Our Week In Video

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What's Our Week In Video about?

Experienced videographers Ben Bruton-Cox and Richard Shelton discuss their week in video. From weddings to commercial and promotional video they well you what they came up against.

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Our Week In Video episodes:

05.12.2023
Ep163 - Is Networking needed to drive your success?
We're joined by special guest Andrew Davies to talk networking. Is it necessary? Can you just go it alone? We discuss both the pros and cons of networking and socialising with peers and clients. We also have a...
04.21.2023
Ep162 - Can you change your filming style overnight?
Can you change your filming style overnight? We all want to do something fresh and exciting, it's one of the things drives us to become better filmmakers. But can you just 'level up' overnight? What will your future...
04.16.2023
Ep161 - Getting out of the rut that is 'creative block'.
Have you ever lost your 'creative mojo'? There are so many questions when it happens. How did you get there? Can you get that creative spark back? Rich is stuck with 'creative block' and he can't figure out why...
02.17.2023
Ep160 - Can you trust others to work on your behalf?
It's one of our biggest concerns, geting someone to shoot for us when we're unavailable. How do you find someone? Do you have a trusted list? Did your chosen crew not turn out as good as their...
02.13.2023
Ep159 - Is Sony KILLING off LOG?
With the removal of SLOG2 from the latest FX3 firmware, is Sony going to completely give up on LOG? Or are they just housekeeping? Plus audio issues, kit list wishes and top tips!
01.30.2023
Ep 158 - The one where they recorded it in November
Okay so we're running a bit behind, we should probably change the title of this show to our six months in video! This episode was recorded in November but we've only now been able to get it out to you....
01.30.2023
Ep158 - The January episode they recorded in November!
Hey everyone, we're back with 'Our Six Months in Video'! Well nearly eight months to be precise! I definitely think we may have to amend the title of his podcast! In this show we talk wedding catch up, what aspect...
05.18.2022
Ep157 - Are you still proud of the work you produce?
In this weeks show we're both feeling a bit de-motivated about the standard of our current work. Is this due to rushing edits, filming the same things over and over again, or are we just getting a bit long in...
05.13.2022
Ep156 - Is there a 'right time' to give up filming weddings?
In this special we're talking to corporate videography company owner Matt Wilsher. In the space of a few years, as his commercial work took over, Matt went from shooting over 50 weddings a year to zero in 2022. ...
05.04.2022
Ep155 - Let's try and convince Rich to buy an FX3!
Under the hood they're pretty much the same camera. But let's delve in a bit deeper and weigh up the pros and cons of the FX3 and A7S3 Plus battery talk, audio tips and finding an alternative to the Sony...
04.28.2022
Ep154 - The Return of the Jedi
In this long awaited show I'm joined by OWIV founder and former host, Mr Ben Bruton-Cox! Yes you heard that correct, I've managed to coax Ben back onto the show for a catch up chat. Let's dive in and see...
05.05.2021
Ep153 - TOGS vs VOGS. Should you build a working relationship with each other?
In this weeks show we're chatting to Toby Johnson of Handcraft Pictures. He's recently teamed up with London photographers Olivia and Dan to launch a photography/videography workshop. We speak to Toby, Olivia and Dan about why they're doing this workshop....
03.26.2021
Ep152 - The Ben Walton Experience
It's been a few weeks since our last show, but we're back with a good friend of the show, Mr Adventure himself, Ben Walton (Ben Walton Films) Ben tells us what he's been up to these last couple of years,...
02.23.2021
Ep151 - What's happened to Workshops? Rahul Khona reveals his plans!
In this supplementary show we're chatting to Nine Dots co-founder Rahul Khona. Primarily a photographers community, Nine Dots is now throwing the floor open to videographers with 2 days of online tutoring, talks and motivation called 'Motion' You can sign...
02.21.2021
Ep.150 - Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel
We've made it to episode 150! This week we're chatting to Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel on what wedding videography is to them, why they've chosen their particular style, their influences and of course what kit they take to weddings. If...
02.02.2021
Ep149 - How to become an approved wedding supplier, Elise Standen tells us how she did it
This week we're chatting to luxury wedding videographer Elise Standen on why she made the transition from a highly successful career in television into wedding videography. She also lets us know how she got to be the approved supplier for...
01.20.2021
Ep148 - Jeff Wood talks Mentoring
After last chatting with us back in 2017, we warmly welcome back Jeff Wood to the show! Jeff talks us through his new mentoring business and we're also joined by one of his clients, James Tracey, who tells us why...
