brynnebegley
Wedding: 9/24/11
Amazing! Hands down the best videographer out there! The Cinemacake team was wonderful to work with from day one. We could not have been happier when we made the decision to hire them. Originally we were on the fence about hiring a videographer and after watching our video we could not have imagined our day without them! They captured so many moments from our day and watching their video allows us to relive each and every one. Our guests from NY to CA said it is the best video they have ever seen! Many people did even realize they were there the day of! I would highly encourage anyone thinking about a videographer to check out Cinemacake and review their work - you will be impressed! We have watched our video endless times and could not imagine our wedding day without Cinemacake. THANK YOU!
Diana
Wedding: 9/17/11
We worked with a lot of great vendors for our wedding and CinemaCake was probably one of the more smoother experiences we had. We knew we had to act quickly if we wanted to hire them for their services, but we still shopped around. Like others have said, we always kept coming back to them. Their videos were like no one elses, and that was worth the price for us.
Working with Dave and Sheryl and the CinemaCake staff leading up to the wedding, during the wedding day, and afterwards was a worthwhile journey. With all the couples and groups of people they work with, we always felt like they knew who we were and everything about our wedding and package leading up to it. They were always quick to answer our questions and gave us guidance based on their prior experiences.
Our final production was burned on Blu-ray which was fitting given our wedding was shot in HD. With the way they put their films together, you really feel like you are watching a movie, especially in HD. They asked us to provide them with specific background songs or content we wanted to see in the film and they made it all happen. We could tell they genuinely wanted to make the best film for us which we totally expected having seen so many samples on their site.
I have always believed that you truly "get what you pay for." If you are looking for a lasting memory of your wedding day to compliment your still pictures, you should absolutely consider adding a videographer. If you are looking for the best experience, CinemaCake should be at the top of your list.
Erin
Wedding: 9/4/11
CinemaCake is on a level of it's own. I was convinced I did not need a videographer who would crowd my space with bulky equipment during our big day. After seeing their work and the way in which they conduct business my mind was changed. They are AMAZING. I have received the trailer to my wedding video and watched it 200 times the first day. Everyone who watches it says its brings tears to their eyes. I am so grateful to the memories they have captured that I will be able to hold on to forever.
Tammy
Wedding: 7/9/11
We loved working with Dave, Sheryl and their entire team. Cinema Cake was amazing at our wedding. They brought enough staff to cover the day. They had a great attitude and happiness to them. They were even willing to stay a little longer when we were behind schedule to make sure they covered everything special. During filming, it was nice to see them excited when they filmed things they thought would look amazing. It really shows that they are passionate about their work. During the entire planning process, they were very friendly, supportive and always quick to respond to any of our questions. We cannot wait to see our wedding video. Thank you for treating us so well!
Jamie
Wedding: 7/9/11
Booking Cinema Cake was the BEST decision we made, hands down. We knew they were pricey, and tried hard to find a more budget-friendly videographer, but I kept coming back to Cinema Cake because frankly, NOBODY compared. The films they offer are SO unique, that I knew that if I DIDN'T book them, I'd always wonder "what if".
Our experience with Dave and Sheryl has been fantastic. They were just so easy to work with, and on the day of the wedding, we didn't even notice they were there! And talk about going above and beyond - Jimmy even rode in the TRUNK of our SUV to get shots of us taking pictures out around the city!
We had our Coming Soon Trailer just a few days after the wedding, and we just couldn't believe it - how did they manage to perfectly capture all that emotion in just 2 minutes? It made us both cry, and our friends and family have RAVED about it.
I work in the television industry, and so I can be a harsh critic when it comes to video and editing. Well so far, Cinema Cake has blown me away. In fact, even my colleagues have said how SPECTACULAR our Trailer was, and that is HIGH PRAISE.
If you have the chance to book Cinema Cake, DO IT. You will not regret the extra money for one second. We can't WAIT to get our film. What a treasure we will have to share with our children one day. Thank you guys!
jessica
Wedding: 7/3/11
i waited till the last minute to book cinema cake because we had a problem with the original videographer that we booked. i've been drooling over their wedding videos since the beginning of my wedding planning process but was unsure if i was able to afford them (they are pricey!!!). i can't even begin to explain how happy i am to have made the investment. dave and sheryl were so flexible and accommodating to my late booking and jordan and john, the cinematographers, were so stealth on the day of. my "coming soon" trailer was finished last week and i still cry every time i watch it. my family and friends are so blown away by the quality of the trailer. a co-worker saw it on facebook and came over to my desk in tears because she thought it was so beautiful! i can't wait to see the final product.
moral of the story: spend the money on a videographer. specifically, THIS videographer. you will not regret it!
