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THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR THOSE THAT ARE USING CANON EOS DSLR’s

Essential to a perfect ring shot:

1. MACRO LENS (EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro)
2. LIGHTING (any small, off-camera light will do)
3. MOTION (whether it be camera motion or light motion)

Creating the perfect ring shot:

• Plan out the setting, lighting & ring position
• Gather the rings from the bride & groom
  • Shooting the ring shot towards the end of the reception usually allows for more time to unleash your creativity.
  • Avoid possession of rings for extended periods of time. Some couples get antsy when you don’t hurry back with them, not to mention the longer you have the rings the more time you have to misplace them
• Set them up
  • There isn’t a right or wrong way to do this.
  • Using some sticky tack sometimes helps support a ring in an awkward position.
• Light the rings
  • Add enough light to shoot at a low ISO/gain. This is one part of the day where YOU are in total control of the lighting conditions so take advantage.
  • Backlight the rings to highlight the jewels,
  • Candles can be used for some out-of-focus flicker and they add motion.
• Use tripod or slider
  • Don’t try to shoot a ring shot handheld, you’ll wish you didn’t when you get back and review your shaky footage.
• Reverse clip in post if you use camera motion.
  • Start your ring shot where you want the shot to end later and then add your motion (tripod pan/tilt or a slide). Simply reverse the clip’s speed in post and your ring shot will have a nice, even flow to the perfectly framed ending shot.

Thanks for watching/reading. I’ll be on the look out for your perfect ring shots!
Jet Kaiser
Jet Kaiser Films

Jet

Jet Kaiser saved up enough money to by his first camcorder at the age of 14 and he's been creating films ever since. He eventually created the Indianapolis-based, Jet Kaiser Films where he collaborates his with his lovely wife, Dani. Together they produce cinematic, story-rich, "motion pictures for those in LOVE™ "

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Greetings, IN[FOCUS] Bloggers!

As a frequent IN[FOCUS] blog follower, I’m so excited to be writing this right now. My name is Jet Kaiser. I’m the owner of Jet Kaiser Films, which is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana.

JKF was born while I was studying video & multimedia at Ivy Tech State College back in 2005. I shot my first wedding in February 2006 and I knew right then that this was going to be my life. The last 5 years have been beyond what we could’ve dreamed.

The ‘we’ is myself, my best friend & wife, Dani, along with one assistant. Dani & I were married May 17^th, 2008 & we both attended IN[FOCUS] 2010 in Austin (if we look familiar).

We are now shooting everything with Canon EOS DSLR & Super 8mm with all of our projects being edited on Final Cut Pro 7.  JKF has grown into a unique, innovative filmmaking company and I am so anxious to share some of the things that we’ve learned along the way.

Stay tuned!
Jet Kaiser
Jet Kaiser Films

Jet

Jet Kaiser saved up enough money to by his first camcorder at the age of 14 and he's been creating films ever since. He eventually created the Indianapolis-based, Jet Kaiser Films where he collaborates his with his lovely wife, Dani. Together they produce cinematic, story-rich, "motion pictures for those in LOVE™ "

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