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Ok, so you have a great shot.  the bride’s lookin’ hot, the groom’s smiling, the sun is setting.  Everything visually is STUNNING!

Problem is, one of the groomsmen belch right when your shot starts.

“Hey, just clip out the burp and go right into the beauty shot right?!” Well, not so fast.  Let’s say that the belch just is a fraction into your bride saying something prophetic.

You try to clip off one last frame but it’s a tad too much.  ”I wish I could just clip it a fraction shorter-not even a frame”

Well, I’m going to show you how.

Happy Cutting!
Jeffrey Haney
Lights in the Attic Wedding Films

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For those of you switching to Final Cut Pro or using it for the first time, this post will be for you.  I’m going to show you how to enable the waveform and the toggle clip overlays in Final Cut Pro.

If I would have been shown this right off the bat, it would have saved me quite a bit of time in getting my audio levels to where I would like them.

These are two simple yet necessary shortcuts that will help the beginning editor up and running.  We’ve all been there at one time, so the more questions that you ask an editor, the better.

Happy cutting!

Jeffrey Haney
Lights in the Attic Wedding Films
Oregon Bride Magazine’s “Best New Vendor- 2010

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Hello there! It’s becoming abundantly clear that DSLR cameras are the future for wedding/event cinematography. For those that are already shooting with DSLR cameras, you don’t need me to tell you that it is TOTALLY different then shooting with your garden variety camera. And those of you who aren’t yet shooting on DSLR’s, but are having that warm, fuzzy feeling about these cameras, let me just tell you now…it’s TOTALLY different. Because of the complexities that coincide with filming on DSLR’s, it requires us as producers/cinematographers to be adequately prepared for the task that lies before us.

Today’s video is going to briefly touch on some of the ways you can better prepare yourself for shoots and help alleviate a ton of your stress going into production.

If you have a question or comment, leave it below, or send a messenger pigeon my way!

XOXO,
Epic 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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