The tools behind every frame

The Gadget

Thirty tools, and each one moves the way it works. Scroll, and every camera, lens, light and rig shows you what it does at a Tamil wedding, and what it gives your film.

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01Cameras4 tools
02Lenses9 tools
03Mount & filter2 tools
04Signal4 tools
05Sound3 tools
06Rigs4 tools
07Light4 tools

Chapter 01 · 4 tools

Cameras

01 / 30 · Camera Body

Canon EOS C400

Flagship A-Cam Master

From a lamp-lit sanctum to midday sun in Bentota, without changing cameras.

Base ISO800

6K Full-Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Triple Base ISO 800 / 3200 / 12800
Native RF Mount

Flagship A-Cam Master

Unrivaled 6K Full-Frame Readout Speed & Triple Base ISO Mastery

Wedding environments shift from blazing tropical coastal sunlight in Bentota to dimly lit, sacred temple sanctums and candlelit ballroom receptions within hours. As our Flagship A-Cam Master, the Canon EOS C400’s 6K Full-Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS sensor virtually eliminates rolling shutter distortion during rapid ceremonial movements and whip-pans, while its revolutionary Triple Base ISO (800 / 3,200 / 12,800) lets us capture noise-free, filmic skin tones even in near-darkness without blinding guests with intrusive floodlights.

On the day

Primary hero angle for the Bridal Entrance, the Sacred Necklace tying, and First Dance.
Feeds uncompressed 12G-SDI live signal via Hollyland Pyro S directly to G. Vasanth’s Pyro 7 Director Monitor.
Built-in motorized 10-stop ND wheel allows instant exposure shifts when following couples from indoor shrines into midday sun.

02 / 30 · Camera Body

Canon EOS C80

Primary B-Cam Master

The same 6K colour as the A-cam, in a smaller body for the B-cam and the slider.

Base ISO800

6K Full-Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Triple Base ISO
12G-SDI Output

Primary B-Cam Master

Identical 6K Sensor Color Science in an Agile Cinema Form Factor

In multi-camera wedding storytelling, mismatched color science between A-Cam and B-Cam destroys visual immersion. We deploy the Canon EOS C80 as our Primary B-Cam Master because it houses the exact same 6K Full-Frame BSI Stacked CMOS sensor and Triple Base ISO architecture as our flagship EOS C400. When cutting between a wide composition on the C400 and a tight emotional reaction on the C80, the highlight roll-off, rich gold bridal jewelry rendering, and shadow depth match down to the pixel.

On the day

Paired with the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z for compressed, emotional reaction shots of parents and the groom.
Records simultaneously to Dual SD slots for instant on-set safety backup and rapid Next-Day Edit (NDE) ingest.
Compact cinema body mounts effortlessly onto our Kessler CineSlider or K-Pod crane rig.

03 / 30 · Camera Body

Canon EOS C50

Gimbal & Open-Gate Social Cam

Open gate: one recording gives both the wide film and the vertical reel.

Sensor area16:9

7K Full-Frame CMOS
3:2 Open Gate RAW
Dual Base ISO

Gimbal & Open-Gate Social Cam

7K 3:2 Open Gate RAW for Simultaneous Widescreen Cinema & Vertical Reels

Modern luxury couples want both a sweeping 2.39:1 widescreen theatrical feature film and ultra-crisp 9:16 vertical reels for Instagram and TikTok — without two separate crews crowding their ceremony. The Canon EOS C50’s 7K Full-Frame 3:2 Open Gate RAW sensor captures the entire vertical and horizontal height of our RF primes simultaneously. Stripped of its detachable 2× XLR top handle, it becomes a featherweight gimbal powerhouse that glides effortlessly through packed dance floors.

On the day

Flown on a 3-axis gimbal with the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L or RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM for immersive tracking shots.
3:2 Open Gate framing allows us to extract both 4K widescreen cinema masters and full-resolution vertical social edits from the exact same take.
Re-attaching the 2× XLR handle transforms it into a run-and-gun documentary rig for morning bridal prep.

04 / 30 · Camera Body

Canon EOS R5

3x Multi-Cam Lock-Offs & Stills

Three bodies on lock-off angles, and the stills camera that never stops.

Stills45 MP

45MP Full-Frame Stills
8K RAW Internal
5-Axis 8-Stop IBIS

3x Multi-Cam Lock-Offs & Stills

Three-Unit 8K RAW & 45MP Editorial Hybrid Fleet for Total Coverage

We operate a fleet of three Canon EOS R5 bodies simultaneously to guarantee that no fleeting tear, whispered vow, or architectural angle is ever missed. For editorial photography, its 45-megapixel sensor resolves every delicate silk thread of a wedding saree and intricate henna detail for billboard-grade prints. For cinematography, its 8K RAW resolution allows lossless digital punch-ins during ceremonies, while 4K 120p and 8-stop In-Body Image Stabilization turn flying flower petals and confetti into poetic slow-motion art.

