gets the most votes/comments by March 31, 2010 wins. Please note, a fan can only vote for you ONCE. They can comment as often as they want but their vote only counts as 1 vote. Fans can vote for more than 1 entry, but they can only vote for each entry once.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EARLY BIRD BONUS! Post your entry by February 28 and get 5 free bonus votes!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">EARLY BIRD BONUS! Twitter this tweet and get 5 free bonus votes! </span><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">WIN award-winning wedding video by Night Day Productions </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://tinyurl.com/yhbg64u" class="tweet-url web" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/yhbg64u</a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> 5 bonus votes if you RT </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://twitter.com/search?q=%23NightDay" title="#NightDay" class="tweet-url hashtag" rel="nofollow">#NightDay</a><br /><br /></span></span>Thanks for playing! Good luck!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Nishi @ Night Day ProductionsNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-48519372986292716892010-02-16T11:16:00.003-05:002010-02-16T13:56:26.386-05:00Is it necessary to feed your vendors the day of the wedding?<a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=roxpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/roxpic.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Is it necessary to feed your vendors the day of the wedding?<br /><br />My answer is yes, if we are talking about vendors that are with you for the better part of the day: such as the videographer, photographer, day-of-coordinator, and DJ, to name a few.<br /><br />Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind:<br /><br />- A vendor will perform better if his stomach isn’t growling (who doesn’t, right?)<br /><br />- Ask your venue about “vendor meals.” These are less expensive, simplified meals (they might have less courses, for example) that are especially prepared for wedding vendors.<br /><br />- There is an advantage to feeding your day-of-coordinator the same food that your guests get: if something is wrong with the food, she will know right away and she might have an opportunity to get it fixed on your behalf.<br /><br />- You could get your vendors to take some time off and go hunt down their own food offsite, but I would advise against that. They could get lost, or there might not be anything available nearby (many banquet halls are in industrial parks, so typically there are no fast food places nearby). It will be time wasted when they could be working at your wedding.<br /><br />- Remember to check beforehand if your vendors have food allergies or intolerances.<br /><br />- You can seat your vendors with your guests or reserve a special table for them. DJs often eat at their booths so they can keep an eye on things, but ask them what they would prefer. Some venues plant the vendor table outside of the reception area; this could be counter-productive, especially for the videographer and photographer, as they could miss an unplanned, spontaneous video or photo opportunity.<br /><br />- If you must have the vendors eat in the kitchen, or in the lobby, or anywhere separate from where you and your guests are eating, you should assign someone (your coordinator or perhaps a member of the bridal party) the task of notifying the camera crew when a speech or game is about to begin. However, if your Uncle Bob suddenly decides to tell a funny story in the middle of dinner, by the time your bridesmaid runs to the kitchen, notifies the camera crew, they drop the chicken wing and pick up their gear, get into position and focus… the moment may be over.<br /><br />Don’t be shy about addressing this issue with your vendors… trust me, they’re used to dealing with it. In fact, many vendors (including myself) mention it in their contracts and pre-wedding consultations.<br /><br />Happy planning,<br /><br />Nishi<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions: a Toronto-based video production company. If you'd like to publish this article, please credit, link-back and contact Nishi at:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Night Day Productions</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">www.NightDayWeddings.com</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">416-821-8669</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Nishi@NightDay.ca</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ENTER OUR CONTEST AND YOU COULD WIN FREE WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY! </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.nightday.ca/fan.html">http://www.nightday.ca/fan.html</a></span>Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-80607425566935191052010-01-30T15:56:00.002-05:002010-02-04T17:26:19.668-05:00Wedding Videography 101: “Cinematic” versus “Documentary”<a href="http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/?action=view&current=groompic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/NIghtDay_2007/groompic.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />“Can you make our wedding video look filmic?”<br /><br />“Can you shoot documentary style?”<br /><br />As a wedding Toronto wedding videographer, I hear these questions a lot. And truthfully there is no short answer. It is challenging trying to sum up our or anyone’s work in one word or phrase.<br /><br />The terms, “filmic” and “documentary” get thrown around a lot, and can mean different things to different people. Often times, a videographer won’t strictly belong to one category or the other. If you’re not sure where a certain videographer fits in, just ask to see a sample of a complete wedding they have shot and edited… then decide if you like it. Then, who cares what it’s called? If you like it, you like it.<br /><br />Usually, a “filmic” or “cinematic” look implies that a video has been shot widescreen or 16:9 (with the growing popularity of widescreen TVs, most videographers shoot widescreen these days anyway), with saturated colours, and some dramatic slow motion effects. It can also mean very stable moving shots created with the help of cranes or jib arms, steadicam apparatus, etc.