Boston High Definition Videography
McElroy Films has been trusted by countless firms in Boston for providing professional high definition videography services. Companies ranging from non-profits to consulting firms. Get your project done right the first time with an award-winning staff of producers, videographers and editors at your disposal.
McElroy Films provides a comprehensive list of videography services. We are video experts and can help deliver your message in a powerful multimedia package with professional producing, videography and editing. Many satisfied clients have come to trust McElroy Films with their needs. Read what others are saying about us here.
Video can be a daunting and challenging task. Many firms take it upon themselves to produce their own internal video for the web. However, this method normally makes the firm look more unappealing than what their original intention had been. Make sure to use professionals that have been in the business for years and that have won awards for their work.
If you’re a Business or Non-Profit. Then you must have some level of pain. We’re in the business of solving your organization’s ailments so to speak. We provide services that can either generate business, create awareness or raise funds. These solutions and others can help you succeed in this multimedia driven world.
Contact us today to learn more about what video can do for you. Below you’ll find some of our recent work.
McElroy Films Working with the Boston Fire Department
McElroy films is currently working with the Boston Fire Department to shoot instructional videos. The Boston Fire Department (BFD) provides fire protection services and emergency medical services in many different situations for Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
We had a very exciting shoot last week with the BFD on Moon Island. Moon Island is located just outside of Boston in Quincy. This is where the BFD trains their firefighters.
We set up a multi cam shoot with not only our regular XDCAM’s, but with thermal imaging & helmet cameras. In the simulation the firefighters were responding to a fire in a three-decker house where the roof collapses. During this situation the roof actually collapses on a firefighter inside the house; trapping him underneath debris so that he has to call a MayDay. From there the rest of the team works on rescuing their comrade and friend while still putting out the fire.
We will be shooting some more this week at the Union Hall and Division One of the BFD. Check back in for more updates and pictures.
The Best Video Production Companies
Topseos.com just named the Best Video Production Firms for the month of April 2011. The companies listed below are from around the country working with numerous fortune 500 companies and well-know business and organizations.
Read the full press release here. http://pressmediawire.com/24755/The-Best-Video-Production-Companies-Ranked-by-topseos.com-for-April-2011.html
The Top 10 Video Production Companies for April 2011 are:
1. Studio Center
2. SkyStorm Productions
3. BeanoVision Productions
4. Innovate Media
5. Independent Media Productions, Inc.
6. Eyecon Video Productions
7. Indigo Productions
8. Levy Production
9. Seven Pictures
10. Video One Pro
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America – Take Steps Mission Video
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McElroy Films LLC Expands to Burlington
McElroy Films LLC Expands to New Location: Maintains Quality and Affordability
Burlington, MA – In today’s climate, it is more important than ever for businesses, organizations, and individuals to set themselves apart from their competitors. A video, whether for broadcast, social networking, presentations, or other means, can be the catalyst that allows a business to reach the next level or the non-profit to successfully fundraise. Since its inception, McElroy Films (http://mcelroyfilms.com) has provided quality, affordable high definition video production with those needs firmly in mind. McElroy Films has created content for everything from advertising and public service announcements for corporate, non-profit, and educational use to memorable wedding videography, special events, music videos, and independent film.
“I went into business for myself, first, because I have a passion for filmmaking and, second, because of an overwhelming need for inexpensive, but quality video in a region where video production costs continue to rise,” said Ben McElroy, owner of McElroy films.
After becoming a mainstay in central Massachusetts, McElroy Films was ready to bring its affordable high definition video production and commitment to customer service to the heart of a broader business community; Burlington Massachusetts was the natural fit.
“I wanted to be both more accessible to our clients as well as increase our presence in the Boston Area,” extolled McElroy. “Now clients can visit our easily accessible location and see our production processes first hand. It’s exciting to see video production come together and our clients can share in that excitement.”
McElroy’s mission is to render high definition easily accessible to everyone without sacrificing quality. He achieves this by customizing every project to each of his client’s specific needs. In addition to using his expansive knowledge and experience, Ben McElroy has a network of professionals in the field with which he can confer to create the best possible product. That being said, Ben makes sure that the client is there every step of the way and has full understanding of every element of the production process.
McElroy Films uses all professional quality equipment at every level of production. Cameras, such as the stunningly sharp Canon 7D, record HD video to cards rather than tape to streamline the editing process and get the content onto DVD’s, Blu-rays, and the internet faster and with greater precision. Sound is taken care of by wired and wireless ‘on-subject’ microphones; the same devices used for television and cinema. Once reserved only for high budget productions, McElroy also uses equipment such as dollies, GlideCams, sliders, and professional grade lighting to get that cinematic ‘look’ for any production. With the use of green screen technology, clients can even be interviewed at the new Burlington location and be digitally placed against any background right in the studio.
“Video is no longer limited to distribution by television or DVD,” explains McElroy. “The Internet has evolved into a communal environment where a company’s message can be spread to millions over social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, but that message has to be easily found on search engines such as Yahoo, Bing, and Google to be truly effective. In addition, companies have to find a way to keep users on their site long enough to hear out what they have to say. What better way do grab someone’s attention and get your message across than with embedded videos on home pages and blogs?”
To learn more about McElroy Films LLC, visit their website at http://mcelroyfilms.com, call (888) 303-2744 x703, or visit their new office at 101 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Burlington, MA 01803.
About Ben McElroy
Ben started his career in high school as a documentarian, filming abroad in Turkey, Israel, Greece, and India for Open Air Campaigners, His Land Israel Tours, and The People’s Baptist College and Seminary. His college experience included the New York Film Academy, Full Sail University in Orlando, FL, and UMass Lowell. Ben won the National Press Photographers Award for outstanding photography during his time with the Lowell Sun and also spent time with the Associated Press, Manchester Union Leader, and Time Warner. His recent corporate videography includes pieces for Fenn School in Concord, MA, the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, etc.