12.29.2020
Ep147 - The totally random Christmas Show!
It's an Our Week in Video very random Christmas Show! Expect awful jokes, Andre and Rich getting slowly drunk as the show goes on, plus some video talk of course! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our...
11.27.2020
Ep146 - It's all about drones with The Drone Film Guide
This week we're talking all things drone and aerial with Stewart and Alina from The Drone Film Guide. Stewart and Alina have been friends of the podcast for a number of years and we are delighted that they're back to...
11.16.2020
Ep145 - It’s You Tube guru Adam Wing!
On this weeks show we're chatting with UK based wedding videographer Adam Wing. Adam started his wedding videography company in 2015. At the time he noticed there were very few UK based You Tube channels that offered help and advice...
11.10.2020
Ep144 - Latest DJI releases, listeners questions and Andre's new mic!
On this weeks show we cast our eyes over the latest releases from DJI and Zhiyun before dedicating the rest of the show to some of the questions you've been sending in over the last few months. Plus Andre has...
10.25.2020
Ep143 - Let's talk about corporate
In Episode 143 we're chatting to Dave Williams of Philadelphia based video production company, Cinema Cake Dave is an experienced event/wedding videographer who has now moved into corporate and commercial work. We get the low down on his journey, his...
10.15.2020
Ep142 - Experiences of a BBC TV Camera operator and drone pilot, Phil Chappell
In this week's show, experienced UK based TV camera op Phil Chappell gives the low down on working for the the BBC and ITV. He shares his experiences on kit and gives some advice to anyone who may be looking...
10.08.2020
Ep141 - More A7S3 talk with videographer and photographer Mick Shah
Mick Shah, photographer and videographer at Miki Studios gives us a real world review of the new Sony A7S3. Mick has been loaned 2 of the new cameras by Sony for a recent shoot in Southern Italy. He gives us...
09.30.2020
Ep140 - The Canon C70. Plus, embarrassing moments and the world's longest veil!
In this weeks episode we're talking once again to Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie on his experience of the new C70. Plus Andre and Rich talk NDAs, reveal their most embarrassing wedding moments and we find out Andre's most favourite wedding...
09.11.2020
Ep139 - Sony A7S3, live streaming events and Frankie the dog!
In this week's show we chat about the eagerly awaited Sony A7S3, is it the camera we've been waiting for for 3+ years? Have Sony given 'us' everything we asked for? Also on the podcast, Andre gives us his insights...
09.03.2020
Ep138 - Sandra Von Riekhoff talks photography, shooting alongside videographers and photographing a Royal Wedding
In an episode originally recorded in early July, acclaimed international photographer Sharon Von Riekhoff discusses how she started her business, shooting Royal Weddings and working with videographers at weddings. The complete back catalogue of OWIV podcasts can be found...
08.21.2020
Ep137 - Sharrone Calafiore on weddings, cameras and making bread
We are honoured this week to be joined by the totally outstanding, New York based wedding videographer, Sharrone Calafiore of Fiore Films. Sharrone gives us an insight into her kit list, filming and editing techniques and the struggles of capturing...
07.15.2020
Ep136 - Canon R5 hands on with Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie
In this weeks show we're chatting with UK based Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie Simeon has very recently been fortunate enough to get his hands on the all new headline grabbing, Canon R5 mirrorless camera. Does it live up to the...
07.10.2020
Ep135 - Filming a 'socially distant' wedding with Mark Asplin
In this weeks podcast we chat to Cambridge based videographer Mark Asplin of White in Motion. Mark recently booked and filmed a 'post lockdown' wedding. We find out he got the booking, how he prepared for it, how he worked...
07.03.2020
Ep134 - Select Music Library with Adam Forgione
In this weeks podcast we talk with New York based videographer Adam Forgione. With his company Pennylane Productions, Adam has been in the wedding film business since 2001. In 2005 he won his first international creative excellence award for wedding...
06.30.2020
Join us for a catch up on the first OWIV Zoom meet up
As many of us cannot currently get together for a meet-up, we thought it would be a great idea to do a Zoom 'chat-up' with as many of you as possible. The first of these 'meet ups' will be Tuesday...
06.26.2020
Ep133 - Mandy Dhillon on being the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer
In this weeks episode we chat to Mandy Dhillon of wedding production company, Vid Ego. Mandy began her wedding videography journey 12 years ago, as the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer. She explains to us the sexism she encountered...
06.21.2020
Ep132. A new Co-Host and church camera setups
