The Cornish Fasty // Extreme Video Production Exeter 

Trying to keep up with Jay Williams isn’t the easiest of tasks…. a single Sharp Films Videographer to keep up with all the activity.  Gawton Gravity Hub, One of the best downhill mountain bike trails in the south west, and where all the action took place.  The weather also added to the challenge, misty to start, light drizzle and then dry, great considering everything had to be shot on foot, not easy when you have to run to keep up, carrying a lot of equipment.  Filming and Editing South West

Sharp Films  // Filming & Editing South West

This action packed Sharp Film was one of our most challenging  assignments, I decided, because of the location and type of terrain, that one camera closer to the action, would add to the actual feel of the shoot.  Almost as soon as it all began I was beginning to doubt my decision, the physical effort required just keeping up with Jay was extremely demanding, but working with him was fantastic, his experience with other film crews helped as we setup positions for jumps and other complicated shots.  Overall the shoot went extremely well, although very exhausting. The kit used was kept to the minimum, a Sony A7Sii & FS5 and Movi M5 Gimbal.

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Jay Williamson Downhill // Videographer & Editor Devon

Sharp Films, proud to work with Jay who is 24 years of age, lives in Cornwall, and has competed at the Downhill World cup series, finishing 7th Elite in the British overall Downhill series.  He is currently riding for the Steve Peat Syndicate, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Royal racing, 7th protection and Horizon watches.  Local riding spots are, Woodys Bike Park, Cornwall, and Gawton Gravity Hub, Devon. Jay is a fine example to his profession, through hard work and determination, he has achieved much, but his real reward is the self satisfaction for those achievements and this is just the beginning of his success! Learn more about jay here – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/who-is-jay-williamson-video-2015.html

 

Classic Motor Show 2017 // Sharp Films

If you’re really serious about classic cars then you definitely won’t want to miss this film, which includes stunning cars and interviews with leading motoring and TV personalities.It was shot over three days by a team of Sharp Film videographers, covering all aspects of the exhibition.   The Classic Motor Show is spread over one million square feet of space, featured hundreds of  classic cars plus a massive spare parts arena and is one of the largest exhibitions of its type to be held in the UK. The film is a fast paced, action packed montage of the best bits that this amazing automotive show has to offer. We are in the final stages of post production so keep your eyes out for the video which will be live soon! Event Video Production www.sharpfilms.co.uk [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”1″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”20″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”0″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”0″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show slideshow]” template=”/home/sites/sharpfilms.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-gallery/products/photocrati_nextgen/modules/ngglegacy/view/gallery.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

Event Videography // Sharp Films Exeter

The 2017 Classic Motor Show was a tough but enjoyable shoot, meeting with lots of very interesting people and this years show was the biggest and definitely the best we have filmed. We have already been booked into shoot the sister shows “Race Retro” & “The Classic Car & Restoration Show” for 2018. We are really looking forward to getting amongst these beautiful and unique classic cars more throughout the year. Keep your eyes out for the official 2017 Classic Motor Show video shot by Sharp Films…. But for now why not check out some of our recent work here – www.vimeo.com/sharpfilmsexeter        Event Video Production

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A. Fresh. New. Look // Creative 4K Video Production Devon

Over the last few months we’ve been working on updating the look for the Sharp Films brand. Its always been really important for our branding to match up to our work. We wanted to create a new bold, unique and easy to read logo that says exactly what It does on the tin. The website has had some updates over the last few weeks as well; all of the updated branding and photos being added onto the website so everything matches up. Like our logo, we want our website to be a platform to show you what Sharp Films is really about! With our new look website you are instantly hit with visuals that give you a really good indication of our style and creative flair.    

New Showreel // Filming & Editing Services Devon

2017, how are we more than half way through you already? Its been a fantastic year so far! We have been able to work with some great business’s in Devon but also much further afield. To accompany our new look website we have created a new showreel with all the films we have shot this year. This will be updated at the end of the year as we have some very interesting projects on at the moment that aren’t to be missed! Check out the Sharp Films 2017 showreel below!!  

