We're joined by special guest Andrew Davies to talk networking. Is it necessary? Can you just go it alone? We discuss both the pros and cons of networking and socialising with peers and clients. We also have a chat about our go to lenses, what we love about them as well as what niggles us! owivpodcast@gmail.com…

Can you change your filming style overnight? We all want to do something fresh and exciting, it's one of the things drives us to become better filmmakers. But can you just 'level up' overnight? What will your future clients think? Did they book you for your new or old 'style'? Plus we get technical and talk back up workflow and best practice for ar…

Have you ever lost your 'creative mojo'? There are so many questions when it happens. How did you get there? Can you get that creative spark back? Rich is stuck with 'creative block' and he can't figure out why it's happened or how to get going again. Ben offers some advice to help Rich back on his way.…

It's one of our biggest concerns, geting someone to shoot for us when we're unavailable. How do you find someone? Do you have a trusted list? Did your chosen crew not turn out as good as their showreel? All this and more in this weeks show!

With the removal of SLOG2 from the latest FX3 firmware, is Sony going to completely give up on LOG? Or are they just housekeeping? Plus audio issues, kit list wishes and top tips!

Okay so we're running a bit behind, we should probably change the title of this show to our six months in video! This episode was recorded in November but we've only now been able to get it out to you. In the show we're talking about crazy aspect ratios, wedding backlogs, using the A7S3 for TV work and trusting your 2nd shooters!…

In this weeks show we're both feeling a bit de-motivated about the standard of our current work. Is this due to rushing edits, filming the same things over and over again, or are we just getting a bit long in the tooth and it's time to stop. Therefore we're asking each other, can we still be proud of the work we're producing? ig. https://instagram.…

In this special we're talking to corporate videography company owner Matt Wilsher. In the space of a few years, as his commercial work took over, Matt went from shooting over 50 weddings a year to zero in 2022. Matt ran a highly successful wedding videography company, Tear Drop Films, and now after slowly moving to commercial work, he runs an even …

Under the hood they're pretty much the same camera. But let's delve in a bit deeper and weigh up the pros and cons of the FX3 and A7S3 Plus battery talk, audio tips and finding an alternative to the Sony TX650s

In this long awaited show I'm joined by OWIV founder and former host, Mr Ben Bruton-Cox! Yes you heard that correct, I've managed to coax Ben back onto the show for a catch up chat. Let's dive in and see what he's been up to these last 2.5 years!

In this weeks show we're chatting to Toby Johnson of Handcraft Pictures. He's recently teamed up with London photographers Olivia and Dan to launch a photography/videography workshop. We speak to Toby, Olivia and Dan about why they're doing this workshop. We also chat about the sometimes thorny issue of photographers and videographers working toget…

It's been a few weeks since our last show, but we're back with a good friend of the show, Mr Adventure himself, Ben Walton (Ben Walton Films) Ben tells us what he's been up to these last couple of years, from trekking to the top of a volcano in Chile to mountain biking in North Wales, all for the love of getting that perfect shot! Ben can be found …

In this supplementary show we're chatting to Nine Dots co-founder Rahul Khona. Primarily a photographers community, Nine Dots is now throwing the floor open to videographers with 2 days of online tutoring, talks and motivation called 'Motion' You can sign up for free at https://nine-dots.co/motion-2021/https://nine-dots.co/motion-2021/ and the talk…

We've made it to episode 150! This week we're chatting to Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel on what wedding videography is to them, why they've chosen their particular style, their influences and of course what kit they take to weddings. If you've never seen these guys work, head over to https://ospixel.com and check out their films! Honestly, t…

This week we're chatting to luxury wedding videographer Elise Standen on why she made the transition from a highly successful career in television into wedding videography. She also lets us know how she got to be the approved supplier for some of the UK's finest wedding venues including the ancestral home of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace. Elis…

After last chatting with us back in 2017, we warmly welcome back Jeff Wood to the show! Jeff talks us through his new mentoring business and we're also joined by one of his clients, James Tracey, who tells us why he chose Jeff to be his mentor and how Jeff has taken him through the whole process of capturing a wedding on film. Jeff has kindly offer…

It's an Our Week in Video very random Christmas Show! Expect awful jokes, Andre and Rich getting slowly drunk as the show goes on, plus some video talk of course! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our listeners! 25% discount on Select Music Library can be found here >>> https://selectmusiclibrary.com/partner/?fpr=owiv Please check us out …