On the day

Unit #1: Handheld 4K 120p slow-motion B-roll & candid editorial stills with RF 24-70mm f/2.8L.
Unit #2: Tight interview & vow lock-off angle paired with the ultra-fast RF 85mm f/1.2L USM.
Unit #3: Architectural & heirloom jewelry tabletop specialist paired with the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift.

Chapter 02 · 9 tools

Lenses

05 / 30 · RF Cine Zoom

Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z

Primary Zoom on EOS C400

One zoom from the whole stage to a single tear, with no lens change.

Focal length24 mm

Constant f/2.8 Aperture
Internal Non-Extending Zoom
Clickless Manual Iris Ring

Primary Zoom on EOS C400

The Holy Grail Cinema Zoom: 24mm Wide to 105mm Portrait at Constant f/2.8

During live Hindu ceremonies or church vows, there is no time to swap prime lenses when the action shifts from a wide full-stage ritual to an intimate ring exchange in two seconds. Mounted permanently as the Primary Zoom on our Canon EOS C400, the RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z gives us the speed of a prime collection inside one internal-zooming cinema barrel. Its clickless manual iris ring enables silky-smooth exposure pulls, and its constant f/2.8 aperture creates sumptuous background separation across the entire 24–105mm range.

On the day

Lives on the Flagship EOS C400 A-Cam for uninterrupted wide-to-tight storytelling.
Internal zoom design means the physical length never changes — keeping matte boxes, gimbals, and jib balance locked.
5.5-stop Optical IS smooths out micro-vibrations during emotional handheld ceremony sequences.

06 / 30 · RF Cine Zoom

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z

Primary Zoom on EOS C80

We stand at the edge of the wedding stage and still frame the tear.

Focal length70 mm

70-200mm Telephoto Cine Zoom
Constant f/2.8
Internal Zoom Barrel

Primary Zoom on EOS C80

Intimate Telephoto Compression Without Intruding on Sacred Moments

The most powerful wedding emotions happen when the couple forgets the camera is even there. Paired with our Canon EOS C80 B-Cam, the matte-black RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z lets us stand far back at the edge of the temple wedding stage or ballroom while framing breathtaking close-ups of tearful smiles and trembling hands. Because it shares the exact 82mm filter thread and internal-zoom cine ergonomics as our 24-105mm Z, both cameras maintain identical optical character and smooth zoom pulls.

On the day

Primary telephoto workhorse on the EOS C80 B-Cam for unobtrusive candid close-ups and speeches.
Delivers dreamy telephoto compression during coastal golden-hour pre-shoots in Bentota and Galle.
Clickless manual iris ring ensures seamless exposure adjustments during spotlight reception entrances.

07 / 30 · RF Zoom

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM

Handheld B-Roll on R5 (#1)

Handheld storytelling: wide enough for the room, close enough for a face.

Focal length24 mm

24-70mm Standard f/2.8
Dual Nano USM Autofocus
5-Stop Optical IS

Handheld B-Roll on R5 (#1)

Lightning-Fast Nano USM Focus & Kinetic Handheld Versatility

Mounted on our first Canon EOS R5 body, the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM is our agile kinetic storyteller. When combined with the R5’s sensor stabilization, this lens achieves up to 8 stops of coordinated shake reduction — allowing our operator to move organically through bridal suites, henna circles, and joyous family greetings without bulky rigs, capturing spontaneous 4K 120p slow-motion B-roll and razor-sharp editorial frames.

On the day

Dedicated to EOS R5 (#1) for high-frame-rate handheld B-roll and dynamic documentary stills.
Whisper-quiet Nano USM motors lock onto eyes instantly even through bridal veils and flower showers.
Shares an 82mm front thread with our cine zooms for rapid diffusion filter swapping.

08 / 30 · RF Zoom

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM

Gimbal & Wide on EOS C50

The whole wedding stage in one frame, even in a small hall.

Focal length35 mm

15-35mm Ultra-Wide f/2.8
Rectilinear Architecture Optics
5-Stop Optical IS

Gimbal & Wide on EOS C50

Grand Architectural Scale & Immersive Dance-Floor Energy

Luxury weddings are defined by grand spaces — soaring Hindu temple gopurams, chandelier-lit hotel ballrooms, and dramatic oceanfront cliffs. Mounted on our Canon EOS C50 gimbal rig, the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM captures sweeping 15mm rectilinear vistas with virtually zero geometric distortion at the edges, then zooms to 35mm for classic cinema medium shots without ever needing to rebalance the stabilizer.

