Magic Productions

WOW! It says it all

2007-11-06T12:34:00.000Z

I've just received this email from a very happy bride. I have to say it brought a tear to my eye.

Dear Steve and Sal

Where do we begin but WOW. Our wedding DVD is absolutely breathtaking.

We were so particular and carried out alot of research into the filming of our day. Our budget was more for the filming than the photography. We watched endless samples of films until we came across your sample, we found ourselves captured into a total strangers wedding that even made me cry. We knew then that you would be our choice. It was confirmed with a phonecall and you even visited twice before the wedding, taking the time to come all the way from Harwich to ensure that you knew exactly what we wanted taking notes whilst we chatted.

On the day you were both so lovely and it felt like you were our guests. We had a laugh together and you felt like our friends more than just providing a service. We both felt like we had known you for ages. This made the filming non intrusive and enabled Mark and I to act naturally infront of the camera which has contributed in our film which tells a true love story that makes us and our families cry everytime we watch it.

The details in the filming are superb and the way you have put the music with it is amazing. You have exceeded our expectations and more. We will never forget what you have done for us. I don't think you realise just how much we appreciate you both, aswell, i'm sure, as everyone else that has been fortunate enough to find you and have their weddings filmed by such a talented couple.

We had so much fun filming our Benny Hill bits and loved the other ideas you put forward which makes us laugh through our tears in the middle of the film. Its like a roller coaster of emotions watching it, which is exactly how we wanted it.

Our guests all commented on how nice you both were and are all trying to arrange a viewing, I am sure there will be more tears.

Again, Thankyou Thankyou, if we could send a hug via Email we would. We have sent you a gift and we both hope you enjoy it. You bring so much happiness to all newly weds and their families by what you do, enabling us to watch our wedding over and over again. We feel like we are there again, experiencing how we felt on the day, You have made a film that is so professionaly done capturing every little detail of a very special day.

We love you lots

Karla & Mark

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OOZES CLASS

2007-11-02T22:16:00.000Z

Here's an extract from a thankyou card we received today:
"Dear Sally and Steve. Thankyou so much for helping make our wedding day so very special.
The DVD is outstanding and just oozes class. The music and mix of colour and black
and white really does make it a 'magic production'
You even helped keep Michael and I calm on the day.
We just wanted to say thankyou again.
Thankyou, thankyou and thankyou again
The Cliftons"

SMURF WEDDING

2007-10-23T11:12:00.000+01:00

We've just had some feeddback from one of our most unusual weddings this year - a Smurf wedding.
Remember, those little blue men who were so big in the 70s and 80s? Well, Kirstie and James were huge
fans and have remained so to this day, so it seemed obvious that there wedding should have a Smurf
theme!
Anyhow, it is one of the best films we have made so far. It's really lively and fun while being romantic
and stylish at the same time.
Here's what Kirstie and James had to say about it:

"Since we started watching it, we can't stop! We've seen it 5 times already and absolutely adore it! We've also shown it to loads of family and friends and they can't believe how amazing it is!
"You really have captured the fun and emotion of the day - we haven't stopped crying all weekend!! (no surprise there then, I hear you say!!) It seems even better and more magical than what we remember! We will definitely be recommending you to everybody we know and already have done. You are both so clever and have brought back so many wonderful memories and shown us loads of things that we didn't even know had happened. Thank you so much!!"

Kirstie & James
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WOW! WHAT A WEEKEND!

2007-10-22T09:49:00.000+01:00

It's been a fantastic weekend for us. Two lovely weddings back to back. Both were full of fun and laughter and it was a genuine pleasure to be part of the big days.
The first was Louise and Stuart's in the very impressive setting of Waltham Abbey church followed by a lovely reception at Friern Manor. They were such a lovely couple with really nice guests and friends.
Next day saw us at Layer Marney Tower for the marriage of Sarah and Dan. Wow! What a wedding! The guests were even up dancing and singing at the tables BEFORE the speeches, thanks to the efforts of Darryl King - their singer.
And the evening saw more merriment with one of the most entertaining DJs we have worked with. Crazy Martin, I think he is known as. He had holdalls full of wigs, masks and outfits to fit every song he played - and he really made the party go with a bang!

