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So you want to be an event filmmaker? Think you’ve got what it takes?? If you have dreams of being the next Epic Motion…you better give this video a watch. I’m sharing my secrets to (mild) success in the industry.

And if you’ve already been in the biz for awhile, well watch anyways. At least I’m a pretty face to look at. And who knows…you might just learn something!

Love,
Eric

Eric Kmetz

Eric Kmetz is the lead filmmaker for Epic Motion, based in Detroit, MI. Named one of the 2010 EventDV top 25 filmmakers, Eric has been a full-time wedding filmmaker since 2009. In his spare time he devotes himself to being as kmawesome as legally allowed. Furthermore, 83% of people agree…he's the bees knees. True story.

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Hello there friends and family!

Eric Kmetz here bringing you a very special post today.

Recently, I sat down with Detroit-area wedding photographers Melissa Patterson and Adam Czap to discuss the DSLR trend, what gear they use, and how photographers and filmmakers can work together seamlessly at an event.

This is part I of II of our panel. Today’s discussion covers what gear Melissa and Adam use, and their thoughts on DSLR video.

In part II, I’ll find out exactly what these photographers think of event filmmakers, and how to be sure everyone plays nice!

xoxo,
E

Eric Kmetz

Eric Kmetz is the lead filmmaker for Epic Motion, based in Detroit, MI. Named one of the 2010 EventDV top 25 filmmakers, Eric has been a full-time wedding filmmaker since 2009. In his spare time he devotes himself to being as kmawesome as legally allowed. Furthermore, 83% of people agree…he's the bees knees. True story.

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Let’s say that you’ve shot your wedding.  The shots look great.  The audio sounds really good.  The music’s picked and you’re excited.

This post is about another step that you can take to make your audio sound that much more professional and higher-end.

It’s using the Graphic Equalizer in Final Cut Pro.

Last year, my wife and I went to WEVA in Orlando and I walked into Adam Forgione’s seminar about audio.

He talked a lot- and the biggest nugget I got was his rant on using the audio filters in FCP, particularly the Graphic Equalizer.

I took this to heart and since then, I’ve been using it in all of  my projects.  Even when I think they might not need them, I do it anyways (a very GOOD habit to get into).

He also supplied me with a cheat sheet on what levels help you where- Low Feel, Boomy, Boxy, Mid, Harsh, and Hiss.  I have this taped on my tower and use it to this day.

So here’s my props to Pennylane Productions!   If you would like me to send the cheat sheet to you, just email me at lightsintheattic@mac.com.

So sit back and enjoy the vlog about the EQ.

Happy Cutting!
Jeffrey Haney
Lights in the Attic Wedding Films

Jeffrey Haney

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