ICE Totally Gaming Conference London

For the 4th year in a row, we were invited by our clients, Global Bet, at the ICE Totally Gaming Exhibition at London Excel.

As always, for three days, we were "lights, camera, action" and this is what we did. Be sure to check out their hologram and share your thoughts on how they did it. We still haven`t figured that out.

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A story in every frame: London Video Stories Demo Reel 2016

2015 has been a very exciting year for us at London Video Stories.From our new website launch to some amazing new collaborations, we have worked on a lot of exciting projects that we wanted to share with you.You can now check our new demo reel feat. Martin Sorrell, Tom Ford , Paul Smith  and many more. As always, we're happy to hear your thoughts, so why not drop us a line?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X_0zXThpoI

Fashion designer Paul Smith before London Fashion Week AW14 show

[youtube=http://youtu.be/7pEVyagc4oc]London Fashion Week AW14 was a incredible. Not only we had so much fun discovering the new fashion trends, but we`ve met and filmed some of the biggest celebs in the industry, like John Rocha, Tom Ford, J.W. Anderson, Paul Smith, Viviene Westwood and Cara Delevingne. We`ve also seen the colorful Burberry Prorsum show (with Paloma Faith live). And because LFW SS15 is close, here`s a little reminder to keep you ready for what`s coming up this season. There`s more to come, so don`t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel or visit our website.

London Fashion Designers Videos - Why So Serious

Here are 2 facts:1. I`m a guy2. From my perspective, fashion is a 7 letter word and includes 7 designers, with Tom Ford and Paul Smith at the top of the list. So one thing for sure, when it comes to emerging London fashion designers, my knowledge isn`t that vast (although I have to admit, I've always had a keen eye for all the new designer makers selling in the London markets). Fortunately, I can always rely on Wears London to broaden my horizons when it comes to the up-and-coming London talents. This hip fashion marketplace brings together the best designer makers from the London area and helps fashion savy buyers to shop the coolest up and coming designs in and around London's fashion hubs.So we`ve teamed up and decided to create inspiring video profiles for emerging London fashion designers.The first on our list was Why So Serious , a luxury fashion label based on culture and politics from around the world, founded in February 2013 by Terri-Leigh Finnegan. We were more than privileged to be the first ones to have interviewed Terri in her work-space studio and take part in a stunning derelict warehouse fashion shoot showcasing her Haitian inspired collection. 

There were many ingredients that made us think that this interview will be a hit and Terri's Why So Serious collections will simply take off.  And we're very happy to say that she's collaborated with the one and only Cadbury for London Fashion Week 2013 to create a stunning infusion of purple on a superb one-off dress celebrating Cadbury's 100 years anniversary!And because London Video Stories aims to inspire you through the stories about people who believe in their ideas and take that one step further to make them come true, we're thrilled to say that from any sales that she makes, Terri offers actual support to the cultures that provided an inspiration for her designs.Here`s our proud work, which has also been featured on Visit Britain's website! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UBZY9aJXugMihai

2013 was a cinematic year for London Video Stories

Our 2013 demo reel has reached more views than any other video.Thank you for that, dear subscribers and supporters of London Video Stories.Stay tuned for other inspiring stories from London and be sure to check out our new facebook page.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55NVFY5LI0Demo reel featuring:DMC Magic - magicianThe Goldstone Singers - bandSergiu Tuhutziu- pianistNero Martini BandYannick Oho Bambe - film makerPandaPay appReborn London - fashion designerWhy So Serious - fashion designerMy Green Bag - fashion designerChateau D`Ychem 1937 - wineYull Shoes - fashion designerVidma Wait - painterKweekWeek App.All the images are extras from videos directed, shot or edited by myself (Mihai Andrei) in 2013.Soundtrack: Melodysheep - Our introhttp://www.facebook.com/londonvideo.storieshttp://twitter.com/londonvstories 

DMC Magic, Andy Murray and the Prince

We all love magic, right? I think that at least once we've imagined ourselves performing a trick or two. But, when that doesn't work, the best next thing is to see magic at work. And that`s what I did while filming DMC (Drummond Money-Coutts), this intriguing character that tests the limits of his viewers' perception more often than the camera can record.No, he doesn`t have a hat and no rabbit there either. What he has is a talent for prestidigitation, a passion for dramatic acts and a personalised bag that hides…well, I guess something related to magic.While entering the classy George Club in sophisticated Mayfair, I just wished I could have set my camera to shoot 100 frames per second because I was sure my eyes won`t be able to see some of the quick tricks Drummond would perform.And so, using my unique floating camera technique, we shot 2 videos. The first one is a tribute to  2013  Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray and the other one is a  magical tribute to the new Prince of Cambridge.In the end, I would say to keep an eye on DMC in this videos but I`m afraid it won`t be enough, so watch them twice.Mihai[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqmyPqYZtew&w=560&h=315][youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCIIJkKQN3k&w=560&h=315]

Music, Camera, Action - when you're Liszt expected

There`s a hidden thought in every videographer`s mind:  someday to make a music video.  Well, not the usual Miley Cyrus on a ball/Lady Gaga all wrapped up kind of stuff, but a Mezzo style, multi-camera, classic video with a classical track.My story with classical music goes back some years ago when, while directing a documentary, I`ve commissioned a composer to write a soundtrack for my film.  After a few months, I was invited in a studio to listen to the composition. There are really no words to describe how I felt when listening to to the music that was written only my project! Ever since, I've always had my eye out for any classical music projects in which I could put all my DOP and editing skills in.  As luck would have it, I met the uber-talented pianist Sergiu Tuhutiu in London a few moths ago and we decided to work together on two of his classical music videos.So, there we were - 3 videographers in the room (myself, Raul Babos and Daniel Duna), 5 cameras ready to roll, one old and beautifully restored piano, a typically British saloon and a very talented pianist (Sergiu Tuhutziu) . We had about 8 hours to record 2 tracks and that seemed quite alright when you think we had 5 cameras; but to synchronize each one, to sync each performance, to change the lights for each camera and scene…now, that`s was real challenge.By the end of the day, the cameramen Raul Babos and Daniel Duna  were not only humming the tunes just like in a karaoke night that went bad but they knew by heart each of Sergiu`s hand movements on the keyboard. I guess they also added Liszt on their iTunes list.Now, for you techies, I should add another part that might upset the piano lovers, namely camera+cameraman with slider on the piano! Luckily, I`m so compact that the piano hardly felt anything...After a few clicks and tweaks in in the editing room, here`s what we came up with.Do enjoy along with a glass of wine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SviWtp7wcTohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Ct3CnsHa0Mihai

Experimental Video London Tourneé Cadenza / DanceVideo

A few months ago I was invited by Carlos Dittborn, a talented Chilean director to get involved into an experimental video.  And so I did as a Director of Cinematography. Until now, I only worked on factual videography (more than I did on experimental videos), weather it was documentary or short corporate videos, and this project was for me a fun challenge especially because I`m planning my first short fiction film. I had to think out of the box, more visually than before and to adapt to the new DSLR I`ve worked with.What we had to do may seem simple: to capture the essence of a one minute dance and then to slow-motion it to almost 5 minutes. So, we used many camera angles and a frame rate of 60fps. The result was stunning because it seamed like the dancer was stopped somewhere between movement and stillness.Not only was this a positive experience because of working with a talented  dancer, director and choreographer, but also, it made me think about the power that video has today: to slow down reality and offer us a moment of peace. The video is in the festival circuit and will soon be available in UK.Meanwhile,you can enjoy the trailer below:[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG9uNegsoGY]