On the day

Primary ultra-wide optic on the EOS C50 for majestic venue reveals and crane/gimbal push-ins.
Fast f/2.8 aperture lets us dive right into the center of high-energy reception dance floors in low ambient light.
Close-focusing capability creates dramatic wide-angle foreground perspective on floral decor and wedding-stage pillars.

09 / 30 · RF Prime

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Tight Interviews on R5 (#2) / C80

At f/1.2 the room falls away and only the henna stays sharp.

Aperturef/16

Ultra-Fast f/1.2 Aperture
Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics
3D Portrait Pop

Tight Interviews on R5 (#2) / C80

The Ultimate Portrait & Vow Lens: Painting-Like Bokeh at f/1.2

There is no optical look in the world quite like the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM wide open. Engineered with Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) optics that eliminate chromatic aberration even on glittering diamond and gold bridal jewelry, this lens melts cluttered wedding backgrounds into a creamy, painterly wash of color. We use it for our signature Vogue-style bridal portraits, intimate vow lock-offs on R5 (#2), and deeply emotional parent interviews.

On the day

Hero portrait lens for Bridal Poses, 18th Birthday milestones, and Puberty Ceremony editorials.
Mounted on R5 (#2) or C80 for cinematic letter-reading sequences and emotional Sit-Down Interviews.
Renders specular fairy lights and brass oil lamps into huge, circular, aberration-free bokeh spheres.

10 / 30 · RF Prime

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Hero Stills & Narrative on C400/R5

Ten round blades, wide open: faces glow and the hall melts away.

Aperturef/16

50mm Natural Human Perspective
Ultra-Fast f/1.2
10-Blade Circular Aperture

Hero Stills & Narrative on C400/R5

Natural Human Vision Elevated by Three-Dimensional f/1.2 Depth

Fifty millimeters mirrors the natural perspective of the human eye — making viewers feel as though they are standing right beside the couple. With its massive f/1.2 aperture and 10-blade iris, the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM carves the bride and groom out of their environment with breathtaking three-dimensional medium-format-like falloff. It is our go-to optic for quiet morning bridal preparation narratives on the C400 and editorial couple portraits on the R5.

On the day

Used on EOS C400 and EOS R5 for intimate getting-ready storytelling and twilight couple sessions.
Allows shooting by pure window light or a single candle without raising ISO.
Creates timeless, distortion-free full-length and waist-up editorial compositions.

11 / 30 · RF Hybrid Prime

Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM

Gimbal Prime on EOS C50

Light enough for the gimbal, fast enough for lamp light.

Aperturef/16

Featherweight 580g Build
Voice Coil Motor (VCM) AF
Dedicated Manual Iris Ring

Gimbal Prime on EOS C50

Zero Focus Breathing & Featherweight Balance for Floating Gimbal Cinema

Traditional f/1.2 primes can be heavy for extended one-handed gimbal choreography and exhibit subtle field-of-view shifts when racking focus. The Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM was purpose-built for hybrid cinema: weighing just 580g with a dedicated manual iris ring, near-zero optical focus breathing, and an ultra-silent Voice Coil Motor (VCM). Paired with our EOS C50, it lets us glide around a couple at f/1.4 with effortless floating motion and cinema-grade rack focuses.

On the day

Primary prime lens for the EOS C50 gimbal rig during couple pre-shoots and reception first dances.
Voice Coil Motor delivers instantaneous, dead-silent focus pulls from foreground florals to the bride’s eyes.
Dedicated clickless iris ring allows smooth exposure transitions during indoor-to-outdoor tracking shots.

12 / 30 · Tilt-Shift Lens

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift

Architecture & Tabletop on R5 (#3)

Keeps temple towers straight, and turns tabletop details into miniatures.

Tilt0.0°

±8.5° Optical Tilt
±12mm Perspective Shift
Zero Vertical Convergence

Architecture & Tabletop on R5 (#3)

Architectural Perfection & Ethereal Selective-Plane Storytelling

The Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Tilt-Shift is one of Candid Cineframe’s secret artistic signatures. By shifting the optical axis up to ±12mm, we photograph towering temple sanctuaries, heritage churches, and luxury ballroom facades with perfectly straight vertical lines — eliminating the 'falling-backward building' distortion of normal wide lenses. And by tilting the focal plane ±8.5°, we slice a razor-thin wedge of focus across wedding rings, heirloom necklaces, or a couple walking along a beach, creating a surreal, dreamlike cinema aesthetic that no digital filter can replicate.

