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eloquence of average people

billgaff
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May 9, 2008, 2:00 AM

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I am always amazed at how eloquent these so called "average" people are.
I absolutely love hearing these people tell their stories. Most people are surprisingly open to this process.
Here are a couple of good examples on my blog. I posted trailers for Monica and Clyde as well as Katie and Rutsen

http://humanstoryblog.squarespace.com/

If you have any free time, please take a look.
Thanks. Take care.
Bill

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Darrell Aubert
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May 9, 2008, 2:26 AM

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Bill, every time I watch your stuff I forget I'm watching a wedding video and begin to think I just turned on PBS. There is absolutely nothing flashy or necessarily exciting about your work but the simplicity of it and the story telling is what makes it great. It's so clean and unlike the average wedding video that I just love it.

Now I want to totally redo my style and make yours my own, haha.

Darrell Aubert
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MrSleepey
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May 9, 2008, 7:35 AM

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Hi Bill,

Great work! Some truly touching and personal voice-overs. I'm sure you edited it a bit, but still, you can't script it any better. I guess you guys across the pond are more eloquent then we sometimes give you credit for Wink

. You're definitely far more willing to share feelings then the Brits. When Alex (Elysium) helped us film a UK wedding he commented how our speeches lacked emotion. Funny thing is: these speeches were far more emotional then most. Thanks for posting.

Niels

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LKvideo
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May 9, 2008, 8:29 AM

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Bill, You got me hooked. I watched three clips and must say those stories were very moving and your work really reflects the name of your company. Your style is very unique and at the same time those clips held my attention.

Cheers,
Lou K
SI, NYC

Laura Moses
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May 9, 2008, 5:35 PM

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Hi, Bill,

The first trailer was storytelling at its very best!!! You are sublimely gifted in this regard and weaved that together like a master.

It might just be me, but on the second, I found myself craving a close-up - or telling shot - of the bride's face.

I'm so glad you share your clips. Thanks!!

Laura

Laura Moses
Vantage Point Productions, Inc.
www.SteveandLaura.com

billgaff
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May 9, 2008, 10:57 PM

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Thanks for watching everyone and thanks for the comments.
The second video was cut by Candice Nelms. Her style is very different from mine but I really love it. Wait till you see a full video from her.
I think she was intentionally holding back on the bride a little bit in order to give the last shot more impact.

Take care.
Bill

mazzystar
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May 11, 2008, 12:13 PM

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awesome! thanks for sharing Bill.

i love how different with different styles participate in this forum. ahhhh so much to learn.

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