Ben McElroy Launches McElroy Weddings
McElroy Weddings Unites Cinematic Style Film with Affordable Wedding Video
Ben McElroy launches New England based McElroy Weddings, professional high definition wedding videography at an affordable price.
Leominster, MA (PRWEB) April 1, 2010 — Ben McElroy launched McElroy Weddings to marry professional cinematic film style with wedding videography. McElroy Weddings, a partner company of McElroy Films, offers professional, high definition wedding video at an affordable price. McElroy Weddings produces everything from “save the date” videos to full wedding films and trailers. “Wedding videography is often looked upon as a luxury; however, we believe it should be viewed as an essential part of every wedding. Just like photos, videography is a special keepsake to be enjoyed for generations. I started McElroy Weddings to join luxury quality wedding videography with the affordability that makes it accessible for every wedding budget.” said Ben McElroy about his new business.
McElroy applies the same cinematic film style to his wedding videography that he does to his corporate, nonprofit, educational, campaign and music videos. He refers to them as “wedding films” to describe his Hollywood style. McElroy’s wedding films use high definition filming and editing, professional microphones, an extensive music library, camera support such as Glidecam technology and customized video options and special effects. McElroy Weddings specializes in high definition videography and Blu-ray technology, the highest quality video available. Each wedding film is produced in high definition from start to finish.
McElroy delivers the final product in a number of popular formats from Blu-ray and DVD to media files for devices such as ipod touch and iphone. McElroy encodes, embeds and hosts videos for the wedding websites that more and more couples are putting up, and provides “save the date” and wedding trailers to be shared on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Each wedding is different, reflecting the individual story of each couple, and each wed ding film should be different too. McElroy Weddings customizes each couple’s story by offering the same boutique service and client driven results that he offers at McElroy Films.
McElroy offers the flexibility of several pricing packages and a la carte options. McElroy introduced a new website and blog for McElroy Weddings. The website contains everything from packages to sample trailers. The blog has informative articles on subjects such as How to Find the Right Wedding Videographer and Top Ten Tips for Creating a Cinematic Video.
About Ben McElroy Ben started in high school by filming documentaries on location in Turkey, Israel, Greece and India for organizations such as Open Air Campaigners, His Land Israel Tours and The People’s Baptist College and Seminary. His education continued at New York Film Academy, Full Sail University in Orlando, FL and the University of Massachusetts. Ben worked as a staff photographer for the Lowell Sun where he won a National Press Photographers Association award for outstanding photography. Additional career credits include the Associated Press, Manchester Union Leader and Time Warner. Ben has shot and edited corporate videos for Nike, Timken, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bank of New York Mellon, Ropes and Gray and campaign videos for Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
About McElroy Weddings McElroy Weddings is a full service wedding video production company specializing in producing professional, high definition, cinematic wedding films at an affordable price. Each wedding film is customizable from start to finish offering client-driven results. Owned by parent company McElroy Films, McElroy Weddings serves Massachusetts and New England.
Ten Tips for Choosing the Right Wedding Videographer
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Ben McElroy of McElroy Films offers his top 10 tips for hiring the right wedding videographer to help brides avoid some common pitfalls.
Leominster, MA (PRWEB) November 30, 2009 — December is the most popular month to get engaged according to The Wedding Report. Once the initial excitement wears off and a bride gets down to the business of wedding planning, she can often be overwhelmed at the number of decisions to be made. The actual wedding planning is important, but choosing the right videographer to preserve that special day is just as important.
“Choosing a videographer may take a lot of homework, but your do-diligence will pay off immensely. Your video is going to last a lifetime so make sure you’re happy with every aspect of production.” explains Ben McElroy of Massachusetts based McElroy Films. “There are a few pitfalls brides encounter, such as hiring a bait and switch company that subcontracts the work and not reading the fine print in their contract. A little planning in advance can help avoid these pitfalls.”
Here are McElroy’s top ten tips for choosing the right wedding videographer:
- Start researching early. Take the time to do your homework. Make sure you meet with the actual person who will be shooting your wedding and have a list of questions ready. Research their education and experience. Do an internet search and visit forums and blogs. Ask to see previous customer testimonials.
- Hire early on in the wedding planning process. Brides often wait until the last minute to hire a videographer but hiring early can make the process go more smoothly and open up additional video opportunities such as “save the date” videos.
- View samples of their work in advance. Look for samples on their website. Watch as many videos from their archive as possible and pay attention to the quality of work. Look at the overall picture quality, composition, and transitions. Another crucial aspect is the audio quality. Ask if they use wireless microphones for professional quality sound. Some videographers use on board microphones only, but the sound quality is poor, especially for vows and speeches.
- Choose a video production company with customizable service. A good production company will keep up on the latest trends in wedding videos and will offer client-driven services rather than an outdated, one-size-fits-all approach.
- Be specific about the mood, style, and special effects you’re looking for. Bring samples with you to show what you want. Ask to see the different types of special effects they offer.
- Ask about their video style. Some companies are now offering a modern approach to video including Save the Date, Vignettes, and Couple Stories. Find out what else can be included in your video such as highlights, credits, or photomontages. Cinematic Weddings is a hot video trend. They create an overall mood beyond basic footage. Look for videographers using HD cameras and glidecams, shooting in 24 frames per second (FPS), and who are knowledgeable in cinematic editing techniques.