On the day

Mounted on EOS R5 (#3) via our Drop-In Variable ND EF-EOS R adapter.
Used in Shift mode for magazine-grade architectural plates of wedding venues and floral installations.
Used in Tilt mode for poetic selective-focus cinema vignettes and fine-art jewelry macro tableaux.

13 / 30 · Cine Prime

Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE (EF)

Manual Cine Prime on R5 / C80

A manual cine prime. Focus is pulled by hand, like on a film set.

FocusSoft

Zeiss Planar T* Anti-Reflective Coating
All-Metal Manual Focus Barrel
Long Precision Focus Throw

Manual Cine Prime on R5 / C80

Legendary Zeiss Planar T* Micro-Contrast & Tactile Manual Focus Soul

When we want pure, classic European cinema rendering for a couple pre-shoot or a dramatic bridal reveal, we reach for the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZE. Its legendary Planar optical design and Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating produce rich micro-contrast, deep blacks, and a painterly highlight roll-off that feels distinctly organic. Its damped, all-metal manual focus ring with an ultra-long rotation angle allows G. Vasanth to execute deliberate, poetic manual focus pulls calibrated to the music’s rhythm.

On the day

Adapted onto the EOS C80 or EOS R5 via the Canon Drop-In Variable ND EF-EOS R adapter.
Reserved for hero bridal beauty portraits, slow-motion veil reveals, and moody twilight silhouettes.
Electronic contacts transmit exact aperture and focus confirmation metadata directly to the camera viewfinder.

Chapter 03 · 2 tools

Mount & filter

14 / 30 · Lens Adapter

Canon Drop-In Variable ND EF-EOS R

Adds Internal VND to R5 / C50

Tames the midday sun at an outdoor wedding and keeps the background soft.

Density1.5 stops

Internal Variable ND2.5–ND500
1.5 to 9 Stops Light Control
Rear-Mount Filter Architecture

Adds Internal VND to R5 / C50

Instant Internal Cinema ND Filtering for Mirrorless & Gimbal Bodies

Shooting 24fps cinema at a 1/50s shutter speed in bright Sri Lankan sunlight at f/1.4 is impossible without neutral density filtration. By placing the Canon Drop-In Variable ND Adapter between our EF specialty glass (the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 and Canon TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift) and our EOS R5 or EOS C50 bodies, we gain an internal 1.5-to-9-stop thumbwheel ND filter right at the sensor plane — eliminating the need to screw and unscrew front filters during fast-paced outdoor shoots.

On the day

Transforms our EOS R5 and EOS C50 bodies into true cinema cameras with fingertip rear-wheel exposure control.
Allows the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II to shoot wide open in midday coastal sunshine.
Keeps the front of the lens free for hoods or specialty mist filters.

15 / 30 · Lens Adapter

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Second EF-to-RF Lens Adapter

Lets our EF cine glass, like the Zeiss 85, work on every RF body.

MountEF

Dual-Side Weather Sealing
All-Metal Precision Flanges
Full EXIF & Electronic Coupling

Second EF-to-RF Lens Adapter

Rock-Solid Weather-Sealed Coupling for Simultaneous EF Specialty Glass

Because we carry two signature EF-mount specialty lenses — the Canon TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift and the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 — having a dedicated second Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter means both lenses can stay mounted on separate camera bodies simultaneously (for instance, the Zeiss on our EOS C80 which already has internal 10-stop ND, and the Tilt-Shift on EOS R5 #3 with the Drop-In VND adapter).

On the day

Enables simultaneous deployment of both the Zeiss Milvus 85mm and TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift without mid-ceremony adapter swaps.
Dust- and water-resistant rubber gasket protects the sensor during monsoon rain or coastal sea-spray shoots.
Precision-machined metal mounts ensure zero play under heavy manual focus torque.

Chapter 04 · 4 tools

Signal

16 / 30 · Crew Intercom

Hollyland Solidcom C1 Pro - 6S

Director + 5 Camera Operators

The director talks to five operators at once, with no walkie-talkie noise in the hall.

Headsets live1

6-Person Full-Duplex DECT 1.9GHz
Dual-Mic Environmental Noise Cancellation
1,100ft Line-of-Sight Range

Director
A-cam
B-cam
Gimbal
Slider
Stills

Director + 5 Camera Operators

Invisible Six-Person Director-to-Crew Coordination in Any Environment

Great wedding cinematography is choreographed in real time. When traditional temple pipes and drums are thundering during the ceremony or a live DJ is filling the reception ballroom, hand signals fail. Our 6-headset Hollyland Solidcom C1 Pro system links Lead Cinematographer G. Vasanth directly with 5 camera and lighting operators via Dual-Mic Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC). We call out lens cues, emotional reactions, and jib sweeps in calm whispers — invisible to guests, yet synchronized like a live broadcast crew.

