The Art of Vimeo
A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a new site for uploading videos. It didn’t have the range of users like youtube, but it had a sleek interface and seemed to be better suited for those interested in the art of video. That’s where I’ve parked all my online content here at Brody Bearden Films. www.vimeo.com.
It’s an incredible community of people who love making films that move people. (Don’t believe me? Then watch “Last Minutes with Oden” and then come back and tell me you didn’t tear up a little bit).
I say all of that, to say this. (Warning: Technical Jargon to follow) In my efforts to utilize vimeo to it’s full capacity, I’ve tried numerous avenues to get the films that I make onto the site with as little loss of quality as possible. This is the one that works. Maybe you can use it too if you decide to join the community. If not, then I know I at least have this catalogued for my own reference in the future. In Final Cut, click File, Export, Using Quicktime Conversion. Select Options at the bottom and change these settings:
Video
Codec: H264
Bit Rate: 5000 kbps
1280 x 720
Audio
AAC audio codec
bit rate 320 kbps
44.100 khz sample rate
The result? A beautiful video for all the world to see. Happy Film Making.
Maisie [Senior Photography]
Maisie was a Senior at Oglethorpe County in 2011 when she so boldly allowed us to give Senior Photography as shot. She served as a great model and the images turned out even better than I had hoped.
Another Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.
At our church, we decieded we wanted to celebrate our mums by asking the kids why they love their mothers and what makes them special. So we set up the lights and backdrop, got the camera rolling and waited for the unexpected.
Here’s the result:
New Website
Every so often I get an itch to redesign our website.
Yesterday, I got that itch.
Today, as a result, I’ve got a new website up.
Check it out. Leave a comment. Like us on facebook.
Wedding Season
Wedding season is upon us. That means that a lot of brides are scouring the web, magazines, and shows to finish up (perhaps begin) their plans for the big day.
Venues are being looked at…
Caterers are being trialed…
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen are being fitted…
Photographers are be booked…
First Dances are being chosen…
DJs/Bands are auditioning…
But wait! How are you going to capture all of these things for a lifetime? You’re planning on creating this incredible experience both for you and all who are involved, so why wouldn’t you want to be able to relive it for years to come?
That’s where we come in. We can help archive your wedding that you’ll enjoy over and over again for years to come.
The tender moments before the ceremony…
The soft quivers in the reciting of the vows…
The elegant flow on the dance floor…
Those are the things you don’t want to miss.
Contact us below and ask us how we can capture your wedding!