- Consider their personality and appearance. Look for someone with the best personality and look to match the wedding theme. Be sure to tell the videographer what to wear for the wedding. If there is more than one videographer at the production company make sure to meet the person who will shoot the wedding.
- Make sure they are unobtrusive. A great wedding videographer won’t be noticed while still achieving everything needed to capture the big day. Ask if the videographer has experience at your ceremony and reception venues already. Videographers with newspaper or television experience are more likely to know proper etiquette and how to be unseen. State specific requests, such as not interrupting guests with interview questions, in advance.
- Look for a company that offers High Definition (HD) from start to finish. Many companies are now offering HD, but not all HD is the same. Some videographers shoot in Standard Definition and then burn the footage to Blu-ray. Ask about what types of cameras they use and have them explain the differences. They should be using the latest HD cameras with 1080p resolution.
- Find out if they can stay within your budget. Look for any additional fees. Most deposits are non-refundable so keep that in mind. Ask if they are running any discounts or special promotions. Many production companies are now offering a gift registry to finance wedding videos. This can be added to overall cost or toward specific items such as additional hours or extra DVDs.
About McElroy Films
McElroy Films LLC is a professional high definition video production company serving Massachusetts and New England. Specializing in corporate, educational, non-profit, wedding, independent filmmaking and music video production, McElroy Films provides a high quality product at a fraction of the cost. McElroy Films prides itself on its client-driven results and boutique-like service by affording each project the attention it deserves.
Press Release
September 21, 2009 by admin
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Ben McElroy launches New England based McElroy Films LLC to make professional, high quality video production affordable for corporations, nonprofits and individuals.
Leominster, MA (PRWEB) September 21, 2009 — Video is increasingly important for businesses, organizations and individuals. From businesses looking for corporate videos to set themselves apart from the competition to organizations competing for fundraising dollars, from bloggers embedding video on their sites to brides hiring a videographer for their wedding, from filmmakers working on documentaries to bands making music videos, high quality video at an affordable price is in demand. McElroy Films of Massachusetts is reeling in business by offering professional video production on a budget.
Ben McElroy has incorporated his Limited Liability Company (LLC), McElroy Films, to further the mission of making professional high definition film and video more accessible to businesses, nonprofit organizations and the public. McElroy Films is affordable without cutting corners. McElroy uses his resource pool of industry professionals to create the right team for each project, allowing for a high quality, custom product at an affordable price.
“I started this business because I have a passion for film and video. I like to work with people, figure out their vision and bring that to life. Video production has been around for years and has been very expensive up until this point. The niche I’m filling is the ability to offer inexpensive video without sacrificing on quality.” said McElroy.
McElroy Films produces each project using professional equipment. Tapeless HD cameras combine excellent picture quality with faster processing. Exporting to DVD, Blu-ray and the web is done with lightning precision, getting video to potential customers, donors or friends and family faster. Professional lighting and both wired and wireless audio are the same ones used for professional television, movies and sporting events. McElroy Films uses equipment previously found mainly on television and movie sets, such as GlideCams and dollies, to create trendy cinematic style of shooting.
Every project is customizable from start to finish and budgeted according to the client’s needs. McElroy translates his knowledge of video technology into understandable terms and guides clients toward possibilities they may not have known existed.
“Being young energetic professionals in the video industry we see things differently. We see videos not just constrained to DVD. With social networking sites on the rise, more companies and organizations are turning to online video. Businesses need to get on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and embed videos into websites and blogs.” explained McElroy. “People aren’t going to be picking up a newspaper or flipping through the yellow pages. They’re going to be on search engines such as Yahoo, Bing and Google. Businesses need to drive traffic to their websites and get people to stay there and interact. They need to make sure they catch viewers’ attention. What better way to do all that than by adding online video content?”
McElroy introduced a new website to reflect this excitement and forward thinking ambition. It is designed to appeal to both video professionals and the general public. The website has sections for each of the company’s services, a Word Press Blog filled with tips and news, a Press Room with journalist resources and McElroy TV, an online video channel powered by MediaSilo. Kick Start Media customized the site and Studio Press designed the website’s template. It is interactive and easy to navigate. The McElroy Films website is now featured in StudioPress’ showcase and on MediaSilo’s website.
About Ben McElroy
Ben started in high school by filming documentaries on location in Turkey, Israel, Greece and India for organizations such as Open Air Campaigners, His Land Israel Tours and The People’s Baptist College and Seminary. His education continued at New York Film Academy, Full Sail University in Orlando, FL and the University of Massachusetts. Ben worked as a staff photographer for the Lowell Sun where he won a National Press Photographers Association award for outstanding photography. Additional career credits include the Associated Press, Manchester Union Leader and Time Warner. Ben has shot and edited corporate videos for Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bank of New York Mellon, Ropes and Gray and campaign videos for Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
About McElroy Films
McElroy Films LLC is a professional high definition video production company serving Massachusetts and New England. Specializing in corporate, educational, non-profit, wedding, independent filmmaking and music video production, McElroy Films provides a high quality product at a fraction of the cost. McElroy Films prides itself on its client-driven results and boutique-like service by affording each project the attention it deserves.