This morning, I have come in to the studio to find the following feedback from our latest Happy Couples.

Lydia and Tim wrote: "We were delighted with the wedding film, you managed to capture all our guests and it made me feel like we were back there on the day. We nearly didn't have a video due to the extra cost but we are so glad we did! Thank you both so much for everything you did on the day, you were fantastic." Lydia & Tim xx

Sean and Terri-Ann dropped a line to say: "We watched the DVD when I returned last night and it is fantastic, we are really pleased with the final version. It brought back all of the memories of our special day, and captures every moment brilliantly! Thank you to you both, for all of your efforts on the day and your editing skills to produce the final DVD.
Terri, has said that she will call you next week with our feedback and to order copies for our family. Once again cannot thank you enough for your work and your professionalism throughout, many thanks."

Oh well, better get on with the editing....

POSTAL DELAYS

2007-10-18T13:01:00.000+01:00

Everyone who is waiting for finished films and sample dvds to arrive, please bear with us. It seems they have been caught up in the backlog caused by the postal strike. If you haven't received anything by the end of the week please let us know and we will re-send and keep our fingers crossed!

LOVELY FEEDBACK

2007-10-16T16:09:00.000+01:00

Below is some feedback from a very happy couple:

“Sally and Steve did an absolutely fantastic job with our wedding footage. Sally spent time really understanding our requirements, and both she and Steve were extremely professional on the day, working well with our photographers to capture all aspects and atmosphere, without being obtrusive. The final film is absolutely beautiful, especially in the way they have captured little details that I am sure we would otherwise have forgotten. It really makes a lasting memory for us, that we will watch for years to come. We would recommend them without hesitation.”

Ian & Angie Bowden.

CLICK HERE IF YOU CAN'T MAKE YOUR MIND UP

2007-10-03T10:46:00.000+01:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0UHCVyvtU

It's always difficult when you are planning a wedding and trying to stick to a budget because
there are so many demands.
Quite often we videographers are last on the list when it comes to services couples decide
to hire in - but after the event we are top of the list.
Time and time again we hear the same thing: "Our DVD is the best thing we spent money
on for our wedding."
The simple truth is that your wedding film is the only real tangible reminder of what is
hopefully going to be the best day of your life.
You will probably spend thousands of pounds on grand venues and all the little accessories
and it is only really a well-shot and well-edited film that will capture the essence of your
day.
Ok, you could your Uncle Harry to film your day but I'll bet you a pound to a penny that
the results will not be that great.
Have a look at the You Tube link above to hear one couple's regrets. I know it's a bit American
but it certainly captures the sentiments felt by many couples who decide to save
a few pounds on the video.
I would be interested to hear what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0UHCVyvtU

LINDA & DAVID'S WEDDING FILM

2007-09-20T13:54:00.000+01:00

Had a lovely phone call yesterday from Linda who had just received her film.
She was so excited and absolutely loved the film.
"It's the best wedding video we've ever seen," she said.
No wonder - theirs was a truly fantastic wedding - full of fun and laughter
from start to finish.
And the locations were out of this world too, starting off at the church
in Finchingfield - once voted Britain's prettiest village - and then onto
the stunning King's College in Cambridge.
We worked really hard to capture their day just how they wanted but
it's so nice when we get a phone call like Linda's!

NEW BLOG LAUNCHED

2007-09-18T10:31:00.000+01:00

Thought it was about time we launched a blog on our site to keep you up to date with what's been happening.
We have had our best and busiest year yet since we launched in 2003. We have also had the privilege of being
part of some absolutely fantastic weddings.

Life is still hectic and we are working flat out filming and editing to keep all you bride and grooms happy!

We are planning to expand next year. After much careful research we have found two more camera operators
to complement our team. They both work in exactly the same way as myself and Steve - unobrtusively and
very creatively.

Don't forget to give us a call or drop us a line if we can help in anyway

Sally
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