How Long?

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How long does it take to produce a wedding video?
Great question! The filming process is the quick part. Filming one's most special day is very rewarding. Easy? No way! It is very stressful and sometimes physically painful.

The editing portion of producing a wedding video is the long part. I try to make each and every video just as unique and special as the last. Some producers have a set routine that makes every video look the same. They care more about getting it done and moving on to the next project. I think of it as a "factory type video." Put it on the assembly line, slap it together, and move on.
This type of editing goes against everything I stand for.

Sometimes I wish I had the "factory type video" mentality. I would definitely have less stress. But there is no way! I guess it is O.C.D. or something, but I can't stand to make something that I can't be proud of. So with that said...It takes a long time for me to edit a video. At least six months. My poor sister has been waiting almost two years, and my sweet wife is going on three.
I'm working on my sister's now!

In my opinion, I would rather take my time and make something that is entertaining, emotional, and fun to watch over and over again, than something that I would get bored with watching halfway through.
So, for those whom are waiting on their video...Keep up the patience! It will be worth the wait.

Nic

Music Please!

Lets blog! Do you know what blog means? Well, just in case you didn't...It means web-log. That is fascinating.

I see now that I have a few followers of this blog, so I feel that I must type something worthy. Unfortunately, I have the brain power of a third grader. All I can think about is food, poop, my wife, and work stuff. Something that I do on occasion think about is music. I'm not into music as much as I used to be. Music serves a different purpose for me now. I am always on the look for new cool wedding music. I take great pride in the music that I find for my productions. It is very difficult. If anybody out there has any good music suggestions...I would love to hear them.

Lately, I have been randomly bursting out into, "Some people call me a space cowboy." Then, I pretty much leave it at that. I haven't tried that in a public setting, but don't doubt that I won't. I'm sure Lori will love it.

What kind of music am I looking for? What a great question! I like "airy"/ "bigger than life" music. I know those are horrible discriptions, but that is all I can think about when I listen for good wedding music. Now, I'm not talking about wedding music to use in an actual wedding. I'm talking about music for the video. Mood setting music!
Help me out! Please post a comment with any music suggestions.

Peace,
Nic

Good Show!

Well the 2009 NWA Bridal Fair has come and gone. I would like to say thank you to all who stopped by our booth. Lori and I enjoyed meeting you all. I would also like to say thanks to Julie at Jules Design for providing us with her wonderful trees and flowers. The trees were a hit!

I would also like to thank all of our vendor friends whom referred brides our way. Lori and I truly appreciate our relationships with each and every one of you! In this business, it is extremely hard to accomplish anything without friends and referrals. THANK YOU again!
I have updated our demo section on our website, so please be sure to check that out.

Also, below is a link to our youtube video of when I proposed to Lori. It's pretty corny, but it will definitely make you smile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPPYaxJz-BI

Peace!
Nic

Lets blog! I'm new at this, but don't worry...I have a lot to say and a lot to misspell along the way.

NILO is going strong right now. Editing is taking longer than expected. The challenge is creating an emotional and entertaining video from a series of life events. Some are more challenging than others, but I enjoy the challenge.

Come check out our booth at the 2009 Bridal Fair in Springdale, AR on Saturday, January 17th!
Last year was a great sucess, and we are praying that this year will be even better.

As I was typing that last paragraph, I was also eating a "chewy breakfast oat bar" that I found. It was mighty tasty! Cinnamon caramel pecan from Archer Farms. Very tasty...I wish I had another.

Nic

HERE WE ARE!!!

We are very excited to have niloproductions.com up and running!