After the absense of a co-host for close on 9 months, in this episode of Our Week in Video I can finally reveal who will be joining me from here on in! This episode also gives an insight on feature...
06.13.2020
Ep131 - Wedding Videography back to basics
In the first half of this episode I chat to Andre Foster about his latest purchase, an Atomos Ninja V. He tells me why he bought it and what old kit he sold in order to fund the purchase. In...
05.04.2020
Ep 130 - The move to freelance with Andre Foster
In this weeks podcast I chat with UK based videographer Andre Foster. A few years ago Andre made the decision to close down his successful wedding videography business and slowly make the transition to becoming a freelance wedding videographer. He...
04.23.2020
Ep129 - A Catch up with Scott McKenna
In this weeks podcast I chatted with US based videographer Scott McKenna. Scott has been a friend of the show for some time and it was great to have catch up to see where he's at with his business, his...
04.17.2020
Episode 128 - Achieving New Business During Lockdown / with Stuart Kinghorn
It was great to have chatted with Stuart today, finding out how he's coping with life during lockdown and how he's going about finding new business. He also shares details of his new company and the business model behind it....
03.27.2020
Episode 126 - The 'C' Word with Leanne Perrins
We're back! First off in this new season of Our Week in Video, I catch up with Leanne Perrins of Blooming Lovely Films to see how she's coping with life under 'lock down'. There's some useful information on Facebook support...
10.16.2019
Episode 125 - The importance of community and being social with Arran Kenny
On this weeks podcast Rich talks with London based wedding filmmaker, Arran Kenny, on the importance of socialising and networking with your peers. There's also details of the OWIV/Rise Film Retreat Christmas party! Checkout our website www.ourweekinvideo.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourweekinvideo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourweekinvideo/...
08.28.2019
Episode 124 - Filming Pewdiepie’s wedding.
For the first time in human history, Rich is flying solo! On this weeks podcast, Rich talks about a mishap with the Sony TX650 and then speaks to Toby Sleigh-Johnson on filming the wedding of Youtube's biggest subscribed star, Pewdiepie. ...
07.19.2019
Wedding Kit Equipment (listener question episode)
Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up AGAIN!!! We had a listener question that we received from Mike, so I address his queries and questions about wedding filming and how improving his kit...
06.26.2019
The Curse of the Double Tap
Ben is solo on this episode as schedules are just not lining up. So after a few personal issues, Ben is back and explains his absence. Literally life and death stuff. Also, back onto weddings, Ben has a new setup...
05.29.2019
Wedding videography referals, Rich plans for a wedding in Italy, the benefits and cure of new kit.
Rich and I discuss his preparations for the destination wedding he has planned very soon. We also talk about the curse and cure that new kit has on us in the industry. Lastly, Rich and I discuss the benefits and...
05.23.2019
The benefits of an Autocue, Rich and Ben make mistakes on a shoot (again)
Rich and I talk about commercial or corporate work this week. I let Rich know my most valued purchase of my career. How I stuffed up a commercial shoot and Rich also lets us know how he stuffed up a...
05.17.2019
FCPX vs Premiere Pro full edit workflow, Rich gets into commercial work and Ben emphasises the importance of keyboarding in your post-production workflow.
Rich and I give away our full edit workflow from importing, to edit and exporting. We make sure that FCPX and Premiere Pro are both given equal billing. Ben talks about the hugely important feature in FCPX called keywording. Also,...
05.10.2019
Rich shoots a Chinese Tea Ceremony, kit for purpose & TOP TIPS of workflow
Rich and I discuss Rich’s manic week filming 3 weddings in 4 days, one of them being a destination wedding in the UK. Ben discusses kit for purpose, and how his wedding kit needs to be reviewed with new roles...
04.26.2019
Bye bye Quicktime 7 and Sony Shooting
Rich and I discuss how losing Quicktime 7 knocks onto our workflow to sequence together lots of photographic stills. We also delve into Sony and how the competition just doesn’t stack up - BUT, we also talk how although kit...
04.19.2019
Wedding Audio HORROR Experiences
Rich and I share our latest HORROR stories about wedding audio. From Ben using EVERYTHING in his kit bag, from Rich just using one microphone, we give you the low down on what happened to us and maybe what we...
04.04.2019
Rode Wireless Go vs Sennheiser XS Series, Fireworks at weddings, Stablization settings in post and Audio in windy environments
Rich is away so as our diaries never seem to match, I thought it might be worth doing a few solo episodes too. So on this episode I talk about my views on the Rode Wireless GO and Sennheisser XS...