On the day

Master headset worn by G. Vasanth + 5 remote headsets across A-Cam, B-Cam, Gimbal, Stills, and Lighting operators.
Dual-Mic ENC cuts out loud music and crowd roar so every cue is crystal clear.
Flip-up boom mic auto-mutes instantly when an operator steps aside to speak with the wedding planner or family.

17 / 30 · Wireless Video

Hollyland Pyro S (SDI/HDMI Kit)

SDI Wireless Video on C400 & C80

Sends the A and B cameras’ pictures live to the director’s monitor.

Range0 ft

4K30 Wireless Video
3G-SDI + HDMI Dual Interface
1,300ft Range / 50ms Latency

Live

SDI Wireless Video on C400 & C80

Locking 3G-SDI 4K Wireless Transmission from Our Cinema A & B Cameras

On professional cinema bodies like our Canon EOS C400 and EOS C80, locking BNC SDI cables are essential so a bumped connector never drops a video feed mid-ceremony. We mount Hollyland Pyro S transmitters via 3G-SDI onto our C400 and C80 rigs, beaming a rock-solid 4K wireless feed up to 1,300 feet with an imperceptible 50ms latency directly to our Director Monitor — even inside crowded hotel ballrooms packed with hundreds of guest smartphones.

On the day

Connected via locking SDI to the Canon EOS C400 (A-Cam) and Canon EOS C80 (B-Cam).
Auto Dual-Band Hopping (ADH) scans 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies continuously to prevent wireless interference.
Broadcast mode lets up to 4 receivers monitor the live ceremony frame simultaneously.

18 / 30 · Wireless Video

Hollyland Pyro H (HDMI Transmitter)

HDMI Wireless Video on C50 & R5

Wireless video from the gimbal and stills bodies, so no angle is missed.

Range0 ft

4K30 HDMI Wireless TX
Direct Pairing to Pyro 7 Monitor
Ultra-Compact Gimbal Footprint

Live

HDMI Wireless Video on C50 & R5

Featherweight HDMI Wireless Telemetry for Our Gimbal & Hybrid Fleet

While our C400 and C80 use SDI, our agile gimbal camera (Canon EOS C50) and mirrorless hybrid bodies (Canon EOS R5) output pristine 4K video over HDMI. The compact Hollyland Pyro H transmitter mounts cleanly onto our C50 or R5 without weighing down the gimbal motors, transmitting its live feed directly into the same Pyro wireless ecosystem so every camera on set is visible from one central screen.

On the day

Mounted on the EOS C50 gimbal rig or EOS R5 lock-off cameras for remote framing verification.
Pairs natively with our Hollyland Pyro 7 Director Monitor without needing an external receiver box.
Allows G. Vasanth to guide the gimbal operator’s composition via Solidcom intercom while watching their live lens view.

19 / 30 · Director Monitor

Hollyland Pyro 7 Wireless Monitor

Director Multi-Cam Switch Monitor

One screen shows every camera, so the director can call the next shot.

Camera feeds1

7-Inch 1,200-Nit Daylight Touchscreen
Built-In Dual-Band Wireless Transceiver
Instant Multi-Cam A/B/C/D Switching

Director Multi-Cam Switch Monitor

The Command Center: Live Multi-Camera Switching & Daylight Calibration

The Hollyland Pyro 7 is G. Vasanth’s mobile director’s village. With a blazing 1,200-nit 7-inch touchscreen and built-in wireless receiver, it links simultaneously to our Pyro S (C400 & C80) and Pyro H (C50 & R5) transmitters. With a single tap on the screen, we switch between Camera A, Camera B, Camera C, and Camera D in real time — checking waveform exposure, custom 3D LUT color grading, focus peaking, and framing uniformity across the entire crew.

On the day

Allows live multi-cam monitoring and instant tap-switching across up to 4 wireless camera feeds.
1,200-nit high-brightness panel remains crystal clear even on sun-drenched Sri Lankan beaches.
Records instant SD card MP4 proxies with timecode for immediate ceremony playback or rapid social media previews.

Chapter 05 · 3 tools

Sound

20 / 30 · Wireless Audio

Hollyland Lark Max 2 (4-Person Kit)

Multi-Person Wireless Talent Audio

Clip-on mics for the couple, the priest and a parent: every vow is heard.