<br /><br />The advantages to going with a cinematic videographer, is that you literally get a chance to star in your own professionally shot movie. You will be beautifully lit, and captured from the right angles, and only the best, most glamorous shots will make the final cut. You may never look better!<br /><br />The drawback, of course, is the cost. It takes a lot of people to put a production like this together, not to mention a lot of high end equipment. And finally, there is editing time: for a truly filmic experience, several hours in an editing suite is required to synch up footage from multiple cameras, mix sound and music, create transition effects and titles, etc.<br /><br />Another drawback, depending on your point of view, is it is not an ideal setup for the camera-shy. You will be surrounded by a crew, lights, and equipment. You will likely be aware of the cameras. You may occasionally have to wait for the cameras to get in place or re-enact for the cameras if necessary.<br /><br />A “documentary” approach implies that your video is shot with less bulky equipment, and you might only get one or two cameramen with this approach.<br /><br />The drawback of a documentary approach is it’s going to have a grittier look than the filmic approach. How gritty? Again, this is going to vary from shooter to shooter, so ask to see a sample DVD to come to your own conclusion.<br /><br />The major advantage of a documentary approach is that because the equipment is lighter, the shooters have more flexibility, so they can move and capture spontaneous moments as they happen naturally. The approach is less obtrusive, and when done correctly, you shouldn’t feel the cameras around you a whole lot. The cost for a documentary approach should be less: the equipment isn’t as high end or cumbersome and you can get away with less people on set. How smooth the final DVD looks depends on the amount of time allocated to editing, and this can vary from production house to production house.<br /><br />Hopefully, this article has shed some light on the pros and cons of a filmic approach and a documentary approach. It should make finding a balance between these two styles easier, so that you end up with a wedding videographer that is right for you.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions: a Toronto-based video production company. If you'd like to publish this article, please credit, link-back and contact Nishi at:</span><br /><br />Night Day Productions<br />www.NightDayWeddings.com<br />416-821-8669<br />NightDayPro@aol.comNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-4011332015987348192010-01-20T11:53:00.002-05:002010-02-04T14:49:12.335-05:00Night Day Productions awarded 2010 Bride's Choice Award for Videography (WeddingWire)<pre><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="124"><tr><td width="124" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="bottom"><a title="2010 Bride's Choice Awards - Wedding Photographers, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Venues & More " href="http://www.weddingwire.com/brides-choice-awards?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2010/BCA-logo-top.gif" alt="2010 Bride's Choice Awards - Wedding Photographers, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Venues & More " style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr><tr><td width="124" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="top"><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" title="Weddings, Wedding Planning, Wedding Websites, Wedding Checklists " style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2010/BCA-logo-bottom.gif" alt="Weddings, Wedding Planning, Wedding Websites, Wedding Checklists" style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr></table><br /></pre><br />Toronto - Ontario – January 20, 2010 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Night Day Productions has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Videography!<br /><br />The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.<br /><br />Night Day Productions is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.<br /><br />“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”<br /><br />We are happy to announce that Night Day Productions is among the very best Videographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.<br /><br />For more information, please visit our <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/night-day-productions-toronto/112b1e56acf7bfd0.html">WeddingWire Storefront</a> today.<br /><br />About WeddingWire, Inc.<br />WeddingWire is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding vendors. WeddingWire enables engaged couples to search, compare and book over 100,000 reviewed wedding vendors nationwide, from wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding vendors, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. In addition, WeddingWire has partnered with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) to provide its network of local vendors and online wedding-planning tools in the Weddings section of www.MarthaStewartWeddings.com. For additional information, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.Night Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-34379727292386091542010-01-14T17:53:00.003-05:002010-01-14T18:24:10.560-05:00Survival Tips For Wedding Show Season!'Tis wedding show season! Here are a few tips:<br /><br />1) Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers so you can shed some clothes if it gets hot<br /><br />2) Bring an empty backpack for fliers and swag: not too big, you have to manoeuvre through crowds<br /><br />3) Bring pre-printed address labels so you can save time (and hand cramps) filling out ballots and request-for-info forms<br /><br />4) Bring a bottle of water and a small snack<br /><br />5) Ditch the dead weight. Don't drag a huge unwilling entourage to the show, you'll lose them in the crowd and they'll bring you down. Bring enthusiastic, energetic, motivated people with you... then you'll have fun!<br /><br />6) Go in with a mission. Know which vendors you're looking for. If you've already booked a florist, get a site map of the show and skip all the florists. If you're looking for a band, bring a list of questions you want to ask a band.<br /><br />7) Bring a notebook and pen so you can write down the vendors that impressed you. Be prepared with questions you want to ask them and record their answers.