This week we're talking all things drone and aerial with Stewart and Alina from The Drone Film Guide. Stewart and Alina have been friends of the podcast for a number of years and we are delighted that they're back to chat to us about the latest advances in drones. We also have an in-depth chat about their wedding film company, White Balloon Films. …

On this weeks show we're chatting with UK based wedding videographer Adam Wing. Adam started his wedding videography company in 2015. At the time he noticed there were very few UK based You Tube channels that offered help and advice for people starting out in the industry. A few years later Adam started a You Tube channel offering just that. Now he…

On this weeks show we cast our eyes over the latest releases from DJI and Zhiyun before dedicating the rest of the show to some of the questions you've been sending in over the last few months. Plus Andre has a new mic! You can help the podcast continue to grow by pledging just $1 at www.patreon.com/ourweekinvideo Select Music Library are also givi…

In Episode 143 we're chatting to Dave Williams of Philadelphia based video production company, Cinema Cake Dave is an experienced event/wedding videographer who has now moved into corporate and commercial work. We get the low down on his journey, his choices of kit and how he's transitioning his business through the Pandemic. To help the show throu…

In this week's show, experienced UK based TV camera op Phil Chappell gives the low down on working for the the BBC and ITV. He shares his experiences on kit and gives some advice to anyone who may be looking to start a career in television camera work. We'd like to draw your attention to a fantastic offer of 25% off your first order with Select Mus…

Mick Shah, photographer and videographer at Miki Studios gives us a real world review of the new Sony A7S3. Mick has been loaned 2 of the new cameras by Sony for a recent shoot in Southern Italy. He gives us his first impressions, how they performed in the hot Italian sun and whether he's tempted to make a purchase when he returns them. If you're l…

In this weeks episode we're talking once again to Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie on his experience of the new C70. Plus Andre and Rich talk NDAs, reveal their most embarrassing wedding moments and we find out Andre's most favourite wedding venue of all time. If you're looking for production music, why not head over to our sponsor, Select Music Li…

In this week's show we chat about the eagerly awaited Sony A7S3, is it the camera we've been waiting for for 3+ years? Have Sony given 'us' everything we asked for? Also on the podcast, Andre gives us his insights into live streaming - could be the answer to still covering events during the pandemic? If you're looking for new fresh music for your v…

In an episode originally recorded in early July, acclaimed international photographer Sharon Von Riekhoff discusses how she started her business, shooting Royal Weddings and working with videographers at weddings. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be found on our website, www.owiv.co.uk We can be found on all social media sites at @o…

We are honoured this week to be joined by the totally outstanding, New York based wedding videographer, Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films. Sharrone gives us an insight into her kit list, filming and editing techniques and the struggles of capturing wedding moments on the streets of New York city. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be …

In this weeks show we're chatting with UK based Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie Simeon has very recently been fortunate enough to get his hands on the all new headline grabbing, Canon R5 mirrorless camera. Does it live up to the 8K 'headline bait'? Simeon reveals his thoughts on Canon's latest editions to their 'R' range. If you're looking for new…

In this weeks podcast we chat to Cambridge based videographer Mark Asplin of White in Motion. Mark recently booked and filmed a 'post lockdown' wedding. We find out he got the booking, how he prepared for it, how he worked on the day and how socially distant everyone was prepared to be. If you're looking for new fresh music for your video productio…

In this weeks podcast we talk with New York based videographer Adam Forgione. With his company Pennylane Productions, Adam has been in the wedding film business since 2001. In 2005 he won his first international creative excellence award for wedding filmmaking. In 2011 he moved into commercial productions with Pennylane Visuals in and in 2015 headl…

As many of us cannot currently get together for a meet-up, we thought it would be a great idea to do a Zoom 'chat-up' with as many of you as possible. The first of these 'meet ups' will be Tuesday 7th July at 8pm (BST). We're going to limit it to 20 people, so places will be on a first come, first served basis. It will be totally informal, you don'…

In this weeks episode we chat to Mandy Dhillon of wedding production company, Vid Ego. Mandy began her wedding videography journey 12 years ago, as the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer. She explains to us the sexism she encountered when she first started out and how she overcome this to become the now highly respected and one of the most…

After the absense of a co-host for close on 9 months, in this episode of Our Week in Video I can finally reveal who will be joining me from here on in! This episode also gives an insight on feature films that have inspired us over the years and how you can translate some techniques employed by Hollywood into your films. We also talk about how best …

