A Love Story - Featured At Your Reception!

Nadya and Nelson are a beautiful couple who premiered their beautiful Love Story during their reception. Our Love Stories are filmed prior to your wedding day. Enjoy!

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Kim & Todd's Wedding Day Movie Trailer!

A classic Jersey Shore Wedding here! July 24th, 2010 Wedding Date. The Groom is a proud member of the US Navy too! Enjoy the trailer online within a week of their wedding! Photographer - Vanessa Joy - www.VanessaJoy.com

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Erin & Paul's Love Story

CVE Films Love Stories are produced to highlight the story of our wedding clients lives together. Many couples will premiere their Love Story at the rehearsal dinner or reception, as Erin and Paul did below. Our Love Stories also make a great Save The Date!

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CVE Wedding Films - Spring Discount Special!

Creative Video Editing Films is now offering a Spring Discount Special! Pass the word to anyone looking for the #1 Best Videographer on the Jersey Shore Hotlist (as voted for in the myfoxphilly.com contest!) Book a package with 10 hours of filming or more and save $200 PLUS receive a FREE iPhone/iPod movie clip! This offer is only good through May 31st so contact us today!

So we've been away from our blog for a little bit enjoying the holiday season and the New Year! We filmed our first wedding of 2010 on 1/2/2010! Here is their movie trailer online within a week of their wedding day!

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Photography Cameras used as Video Cameras

One of the more popular questions these days asked by potential clients is the use of photographer cameras as video cameras. These cameras have the ability to shoot photos at 18 mega pixels and full resolution High Definition footage. The resulting HD video is beautiful but has many draw backs to using them as a professional video camera. Here are excerpts from a review written by B&H Photo/Video (the leading NY superstore on professional photo/video equipment).

"The 5D Mark II, Canon's first video-enabled DSLR, records beautiful HD footage at exactly 30 frames per second. This is great for producing direct-to-web content, but very difficult to work with on the timeline of a nonlinear editing (NLE) system. The fixed 30fps causes a host of problems. Not the least of which involves poor sound sync and incompatibility with the 29.97fps footage from other dedicated HD/SD video cameras."

One of the reasons why you see such beautiful footage online is that these cameras are perfect for direct-to-web content. However, as the review says, it's cumbersome to work with in the editing process. In order to produce custom films for a client, you must spend a large time in the editing bay. We already spend 40+ hours editing each of our wedding films and any product that adds to this time is a huge drawback.

The future of the industry is the fusion that is created between photography and videography and these cameras may very well have a place in this future but now is not the time. From photo/video storyboards to films infused with your photographers gorgeous photos, this industry is evolving quickly. It's important now, more than ever, to hire a professional Photographer and Videographer with a wealth of experience. Technology is constantly involving and the investment in staying ahead of the curve is enormous. With the economy in a downturn, many amatuers have popped up in the wedding industry trying to pass themselves off as professional photographers/videographers while charging half the cost of a true professional. Don't be fooled by cheap prices because it's true what they say. You get what you pay for.

Angela & Bennie's Wedding Day Movie Trailer

October 23rd, 2009 Wedding
Reception Venue - Ariana's Grand
DJ - www.platwed.com
Photographer - www.photocm.com

Hi Michael & Michelle,

We just got in from our honeymoon and I am so excited our movie trailer was ready already! We LOVE it!! Thanks so much for all your help throughout the day! We really appreciate all the extra help you provided on top of filming our wedding day!! We can't wait to see the gorgeous footage you caught in a few months!!

Thanks so much,
Angela & Bennie Bivins

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A Love Story - Michael & Ashley

Ashley and Michael are getting married at the beautiful St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Here is their Love Story filmed during this past winter!

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The Art of Marriage

I ran across the following while browsing the internet today. Having been married myself for 16 months TODAY, I thought this was wonderful! For those of you who are getting married soon, this advice is invaluable.

"The Art Of Marriage"
by Wilferd A. Peterson

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
A good marriage must be created.
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things...

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.

It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude
of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.

It is speaking words of appreciation
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humor.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.

It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.

It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best.

A Look Back at 2008 (Movie Trailers)

Creative Video Editing films had a wonderful 2008. We invested heavily in updating our website, purchasing all new High Definition equipment and added lots of new computers. We also hired a highly talented and award winning editor to assist us in editing our films in a timely manor. Furthering our business plan, we expanded to include promotional videos for wedding vendors and started offering a FREE Movie Trailer online within one week of the wedding! Our legal and corporate work has also expanded in 2008.

We are looking forward to a promising 2009 even with the sour economy. We are filling up our wedding calendar quickly and even booking some weddings into 2011! Thank you to all our past and future clients for continuing to recommend us to future clients too! We're excited to begin our 2009 wedding season soon!

With the addidtion of our FREE movie trailer in 2008, our clients have sent us rave reviews! Here's to our 2008 clients, a look at some of the past years weddings!

Mary-Ellen and Rob's Wedding Movie Trailer By Michael DiChiaro
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Kaitlyn & Ryan's Wedding Movie Trailer By Michael DiChiaro
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Allison & Michael's Wedding Reception Dancing By Michael DiChiaro
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Allison & Michael's Movie Trailer (Wedding) By Michael DiChiaro
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Brienne & Ross's Wedding Movie Trailer By Michael DiChiaro
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Jessica & Ryan's Movie Trailer By Michael DiChiaro
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Allison & Michael's Reception Dancing #2 By Michael DiChiaro
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Danielle and Peter's Highlights By Michael DiChiaro
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Two-Way Television?