The CocktailKings Promo Film // 4K Filming services Exeter

The Cocktail Kings is made up from a couple of great guys, Alex Rogers and Jack Andrews. They  bought a VW Campervan and got it converted into a pop up cocktail bar… I know, an amazing idea right? We were approached by Alex after he saw the Exeter street food film we shot and he liked what he saw! They decided that our social media package suited their needs best and booked us in for half a day of filming at the Budleigh Food & Drink Festival. It was great to catch up with the chaps and capture their brilliant little business in full swing. The weather was on their side all weekend and had a fantastic opening weekend. We wanted to capture how unique and brilliant the CocktailKings really are and kept it short and sweet for social media use.

Positive Feedback // Video Production Devon

Alex and Jack were really pleased with the video and were kind enough to write us a few words about how they felt after working with us.

“You only need to look at the promo videos Chris has made to see how talented he is. Listens to your thoughts, has a great vision and ideas of his own and incorporates them into a slick masterpiece. Pleasure to work with.” Thanks for the Kind words guys! Have a look at the video we came up with below & please check out The CocktailKings website for more information here. 

       

Professional Video Services Exeter | Promotional Films Devon

John Gandy’s in Exeter is one of the most popular and when known bars In Exeter. Chris who Manages John Gandy’s and also The Waterfront down by the Quay got in contact about creating a promotional film for the bar to show off its updated look. The idea of the film was to show all area’s of John Gandys! It is well known for being one of the best sports bars in Exeter but people may not know that it has a fantastic cocktail bar upstairs named Spirit and also has some great bands playing there. The aim of the video was to promote all the sides to the bar and generally show the brilliant atmosphere and what makes it so unique. The shoot was broken up into two separate nights. The first part of the shoot we got a lot of the close up shots of the cocktails being created and drinks poured. On the second night of filming is where we got the most of our footage! John Gandys had a fantastic band playing on the stage and it really filled the bar and made the atmosphere incredible. Its so much easier shooting a promotional film like this when you can see that everyone is genuinely having a great time! It was a little snug at times and making sure that beer wasn’t getting thrown over the camera was at the top my head. Check out the John Gandy’s promotional film below:

Social Media + High Quality Video = Winning combination

John Gandy’s put there promotional video on its Facebook page to initially advertise the bar and its engagement and viewing figures are very impressive. It has been viewed more than 12,000 times and has lots of great comments and reactions. This is a great example of when social media and good video content works extremely well together. This winning combination is a great way to advertise your business or product and is getting more popular every day. Here at sharp films we can create you a unique video just like this and we cater to your needs. It might be a case you are looking for a shorter snappier film or a longer more informative video… either way we have the ability to turn your idea for a video into a reality! Get in touch to find out more.          

Video Production Devon

I wanted to create a very simple explanation of how the process works start to finish to create a promotional film. This process is pretty much the same for every project that is taken on; obviously the size of the project will determine how long it takes to do each stage from planning through to completion. One of the biggest and most important aims of Sharp Films is for the client to have trust in us. When a new project is starting I go through this simple process so that you know exactly what happens and when.

Plan it

I will come and meet with you or talk on the phone about your project idea or brief. This is also a time for me to understand more about your business or product. This is important so that I can make any recommendations to how the film could work. Often I am able to bounce different idea’s around that you might not of thought of and adapt the idea to be more engaging or creative. Once I understand the brief and your business I can go away and create a general plan for the shoot.

The Shoot

This is when I can get all the toys out! I shoot on some of the most up to date videography equipment available and if needed have a further production team I can bring in to assist on the shoot. Having a solid brief is always very important at this stage. Having the time to be creative is even more important tho. Often taking a step back and just shooting what works is best thing you can do ! You can capture some of those special moments or intricate details that take your film up a notch.

