Videographers to Learn LIVE-Streaming By Seeing How it's Done - LIVE! at WEVA EXPO 2009; Spotlighting New 'FUSION' Cameras
June 24, 2009
Sarasota, FL - To introduce wedding and event videographers to brand new LIVE-Streaming techniques and technologies (the newest trend in video/IT production), WEVA will present the first-ever LIVE-Stream at WEVA EXPO 2009 of a "Triple 25th Wedding Anniversary Renewal of Vows Ceremony" for three industry renown Videographer couples: Steve & Laura Moses, Joseph & Deborah Blackwell, and Mark & Trisha Von Lanken! Planning this historic event for Live-Stream coverage worldwide, with a spotlight on new "FUSION" cameras is GPVA past-president Natalie Neal, owner of Glass Slipper Productions. The cutting-edge LIVE-Stream Ceremony is just one of over 70 EXPO sessions that will be presented at WEVA EXPO 2009, open to all industry professionals and students at www.WEVAEXPO.com.
"We have definitely found a perfect wedding event that dovetails with our WEVA LIVE! Eventcasting initiative,” states John Zale, WEVA’s Director of Educational Development, and Live-Stream producer for the Rick Braun LIVE! concert in April.
"It's exciting to be streaming this first-ever Triple Anniversary Ceremony LIVE from WEVA EXPO 2009. It presents an unparalleled opportunity for EXPO attendees to see HOW to produce LIVE-stream events easily and affordably, and how this special video option can be an instant add-on to virtually all of an event videographer's current packages, including weddings, anniversaries, tributes, recitals, graduations, competitions, concerts, conventions, and more."
New 'Fusion' Production
Cameras shooting the special EXPO 25th Wedding Anniversary Ceremony will include brand new "FUSION" cameras along with traditional video camcorders, including the Canon 5D MarkII, Nikon D90, and Panasonic GH1, plus tiny "hidden" HD cams, unique audio equipment and other tools and techniques that will help give EXPO attendees a jump on the competition. "EXPO attendees will learn HOW new digital camera technology and techniques perform by seeing everything in action on-the-job," Zale added. The WEVA LIVE! Eventcasting series was developed by WEVA to teach (and inspire!) event video producers how to combine new digital and IT technology & techniques in real-world settings in order to create improved production options with added value for their clients.
"WEVA EXPO 2009 attendees," Zale said "will get first-hand knowledge of how to put this innovative new video/internet option together for their business - both the technology and the marketing. It's the kind of hands-on information for dedicated event videographers that is not available anywhere else. And it shows WEVA's education initiatives are not merely progressive, but cutting-edge, combining state-of-the-art technology and techniques!"
Roy Chapman, chairman of WEVA International said the prospect of selecting the three participating videographer couples for this special event was a true pleasure. "To work with couples who are successful videographers, have been married for an amazing 25 years and willing to share their renewal of vows with all of us at EXPO, and the world via LIVE-Streaming this September, has been exciting beyond words! All three couples have been long-time WEVA members and integral parts of the development and success of WEVA EXPO over the past several years. We are all jazzed about this special event, and in having Natalie Neal at the helm directing all elements of the event coordination. This is a WEVA special event no one is going to want to miss!"
Joe & Debbie Blackwell of JB Video Productions & Photography were married July 21, 1984 at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD. They have five children, a brand new grandson, and have been in business since 1984 with locations in Randallstown, MD and Orlando, Florida. Joe notes, “WEVA has helped me grow my business, and gave me experience on how to book a client, shoot and edit. I have not missed an EXPO since I have been a WEVA member. WEVA has been an excellent resource for my business!"
Steve & Laura Moses of Vantage Point Productions, Inc., were married on September 22, 1984 in West Covina, CA and are proud parents of two grown children. They started their business in West Covina, CA in 1982 and presently reside in San Dimas, CA. They have been longtime WEVA members for many reasons: "WEVA means: education, inspiration, friendship and a feeling of community. WEVA has given us an opportunity to learn from others and to teach others. WEVA means success!”
Mark & Trisha Von Lanken of Von Wedding Films.com, were actual high school sweethearts, married in Decater, IL on June 26, 1984. They have three children and have lived in Tulsa, OK for over 25 years, where they started their videography business in 1996. And according to Mark & Trisha, "The education and the networking opportunities we have experienced through WEVA have been priceless!”
Watch www.weva.com for news and program updates for this year’s 19th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, which includes a full 2-day Trade Show in addition to over70 sessions, new digital memories technology demonstrations, and industry networking events.
For more information on WEVA EXPO 2009 and to register at the special Early-Bird Discount visit www.wevaexpo.com.
See You There!
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