Who is Surreal Eyes...
Surreal Eyes is Kristen DeBellis, a dancer and choreographer
of over 15 years expereince who found her passion for
music and choreography expanding in a new
direction of video editing and graphics.
Her style is fluid, intricate and rhythmatically influenced. Focus on timing and attention to detail is what sets Surreal Eyes apart from others. Kristen’s goal is to show that all of life is a dance if you let it be and to deliver a beautifully handcrafted creation, filled with the joys and memories of a day that means so much to you.
As each moment is a step, The day becomes a dance.
Our Promise...
Above all else, it is most important that satisfaction be met. A meeting will be scheduled, at minimum one month prior to your wedding, to discuss and exchange any important information, details and helpful hints to make the experience run as smoothly as possible.
The day of your wedding Kristen will be there from the beginning to the end (unless discussed otherwise) to capture your day as the moments fall into place. The eye of the camera will gracefully float, shadowing whatever may be taking place. Whether it be pictures with the photographer, tightening that gown, a moment of prayer, a laugh amongst guests, a dance of happy feet, a lipstick check in the mirror, flowers elegantly arranged on the tables, a wink in someone’s eye, the sun rays of light, the cake on your cheek or the tear in your eye. Capturing these special moments is what turns the day into a dance.
The Process...
When meeting with Kristen prior to your wedding day, a disc will be requested with 15-20 songs you feel are a reflection of you and your day. If you have chosen “Stills to Life” or “Flowing Slideshow” in your package, a disc of pictures will also be requested at that time.
You will be asked to answer a brief questionnaire to help in getting to know you better and for creative guidance when in the editing process. Once the footage is captured please allow 2-6 weeks for editing time based on the extent of the project.
If the “Patience for Pictures”
option has been chosen, the normal editing time 
will begin once the pictures have been recieved by Kristen.
Once your dvd is complete you will be contacted.
A package with the dvd and a feedback sheet will be sent to you.
Surreal Eyes would greatly appreciate that the feed back sheet
you fill out be returned to strengthen and better our services.
Each dvd is created with a custom menu
to easily “view all” or “select different tracks”.
Copies of your dvd are available upon request.
Weddings and Special Events
- The Surrealistic Package ~ $1200 ($200 deposit)
- ~ Full Event captured and edited in a clean, stylized and highlighted fashion. Enhanced with music, optional graphics, filters and words for maximum entertainment. Highlights can touch on all the unique moments involved such as the ceremony, moments shadowing the photographer, formal introductions, reception, special dances, toasts, speeches, cake cutting, garter and bouquet toss, guests and any other elements that might take place during the event.
- ~ DVD w/custom menu including chapter/scene selections.
- ~ Bonus features including additional raw unedited footage.
- The Simplistic Package ~ $600 ($200 deposit)
- ~ Full Event captured and edited in a clean linear fashion w/minimal editing.
- ~ DVD w/custom menu including chapter/scene selections.
- ~ (Please note: This package is a basic video coverage package and does not reflect the originality or uniqueness of Surreal Eyes Productions.)
- Early Day Footage ~ $250
- ~ This involves capturing earlier footage in the day getting ready, preparing, enjoying those final moments as the count down takes place! This a wonderful addition to the project which creates a fun highlighted chapter to the final DVD.
- ~ (Please note: For this add-on, video coverage will begin as early as requested.)
- Intertwining Photography w/Video ~ $150
- ~ Upon the approval of your hired photographer, up to 50 pictures can be submitted and intertwined creatively within the video.
- ~ ( Please note that the editing period will begin once pictures are received by Kristen, on disc, in digital format.)
- Additional Camera ~ $150
- ~ Though you wouldn't necessarily guess this, generally all of Surreal Eyes projects have been shot from a single camera perspective. The camera is a attached to a smooth steady cam for a clean and professional way to get the camera eye floating and seeing as many interesting and creative angles as possible. But if you have your heart set on an additional camera, this add-on is an option.
- Creative Picture Projects (Stills to Life) ~ Consultation Required
- ~ An entertaining element to take place during the event and add to the final DVD. See portfolio for example work.
- Custom PackagesConsultation Required
- We can always discuss specifics and come up with the desired result.
- Consultation required for travel
They are not just slideshows, they are superior. “Stills to Life” is a collection of pictures you choose that will be customly choreographed, allowing the images to dance gracefully in a way that compliments each image. There is also the option to use filters and/or graphics for slight enhancement, which creates stunning effects. A “Stills to Life” is a great way to feel the life in a photo as it is influenced with music. A “Stills to Life” can be of anything and is wonderful as a gift for anyone at anytime.
A simple and great addition to your wedding day which involves up to 100 pics, that you choose, in a flowing slideshow behaviour, which continuiosly flows for your guests to reflect upon during the reception. Arrangements for display are required.
A wonderful effect to the editing style can be to utilize the actual pictures from the wedding day and intertwine them into the wedding video. Upon approval of your photographer, and a little patience from the newly weds, the editing process can incorporate these still images as they are intertwined with all the moments around them when they were created. The editing peroid will begin once pictures are received by Kristen. Up to 50 pics can be submitted.