Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah Videography

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We use only High Definition (HD) Cameras and Native High Definition Digital Non-Linear Editing for unsurpassed image quality & precise image manipulation. All Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are filmed and delivered in HD native 16:9 widescreen. Finished products are delivered on Standard Widescreen DVD and/or Blu-Ray DVD's. We have filmed hundreds of Mitzvahs, Bar & Bat, and have worked at most temples.


DEFINITION OF TERMS

Camera Types:

Standard High Definition (SHD) - Excellent cameras like the Sony FX1, Canon A1, Panasonic 200, etc.
Incredible resolution, these groundbreaking cameras shook the video world. They do struggle in
low light, however, and record to tape.

Premium High Definition (PHD) - The Sony EX-1 has changed everything. Unlike the 1440 x 1080
SHD cameras above, the EX-1 has full 1920 x 1080 chips. Further, unlike the 1/3 inch chips
used on SHD, the EX-1 uses half-inch chips. It records to solid state flash — no tape — no hard
drive — no moving parts.

5D MII DSLR Video Camera (5D) - This 21mp Photo Camera, yes, Photo Camera, has revolutionized videography with its 1080p full sensor video. Ther is nothing more cinematic.

DVD Menu Types:

Standard Definition DVD's come in different flavors.While all have the same visual quality, there are
differences in Menus & Presentation.

Menu choices

Simple: each chapter generated automatically every 10 minutes or so

Custom: specific chapter points, i.e., speech, hora, etc.

Packaging

Economy packages print a simple b&w title on the disc with a Jewel Case.
Standard packages provide custom direct-to-DVD artwork and custom case art.

Delivery:

High Definition can be delivered on Blu-Ray disc with either simple or custom menu.

Hard Drive: we strongly suggest archiving all footage on a hard drive.

Form

Long Form - This is the 60 to 90 minute documentary version of your event.
Most of the ceremony, primarily live audio, digitally edited to form a beautiful and concise version of your day.

Teaser Trailer - The teaser trailer is roughly 1-2 minutes in length posted to a private web page within 1 week of the event to share with family and friends.

1-Song Recap - A single song Artistic Recap of the entire event

Short Film - A Narrative & Emotional Recap of the entire event

Feature Film - The Feature Film uses extensive, emotional, audio from your day to create a 15-20 minute full length film of your entire event. Simply breath taking.

Packages (please note that we can and do customize any package individually)

Menu of Services - Videography

Economy Packages (for those with a limited budget)

While your images are priceless, we understand that some budgets are very limited. We offer economy packages with this need in mind. Economy packages feature simple clean-up editing, casually dressed DVD?s, and no re-edits (except errors). They feature HD Cameras. Not available on all dates/times/locations. Please inquire.

Service Only    
Camera: 1 HD Camera, 1 Location
Hours: up to 3 continuous
Editing: Simple Cleanup, Long Form
DVD: 1 Standard Def. w/Simple menu and Simple DVD/Case

Eco One        
Camera: 1 HD Camera, 2 Locations
Hours: 6 hours, one split
Editing: Simple Cleanup, Long Form
DVD: 1 Standard Def. w/Simple menu and Simple DVD/Case

Eco Two       
Camera: 1 HD Camera, 2 Locations
Hours: 6 hours, one split
Editing: Standard edited Long Form & 1-Song Recap
DVD: 1 Standard Def w/Simple menu and Simple DVD/Case

 

Cinematic

Cinematic packages feature HDSLR cameras. HDSLR cinematic video is a specialty and these packages reflect the very best.

Elite One     
Cameras: 1 Camera Service or Rehearsal (HD), 2 Camera Operators at reception (HDSLR)
Hours: 7 hours, 1 split
Editing: Cinematic
Choose One: Long Form & 1-Song Recap
DVD: 2 Standard Def w/Custom menu and Custom DVD/Case

Elite Two   (Bob Farnsworth Leads)
Cameras: 1 Camera Service or Rehearsal (HD), 2 Camera Operators at reception (HDSLR)
Hours: 8 hours, 1 split
Editing: Cinematic
Choose One: Long Form, Teaser Trailer, & 1-Song Recap
DVD: 2 Standard Def w/Custom menu and Custom DVD/Case, 1 Blu-Ray DVD.

Montages

Simple: (up to 100 photos, digital)

Enhanced 3D ((up to 100 photos & 20 Video Clips, digital)

Narrative (1 interview, photos & video)

* Blu-Ray
* Extra Copies
* All Raw Footage on Hard Drive