Marianna
Wedding: 5/29/11
I've been putting off writing this review because it's hard to find words to describe quite how spectacular CinemaCake is. Here it is: I researched wedding filmmakers from Los Angeles to New York, so I knew before I started working with them that CinemaCake was one of the best in the business -- but they surprised me at every turn with a ridiculously high level of personalized attention, a sincere passion for the work they do, and unmatched professionalism.
We met with Dave and Sheryl Williams at their PA home so they could show us their equipment, and a few of their recent wedding films. My husband was sold on the spot, primarily because of Dave's visible passion for his life's work -- he is the Real Deal. We were lucky that they had our date available -- but they book quickly.
All emails and questions were always responded to within 24 hours, and on the day of our wedding, Dave and his team were stress-free, stealthy, and perfect wedding guests. People told me after the wedding: "the videographers were like ghosts!" They were completely unobtrusive, blended in seamlessly, and got along beautifully with everyone they interacted with -- other vendors, the Union League, the church, our families and friends...
And then, the product.... Dave wanted to skype us when we watched our short film for the first time so he could see our reactions. We were really touched that he cared that much about getting our reactions and talking to us for a while afterwards. The film was perfect beyond words, somehow capturing EVERYTHING that was personally meaningful about our day while still being artistic, impeccably edited, fresh and original.
A lot wedding filmmakers are good -- but there's no other word for it, CinemaCake is MAGICAL. People who don't even know us (random friends of our friends, and friends of our parents) cry when they see our film and feel compelled to write emails gushing about how awesome they think it is.
I can't say enough how much the work they do is WELL WORTH the cost. Once you see their films and work with them, you'll realize that they offer far more quality than other videographers.
Don't waste your time researching other videographers!! These guys are the best of the best.
I could keep writing, but you should just watch our video to see how good they really are!!! http://www.vimeo.com/27784773
DVE
Wedding: 5/14/11
We love CinemaCake!! The final video is so beautiful and smartly put together. They managed to capture a whole day into 15 minutes, our video had everyone crying! Thank you so much for capturing the most special day of our lives for us!
Rini
Wedding: 5/1/11
Words cannot express how AWESOME our wedding video is... you'll just have to find it on Cinemacake's page to see what I mean. Dave & his crew stiched a story of our day with images including all the little details of our planning and I watch it over and over and over and over!! We've received so many compliments on it too. Dave was a real friend to us throughout the process.
Mary from Houston
Wedding: 10/8/10
You all did an amazing job creating our wedding video. You truly captured the essence of what we remember as a beautiful day. The Outtakes are hilarious and we loved your interaction with various people at various times - even the music you selected for different segments was perfect! I received it yesterday and have watched it @5 times already! Thanks again for the great job. I am so happy that Cinema Cake was recommended to us and I will in turn recommend you for anyone else looking for a great videographer.
Mary
Stu's Girl
Wedding: 5/30/10
Dave and Sheryl were so helpful and supportive throughout the planning process. They answered all of our questions and even helped us when we needed recommendations on photographers. The day of the wedding, their guys were practically invisible to us. Truly "fly on the wall" videography, we never really noticed they were there - which helped us to focus on our special day and not on random cameras in our faces.
FayeA
Wedding: 5/23/10
I cannot say enough good things about Dave Williams and the entire Cinemacake team. Dave is a complete professional, but also a really nice, fun guy, who will produce the most treasured item to come out of your wedding/event. We shared our Cinemacake video online and I cannot tell you how many people said how great it was and how it looked like real movie. The film really reflected who we are (in other words it was fun and touching, but not cheesy or overly sentimental) and I know the Cinemacake team will do a perfect job representing whatever your personality is like too. This service is totally worth the money as you'll get something you'll treasure for ever and ever - we've already re-watched our film at least 20 times and we got married 5 days ago. Thank you Dave and team - you ROCK!
Diana
Wedding: 5/23/10
They were so good - I didnt notice them once.
KMS
Wedding: 5/22/10
CinemaCake is a great group of videographers. They personalized our wedding day by getting to know the bridal party and connected with everyone. You wouldn't even know that they were at the wedding because they work "behing the scenes" and somehow capture all the great moments of the wedding. Dave is a fun guy to work with, I can't wait to see the final product! Thank you for being part of our special day and capturing all of our memories.