Voices1

4× Wireless Transmitters
32-Bit Float Onboard Recording
Built-In Frame-Accurate Timecode

Groom
Bride
Priest
Parent

Multi-Person Wireless Talent Audio

Four-Channel 32-Bit Float Wireless Mics + Frame-Accurate Timecode Sync

A wedding film is only as emotional as its spoken words. Most wireless systems only mic two people, leaving out the priest/officiant or parents. Our 4-Person Hollyland Lark Max 2 Kit lets us mic the Groom, Bride, Officiant, and Best Man/Father simultaneously. Even better, each discreet transmitter records unclippable 32-Bit Float backup audio internally AND features a built-in Timecode generator that locks all our cameras and audio tracks to the exact frame for lightning-fast Next-Day Edit (NDE) post-production.

On the day

Captures 4 independent wireless voices simultaneously during vows, rituals, and reception toasts.
Internal 32-Bit Float backup on every transmitter ensures zero distortion even if someone laughs or cheers right into the mic.
Open-Wearable Stereo (OWS) wireless earphones allow comfortable, cable-free audio monitoring all day.

21 / 30 · Field Recorder

Zoom H5studio (or Zoom H5) Recorder

Soundboard Feed & Room Ambience

Records the sound desk and the room. 32-bit float means the loudest temple drums never clip.

RecordingStandby

32-Bit Float / 24-Bit Multi-Track
19.4mm Large-Diaphragm X/Y Stereo Capsule
Locking XLR/TRS Combo Inputs

Stereo room + desk

Soundboard Feed & Room Ambience

Studio-Grade Multi-Track Soundboard Capture & 3D Room Ambience

True cinematic sound design requires layering crisp direct voices with the natural acoustic space of the room. While our Hollyland Lark Max 2 wireless mics capture talent voices directly, our Zoom H5studio Field Recorder plugs straight into the venue’s DJ or PA mixing console via locking XLR/TRS inputs — while its top-mounted 19.4mm X/Y stereo condenser capsule simultaneously records the live applause, laughter, sacred chanting, and musical energy of the room in 32-bit float.

On the day

Records isolated left/right balanced feeds directly from the reception DJ or ceremony PA mixer.
Simultaneously captures natural stereo room ambience so laughter and applause feel three-dimensional in the final mix.
High-headroom preamps handle everything from whispered acoustic guitars to booming reception subwoofers.

22 / 30 · Audio Expansion

Zoom APH-5 + EXH-6 Dual XLR + HS-1

Expands Zoom to 4x XLR Inputs

Adds XLR inputs, so the desk, two mics and the temple band each get a track.

XLR inputs2

EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Expansion Capsule
4× Simultaneous XLR Channels Total
APH-5 Windscreen + Wired Remote + AC Power

XLR 1
XLR 2
XLR 3
XLR 4

Expands Zoom to 4x XLR Inputs

Four-XLR Soundboard Redundancy & All-Day AC/Wind Protection

Large wedding receptions often feature multiple audio sources on the mixer: the main podium mic, a roving wireless handheld for toasts, the live band feed, and the DJ music bus. By snapping the Zoom EXH-6 Dual XLR Capsule onto our recorder, we expand it to 4 independent discrete XLR tracks — allowing us to mix and master every speech and musical stem separately in post. The APH-5 kit adds continuous AC wall power for 8-hour ceremonies and a furry deadcat windscreen for breezy coastal vows.

On the day

Expands our field recorder to 4 discrete XLR/TRS inputs for complex live band and multi-mic reception setups.
AC power adapter ensures continuous, battery-free recording across multi-hour Hindu wedding rituals.
Hairy windscreen eliminates tropical ocean wind rumble during beachfront vows in Bentota and Galle.

Chapter 06 · 4 tools

Rigs

23 / 30 · Camera Jib Arm

Kessler Pocket Jib PRO + Swivel

Heavy Crane Moves for C400 / C80

Smooth crane moves over the crowd, from the stage steps to the whole hall.

Arc reach0.0 ft

50 lb Heavy Cinema Payload
Dual-Rail Telescopic Rigidity
5ft Sweeping Arc Reach

Heavy Crane Moves for C400 / C80

Majestic Vertical Crane Sweeps That Transform Receptions into Cinema

Drones cannot fly inside luxury hotel ballrooms or sacred temple halls — yet vertical camera elevation is what gives Hollywood films their sense of grandeur. Engineered in the USA to support a massive 50 lb payload, the dual-rail Kessler Pocket Jib PRO carries our fully rigged Canon EOS C400 or C80 effortlessly. Its telescopic arm lets us boom from floor level up over floral wedding stages and crowded dance floors in a breathtaking 10-foot vertical arc, then collapse in seconds when moving between venues.

