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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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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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Good audio makes or breaks your films, no matter if they’re commercials, events, or weddings.

One of the ways to get a better sound in your project is to use canned sound effects.  It’s easy and fast-FAST AND EASY BABY!

In the time of deadlines and moving on to the next project, I like streamlining as much as possible so I can spend most of my time creating.

This quick blog is for those who have FCP Studio suite, but haven’t had the time, or energy, or both to open up Soundtrack Pro and use some core functions.

It will add value and style to your projects.

Happy Cutting!
Jeffrey Haney
Lights in the Attic Wedding Films

Jeffrey Haney

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