The Edit

The edit is my favourite part of the whole process. This is where I get to put together the creation and make the vision a reality. I use a professional and high quality edit suite powered by Apple Macs. The footage firstly gets logged in order of appearance. Then the soundtrack is added, colour is graded and then a final tighten. I then watch through to make sure I am 100% happy with the edit. The client will then be able to review the edit and I can make any further changes needed.  

Happy Days

It really is as simple as that, there is no wizardry here… Just knowing what to capture and turning it into a slick and unique edit that shows off your product or service. If you’re interested in having a promotional film shot or even your event filmed then don’t hesitate to get in touch here.

Event Video Production Exeter:

Edge Watersport’s is an extreme sports company based in Exmouth. They run a Stand up paddle boarding race every year called “The Exe Hammer”. I was approached by Edge water-sports to cover the event to show and unique and fun it really is. Of course we jumped at the opportunity of spending a day shooting this brilliant little event and off we went!  

The Event :

“This 12km Stand Up paddleboard race/regatta is taking a different route for 2016 with the participants paddling from Topsham back to Exmouth as opposed to the other way round in previous years. This change of direction will enable a much easier start at the Topsham quay which will be great for spectating. The post event party is set to take place at The Beach house which provides an amazing venue for a few beers and some after race banter!” –  (http://www.edgewatersports.com/exe-hammer)  

The Shoot :

The forecast for the event was looking a little iffy but even the strong winds didn’t put anyone off! I started to shoot everyone getting themselves prepared and briefed for the race ahead. This is one of the key moments to shoot at any event! Trying to capture the excitement, atmosphere and maybe even a little nerves. The media speed boat turned up, we jumped in and the race was on! It was a tricky event to film as trying to get a steady shot on a boat is always a challenge, I also had it in mind that I wanted to capture as many people as possible from novice’s right up to the pro’s. Paul Simmons really smashed it this year and won by  a mile, this meant that we had to race onto dry land to shoot him coming onto the beach and logging his time. As people started coming over the line the atmosphere really warmed up and it was easy to capture people smiling and having a great time. The beers and food then came out and it was a perfect end to a great event and shoot.  

The Film:

Capturing an event like this is always a pleasure to do. Filming people when they are having a great time laughing and smiling makes putting an event film together so much easier. Its all about showing the event off in the best possible light. Exe Hammer 2016 was a joy to shoot and we hope that we can go back next year and do it all again. If you are looking to get your Exeter or Devon based event filmed then get in touch here. Check out the Exe hammer film below, Enjoy!   [req_frame float=”none” style=”border”][/req_frame]        

Event Filming Exeter

Sharp Films recently shot this years Deep Water Solo (DWS) event in Exeter. Alison who runs the event sent us a message to say how pleased they were with the service that was provided. It goes like this:

Testimonial

“Sharp Films joined us this year at DWS to produce our event film.  They worked with us throughout the event, taking on board our vision for the film and executing it perfectly.  Chris was a delight to work with, responded to the brief and worked independently to get the best shots.  The turnaround time was brilliant! We had short cuts very quickly to act as teasers. The final film was produced a few days after the event which meant we could maximise the post event interest.  The film perfectly captured the festival vibe whilst also providing exceptional quality footage of the climbing and the climbers falling into water. Deep Water Solo is a technically difficult event to capture on film with access limited to a barge, fast moving climbing and sudden falls into the water – the quality of the footage was exceptional and up there with the type of work being produced by companies who have been in the extreme sports industry for years.”

Happy to hear it!

It was fantastic to hear that Alison and the rest of the crew at DWS were so happy with the work that was carried out to create the event film. One thing we think is so important is getting the film out as soon as possible. The faster it’s out, the quicker people can see it’s still in their mind from the weekend. We try our very best to get all event films shot and edited with in 48 hours of the event finishing. You can check out the DWS film we shot here. If your interested in having an event shot then get in touch, we have affordable and unique packages to suit every occasion.