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@chloe.shih had to drop the BTS after the video hitting almost 1m+ views!! I don’t usually do tutorials or BTS vids bc the main videos take SO LONG to make, but here’s to starting (and proving than I’m not AI!) original concept: @ajpastor_productions @mediabymarc @rydell.ppl

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Performance

Views
889.1K
Likes
46.3K
Comments
152
Engagement
5.2%
Outlier
4.2×
Length · 31 Mar 2026
0:45

Video #26179 · Talking Head Edit

Creator explains video editing trickfrom @chloe.shih

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Overview

The creator provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a 'ring throw' video effect. She first explains the simple filming techniques for the actors, then details the more complex process of filming the spinning ring using a turntable and green screen, and finally walks through the post-production editing process, including masking and layering clips, to achieve the final result.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Showcase impressive result
  2. 2Explain the easy steps
  3. 3Reveal the core problem
  4. 4Unveil the clever solution
  5. 5Replay the final product

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Tutorial / How ToBehind The Scenes
Elements
Green Screen CompositeMaskingText OverlayPicture-in-Picture

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

900k+ views on IG!! You wanna see how we shot this ring throw video?

Verbal hook · 40%

You wanna see how we shot this ring throw video? Let me show you.

Visual hook · 5%

A dynamic shot of the creator walking towards the camera on a palm-tree-lined street, combined with a picture-in-picture overlay showing the visually impressive final video effect.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

Present a highly successful final product (validated by social proof like view count) and pose a direct question to the audience, inviting them to learn the 'secret' behind its creation.

Payoff

Replay the final, polished result, allowing the audience to view it with a newfound appreciation and understanding of the craft involved, bringing the narrative full circle.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The 'Behind the Magic' Blueprint

Deconstructing an impressive final product by first explaining the simple components, then revealing the core challenge and the ingenious, non-obvious solution used to overcome it, creating a satisfying journey from mystery to understanding.

  1. 1

    The Accessible Entrypoint

    Break down the most straightforward and easily understood parts of the process first, making the overall goal seem achievable and building viewer confidence.

  2. 2

    The Problem Pivot

    Clearly and explicitly state the single most difficult challenge ('the hard part') that had to be overcome to achieve the final result, creating a focal point for the narrative.

  3. 3

    The Relatable Failure

    Detail an initial, logical but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to solve the problem. This builds empathy, validates the challenge's difficulty, and makes the final solution more impactful.

  4. 4

    The Counterintuitive Breakthrough

    Reveal the clever, often low-tech or unexpected solution that ultimately worked. This serves as the 'aha!' moment and the core value proposition of the video.

  5. 5

    The Assembly Montage

    Show a rapid, high-level overview of how the solution was integrated with the other components in the final stage of production (e.g., editing software), demonstrating the complete workflow without getting bogged down in technical details.

Themes

  • Creativity
  • Education
  • Filmmaking

Techniques

  • Green screen
  • Masking
  • Picture-in-picture

Trends

  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Editing tutorials

Post caption

had to drop the BTS after the video hitting almost 1m+ views!! I don’t usually do tutorials or BTS vids bc the main videos take SO LONG to make, but here’s to starting (and proving than I’m not AI!) original concept: @ajpastor_productions @mediabymarc @rydell.ppl

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    900k+ views on IG!! You wanna see how we shot this ring throw video?

  • informational · beginning

    The catching and the throwing is the easiest

  • informational · middle

    Now the hard part is the ring spinning

  • informational · middle

    So then I taped it onto a turntable with a green base

  • informational · middle

    mask out the inside of the ring with every spin

  • informational · end

    Scale the ring down for the throw and catch

  • informational · end

    The ring throw video is done!!

  • call-to-action · end

    full video on my page!

Transcript

Wanna see how we shot this ring throw video? Let me show you. The catching and the throwing is the easiest. You just have your man pretend to throw a ring at the camera and then rank away. And then for the girl, just start from the left side and then whip it to yourself for the catch. Now the hard part is the ring spinning. I first tried using fishing lines to spin it, but the spinning happened way too fast and the ring moved around too much. So then I taped it onto a turntable with a green base. I don't think we had a proper zoom lens, so it wasn't the easiest to do. Throw it on the timeline, mask out the inside of the ring with every spin, add your clips below your ring layer, scale the ring down for the throw rank catch, and voila, the ring throw video is done.