Imagine the ten most creative wedding artists in the city, all sitting down to plan and dream of ways to make your wedding experience, from start to finish, as magical and amazing as you have always thought it should be. We are Wedding Media Producers. We work with you and your designer to bring every element of the creative process together to the highest degree leading up to your wedding day as well as in the priceless memories captured in photo and film.

Imagine, The day has been a whirlwind of joy and nerves, smiles and laughter, and you are now at the end of the reception. You know that it was a great day, but you honestly don’t remember a thing about it. Étage has been working behind the scenes all evening to produce our famous Same-Day Edit, an elegant and artistic rendering of your wedding day for you and all of your loved-ones to enjoy as the grand finale. The preparations, the aisle, the kiss on the cheek by Dad, the vows, the ring, the kiss - it all comes rushing back as you prepare now to depart as husband and wife.



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Tuesday, May 6, 2008


Old Wives' Tales

Old wives tales are kinda like urban legends...they sound really believable...but they’re a lie.

For years, wedding videographers have struggled to get the respect they deserve. In the early days, they had to lug huge equipment and use lights that would practically blind you... but all that has changed.

Videographers and their associations have worked closely with major video gear manufacturers for many years. This has ensured the development of new equipment that is specifically designed for the intimacy of weddings and social events. As a result, professional video cameras have become smaller, lightweight and require very little light to produce extraordinary images from ceremonies and receptions.

Computer-based editing now allows skilled videographers to create high-quality wedding productions on DVD. Improvements in digital video production techniques have allowed creative wedding and event videographers to turn out programs that rival anything seen on television. Some of the brightest stars in the broadcast industry are making the switch to special event videography, and with them comes experience and skill that just makes the industry better.

Sure, I know that a few Bozo’s have ruined it for many videographers. Even after 35 years in broadcasting, being president of Columbia School of Broadcasting, and doing work for all the major networks, I still get resistance from brides, moms, and wedding coordinators...IF...they have never worked with me or my team before. But, because of our experience, skills, and wisdom, we win them over quickly. The Etage staff is dedicated to raising the bar for the special event industry, and we are ready, willing, and able to dispel the old wives tales that prevail about the industry. Just give us a chance to prove it for you.

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