On the day

Creates dramatic rising reveals over the bridal aisle, wedding-stage canopy, and reception first dance.
Dual-rail structural architecture eliminates bounce or torsional flex even with heavy f/2.8 cine zooms.
Telescopic design retracts compactly to navigate tight hotel elevators and heritage corridors.

24 / 30 · Crane Tripod

Kessler K-Pod System + Hercules 2.0

Dedicated Base for Pocket Jib PRO

A rock-steady base for the jib, so crane shots never wobble.

BaseHandheld

500 lb Crush Rating
100mm Heavy-Duty Bowl
Hercules 2.0 Pan/Tilt Head

Dedicated Base for Pocket Jib PRO

500-Pound Rated Structural Foundation for Feather-Smooth Crane Panning

A cinema jib is only as smooth and safe as the foundation beneath it. Standard video tripods twist and shudder under the leverage of a weighted crane arm. The Kessler K-Pod System is an industrial-grade 100mm bowl tripod rated to support an astonishing 500 pounds, paired with the precision-machined Hercules 2.0 head. Together, they provide a rock-solid, zero-vibration anchor for our Pocket Jib PRO and CineSlider in crowded wedding venues.

On the day

Dedicated heavy foundation for the Kessler Pocket Jib PRO and 5ft CineSlider.
Hercules 2.0 head provides silky-smooth rotational drag for 360-degree ballroom crane sweeps.
Locking mid- and ground-level spreaders ensure maximum safety around wedding guests.

25 / 30 · Heavy Slider

Kessler CineSlider (5ft) + Outriggers

Primary Slider for C400 / C80

A five-foot dolly move that turns a simple moment into cinema.

Travel0.0 ft

5-Foot Linear Travel
80 lb Cinema Payload
Adjustable Fluid Drag Control

Primary Slider for C400 / C80

Five Feet of Silky Parallax Motion for Our Heavy Cinema Packages

Subtle lateral camera movement creates depth parallax that makes a frame feel alive. With an 80-pound payload capacity and 5 full feet of travel, the belt-driven Kessler CineSlider effortlessly glides our fully rigged Canon EOS C400 or C80 across the front of the wedding stage or ceremonial table. Its adjustable fluid drag control and precision crank handle guarantee dead-consistent, jitter-free creeps during emotional vows, speeches, and luxury reception decor reveals.

On the day

Positioned at the front of the Wedding Stage or Head Table for continuous wide-to-medium parallax movement.
Outrigger support feet eliminate end-to-end sag when booming from one end of the 5ft rail to the other.
Adjustable drag resistance smooths out human hand micro-jitters for motorized-like precision.

26 / 30 · B-Cam Slider

Kessler Stealth Slider (41.5in) w/ Case

Single-Tripod Slider for C50 / R5

A compact slider on one tripod, for tight temple halls.

Travel0.0 in

41.5-Inch Travel Length
Ultralight Single-Tripod Mount
Belt-Driven Drag Control

Single-Tripod Slider for C50 / R5

Rapid Single-Tripod Parallax Glides for Bridal Suites & Detail Tableaux

During morning bridal preparations, dress reveals, and ring/invitation macro shoots, space in hotel suites is tight and time moves fast. The 41.5-inch Kessler Stealth Slider mounts onto a single center tripod in seconds and supports up to 15 lbs — making it the ideal companion for our Canon EOS C50 or EOS R5 bodies. It delivers signature Kessler fluid-drag motion in tight rooms where a 5-foot heavy slider couldn’t fit.

On the day

Used during morning bridal & groom prep for silky reveals of the wedding gown, saree, shoes, and jewelry.
Serves as a secondary moving lock-off rail for EOS R5 (#2) during intimate ceremonies.
Lightweight sleeve-bearing carriage operates in complete silence during quiet emotional exchanges.

Chapter 07 · 4 tools

Light

27 / 30 · Key & Fill Lights

Aputure Light Storm LS C300d II

Primary Key & Fill Lights (2 Kits)

Our main key light: soft, daylight-balanced and kind to every skin tone.

Output at 1 m0 lux

2× 300W Daylight COB LED Kits
45,000+ Lux Output @ 1m
CRI / TLCI 96+ Color Accuracy

Primary Key & Fill Lights (2 Kits)

Dual 300W Cinema Daylight Engines with Flawless Skin-Tone Fidelity

Venue lighting is rarely designed for cinema cameras — hotel chandeliers cast harsh downward shadows under eyes and often suffer from green/magenta tint shifts. We deploy two Aputure Light Storm LS C300d II 300W COB LED kits (CRI/TLCI 96+) as our Primary Key and Fill lights. Powered by V-Mount cinema batteries so no trip-hazard power cords cross the ballroom floor, they wrap our couples in luminous, natural 5500K daylight that makes skin glow and bridal gold sparkle.

