bloghttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/en-US2012-02-23T07:40:45ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)A new breeze for Oceanwide...http://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/11/18/a-new-breeze-for-oceanwide.htmloceanwide2011-11-18T15:22:58ZSince our beginning over 2 years ago at Kaleigh and Nick Hitsman's wedding in Ames, IA, Oceanwide Studios has been plugging away providing our short Same Day Edit videos.  We truly love these films and went about centering our package structure around these short versions of wonderful days.  

Lately we have been hired to do our Feature package more often.  While more expensive in cost these films are longer and more rich with natural dialogue and fun memories from the day.  Still very cinematic in nature and no less detailed in timing and structure the feature offers that "extra" that some of you couples are looking for.  

In the near future we at Oceanwide are going to start a major restructure of how we offer our services to our clients.  Our goal will be to have something that fits a wider set of needs from a wider set of soon to be married couples.  We still hope to show MANY same day edits, but know that there are some of you out there that just have to have well...MORE.

This feature length film was shot on October 1st, 2011 and shines on two absolutely AMAZING people Jon and Emily.  The day went absolutely smooth and provided ample moments for us to get excited about making a movie.  From Emily's time getting ready at her childhood home, to Jon's buddy's setting up a makeshift pool on how long the ceremony would last (which I came close to winning:)).  

We hope you enjoy this

Andy and Brad

]]>As a Clone, I was in the WRONG zone!!http://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/10/5/as-a-clone-i-was-in-the-wrong-zone.htmloceanwide2011-10-05T21:42:34ZSo I never mentioned it to Matt, Liz or any of their friends but I'm a very big Iowa State Cyclone fan.  That means that shooting these recently graduated, rabid Hawk fans in their home town kept my Cardinal and Gold mouth zipped shut:)  

What I came to find out is that those Hawk fans can be quite awesome!  Matt and Liz and their families were gracious and easy going.  The day went smoothly as we shot at some notable sights around the University of Iowa campus.  Note the first look at Iowa's "old capitol" and some great Nile Kinnick respect at the football stadium.  This highlights has national champions written all over it...NOT.

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]]>The city, in the country.http://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/6/26/the-city-in-the-country.htmlbrad2011-06-27T03:36:52Zdes moines same day edit wedding wedding video weddingsThe Nahas/Fyfe wedding was very much centered around family.  In our case we got nice and close with the Nahas side of the family (not to take away from the wonderful Fyfe people we met!).  My relationship with the Nahas clan started 3 years ago when I was asked to play my guitar at their beautiful home on the outskirts of West Des Moines for an outdoor party.  

Fast forward three years and daughter Melissa has found the perfect young man, TJ.  We find ourselves at their home again but this time on the inside getting ready for a wedding.  Their home in the country is the exact opposite on the inside.  A sheik, modern, minimalist style that touches a clean place in my heart, defines their decor.  An artistic family with an appreciation for the time and effort it takes to make things beautiful.

Andy and I snuck out before sunlight to the Nahas compound and shot the beginnings of an amazing storm.  The day was rainy, then not rainy but was filled with nothing but love all the way around.  That is until TJ took out his angst on a few golfballs at the Glen Oaks Country Club first tee!!!

Enjoy this short film of a great couple.

]]>dustin + christa: same day edithttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/6/23/dustin-christa-same-day-edit.htmlandy2011-06-24T03:31:05Zdes moines same day edit wedding weddingsthere was so much rain leading up to this day, i was just hoping for a break... it turned out to be just a beautiful day.  we had a great time hanging out with the guys in the morning and seeing some previous oceanwideans (new word) throughout the day.

even though every wedding day has similar events, it's always awesome to see the differences - the things that make each day unique and special.  congrats to dustin and christa.  it was awesome to be part of your day! 

]]>Meghan and Matt the SDEhttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/6/2/meghan-and-matt-the-sde.htmlbrad2011-06-02T14:45:28Zfilms minneapolis wedding st. paul wedding video weddingsIt was rainy that day... really, really rainy.  But if the old cliche is true then this marriage is going to be a great one!!  The family and friends all took the weather in stride and provided a fun backdrop to a fantastic day.  Showing Matt and Meghan this film and the eShoot at the reception was a fantastic experience- what more can I say? Great day!

