Craig Powell was one of the founders of 'Two Fish Photo & Video Productions', back in March 2007. We've interviewed Craig so that you may get to know him and his work a little better.
Blogger: Craig, how did you get into videography?
Craig: My Mum & Dad bought me my first video camera when I was about 13-14 years old. It was constantly in my hands and I fell in love with it. I can't even remember what brand it was, but geez that old thing got a work out!
Blogger: You are now filming weddings alot of the time... Why Weddings?
Craig: Weddings are such a happy ocassion... Yes! They can be stressful at times, but over-all they are really happy and up-lifting. We are always proud and very honoured to be asked to be a big part of some-ones special day. It's quite a thrill to be there with a camera in your hand knowing that what I'm filming is going to be passed down from generation to generation. I always find it to be quite a 'buzz' immortalising a couples wedding day!
Blogger: How do you stay enthusiatic and excited about filming weddings week in week out?
Craig: The trick is to always keep it new and fresh. Even though 85% of weddings run to the same format, we are always striving to keep every video original in design and content. Once you get stuck in a hole and every video starts looking the same, that's when you start to run into trouble. I always look at other peoples work, whether it be wedding videography or just watching movies and documentary's. You always find new and exciting ideas and I am constantly saying, 'I can't wait for the next wedding...', to try out my new ideas.
Blogger: Where or who do you get the most inspiration from...?
Craig: Funnily enough... I get alot of ideas from a televison show called... 'Most Haunted', which is shown on Foxtel. I'm a big fan of the way they shoot and edit the program. Other than really enjoying the show for what it is, 'spooky', I love the way they film it!
Karl Sylva, our other Videographer also gives me alot of new ideas, both on location and in the editing studio. It's always great to have some-one that will push you to new ideas and concepts.
Blogger: Is there anything new that your clients can look forward to in the up-coming months?
Craig: Yes... Nicky has started a new off-shoot to the business. We can now offer our customers a wedding planning and co-ordination service. 'Two Fish', is really starting to become a one-stop shop.
Other than that... Karl and I are hoping to introduce camera cranes and steadicams into our film shoots shortly. You'll never see wedding videos like ours with this new equipment!!!
Blogger: Any hints or tips that you may be able to share with you clients or prospective customers, that will help to better the outcome of their video?
Craig: Yeah... a couple actually. 1. I know it's easier said than done, but always try to act as natural as possible in front of the camera. It's daunting at first I know, but my clients always say that they get use to it after the first half hour or so. Try to not look directly at the camera, unless otherwise instructed by your videographer. Also... don't be afraid to speak. Most of the time we edit music over the video anyway. Alot of people are scared that everything they say will be heard on the video.
2. Where possible, if there is an option for a second videographer, take it! This really ensures that EVERYTHING is captured. It also enhances the final edit, as we can swap between angles. It really gives that professional edge to it.
Blogger: Finally... Your funniest moment on location?
Craig: Hmmm, there's been a few... but I would have to say when we were in Coffs Harbour filming a wedding and one of the guests, after a few to many champas, accidently walked straight through the in-door pond/waterfall. Unfortunately, I had just turned the camera off and missed it!!! Rule No.1, always keep filming!
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