On the day

Two-kit deployment provides matched Key and Fill lighting for ceremonies, first dances, and editorial portrait sets.
Fanless, silent-grade ballast box ensures zero fan noise during intimate vow and interview recordings.
V-Mount battery plates allow our crew to reposition 300W cinema lights anywhere outdoors or on the dance floor in seconds.

28 / 30 · RGBWW Light

Amaran 300c (Full-Color)

Hair Rim & Background Color Wash

Full colour: a warm rim light, or a wash that matches the décor.

Colour temperature2,500 K

300W Full-Color RGBWW COB
2,500K–7,500K Bi-Color Range
360° HSI Color Control

Hair Rim & Background Color Wash

Bi-Color Warmth & 360° Chromatic Rim Lighting Controlled Wirelessly

To separate a couple from a dark reception background or match the warm 2700K glow of temple oil lamps and tungsten chandeliers, we pair our daylight keys with the 300W full-color Amaran 300c. Controlled wirelessly from G. Vasanth’s phone via the Sidus Link app, its RGBWW chipset lets us dial in a golden-hour 2800K hair backlight, a subtle champagne-gold edge rim, or a rich editorial color wash for our Vogue-style Magazine and 18th Birthday portrait shoots.

On the day

Positioned behind or at a 45° rear angle to carve out a cinematic hair and veil rim light during receptions.
Matches any ambient color temperature from 2,500K warm candlelight to 7,500K twilight blue hour.
360° full-color RGBWW mode creates bespoke atmospheric backdrops for high-fashion editorial concepts.

29 / 30 · Softboxes

Aputure Light Dome III (35in Parabolic)

Key & Fill Softboxes (2 Units)

A big parabolic softbox: window-like light for portraits indoors.

LightHard

2× 35-Inch Deep Parabolic Softboxes
32-Sided Circular Eye Catchlights
1.5 & 2.5 Stop Diffusion Fabrics

Key & Fill Softboxes (2 Units)

Two 35-Inch Deep Parabolic Modifiers for Velvet Editorial Skin Wrap

Bare lights create harsh glare on foreheads and jewelry; great cinematography requires large, diffused light sources. We mount two 35-inch Aputure Light Dome III deep parabolic softboxes onto our LS C300d II lights. Their 32-sided circular geometry transforms point-source LEDs into a creamy, velvet-soft beauty light that wraps gracefully around facial contours, leaves natural round catchlights in the bride’s eyes, and uses a 40° honeycomb grid to prevent light from spilling onto the background.

On the day

Dual-unit setup shapes our primary Key and Fill lights for magazine-worthy bridal portraits and interviews.
40-degree fabric eggcrate grid keeps the room’s romantic ambient darkness intact while illuminating only the couple.
Quick-folding flat-pack latch pops open in 15 seconds for rapid setup between wedding events.

30 / 30 · Light Modifiers

Aputure Lantern (26in) + Fresnel 2X

Overhead Fill & Hard Window Spot

Soft overhead glow from the lantern, a hard sunbeam from the Fresnel.

ModeLantern glow

26-Inch 270° Omnidirectional Lantern
Dual-Lens Optical Fresnel 2X (80,000 Lux)
8-Leaf Metal Barndoors

Overhead Fill & Hard Window Spot

Dual-Personality Shaping: 270° Omnidirectional Glow or 80,000-Lux Cinema Sunbeam

Our 30th piece of kit gives us two opposite extremes of cinematic light shaping. The 26-inch Aputure Spherical Lantern radiates soft, 270-degree omnidirectional light — perfect for booming overhead above a henna circle or family gathering to lift ambient room levels naturally. Conversely, the dual-lens optical Fresnel 2X + Barndoors concentrates our 300W LED into a scorching 80,000-lux beam, allowing us to recreate a dramatic shaft of golden sunlight through a window or a theatrical spotlight cut across a dark reception floor.

On the day

Aputure Lantern booms overhead to bath entire ceremonial stages or bridal suites in soft, shadowless ambient fill.
Fresnel 2X + Barndoors creates dramatic Hollywood-style shafts of light through haze, curtains, or archways.
Lets us manufacture golden-hour sunlight indoors even during midnight receptions or monsoon storms.

All thirty come to your wedding

The kit is only the start. The rest is knowing where to stand when the sacred necklace is tied.

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