Imagine watching two TV shows at the very same time on the very same TV without having a picture in picture. Seems like it's on the way by just adjusting the position in which you watch the TV and you can watch a completely different channel! Check out this video I just saw.

Blue Tulip Stores Closing!

Blue Tulip Stores Are Closing! Cash in your gift cards ASAP!

"This Blue Tulip bankruptcy is about to wilt hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gift cards and consumer deposits," Blumenthal said. "Nearly $400,000 worth of gift cards will soon be worthless plastic, and deposits are in danger of vanishing if consumers fail to act now.

"This bankruptcy -- and countless others -- is a sobering reminder to all gift card holders: Use it or lose it. In the state of our economy, time is money. No matter how sound the retailer, consumers must use gift cards promptly. Don't delay on outstanding deposits and cash in your credit."

The Tulip Corporation, a retailer of gifts and entertainment products, including personalized items, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy will close all of its stores by Jan. 31. The bankrupt Blue Tulip has only agreed to honor gift cards, deposits and promotional gift cards through close of business on Jan. 31. Merchandise credits will be honored through Jan. 15.

Blue Tulip's merchandise credits, unredeemed gift cards, deposits and promotional gift cards, estimated at $388,000, may soon be worthless. The company also holds approximately $4,000 in deposits for customized goods. Consumers have only until the end of the month to pay the outstanding balance and claim their items.

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Michelle and I thought this was important to send to our clients and future clients. We used Blue Tulip to help design our invitations when we realized that we can do it on our own for half the cost. However, we felt Blue Tulip was a phenomenal store to spark our wedding ideas and are sad to see it close.

If you are in need of inspiration for your wedding invitations, menus, programs, etc. Try Blue Tulip before it's too late!

Promotional Videos For Wedding Vendors

Creative Video Editing films prides itself on high quality wedding and event films but most people don't know that we also create short films and promotional videos too! Vanessa from Vanessa Joy Photography recently hired us to create her web and bridal show promos and here they are!
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Vanessa Joy Promotional Video (Long Version)



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Vanessa Joy Web Promo



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Vanessa Joy Behind The Scenes Bloopers



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From Vanessa's Website: http://www.vanessajoy.com/

"Sometimes we're given gifts from God the second we're born, but it takes years to discover them.....After being homeschooled for nine years, I finally went to high school and for an elective I was persuaded into taking a photography course by my mother, who was a photographer and gave me my first camera at the age of 4......I love photography, everything from the smell of a fixer on my hands to the mathematics involved with cutting a perfect mat board......So sometimes it takes us a while to grasp the things that God gives us, but lucky for us He loves us and even though we don't realize His gifts right away, He's busy cultivating them regardless. I am eternally grateful for the gift to capture priceless moments for others to treasure and I take great joy in using it everyday!"

Michelle and I can say after working with Vanessa on numerous weddings and this project that she is a fabulous photographer and an extremely nice person. Her work is absolutely beautiful too!

New Toys

I am a really big fan of electronics, like most guys are.  I love the newest technology, the newest gadgets, etc.  I have always wanted a nice camera that I can learn to shoot high quality photos with.  So for Christmas, Michelle bought me one!!  I was so excited!  Photography is an art, like Videography, and it is pretty complicated to learn too!  

Just pointing and shooting pictures with any old camera is easy and generally you can get some very nice pictures.  However, learning the camera well will get you amazing pictures!  I have had some time to play with it and thought I should post a couple of the photos that I have taken and I really liked.  I have a few more that I have not downloaded yet to show you too.  I'm still learning so be easy on me!   

I plan to take a couple of photography courses soon so that I can learn to take beautiful pictures of my family.  I have a new found respect for wedding photographers seeing how hard it is to get those perfect and beautiful pictures myself!!

Picture of a Continental 737 ready for takeoff - Sunrise Over Newark

Picture of my wife (Michelle) looking out our window

Pictures of our Dog (Brando) playing with us!  I love the second one, he looks like super dog!!  I was playing with the fast shutter to capture the action.  I loved that one!

Picture of my Wife (Michelle) all ready for New Years Eve in NYC

I'll have some more soon.  I recently went to Cancun and got a beautiful picture out of my hotel room of the grounds at night.  Can't wait to post that one.  Michelle and I are looking forward to the 2009 wedding season and are currently booking weddings for 2009-2011.  Have a great week!
   

A Family Run Business

As many of you know, Michelle and I run Creative Video Editing films and we are a family business.  We take extreme pride in producing the highest quality wedding films on the market and in providing the personal service you should expect for your wedding day.  Now with High Definition Wedding Films on Blu-ray, we have continued to stay ahead of our competition.  

Creative Video Editing films serves all of New Jersey, New York City including the Lower Hudson Valley and Eastern PA including Philadelphia for no extra charges.  Our wedding films in High Definition set the standard for the very best wedding videos in New Jersey!  

We capture, enhance and preserve memories for many years to come.  We have seen it so many times in the past 10 years.  The moment when your child realizes it's mommy and daddy on the TV and they are getting married, is one of the most precious moments to witness. 

Our clients have even gone so far as to send us pictures and keep in touch with us over the years.  We love all the mail and pictures we get, keep them coming!!  Michelle and I hope everyone has a wonderful year.  We are looking forward to the 2009 wedding season, right around the corner!!