CWIEME Berlin | 2018
In this 3 days event, we had a team of 5 videographers, 2 photographers, one digital operator, one assistant, and one producer. We covered 2 events EV Momentum and CWIEME Berlin. The CWIEME event spread over 4 buildings. We had one interview studio and one roving interviews team. During these 3 days, we generate about 2TB of footage!
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InVision Workshop | Berlin 2018
In this project, our event photographer photographed this 2 days workshop for InVision.
Focusing on the participants’ interactions and moods is one of the key elements that are giving great event coverage.
In this kind of event, we are looking for these small moments, smiling faces, focused and interested audience. Besides the keynote speakers, we focus on the small details to pass through to the viewer the atmosphere and the vibes that were at the event.
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- The view from the venue of the InVision workshop in Berlin, Mitte.
K5 Conference – Berlin
“At the Berlin Marketing Conference, our photographer was assigned to capture the main stage during a full-day event. He completed his task with great skill and professionalism. His photos captured all the key moments of the conference with clarity and detail. Highly recommended!”
“Auf der Berliner Marketingkonferenz wurde unser Fotograf beauftragt, die Hauptbühne während einer ganztägigen Veranstaltung zu fotografieren. Er erledigte seine Aufgabe mit großem Geschick und Professionalität. Seine Fotos haben alle wichtigen Momente der Konferenz mit Klarheit und Detailreichtum eingefangen. Äußerst empfehlenswert!”
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A Day in the Life of an Event Photographer/Videographer in Hamburg
A Day in the Life of an Event Photographer/Videographer in Hamburg:
Curious what a working day looks like for an event photographer or videographer in Hamburg?
Or perhaps you’ve not worked with event photographers or videographers before, and would like to know more about the process?
There’s a lot of planning and organisation that goes into event photography and videography.
Preparation For the Event
The preparation starts with making sure we have the necessary equipment and paraphernalia for the job.
This includes charged batteries and empty data cards. For basic photography jobs, we’ll bring the following:
- 2 professional Canon cameras (Canon 5D Mark III and IV)
- 3 lenses (Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L Mark II, Canon 35mm f/1.4L, and Canon 16-35mm f2.8L)
- MacBook Pro
- 2 x 1TB hard drives for on-site backup of footage (besides two data cards for each camera for redundancy)
- and a small flash (Canon Speedlite 580EX)
For video assignments, we’ll bring three times the equipment for photography. This includes:
- a professional video camera (Sony FS5 Or Canon c200)
- a small mirrorless camera (Sony α7S II or Balck Magic)
- a Gimbal
- 2 to 3 lights and stands (for interviews)
- sound equipment (on-camera mic, neck mic, or handheld mic)
- external recorder (Zoom H4n)
- XLR cables
- video tripods and monopod, slider, and more
On the day of the event, our prep work consists of checking traffic conditions and identifying the best route to get to the event venue early. It is our standard practice to arrive at least 30 minutes early for photography jobs, and 1 to 2 hours early for video assignments.
Setting Up Upon Arriving at the Location
One of the reasons we arrive early is to check venue conditions and set up our equipment. We’ll look at lighting conditions, background elements, branding placements, interview locations, etc. If necessary, we’ll make adjustments and enhancements for the best results. We’ll add more lighting if needed and set up our equipment in strategic positions for the best coverage. For interviews, we’ll look for a quiet spot with a clean background, unless the client has different requirements.
The Photography/Videography Assignment
For photography, we’ll focus on the event story, atmosphere, company branding, and human interactions. Our approach varies from reportage photography to street photography. We’ll capture details of the event using different compositions and backgrounds with a candid look and feel.
Besides regular video footage, we’ll include time-lapse clips with different perspectives of the event. When recording interviews, we’ll use 2 cameras as that provides better coverage for more dynamic video editing.
Data Backup
We’ll back up all footage to the 2 separate hard drives every couple of hours, with the original data on the cards for an extra layer of backup. This means we have the data in 3 places for added redundancy.
Social Media
Our services include on-site delivery for media use and social media publication. Depending on how soon the client needs the footage, we’ll usually deliver 10 to 20 photos during lunch break. We are flexible in accommodating to varying requirements.
Upon completing the assignment, we’ll discuss the delivery time and mode with the client.
Our standard delivery is within a couple of days after the event via Dropbox, which is our preferred cloud storage platform. We’ll organize the footage in 2 different folders—one for web quality at 72 dpi and the other for print quality at 300 dpi. Giving the client immediate access to both versions saves them the time and hassle of having to resize high res photos themselves.
As you can see, there are a whole host of tiny details we take into consideration to ensure we deliver quality results. That’s what professional photography/videography is about.
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Case Study: Video & Photography – Messe Frankfurt
Corman Event Video & Photography at the Messe Frankfurt
The Client
Corman is a market leader in manufacturing and marketing the best butter, creams, and functional milk fats.
The Project
The client engaged us for event photography and videography of their booth at the Fi Europe exhibition at the Messe Frankfurt. Fi Europe showcases the world’s leading F&B industry players and the latest innovative ingredients and services.
Our task was to capture key highlights of the client’s exhibition in photos and video for branding and PR purposes.
Challenges
Since we only had five days’ notice before the event, we had to work smart and fast, which meant being careful with time management and being super organised to avoid mistakes.
First, we had to find an available photographer in Frankfurt who could support us with both photography and videography. Prepping for the event was also quite a challenge, as photography and videography require completely different setups and approaches. While it wasn’t ideal for one photographer to manage both at the same time, he was resourceful and skilled enough to get the job done in the most efficient way.
Uploading a day’s worth of raw video footage to the cloud takes much more storage space and time compared with a regular photography assignment, which meant additional planning required to ensure a smooth delivery.
Unique Features
We decided to go with a different editing approach for the video. Rather than the typical formal corporate video, we gave it a fun and comical tone using a combination of playful background music and editing style.
Client feedback
The client was delighted with the final result, especially the video style and music.
The Result
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Magna – Gallery opening
Our event photographer captured the Gallery opening night at Gallery Manga In Hamburg.
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Facebook Event: Last Days of Last Clicks – Hamburg, Germany
Being a professional photographer, I have taken many events photos in the past. And even if I have joined all kinds of events, there are still some that are more memorable. Recently, I had the opportunity to be Facebook’s event photographer in Hamburg.
This was an excellent opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work at Facebook. It was also an amazing experience being able to document this major event for them.
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Shurooq – Sharjah Investment & Development Authority – ITB 2018
This event was part of the ITB 2018 – world’s largest tourism trade fair taking place in Berlin, Germany.
In this event our team was built from, a cameraman, and editor.
Our videographer captured the event’s highlights, made interviews and documented the networking and the booth.
The onsite editing was a challenge to our editor who manages to work against time and edit 3 short clips during each day.
During 2 days we were, creating 6 short clips that were released to social media during the day.
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20th Super Return Berlin – 2017
The event photographers of SeeSaw, a Berlin-based company, were commissioned by Informa to document the Super Return conference in Berlin. Marketing team of Informa wanted to have more than just pictures of speakers on stage – they wanted pictures of the attendees, the small moments on stage and networking participants in conversations. They also wanted to pay for quality.
We were happy to oblige.
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mpe 2017 – Berlin conference and awards giving summit.
It was a great event, with an amazing lineup of speakers. It was also really good for networking.
Our three photographers captured the conference in high quality photos, with eye to the small moments and branding. This is a complex event that will be spread out over 5 different streams. We need 3 photographers to cover this conference, to document the event well and share the moments through social media.
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