<br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />Nishi @ Night Day ProductionsNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-56509438830042698842010-01-04T17:09:00.001-05:002010-01-04T17:16:58.144-05:00Wedding Videography 101: Editing versus Raw FootageWhen it comes to videography, don’t make the common mistake of thinking you are paying for just one day of service. A lot of prep time goes into any production, and after the shoot, as much as 50 or 60 hours might go into editing and refining your footage. Or not. It depends on the production company. So ask what your videographer puts into their editing process, and expect to pay accordingly for their time and efforts.<br /><br />Your videographer might simply offer the raw (unedited) footage; in which case, a tape or hard drive to DVD transfer and some packaging is all that is required after the shoot. This is by far the cheapest option when scouting for video packages, but it is important that your expectations for this option are realistic.<br /><br />There is a lot of software out there that can enable anyone to edit their own footage, but even if an amateur has the time, patience, and creativity to finish their own video, a professional editor is likely going to see more potential in the same batch of raw footage. If you don’t plan on editing your own footage and just want to leave it unedited, understand that everything is going to be left in, audio levels may be inconsistent, and without the benefit of chapters you won’t be able to skip to precise points of interest.<br /><br />Your videographer might offer light editing; a “clean-up,” if you will, where some of the rougher, darker, uneventful footage is taken out, and dissolves are put into to soften the transitions between scenes. DVD chapters might be added. Some music might be added. A light edit will cost more than no edit (obviously), but it will give you a nicer finished product that is more entertaining to watch.<br /><br />Of course, if you really want to dazzle your friends and family, you might opt for a full-on edit: which includes effects, titling, colour-correction, evening out of audio levels, montages where video is edited to music, etc. This edit takes the most time and so it will cost more.<br /><br />Other factors to take into consideration: are you able to screen the first edit and have input on the final product (will your editor re-edit?). Does the editor upload your video to a website so you can proof your edit and share it with friends and family? How many copies of the finished product do you get? All these perks take more time and resources, so they will add to the cost of your wedding video.<br /><br />When shopping around for a wedding videographer, you are going to encounter a lot of different packages and a lot of different price points. Hopefully this article will help you understand the amount of time that goes or doesn’t go into a wedding video production, so you’ll know why some videographers charge what they charge.<br /><br />This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions: a Toronto-based video production company. If you'd like to publish this article, please credit, link-back and contact Nishi at:<br /><br />Night Day Productions<br /><a href="http://www.nightdayweddings.com/" target="_blank">www.NightDayWeddings.com</a><br />416-821-8669<br /><a href="mailto:NightDayPro@aol.com">Nishi@NightDay.ca</a><br /><br />© 2009 Night Day ProductionsNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8132697879142759182.post-71437132795180573022009-12-20T15:15:00.001-05:002009-12-20T15:17:54.505-05:00Wedding Videography 101: Single-Camera versus Multi-CameraIf you’re in the market for a wedding videographer, you’ve probably noticed by now that most wedding video companies will offer either one or two cameras with their packages. Some higher-end companies might offer even more than two cameras.<br /><br />So how many cameras are too many? Or how many cameras are not enough?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Single-Camera Shoot (Pros and Cons)</span><br /><br />If you opt for a single-camera shoot, and your shooter needs to zoom in or out or re-locate for a better angle, your editor will not have alternative footage to cut to in order to mask the “bumps.” This is why your edit will be smoother and more polished if you opt for a multi-camera shoot.<br /><br />The fewer cameras you have, the less coverage you’ll get, and the less angles you’ll have to edit between. However, a single-camera shoot is definitely less costly and also less obtrusive.<br /><br />That said, if you are having a smallish wedding (less than 50 guests) in an intimate venue, consider having just one videographer. Because once you throw your photographer into the mix, you and your guests might start to feel a little outnumbered by the “paparazzi.”<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Multi-Camera Shoot (Pros and Cons)</span><br /><br />The more cameras you have, the more angles (close-ups, wide shots, etc.) and coverage you’ll have, and the more dynamic an edited finished product you’ll end up with.<br /><br />You’ll also be able to cover two separate locations at once. For instance, after your ceremony, when you and the bridal party go to a park to get your photos done, one camera can come with you while the other camera hangs back at the reception venue and gets footage of the guests during cocktails.<br /><br />The only drawback of adding cameras is the increased cost. Obviously, more cameras mean more people and more equipment, so higher costs.<br /><br />Another thing to consider: adding a camera means adding several more hours of footage, which means even more hours in the edit suite. See how it all quickly adds up?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);"><br />Ready for your close-up?</span><br /><br />Bottom line, there is no “right” or “wrong” way to produce a wedding video, because we all – vendors and clients alike – have our different sets of priorities. Decide what is important to you, and budget accordingly. A wedding video is a tremendous keepsake of your special day; so choose wisely.<br /><br />This article was written by Nishi Dias of Night Day Productions: a Toronto-based video production company. If you'd like to publish this article, please credit, link-back and contact Nishi at:<br /><br />Night Day Productions<br />www.NightDayWeddings.com<br />416-821-8669<br />NightDayPro@aol.com<br /><br /><br />© 2009 Night Day ProductionsNight Day Digital Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311900931297691637noreply@blogger.com0