...Candlelight Productions...
Testimonials
Sure we love what we do... but more importantly, other people do too. Here's a few testimonials from our happy clients..
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"I just edited my BEETHOVEN/ CHAUTAUQUA footage and the end-result is fabulous. I wish you lived closer to me because you are the best videographer I have hired. ... Thanks again for a spectacular shoot."
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Type: Multi-cam video shoot live at Chautauqua Institute. Description: Rob speed-painted Bethoven in under 6 minutes, with live music by the Chamber Orchestra |
Lisa Hyde, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer http://youtube.com:80/watch?v=T8t2BftEsFk "I just saw my video on youtube and I want to thank you for taking the time to do such wonderful graphic work. Your presentation is really wonderful quality and I am very content to have spent the money for your work. I also love that you kept on me as I left the stage...it was a very emotional moment for me and seeing the look on my face reminds me of how much that day meant to me. I will recommend your work to all of my friends as I see you at future festivals." "Of all of the festival videos I have bought so far yours is the only one that I will not have to doctor to include in my portfolio" |
Type: Dance Performance Description: Lisa was among the many performers at Tribal Fest in Sebastopol, CA |
Justin P, Amherst H.S. After watching the preview DVD, feedback was very limited to: "It's Brilliant!" |
Type: Stage Performance / Musical Description: Candlelight Productions created a 4-camera video production for Amherst H.S. |
Ms. Zuza - Dancer http://youtube.com/watch?v=XPsc-tPX598# "Got the DVD yesterday and it is fantastic. " |
Type: Dance Performance Description:Ms Zuza was among the many performers at Tribal Fest 8 |
Neglia Ballet Artists "Great job! We are all very happy with the video ...<snip>... They were very happy with it – best one we have had yet! " |
Type: Ballet Description:4-cam archival shoot of Romeo & Juliet at Shea's Performing Arts Center |
RECENT NEWS
Summer 2008:
The spring brought us to many great shows including Tribal Fest 8 (in CA), Rakkasah Spring CAravan (in NJ), Shea's Performing Arts Center, Chautaqua's Amphitheater and more, not to mention some beautiful wedding and life events, and meeting many talented and creative artists.
March 2008:
Snow Snow Snow. It's about time! Besides staying warm and dry, I'm (Rob) personally using this time to enjoy the outdoors with a little downhill, while continuing the momentum from February.
February 2008:
Several happy couples have signed up for our Beautiful Candlelight Wedding Video Packages in both 2008 and 2009 (yup, folks are planning well in advance!). Besides a few theater shoots, we've been focusing on building out our life-centric services, and building peer relationships online.
January 2008:
Candlelight Productions participated in several wedding shows in Buffalo and Western New York, including the Ever-After Engagement Party, and the "Perfect Bridal Show" at the Galleria Mall.
Watch Sample Videos
We believe our work speaks for itself, and demonstrates the Candlelight Difference...
Excellence. Creativity. Tasteful. Respectful.
Multiple Cameras. Balance. Art.
Lifecycle Events -- Wedding Sample
Each Wedding Is Unique, but every wedding is magical. We'll capture all your special moments, and surprise you with those that you miss.
This 18 Minute Sample Wedding Reel contains highlights from a July 4th beach wedding -- 3-Cam Ceremony + 2-Cam Reception + lots of love. Not filtered to show just our "best 1 minute", this real deel shows snippets of the entire wedding video -- full coverage from multiple angles, shooting with our weather-proof equipment in the rain!
This July 4th beach wedding was shot in Angola NY for Tiffany King and Ryan Detzel. He was to be the "shipwrecked gentleman rescued by his beautiful mermaid" with the moto "good things come to those who wait."
This beautiful ceremony shoot had several challenges to overcome:
- Sand -- shooting on the beach means extra care for equipment (one grain of sand can wreck havoc on cameras!).
No Problem!: our cameras are weather-wrapped to protect them for outdoor shoots.
- Wind -- wind coming off the water can wash out the audio.
No Problem!: Camera positioning with 3 cameras assured at least oen camera would be protected from the wind. Coupled with wireless microphones, we maintained 100% audio throughout the ceremony.
- Visibility -- intimate and special, the pastor unexpectedly invited the guests to leave their seats and come close to (surround) the couple, blocking our well-positioned cameras. As rain picked up, umbrellas were also, protecting the bride and groom but also blocking our cameras.
No Problem!: Our team staggered repositioning so we always maintained coverage during transitions. The non-fixed cameras were shot handheld standing on chairs, nealing beneath umbrellas -- while remaining discreat.
These challenges were easy for us to deal with, because we were prepared, skilled, and love what we do!
Windows Media (256Kb): PLAY wedding reel
(18 minutes)
Theatrical Productions
Stage productions tell a story, whether through movement, spoken word, instrumentation or song. Re-telling that story so that the home viewer is emersed in your production, is an art. Unlike single-camera setups (a "Camera on a Stick"), we treat your production with respect using 3-5 camera setups, meticulous editing and authoring extras to make your DVDs a lifetime keepsake.
Musicals
(Samples Coming Soon) High School, Elementary School
Dance
(More Samples Coming Soon) Bellydance: Jungle Shimmy with Raquy and the Cavemen & Snakes Rising. Women & Dance a Timeless Journey, NOMI 2007.
NOMI2007 - Northern Migration Tribal Bellydance Festival, Buffalo, NY
PLAY Highlight Reel (5:22)
Corporate and Education
Custom multimedia or video productions can highlight product features, emerging concepts and complement your corporate image. Contact us to discuss your Training, Demo or Promo needs.
Lancaster Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts. This 8.5 minute promo video exceeded all goals and expectations, on-time, using a collaborative, managed, iterative storyboarding approach.
PLAY Windows Media Format: 256 Kbps
(8.5 minutes)
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Email: Rob Rothkopf
