Backing up your DVD's

One of my brides contacted me this week and asked how to make backup dvd's for her own safekeeping.

Since I don't make much (or any) money on duplicating dvd's, I have no problem with my brides making copies of their dvd's - as a matter of fact, I encourage it.  It saves me time, and it puts my work in the hands of those who can spread the good word about what I do.

Copying a dvd is very simple on a Macintosh computer, and I've made you a screen grab video to show you how.

I'm sorry to PC users because I don't know the specifics of the procedures described in the following video tailored to your situation.  Actually, I do, there's just one extra step:

(1) Find a friend with a Mac or buy one yourself :->, then follow the procedures in the video below.

Enjoy, and happy archiving.

jones

Save a Horse - A Blast from the past (2006)

Don't try this at your rehearsal dinner...this is Texas:

Emily and Huntley just welcome their first child into the world - congrats guys!

jones

Nevis, West Indies Super 8 Wedding at the Four Seasons

I woke up this morning and this was the view from my bed, so I thought I'd take a picture.

You might've guessed that I'm not in Waco today.

I'm on the tiny island of Nevis in the West Indies to create the wedding video of Taryn and Alex, a fantastic couple from New York that found me through Abby Larson's Style Me Pretty blog.

Last night was my first opportunity to meet Taryn and Alex, and they are quite an amazing and accomplished couple.  During the rehearsal dinner at the Montpelier Inn, their friends regaled the crowd with stories of their friendships throughout the years.  I was honored to be invited to share in such an intimate occasion with their inner circle.

I will be working alongside New York photojournalist Karen von Voigtlander, who, interestingly enough, shot her first destination wedding as an assistant to my officemate Huy Nguyen. We will be covering the ceremony at a unique location, the ruins of the Cottle Church with reception and bonfire to follow at the 4 Seasons Resort.

This is an all super 8 wedding shoot, so you'll have to wait a while to see anything.  In the meantime, enjoy my pics!

jones

Cover Guy

EventDv Magazine just released this great article  on the New Documentary Style of editing weddings, of which I am a featured producer.

When the cover photo was taken in Orlando, I intentionally stood as far away as possible from filmmaking god Jason Magbanua knowing I would look very uncool alongside the guy.  Thanks to wonders of Photoshop, there I am, locked arm in arm with the rock star, looking like I could use some cool lessons!

jones

Tribeza magazine feature of Chris P. Jones

in Tribeza magazine.

Tribeza originated in Austin and has now branched into Dallas and Houston.  Tribeza appeals to the young, hip, art crowd and advertises all things that I cannot afford (including myself).

I was honored to be 'exposed' alongside top shelf event planner Mary Frances Hurt of DFW Events and photographer Huy Nguyen of  f8studio.

Thanks for the nod! 

jones