What's Our Week In Video about?

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Our Week In Video episodes:

Ep163 - Is Networking needed to drive your success?

Ep162 - Can you change your filming style overnight?

Ep161 - Getting out of the rut that is 'creative block'.

Ep160 - Can you trust others to work on your behalf?

Ep159 - Is Sony KILLING off LOG?

Ep 158 - The one where they recorded it in November

Ep158 - The January episode they recorded in November!

Ep157 - Are you still proud of the work you produce?

Ep156 - Is there a 'right time' to give up filming weddings?

Ep155 - Let's try and convince Rich to buy an FX3!

Ep154 - The Return of the Jedi

Ep153 - TOGS vs VOGS. Should you build a working relationship with each other?

Ep152 - The Ben Walton Experience

Ep151 - What's happened to Workshops? Rahul Khona reveals his plans!

Ep.150 - Portuguese wedding filmmakers, Pixel

Ep149 - How to become an approved wedding supplier, Elise Standen tells us how she did it

Ep148 - Jeff Wood talks Mentoring

Ep147 - The totally random Christmas Show!

Ep146 - It's all about drones with The Drone Film Guide

Ep145 - It’s You Tube guru Adam Wing!

Ep144 - Latest DJI releases, listeners questions and Andre's new mic!

Ep143 - Let's talk about corporate

Ep142 - Experiences of a BBC TV Camera operator and drone pilot, Phil Chappell

Ep141 - More A7S3 talk with videographer and photographer Mick Shah

Ep140 - The Canon C70. Plus, embarrassing moments and the world's longest veil!

Ep139 - Sony A7S3, live streaming events and Frankie the dog!

Ep138 - Sandra Von Riekhoff talks photography, shooting alongside videographers and photographing a Royal Wedding

Ep137 - Sharrone Calafiore on weddings, cameras and making bread

Ep136 - Canon R5 hands on with Canon Ambassador, Simeon Quarrie

Ep135 - Filming a 'socially distant' wedding with Mark Asplin

Ep134 - Select Music Library with Adam Forgione

Join us for a catch up on the first OWIV Zoom meet up

Ep133 - Mandy Dhillon on being the UKs first Asian female wedding videographer

Ep132. A new Co-Host and church camera setups

Ep131 - Wedding Videography back to basics

Ep 130 - The move to freelance with Andre Foster

Ep129 - A Catch up with Scott McKenna

Episode 128 - Achieving New Business During Lockdown / with Stuart Kinghorn

Episode 126 - The 'C' Word with Leanne Perrins

Episode 125 - The importance of community and being social with Arran Kenny

Episode 124 - Filming Pewdiepie’s wedding.

Wedding Kit Equipment (listener question episode)

The Curse of the Double Tap

Wedding videography referals, Rich plans for a wedding in Italy, the benefits and cure of new kit.

The benefits of an Autocue, Rich and Ben make mistakes on a shoot (again)

FCPX vs Premiere Pro full edit workflow, Rich gets into commercial work and Ben emphasises the importance of keyboarding in your post-production workflow.

Rich shoots a Chinese Tea Ceremony, kit for purpose & TOP TIPS of workflow

Bye bye Quicktime 7 and Sony Shooting

Wedding Audio HORROR Experiences

Rode Wireless Go vs Sennheiser XS Series, Fireworks at weddings, Stablization settings in post and Audio in windy environments