2011 WEVA Expo: Industry Recognition Awards

November 22, 2011 at 4:25 pm (Business|Web Videos, WEVA.com|Wedding & Event Videographers Association)
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The Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA) International recognizes members who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements in wedding and event videography through the Special Awards of Industry Recognition. Ken Kurita from Videon Productions located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul chairs the Special Awards Committee and presents the 2011 honorees.

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Great Wall Proposal|St.Paul Wedding

July 20, 2011 at 2:49 pm (Testimonials, Wedding Films|Movie Trailers, Why Videon?)
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Hi Ken and Terri,
I have been meaning to write to you for awhile now. WE LOVE LOVE LOVE THE WEDDING VIDEO!!! It is absolutely a class act. You both put together a lovely picture and story of our day. We sent our parents a copy and they were delighted with it.
I got a bottle of champagne for the viewing event and we watched the video with huge smiles on our faces. I really loved all of the interviews, such a great treasure to have.
Thanks again, so much. Laura and Paolo

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Why Videon Productions for Your Event?

October 31, 2010 at 12:57 pm (Why Videon?)
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  • Terri and Ken Kurita create personalized film stories of events.  Our storytelling skills reach beyond the ‘slow motion clips set to music’ genre. Photographs capture moments. Films capture stories. We want your audience to discover who you are, why you are being honored, or how your business rocks.
  • You will look your best. Like a portrait artist, we will film the most flattering images of you.
  • As a host, you will miss the details of the day because you cannot be ‘everywhere’ at all times. Our skill and experience at capturing an event with multi-cameras ensures that you will relive the memories!
  • We are discrete and unobtrusive.  You will be amazed at the amount of behind-the-scenes footage we gather.
  • You will enjoy a seamless experience with Videon Productions.  We will consult with the other professionals hired, ex. photographer, venue manager, event coordinator…We will work as a team to create the ultimate event for you.
  • Your final story will be timeless.  We use classic effects, sound bites, thoughtful editing and storytelling.
  • Your final story will be unique to you. We craft individual stories that will be cherished for the next generation.
  • Our customer service and attention to detail is extraordinary!  We want to connect, consult and work side-by-side with you.
  • As technology evolves, we promise to be your ultimate resource. Best of all, we customize productions to fit within a wide range of budgets because no two events are ever alike.
  • With over 25 years of award winning experience, we are the best choice you can make to archive your stories on film.

    • Email Videon Productions. Visit our Bio|Mission.

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    Strong Advice from Brides|Preserve your memories

    February 21, 2010 at 5:55 am (WEVA.com|Wedding & Event Videographers Association, Why Videon?)
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    (Quotes courtesy of http://weva.com)
    If there’s one thing brides today can agree on, it’s that future brides should have their weddings videotaped. The numbers go up in today’s economy, with the importance placed not on things, but on memories and legacies.

    “Our married friends mentioned that we wouldn’t remember too much after the wedding because the day goes by so fast. They were right! Thank you SO much for the beautiful video! With all the drama of that weekend, it was hard to remember all the details. You did a fabulous job of capturing the essence and feeling of the day. Every time we watch it, it’s like experiencing it all over again.” –Regards, Anne and Richard

    The results of this cross section of brides from across the country, showed that 98% of surveyed newlyweds recommended that brides have their weddings videotaped.
    Interestingly, brides don’t fully appreciate the value of video until after the wedding. Before the wedding, only a little more than half of surveyed brides considered video a “Top 10″ service in comparison to other wedding related services. However, after the wedding, that number climbs to 75%!
    Brides say video does a better job of capturing the emotions of the day, records the history of the day, and they strongly feel that future children will enjoy their wedding video more than their wedding photographs.
    When asked: “If you had a choice between looking at your grandparent’s wedding photos or their wedding video, which would you choose?” 61% of brides said they would rather see the video and that a professional photographer is a must. What do you have left after the event is over? You decide.
    Don’t let another moment pass you by…..

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    E-Harmony Wedding in Minnesota

    September 6, 2009 at 7:58 pm (Wedding Films|Movie Trailers)
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    Jen, from Minnesota, and Mark, from Florida, found love on E-Harmony! Jen’s wishes to have a classic, traditional, and elegant wedding came true in April. A special thank you to Bjorn Meisner Photography for collaborating with Videon Productions to make Jen and Mark’s dreams come true.

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    Have Camera|Will Travel!

    August 17, 2009 at 11:33 pm (Destination Videos, Wedding Films|Movie Trailers)
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    Gina and Justin’s wedding in Crosslake, MN. was beautiful. Here are a couple of photos courtesy of Tim Larsen Photography in Brainerd. Stay tuned for a video trailer of their event: “Wedding Up North”.

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    Videon Productions|Services to ‘Design Your Wedding’ Movie

    April 2, 2009 at 10:30 pm (LifeStyle Videos, Services, Testimonials, Wedding Films|Movie Trailers, Why Videon?)
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    Jennie and Ryan’s Testimonial
    “Hi Ken and Terri! WE LOVE OUR VIDEO! It was not a surprise given the work you did for my brother’s wedding video! I can’t express how much it means to have our memories put together in such an AMAZING WAY!” Katie & Danny

    Real Events. Real Stories. Real life looks good…..
    Human stories, powerfully told is what we had envisioned when we started Videon Productions. We make movies we want to see. We capture the stories of people we want to hear. We genuinely want to connect with families and businesses to share a story that transcends time.

