We Moved!

NILO's Blog has moved to http://niloproductions.wordpress.com/
I hope you will make the move with us!
Sincerely,
Nic

NILO's Anniversary!

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November 4, 2009 marks the 3rd anniversary for NILO...Not the business but the couple. If you didn't already figure it out NILO comes from Nic & Lori. Three years ago Lori and I both said our "I do's." We, like so many of you, had been planning our wedding day and dealing with all the responsibilities that come along with it...I say we, but I did all of the work. Just kidding! Lori planned it all and she was fantastic!

The evening of the 4th was a perfect fall setting in Northwest Arkansas. I was anxious and very aware of the huge commitment in which I was about to enter. I prayed a lot that day asking God to help me be a worthy husband for Lori. I remember when those old wooden doors, at St. Catharine's at Belle Gables, opened revealing the love of my life. She was absolutely stunning! Her dad was nervous and fighting back tears as was I. She filled the room with her glowing beauty as she walked down that short aisle. I stumbled my way through the vows and received the best kiss ever...I married my best friend in front of God, our family, and friends.

Three years later, Lori is a shinning example of the perfect wife. Thank you sweet cheeks for saying "I do!!!"

Love,

Nic 

Ashleigh & Charley

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Lori and I have been staying extremely busy with weddings, school, family stuff, and Halloween!
We dressed up all in blue (shirts, pants, and beanie hats) and sported name tags saying Gene and Jean...We were a pair of "blue jeans!" Lor googled "cheap at-home Halloween costumes" and that is what we came up with. I would post a picture of us but I'm too embarrassed!

Instead, I have posted a clip from Ashleigh and Charley's wedding video that I just finished editing. It is the open sequence to their reception. They were a great couple and had a fabulous wedding day.

I hope you enjoy it!

-Nic



Ashleigh & Charley Reception Open from Nic Howard on Vimeo.

Very Nice!

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Well we made it! This past weekend was extremely busy for NILO! We shot a rehearsal dinner on Friday, a beautiful wedding on Saturday, then worked our booth at the very successful AR Gazette NWA Bridal Show. Lori and I are extremely thankful to be so busy. If I was a photographer I would have pictures of the event posted below, but I'm not so instead I have a link to benfieldphotography's blog where they have some pictures of the event.

www.benfieldphotography.blogspot.com

I would also like to share with you an extremely sweet comment from one of our brides via the Facebook.

Sara Wistrom

If anyone in the Fort Smith/NWA area is getting married and needs a videographer, Nic Howard at NILO Productions does an absolutely AWESOME job!! I just got back my wedding video and it was BETTER than I ever expected. Thank you Nic for sharing in my day and producing a wonderful "movie of memories" for us!!!

That made my morning!!!

If you are on Facebook, friend me! My profile name is Nic Howard, and if you are the twitter- follow me at NICwithNILO. I love me some twitter!

-Nic

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I'm going to keep this short. I just wanted to show you all a new video that we produced. Below is the open for the "Van Buren High School Project Graduation 2009" video.

Also, don't forget to come by our booth at the Arkansas Democrat Gazette's Bridal Show on Sunday, September 27th!

Enjoy the video!

-Nic

Amber & Bogue

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Well, I just finished mailing off another NILO video. I don't like to toot my own horn or anything, but I must say this last production was a goodie! It makes it easy when we have a great couple to video.

Amber and Bogue are such a wonderfully unique and cute couple. Lori and I truly enjoyed working with them. Amber's artistic style inspired me to try some different things during the editing process.

Below is a clip from their video. I have always wanted to use an old French song in one of my videos, but never found the appropriate chance. Amber and Bogue made the perfect opportunity to fulfill my French editing aspirations :)

I love old French music!

Check it out.

-Nic

Great Summer!

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I'm not sure why, but I feel the need to say that at the beginning of all my blogs.

Wow, what a summer! Lori and I have been extremely blessed to have such a wonderful business. We truly enjoy filming weddings!

What have we been doing you ask??? Great question! We have filmed everything from a quaint Sunday wedding to a huge Razorback extravaganza, and a small private Christian school prom to "Grease The Musical" a live performance play! This summer has been wild!
Needless to say, I have a lot of editing to do!!!

Speaking of editing...Currently I edit on a PC with Avid Express Pro and a Mojo. The machine is old but a trooper to say the least. I believe Avid to be one of the best video editing software systems on the market, but...I do believe I have made up my mind to switch to Final Cut Pro. For those outside the video editing world, switching systems is a huge deal! I'm excited for the new capabilities and challenges.
Pray for me!

-Nic