TWolcott
Wedding: 5/8/10
At first, my husband and I weren't sure if we wanted a videographer for our wedding. We were referred to Cinemacake by our wedding venue (Congress Hall, Cape May, NJ), just after Dave and his team completed the "wedding preview" video for Congress Hall's website. We were so incredibly impressed with the video that we changed our minds and decided we MUST have a wedding video and work with Cinemacake!
Dave and Sheryl Williams were so incredibly helpful during our planning process. They were always available to discuss all of our questions, were flexible with our budget, and even went out of their way to provide recommendations for photographers they've worked with in the past (this is also how we found our photographer, Ryan Estes). I always felt like I could call Sheryl with any questions I had, and she was such a pleasure to work with!
On our wedding day, Dave and his team were AMAZING! Their professionalism was outstanding, and they were like secret service agents during the ceremony and reception. We barely knew they were there, and yet, they were able to capture so many details of our wedding day that I'm sure we'll appreciate forever. They coordinated very well with our photographers, and even helped maintain our timelines during the busiest moments of the day.
If you want a quality wedding video and an extremely professional and talented team for your wedding day, don't hesitate to contact Cinemacake! I would definitely recommend them to any bride!
Sky
Wedding: 5/7/10
Dave and his Team at CinemaCake are by far the best I have seen in the cinematic videography world. They capture those special moments you want to immortalize to perfection for all time. For months I have been searching for the right videographer for my wedding. I have goggled and researched countless videographers online including every family and friend recommendations on options. Then, I came across CinemaCake website on my sixth month of online researching. Keep in mind I am now exhausted looking at so many sample video recordings of weddings and other events for months. I clicked on one of CinemaCake's wedding clips and found myself for the first time watching every detail of the first clip. The High-Definition clarity, the cinematic storytelling and editing, the sound bites and voiceovers, the smooth flow of the camera movement makes you feel you are there. At first, I told myself this is just the first clip, there are others clips that might not be so good. Cutting to the chase, I ended up looking at every movie clip that was viewable on CinemaCake website from weddings, bar mitzvahs to other special occasions clips and they were all just amazing. The work Dave and his Team put together are unmatched. Every clip was unique yet the cinematic expertise in arranging and mixing all of these events were unlike any other videographer material I have seen. But still I was not totally sold. I wanted to meet Dave. I wanted to interview him. I had questions and I was very excited to find out more about his work. It was one of the best decisions I have made to talk with Dave. He is a true pro at his profession yet very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He answered all of my questions and gave me the ins and outs of the cinematic process. Choosing CinemaCake was on the top end of my budget of what I wanted to spend but it certainly was well worth every penny. I loved CinemaCake work so much I decided to make it a part of my wedding gift (dowry) to my wife. It would be a valued treasure that is priceless and timeless for many years that will be shared between our families and friends.
For our wedding CinemaCake was onsite at all our locations on time. Being the professionals as they are Dave and his Team wasted no time in capturing every second once on location. They were not intrusive during filming. You can say they were almost invisible. Dave and his Team at CinemaCake was extremely friendly and approachable that made the wedding day even more memorable.
Thank You! Dave and CinemaCake
Susanga99
Wedding: 11/5/09
Don't have. Your wedding without them!!!!!
Holly
Wedding: 10/31/09
As we began planning for our wedding, we initially thought that our pictures would be enough to take us back to our wedding night and that we didn’t need a video. But when two weeks before the wedding the opportunity arose to have CinemaCake film our special night, we jumped at the chance. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made. At the end of my wedding night there were so many memories that I wanted to hold on to and I knew that pictures would only tell part of the story. And now that I have seen the amazing video production done by CinemaCake, I know it would have been a huge regret to not have it. Our wedding film literally takes me back to those exact moments and emotions. Dave listened to the things that were most important to me about my night and made sure they were all included in the final product. It truly exceeded my expectations. I cry every time I watch it.
Gladstone Suzanne
Wedding: 10/10/09
Excellent quality! Everyone loved our montage and all the special effects..Great people to work with.
Capt Kirk
Wedding: 9/13/09
These folks are among the most professional I have ever encountered. I work in the television business and am quite familiar with video production. The key is to balance the kind of theme you want your event to have in the finished product, cover the event in a non-obtrusive manner yet be everywhere with the proper cameras, lights and microphones so that every precious moment is captured. These folks listen, they provided wonderful insight as to the best way for us to acheive the final video we wanted. And, the final product looks like a hollywood production. One that we will cherish forever.