Goodbye videocameras, hello VDSLR!

My cinematic dream has come true. I can now shoot full 1080p video using DSLR optics (still camera lenses for the layman) and get the full out look of shooting with film in the same compact design of a still photo camera. Canon has just released the 7D, and like it's big brother, the Canon 5D Mark II, it shoots amazing quality video with all of the benefits of using high aperature, high quality lenses.

I'm very grateful for the chance to bring the kind of look I've ben watching photographers create for years, into my own style of video. In fact, it's not even really videography anymore, it's cinematography. I'm still actually trying to decide whether to choose the 7D over the more-expensive 5D Mark II based on several things. For one the 7D seems to lack in the high ISO department, creating more noise than the 5D at higher ISO speeds. Also, stability is a factor. The camera is lightweight and dificult to hold steady for any length of time. That's why whichever choice I make I will most certainly be purchasing some of the Red Rock or Zacuto accessories to make handling the camera much easier.

Check out this video that was made using the 7D at a wedding I just shot. Notice the difference in depth in the shots and the film like quality. Thanks go out to Kristin and Mike for allowing me to use them as test subjects :) Your wedding was great!!!! ENJOY.

Kristin and Mike - SAME DAY EDIT from Rob Adams on Vimeo

FUSION Albums

The future of wedding imagery is here and Vanessa and I are trying to be right on the cutting edge with some great new products that we hope will revolutionize wedding photography and videography in New Jersey.

It's already happening on the West Coast and even in NYC, so we are not the first ones to offer photo/video fusion services by far. However, I do believe we are the very first in our own area to start offering a merge of the two, using professional still photos in our video presentations and even video in our photo presentations.

Now, you may be asking how the latter is possible. Well, it's called Digital Fusion Albums and we've made our first one. These are bound to undergo some serious changes in the coming year because this is our first crack at it but essentially it is a photo album, designed exactly how your wedding album would be designed only it incorporates live moving video and is then presented in full 1080p HD video.

Take a look at it. For the best effect, click on the video title to view in HD. You must have a fast connection to do this.

Digital Fusion Album - PHOTO/VIDEO FUSION from Rob Adams on Vimeo.

Our goal is to incorporate these into our destination wedding packages with this being something that is shown on the day after the wedding to the attendees at breakfast or brunch. It would be longer in format and likely include more of the reception as well. We already offer our Digital Fusion Album as part of our menu of services and the reaction so far has been great!

Rebekah and Greg - SAME DAY EDIT

Its always fun to shoot a wedding where you know your family is going to be in attendance. For Rebekah and Greg on Saturday night, my brother and my little baby nephew Reade were there. My Sister-in-Law Kelly is the Groom sister and was in the bridal party so that left my Brother Ray to make sure Reade got plenty of dancing time during the party. The adorable 18 month old even stayed up past midnight to rock out on the dance floor. Here is the SAME DAY EDIT from their day.

Rebekah and Greg - SAME DAY EDIT from Rob Adams on Vimeo.

Samantha and Jeremy - SAME DAY EDIT

This past weekend marked my last full weekend of weddings for the season and what a way to close out the year than with 2 great weddings on Friday and Saturday. Samantha and Jeremy were the first ones up with a fabulous ceremony in Middletown and then a killer reception at the beautiful South Gate Manor. Thanks to them for a great day and being great subjects for me to photograph! Here is the SAME DAY EDIT from their wedding.

Samantha and Jeremy - SAME DAY EDIT from Rob Adams on Vimeo.

Ty and Viviane - Trailer

You can't shoot them all. And if there was ever a wedding I would have LOVED to have shot, it's Ty and Viviane's wedding on October 11, 2009. I personally had another booking that day so it was up to my good friend and cinematographer extraordinaire DANNY FOXX to capture it all...and he did! This is a piece Danny slapped together just after the wedding to tease the couple's final video edit that will be completed in the near future.

Ty and Viviane - Teaser Trailer from Rob Adams on Vimeo.

The wedding was complete with a Brazillian style BBQ main course, my lovely photographer Vanessa Joy behind the camera (you can view her post about the unique GO/PASS cards here) and a rockin reception on the beach in Long Branch, NJ

Kelly and Andy- SAME DAY EDIT

You know a Bride and Groom are Giants Football fans when they insist on the game being on TV in the reception room. It was a glorious Sunday for a wedding and football as Kelly and Andy tied the knot. Not only did they have a beautiful, fun, and intimate wedding but the Giants pounded the Oakland Raiders 44-7 to the delight of the wedding's 100 something guests. Congrats on the big day and the big win!

Kelly and Andy - SAME DAY EDIT from Rob Adams on Vimeo.

Mitch and Mariella - SAME DAY EDIT

It's not often that you keep constant contact with a client between the time they've booked up until the day of their wedding. With Mitch and I, it was different. From the time we met and had our booking consultation and became friends on Facebook, it was common for this particular groom and I to trade and post comments back and forth regularly. I have to say that Mitch and Mariella's wedding was AMAZING. I've never seen Nanina's in the Park look so decked out and everything from the music to the 6 tier wedding cake was simply magnificent. Congrats to the two of them as their begin their new life together.

Thanks to Lou from Milton Gil Photography for allowing us to shoot in typical Rob Adams Productions style and helping out in the creative process.

Mariella and Mitch - SAME DAY EDIT from Rob Adams on Vimeo.