In the first half of this episode I chat to Andre Foster about his latest purchase, an Atomos Ninja V. He tells me why he bought it and what old kit he sold in order to fund the purchase. In the 2nd half of the podcast we discuss what kit we'd recommend to those of you that are just starting out in videography. We give our thoughts on first cameras…

In this weeks podcast I chat with UK based videographer Andre Foster. A few years ago Andre made the decision to close down his successful wedding videography business and slowly make the transition to becoming a freelance wedding videographer. He now gets to travel the UK covering weddings for a large number of wedding videography studios. This is…

In this weeks podcast I chatted with US based videographer Scott McKenna. Scott has been a friend of the show for some time and it was great to have catch up to see where he's at with his business, his You Tube channel and his new career! We also had a chat about Canon's latest announcement and what's good to binge on Netflix. If you've got an idea…

It was great to have chatted with Stuart today, finding out how he's coping with life during lockdown and how he's going about finding new business. He also shares details of his new company and the business model behind it. We also find out what 'celebrity' he looks like and also if he can do the accent to go with it. If you've got an ideas for fu…

We're back! First off in this new season of Our Week in Video, I catch up with Leanne Perrins of Blooming Lovely Films to see how she's coping with life under 'lock down'. There's some useful information on Facebook support groups and Leanne shares how she's helping her local community with offer of filming. If you've got an ideas for future podcas…

On this weeks podcast Rich talks with London based wedding filmmaker, Arran Kenny, on the importance of socialising and networking with your peers. There's also details of the OWIV/Rise Film Retreat Christmas party! Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https://www.instagra…

For the first time in human history, Rich is flying solo! On this weeks podcast, Rich talks about a mishap with the Sony TX650 and then speaks to Toby Sleigh-Johnson on filming the wedding of Youtube's biggest subscribed star, Pewdiepie. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram…

Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up AGAIN!!! We had a listener question that we received from Mike, so I address his queries and questions about wedding filming and how improving his kit might be useful. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: http…

Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up. So after a few personal issues, Ben is back and explains his absence. Literally life and death stuff. Also, back onto weddings, Ben has a new setup for the Groom’s lapel microphone, using the Rode Wireless Go. Working to a deadline and how it may benefit your production. Checkout our …

Rich and I discuss his preparations for the destination wedding he has planned very soon. We also talk about the curse and cure that new kit has on us in the industry. Lastly, Rich and I discuss the benefits and pitfalls of referring each other and referring to other videos professionals. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook…

Rich and I talk about commercial or corporate work this week. I let Rich know my most valued purchase of my career. How I stuffed up a commercial shoot and Rich also lets us know how he stuffed up a commercial shoot recently. Doh! Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https…

Rich and I give away our full edit workflow from importing, to edit and exporting. We make sure that FCPX and Premiere Pro are both given equal billing. Ben talks about the hugely important feature in FCPX called keywording. Also, Rich has had commercial work recently and he has had to adapt to that, so he tells his journey of one of his first comm…

Rich and I discuss Rich’s manic week filming 3 weddings in 4 days, one of them being a destination wedding in the UK. Ben discusses kit for purpose, and how his wedding kit needs to be reviewed with new roles and jobs that come up. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: http…

Rich and I discuss how losing Quicktime 7 knocks onto our workflow to sequence together lots of photographic stills. We also delve into Sony and how the competition just doesn’t stack up - BUT, we also talk how although kit isn’t essential, how using Sony kit has helped us in our recent work. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Face…

Rich and I share our latest HORROR stories about wedding audio. From Ben using EVERYTHING in his kit bag, from Rich just using one microphone, we give you the low down on what happened to us and maybe what we could have done better. **Warning** NOT for the faint of heart or the easily stressed. Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Fa…

Rich is away so as our diaries never seem to match, I thought it might be worth doing a few solo episodes too. So on this episode I talk about my views on the Rode Wireless GO and Sennheisser XS series of wireless microphones. After filming a wedding at the weekend, I discuss the progress made with Final Cut Pro’s inbuilt stabilisation settings. I …

Rich and I discuss our thoughts with RISE and what we got out of it. We talk about our talks, the successes and failures. Almost immediately after the talk I had to shoot off, many people have been in contact with me since this event, so I clarify why I had to do this. We also discuss how to have backups in almost every way within the wedding indus…