We were able to ask Phill, of Sheffield Multimedia, and ask him a few questions to get to know him better. We wanted to share what we learned about Phill with all of you.
The 3 things I can’t work a wedding without…- A game plan. I require a minimum of 60 minutes with my clients before the wedding to talk about their vision for a perfect video. Knowing whether or not a clients likes something classic and traditional or fun and contemporary is key going in to each customized production.
- Knowing the other vendors and giving them/getting from them a heads up. Having a team-player mentality going into an event really raises the quality level and makes for a more pleasant experience. I’ve made some great friends by just giving them a call/e-mail before the event and introducing myself.
- My magic equipment bag: cameras, adapters, tapes, batteries cords, Advil, muscle relaxers, and the master itinerary.
The site/blog I visit most frequently… Engadget.com. It is a constantly updated technology blog that deals with things from mobile video delivery, to high definition trends and fancy new toys to buy.
My favorite movie is…The Shawshank Redemption, nuff said!
The first cinematic masterpiece I ever shot… In my last semester in college, I filmed a parody of MTV’s the Real World, using friends and fellow students. It was shown to an audience of 50 peers and so well received that I knew video was my future.
If I made a documentary it would be about… I get such a kick out of green energy, I’d like to explore some new exciting trends on technologies like solar, tidal, wind, and hydroelectric renewable energy.
My best feature or trait is… I am always on the hunt for some new and exciting footage. I never leave an event saying that “I wish I got more footage.” I am constantly on the go, and always want to keep shooting, keep striving for new and dynamic shots. Also, I am tall! I can see over crowds of people to get my shots :)
If I wasn’t a videographer, I would be… My grandmother was a wedding photographer in the 1920’s, my mom a landscape painter, so I cannot escape my creative destiny! I would probably be a graphic designer or marketing go-to guy.
The wedding I enjoyed most last year… Every wedding has its charm, and I remember each bride and groom vividly. My most recent memory was that of my New Years Eve wedding. It was perhaps the most atomically decorated, tricked out, staffed, coordinated, and shot wedding than I’ve ever seen.
The place I go to learn about ways to advance my business… I learn a lot from industry leaders in similar fields to my own. I’ve attended seminars on filmmaking, photography, lighting, and even how to mix music together as a DJ would. Using a composite of all this knowledge, I am able to up the ante on wedding video.
I can’t get through my day without… Tea. Currently my passion is white blueberry tea; on slow days I prefer a hearty black tea, and for mellowing out time its green tea.
My favorite producer is…I am a big fan of the Wachowski brothers, they have a way of incorporating asian visual elements with western flair and grit to tell their message.
The YouTube video I never get tired of… Right now it is Pork & Beans by Weezer…all your internet celebs, all in once place!
I usually sleep… 10 p.m. till 5:30 a.m. I am one of the 7 people in the world who are true morning people That gives me a few hours to make a daily checklist and crank out some work before the phone starts to ring and before it gets to be one thousand degrees outside.
I prefer to capture… Candid, happy moments…as unobtrusively and naturally as possible.
My goal for this year is… To constantly improve my production quality, and have clients say, “Is this all I paid for my finished video? I would have paid you double!”
Photo courtesy of
Sarah Maren Photography
Here I was fooling around with the camera, practicing ring shots :)!
Since our engagement in November we are planning diligently to get married this August. It's been fun, but trying at the same time, working to keep perspective on what's important to us and still plan a really fun event! To read more about our engagement story, check out my past blog post.
Photo provided by The Memory Journalists
A love story is the telling of how they met, fell in love, and planned their wedding. Depending on their tastes, these videos can be serious and romantic, slapstick and funny, or somewhere in between.