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]]>Meghan and Matt: ridiculously perfect for each other.http://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/5/23/meghan-and-matt-ridiculously-perfect-for-each-other.htmlbrad2011-05-23T17:28:24Zengagement films minneapolis wedding weddingsFilming Meghan and Matt's eShoot was quite an experience for me.  While listening to them answer our interview questions I realized something.  Every couple should take a page from their book.  The way that they live and work together, enjoy each other and support one another is pretty much text book.  

I really can't say much more other than I look forward to hanging out with these wonderful people as I am now living in the same city.  My wife and I have both enjoyed their company on a couple occasions and now that we aren't client/vendor anymore I would love to get some good hang-time. 

Watch this piece and tell me you don't feel the same way!

]]>noah + kara: photo story sneak peekhttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/5/2/noah-kara-photo-story-sneak-peek.htmloceanwide2011-05-03T01:46:52Zdes moines photo photo wedding weddingsthere were so many details that made noah and kara's day special.  from the pocket watch that was once given from noah's mom to his dad and now was given to him by kara... to the comfortable moments that can only be shared with the closest of friends and family.

we wanted to share just a few photos from the day...  there are so many more, but for those, you'll have to wait!

]]>noah + kara: a des moines wedding filmhttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/4/19/noah-kara-a-des-moines-wedding-film.htmloceanwide2011-04-20T04:28:39Zdes moines same day edit wedding video weddingsWhy we believe our work is worth it...

I will let Andy comment on our wonderful day with Kara and Noah since he has known Kara's family for a long time.  What I would like to talk about while you watch our latest SDE is why we see value in our wedding cinematography.

I can't lie we are geeks- lenses, steadicams, dollies, all that stuff really gets us going.  However, technology always passes by and story always remains.  More and more lately I have been considering the future when shooting in the present.  I try and ask myself "will this shot work in 10 years?"  We hope that thinking like this will lead to us making timeless films because of what they are and not how they were made. 

We purposefully have trended away from gratuitous epic shots for more beautiful intimate shots taken during the heart of the day.  Stringing together little stories from throughout that help our couples' memories survive in the most honest and beautiful way we know how to deliver.

These ideas are why I have noticed our Same Day Edits physically drawing guests closer to the couples. And also why I hear the comment all the time "I've never even met the couple and I felt like I'd known them for years."  We love hearing that!  Thank you.

So consider these benefits future Oceanwide couples.  Consider the heart and soul that goes into making every one of these short movies.  With your continued support and well wishing we will continue to carry our passion for making films into your day!

- Brad

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Although I've known Kara's family for a long, it's more like I've known of them and just recently got to know Kara and Noah.  Being a dad of 4 kids, I often observe how families, especially siblings, relate to each other. Kara has 3 siblings and it is obvious how much they care for each other... The whole day was a celebration of good families and good friends.  

Everyone was so gracious and fun to be around.  We captured so many great moments in the day, it made putting together the same day edit pretty difficult.  Noah and Kara will definitely be getting some awesome bonus material!

Brad and I had a blast shooting and editing this film.  We hope you enjoy it!

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]]>girls that rock n' rollhttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/4/4/girls-that-rock-n-roll.htmlandy2011-04-05T01:47:31Zdancing family family films rock and rollwe had a little oceanwide work this weekend (eshoot for an upcoming wedding), saw some friends and family, and had fun just hanging out at brad and jen's new place in mn.  they are great hosts and my kids always enjoy being with them.  one activity - trying out the record player.

]]>austin + amyhttp://www.oceanwidestudios.com/blog/2011/1/14/austin-amy.htmlandy2011-01-14T22:40:01Zcinematography films wedding wedding video weddingsbest thing about this business, hands down - getting to know so many great people and tell their stories.  these guys are no exception....

what a great event for all those involved!  here's some of that happiest day:

 

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