Re:Frame '09

Early last week Brent and I spent several days in downtown Austin at a small filmmaking workshop called Re:Frame. The purpose of the event, and the collective that organized it, was to "develop a positive image of event motion picture, by promoting creative storytelling and uplifting artists." Basically it was three days full of teaching and inspiration by the best wedding videographers in the world. I loved it! I've been to a videography conference before, and well, this one blew it out of the water. The talent that was represented was phenomenal, and I met so many like-minded, kind, fun individuals. In fact, half the fun was meeting in person people that I had talked with on forums or via email, and whose work I had enjoyed.


Each presentation was educational and eye-opening, but I think my favorite part of the event was the "shoot-out" where we all took to the streets and filmed a pair of models. I was able to borrow a Super 8 camera and refamiliarize myself with the medium (which I am going to start offering very soon!) Here is a video of the shoot-out by Utah videographer David Perry, who is also one of my new friends. Brent and I both make an appearance.

Re:Frame Day 2 04/28/09 from David Perry on Vimeo.

Now that we've attended Re:Frame Austin '09, Brent and I are wondering which educational event to attend next. There are so many fabulous ones that are cropping up these days. It's such an exciting time to be a wedding videographer!