    “Absolutely fantastic! We love it. We have watched both parts of the reception and the short story 3 times now. You did a brilliant job. We can’t wait to show it to everyone else!” John & Justine

    Our philosophy in filming weddings is to recreate the experience of your wedding day by using thoughtfully chosen sound bites blended with cinematic camera movements. We have over 23 years of award winning experience recreating the essence of your event.

    Wedding video options:
    -Full Wedding Day Productions
    -Love Stories
    -Proposals/Engagements
    -Home movie clips
    -Honeymoon segments
    -Photo Montages
    -Rehearsal & Groom’s Dinner
    -Salon ‘getting ready’ shots
    -Gift Open Day
    -Concept Videos: ‘How I met my wife or husband’
    -Jewish Weddings
    -Destination Weddings – Yes, we will travel!
    -Guest Books
    -Theme Weddings ‘Celebrate your Culture’

    Contact us for availability and to schedule an appointment to view our work. Feel free to call or email your questions about video!
    Ken and Terri Kurita 952.474.8598 http://www.videonpros@msn.com

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    My Story & a Promotion from PixMixStorybooks.com

    March 14, 2009 at 9:27 pm (Heritage Makers|PixMixStorybooks.com)
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    PixMixStorybooks.com & Videon Productions

    Share YOUR stories with me!  Here’s mine……Ken & I are video producers at Videon Productions, who have been archiving family histories, cultures and milestones on video since 1985.  We have a discreet eye for creative details, capturing the essence of an event on video and a genuine interest in connecting with families and businesses to tell a story. 

    Happily Ever After Photography
    We travel, cook, play golf, run a small business, ride motorcycles–enjoy birds & boating, Minnesota lakes, California sunsets, Hawaiian luaus, Spanish tapas, wine and time spent with family & friends–who make us laugh. 
    Family Yearbooks

    Family Yearbooks

    With all the traveling we do, our closets were quickly filling up with plastic bins of old photographs and videos. My computer was also over run with hundreds of folders of digital photos.  Afraid of losing my memories, as a friend of mine did during a power outage, I began organizing my mementos and writing down the stories. 
    Ken, Chair of WEVA Awards Committee

    Ken, Chair of WEVA Awards Committee

    It was at a WEVA Convention in Las Vegas, that we were drawn to a simple, yet high quality online storybooking system, that allows us to archive our photos and stories in books, thus, the makings of our own library!
    We do not have children, so our nieces & nephews will inherit our memories–instead of passing along the photo boxes, CDs, videos and computer hard drives (which I doubt they will ever look at), we will now have a library of books to pass along to them to read and remember Ken and I. 
    sprial bound cookbooks

    sprial bound cookbooks

    Now, I am creating cookbooks for non-profits; sharing the easy, affordable steps to archiving family stories & heirlooms in books; and teaching those who want to start their own business, make money and become a consultant with Heritage Makers.  (Oprah loves these books too!)
    Katie & Dan's Wedding

    Katie & Dan's Wedding

    We will always create ‘story-driven’ documentary videos, web videos, and weddings for our clients, but now we can offer them more.  We transfer media, scan photos, create books, video photo montages, and consult on events.  www.videonpros@msn.com

    The Heritage Makers personal publishing system offers innovative ways to make sure the special moments in your life last forever.  Check out what you get with a Premier membership–
    This incredible offer ends May 31, 2009!  
    Contact Terri: www.pixmixstorybooks.com  or 952.474.8598 
    • Unlimited photo storage
    • Unlimited project creation and storage
    • Heirloom Assurance
    • Premier art library with over 30,000 templates
    • New are monthly
    • Premier FREE template gallery with 700+ templates
    • Ability to upload your own artwork
    • Free online master classes
    • Premier customer service
    • Monthly promotions                                                                                      
    • Thousands of embellishments!
    • Email projects to family & friends…                                                                   
    • 6 months of Premier membership plus an 8×8 storybook credit–all for $99.95!  Offer ends May 31, 2009.

    Become a consultant If you want to earn money, love what you are doing, work from home or anywhere your laptop goes, create a free website, all marketing materials designed, online accounting, publishing, address book, products galore…Call ME!   952.474.8598   www.videonpros@msn.com       

    …………….Well, that’s my story!

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    PixMixStorybooks.com–Oprah Called!

    November 5, 2008 at 12:14 am (Family History Videos, Heritage Makers|PixMixStorybooks.com, LifeStyle Videos)
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    Heritage Makers books

    Exciting news for Heritage Makers–Oprah Called!  An independent consultant created this book for Oprah and she loved it…So much so that Heritage Makers is featured in the December issue of ‘O Magazine’ Oprah’s favorite things.  Publish and archive your stories and photographs. I will help you get familiar with your computer so that you can create and share your family’s legacy with all generations.  Visit: www.pixmixstorybooks.com  or Call Terri: 952.474.8598

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    Real Events. Real Stories. A wedding story…

    September 17, 2008 at 3:04 pm (Wedding Films|Movie Trailers)
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     The wedding of Amy & Mike was gorgeous. Their romance was destiny and with the help of their wedding vendors, their day proved to be flawless. The ceremony and reception vendors: Christ Presbyterian Edina; Rita Swanson, Premier Planning; Laurie Schneider Photography; Videon Productions video; Wayzata Country Club; Buttercream Cakes; R-Factor Band…to name a few.  We at Videon Productions would like to thank everyone for making Amy & Mike’s wedding a success!               Their story was told on video! Visit our new website, launching in October, to watch their story! www.videonpros.com

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