Sony FS5 // Promotional Films Devon

Over the last 18 months we have been heavily investing into our filming equipment. The next tool to join the fleet is the Sony FS5! As you can see from the pictures below, it’s a fantastic looking piece of kit. The Fs5 is another industry standard camera with 4k and super slow motion capabilities, it really has everything you need to create some really stunning work. The combination of this camera and the Sony A7SII is for us, the perfect two camera set up. Promotional Films Devon    

The Kit List // Exeter Based Videographer & Editor

It’s really important to make sure that we are constantly keeping up to date with the technology. With the equipment we have, we are bang up to date with a fleet of cutting edge technology to make your films as current and unique as they can be. Check out our main kit list below, to see what we use to shoot our promotional films:

• Sony Fs5 ( Metabones)
• Sony A7sii
• Peli Case of Canon & Samyang Lens’s
• Movi Freefly M5 gimbal
• Sennheiser 416 Microphones
• Manfrotto  Tripods with fluid head
• LED Pannel Lighting kit
• production Accessories
• Professional Mac Video Editing suite

   

2017 Showreel // Filming & editing Services Devon

Check out out our new showreel which was all shot on the Sony A7sii and Sony FS5. Sharp Films 2017 Showreel

2017 showreel // professional filming services Devon

We finally had a spare day to get our 2017 showreel sorted to show off what Sharp Films is all about! Its great to look back at all the different projects that we’ve worked on over the last 12 months and see how we have improved brand awareness and potential reach for many of our clients. Over the year we have worked with clients such as Chloe Parka Clothing, Markerstudy Insurance, Fraser Hart, Coast & Country and many more. their individual needs have been met and we created high quality & engaging video content that has been used for many different media outlets. 

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Social Media & Engaging Video Content

We have spoken before about the importance of social media and quality video content and it really has never been so powerful. The image below has some great stats about Facebook video.It shows that Facebook generates an average of 8 billion video views a day. Added to this is the organic reach of video is up 135% since 2015… This shows that engaging video content and social media is a winning combination for brand awareness! Video for social media is something that we want to push in 2017 as we feel that it is a great place to showcase your video to potential customers. Take a look at our video packages to see what would suit your business – Video Packages.

 

The year ahead – 2017 | Video production Exeter

Already we have some great projects in the pipeline for 2017 and feel that it is going to be great year. In the near future we are looking to heavily invest in new kit which means that we will be constantly moving with the technology and creating the most up to date and unique work possible! We look forward to working with our current and many new clients in 2017, but for now check out out showreel at the top of the page!      

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.

This is the third year that the Deep Water Soloing has been held at Exeter and 2016 did not disappoint. Sharp films were asked to cover the event with the basic brief of “make it look as awesome as it is”. Challenge accepted and we headed down to the Quay Climbing Centre where the event was being held. It was a fantastic event with a great turnout of spectators and competitors. Here is a little bit more info about what DWS is all about :

Whats it all about ?

 

 “The Quay is home to Deep Water Solo Exeter – the most unique climbing event in the UK climbing calendar!  This year the competition returns for another 3 days of seriously high quality climbing and a great fun day on Bank Holiday Monday (where anyone can enjoy the thrill of falling off a wall into water!).  Once again the routes will be set by the amazing team behind Blokfest.  Mike Langley, Gaz Parry, Gav Symonds and Ben West can once again be expected to work their magic, challenge all our competitors and keep a few surprises up their sleeves. Last year’s ‘hanging ball’ and new ‘jump to the bell’ feature in the final kept competitors and spectators on the edge of their seats.  The standard of climbing was really high and the finals were closely fought. The competitors tackling the new speed climb and the most unusual dyno feature seen yet!”

The Shoot

It was a challenging shoot as I wanted to try and get some different angles that hadn’t been shot before. With the added danger of the water it was tricky to get exactly what I wanted but pushed as hard as possible. The weather, Like most of the time in the UK was very unpredictable and was sunny one moment and then hammering with rain the next. British people, being British people got there brolly’s out and kept cheering along. This really came out well in the film and showed the good spirit of the event. This was one of the first times the new camera, the Sony A7sii was used. it was a really good test to see what the camera was capable of; I extremely impressed with how well it handled the different light situations and  love the camera more every time I use it.

The Video

As well as creating promotional films Sharp Films specialises in covering Events. The Quay Climbing Centre loved the film that we created for them. They saw an improvement in social media engagement and views which was down to this video. Check out the video Sharp Films created for the DWS 2016 event. If your interested in your event being covered, please get in touch here.