About McElroy Films
McElroy Films LLC is a professional producer of high definition video for corporate, educational, non-profit, wedding, music video, and independent film use. Serving the Massachusetts and New England area, McElroy Films’ mission is to keep high definition video affordable without sacrificing quality. Ben McElroy and his staff take pride in their client-first approach and personalized attention to every project.
Internet Video Channels Powered by Brightcove
McElroy Films is now utilizing one of leading video publishing systems available on the web called Brightcove. This unique and powerful platform was introduced in 2006 and with it’s flexible business packages, Brightcove allows video content producers like McElroy Films to utilize it’s revolutionary online video tools.
McElroy Films has been producing and publishing videos to the web for several years. We’vebeen on previous video content management systems in the past but nothing compares to Brightcove. McElroy Films is excited to launch an all new McElroyTV channel powered by Brightcove. We have also utilized Brightcove for our partner company McElroy Weddings.
To find out how McElroy Films can build your Internet TV Channel, please contact our Sales & Marketing Director, Ruth Marvin at rmarvin@mcelroyfilms.com or 1-888-303-2744 x701.
Click here to see Brightcove’s latest pricing.
McElroy Films Now Offering Video SEO
McElroy Films is pleased to announce that we now offer Video SEO. Click here to view the Service Page.
“Video Search Engine Optimization” or VSEO has many different definitions, but we will describe it as such: “The process of strategically uploading video online so that is ranks well within search engines, obtains maximum visibility, and reaches those seeking out related information.” To increase video views, dominate search engine results, and drive significant website traffic, you must optimize your video.
Video optimization is a detail oriented process that includes strategically applying meta-data to your video (title, description, tags), syndicating your video to video sharing websites (Youtube, YahooVideo, Metacafe), and creating a proper landing page for your video.
Currently video thumbnails (direct links to the actual videos) are appearing within traditional Google searches. By optimization your video there is a good chance that a colorful video thumbnail will land on the first page of Google search engine results. The video will also rank higher within Youtube and other search engines such as Yahoo and Bing. Properly optimized videos will continue to rank well without expensive maintenance fees, and will definitely give you a strong edge on your competition.
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.
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Cinematic Wedding Videos
Not all weddings are “Cinematic”. There are specific things to look for. Including the following.
- Story Telling
- Imagery
- High Definition
- 24 Frame Per Second (FPS)
- GlideCam
- Professional Microphones
- Multi-camera
- Pre-Interviews
- Editing Techniques
First and foremost behind every great cinematic wedding is good story telling.
These types of wedding videos require a certain level of “corporate video” pre production. Just like a corporate video these types of wedding videos require research and scripting to a certain extent.
The production company needs to have a game plan. Most cinematic wedding have interviews or narration. The interviewees need to have the right setup questions to yield great answers. A skilled producer should write a list of pre-wedding questions that capture emotions and compassion. Once the correct answers are given they are generally overlayed on the wedding footage and are edited in an elegant way.
Cinematic wedding also require great imagery. Shot composition and subject placement within the frame must adhere to industry rules and standards. The videographer needs to have a good eye and someone that pays close attention to detail. Talent from the film business and television are some of the best for the job. They have been cultured to capture shots that will bring to life feelings and emotion.
Some technical aspects of cinematic wedding videos are the use of pro video tools. High Definition cameras in the last few years have endured a huge surge of innovation and hype. Prices have allowed consumers to buy up “HD” cameras at a huge rate. However this has also made it affordable for want-to-be filmmakers to use low quality equipment for business. High-end production companies generally spend anywhere from 25-50 grand to get set up with the right equipment for video production. Video resolution is key. Most affordable cameras shoot in 1080 but there’s a big deference between 1080i and 1080p. I wont go into detail in this entry but all HD is not a one-size-fits all.
Another way to judge cinematic weddings is the frame rate. In Hollywood there’s only one frame rate they use for television and movies. This is twenty-four frames per second (24p). Good cinematic weddings use this frame rate. It gives the picture a more natural look and takes away the home video look. Another great tool for videographers is a Glidcam. It’s and ingenuous tool that keeps the camera balanced when you walk or run. It is basically like mounting your camera on a gimbal. They use them in movies and TV shows. Pro audio is essential to any cinematic wedding. Even if there’s great shots and nice editing, if the video has poor audio the whole piece will suffer. Make sure to have wireless audio during the ceremony. Also, make sure to have the videographer patch into the soundboard at the reception to capture all the speeches in perfect clarity. Shooting your wedding with multiple cameras can be great. 
Especially during the ceremony when you have both the bride and groom. It’s nice to have one camera on the Bride and the other on the Groom capturing both sets of emotions. It also comes in handy during the reception. One camera can capture cocktail hour while the other camera captures the formals. It’s just a great idea to have two cameras if you can afford it.
Pre-interviews can be fun and exciting. Capturing the essential people such as the Bride & Groom and the parents talking about how great and exciting their wedding day is going to be. These interviews make for interesting editing and tell the story of the wedding day.
One of the most popular cinematic editing techniques is a wedding highlights video or a “movie trailer” of the wedding day. These are generally filled with nice aesthetic detail shots of the bride and groom throughout their wedding day cut to music with special effects. Music is another way to add real production value to your wedding video. Not just popular music but good quality music from a music library. Music helps to move the video along and sets the mood and tone for certain scenes. Special effects can also add to the value of a cinematic wedding. The use of black&white filters, color correction, soft focus and other filters can really add to the overall look of the video.
Hopefully this gives you an idea of what to look for when searching for a cinematic wedding video. If you have more questions feel free to email me at ben@mcelroyfilms.com.