It's me Iori

Hello there, I'm Philip Avellana, Creative Director at Adventscape. You can call me Iori (ee-yo-ree) and based in Sydney, Australia. Are you looking for a wedding videographer?

I'm a wedding videographer 😄

I don't just film weddings, I work with Clients on their run sheet, scheduling / timing, verify all details, provide information to maximise the wedding production and more. My niche is wedding videography in which I shoot weddings 98% of the time.

Feel free to contact me, say 'Hi' or just ask me about anything wedding videography and I'm very much happy to answer 😉

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Engagement / Prenuptial Film
Like many movies or series, there is a prequel. This film is what we plan it to be - actual engagement, adventure, reenactment or a last reminiscence of the fun memories before you tie the knot. Use this film as 'Save the Date' or play it during the reception.

An Engagement Film is a separate filming day prior to your wedding. Thus is a very good opportunity to get to know you and empower you to feel comfortable in front of the camera.

I have several themes to choose from: Cityscape, Mountainscape and Seascape.

Videography
The Weddings of Real People with authentic smiles, gestures and reactions. A burst of laughter, a sudden tear, a moment of emotion - all shall be captured and tell the tale of the one True Love! Your wedding is your first day of forever surrounded by family, friends and your favourite pets. Adventscape understands this and thus, our priority to capture.

However, your film should also showcase the non-living that makeup your wedding. Your venues, rings, scenery and those odd moments that happened on your wedding. These shall be showcased in the best cinematography possible for you to remember where it all began.

Live Streaming
Helping the NSW Government fight Covid-19. Live Streaming is the best way to keep our Love Ones safe at the comfort of their homes but at the same time witness every minute of your story unfold!

Technology is amazing nowadays that you'll be able to locally watch an event unfold. We have a worldwide audience, that no matter where they are, they can be a witness and be a part of the big day.

We are currently working on inviting guests in our live streams. This allows them to be part of the speeches / toasts!

Same Day Edit Film / S.D.E.
A Same Day Edit Film is a Magical Experience.

Ask couples how they felt as they watch their stories unfold in front of their eyes right at their wedding! Asks guests how they felt as they saw themselves on film on the same day as the wedding! Have the Same Day Edit Film upload the next day for everyone to watch a beautiful summary of your wedding.

If you're interested but feeling unsure, what the 'CLIENT REACTION' on this site to find out how couples felt as they watch a Same Day Edit Film.

Legacy Film
Highlight films are very fun to watch. It's short, exciting, consumable and showcases the best cinematography while narrating your unique love story. It's truly amazing.

But what if it's too short for your liking?

Then you might like our Legacy Film. It's a highlight film 2-3 times longer - thus, it's 2-3 times amazing and breathtaking! We will pack this film with all the moments, hugs, cries, laughter, emotion and kisses so you will never ever forget every minute of your day. Once you finish watching, you won't watch anything else anymore.

June 17, 2015

Vivid Sydney 2015

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Vivid Sydney 2015, Town Hall

 Vivid Sydney is held every year in Sydney.  In 2015, another set of lights, locations and activities were created for those willing participants.  I'm a willing participant.  But I'm only interested with their light ideas.

 There are many ways to capture Vivid Sydney.  But the most beautiful way to showcase this event, in my opinion, is through timelapse.  Thus I wanted to do timelapse.  I have a Nikon D800e.  It also has a time-lapse menu so I was thinking of taking advantage of it.  

 I plan to grab both time-lapse and movie.  I need to take photos as well for this blog.  Since I'm only doing snippets, I don't need to take time-lapse for hours.  All my timelapse were under 10 minutes each.

The Locations

 I went to many major locations of Vivid Sydney.  The following are places I visited:
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Circular Quay
  • The Rocks
  • Kirribilli
  • Darling Harbour
  • The Star
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall
I haven't seen the ones on Chatswood.  But I hear they are good as well.  I haven't got enough time to visit all places as I was sick and I can't do anything in one entire week.  If I wasn't sick, then I would have gone to more places and taken better videos.

Anyway, it's still good that I managed to create one.

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Fireworks at Darling Harbour, Vivid Sydney 2015


Is Vivid Sydney 2015 Better?

YES and NO.

 'YES' because in all smaller lighting showcase (e.g. around Circular Quay), it's far better than those I saw in the earlier years.  Adding the University of Sydney, The Star and Chatswood to contribute to Vivid Sydney is a good idea as well.  The Museum of Contemporary Arts and Customs House is better this year.  I like the design and the movie-like presentation of patterns.  I always make it a point to watch these two buildings show off each other.

 'NO' because the light presentation on these two places are so disappointing:

  1. Sydney Opera House
  2. Darling Harbour

Sydney Opera House is very subpar.  I was expecting so much as this is usually the centre of attraction during Vivid Sydney.  This year's Lighting the Sails are just cartoon-ish patterns that project at the Opera House.  I'm expecting more.  When I was walking at Circular Quay,  I did not even bother looking at the Opera House.  

 Darling Harbour's light presentation is like a big disco.  I don't know.  I felt that they could give more, show more and planned more.  But it's like laser lights pointing everywhere.  There's not much depth on the presentation.  

 But be aware that if you managed to watch the lighting show (Darling Harbour) that features the fireworks, that is heaps better than anything else!  I managed to watch this, but it didn't showed again.  The fireworks would be costly I believe.
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Lighting the Pier
The Video
This is the first time I created an actual video for Vivid Sydney 2015.  I used both video and time-lapse to construct the final movie.  There are no ambient sound. I used the sound by Full Tilt called Conviction.  I love this song.






Final Thoughts

 Generally, I love what I saw at Vivid Sydney 2015.  Is it better?  On small things yes.  On bigger things, no.  The most disappointing would probably be the Opera House presentation.  It's un-interesting (for me) and un-lively.  Now I'm excited to see Vivid Sydney 2016.  I'm sure they are aware of the feedback about Opera House's light show.

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Vivid Sydney 2015, The Star
Location: Sydney NSW, Australia


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