Jay P Morgan - The Slanted Lens

Correct Exposure with and without a Light Meter

October 25, 2018 By Morgan 4 Comments

Hi, this is Jay P! Today, we are going to be talking about 3 different ways you can set the right exposure for film. The biggest thing for beginning film photographers is to learn is how to meter your film properly. All of our film stock was processed and scanned by Richard Photo Lab. Thanks for […]

Sensor Size Comparison for Photography

October 18, 2018 By Morgan 3 Comments

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill. Our model for today is Lezl Gonzales (@lezlkoe)! We are going to be taking a look at four different sensor sizes and see how they compare with one another. First, we have the Hasselblad X1D, which is a Medium format camera, it’s the largest digital sensor […]

Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k vs. GH5

October 11, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

This is Jay P. here coming to you with a camera comparison on two hot cameras on the market. To compare the BMPCC4K with the GH5, we tested the dynamic range, stabilization, color science, ease of use, and ergonomics of both! Check out Borrow Lenses for any lenses, cameras, or equipment you need to rent […]

Comparing Continuous Lighting vs. Strobes

October 4, 2018 By Morgan 2 Comments

It’s Jay P here with another episode on lighting. This week we compared the pros and cons of strobes vs. continuous light and conducted some indoor and outdoor lighting tests between the two for you to decide which one to use when you are shooting. Thanks to our model Elena G. (@elenahappiness) for helping to […]

Gimbal Comparison: DJI Ronin S or Zhiyun Crane 2?

September 27, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Can’t decide which gimbal to buy? We will be testing the flexibility, setup time, and smoothness of shots between the DJI Ronin S and Zhiyun Crane 2 in a variety of cinematic movements. Joining us today for our shoot is our model Lezl Gonzales (@lezlkoe). Before we get started, we set some standard parameters. Kenneth […]

5 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make and How to Avoid Them

September 20, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

5 Mistakes Beginning Filmmakers Make and How to Avoid Them I’ve taught a bunch of students in my time and we always run into the same mistakes. So this lesson is about not having those mistakes happen when you’re starting out. #1 Camera Movement Sticking to a tripod can be limiting in some instances. There are […]

Laws of Light: High Speed Sync

September 13, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

This is Jay P here with quick Laws of Light video on high-speed sync. How do you use high-speed sync? When would you use it? And how to set it up. These questions will all be answered by the end of this video! What is it? High-speed sync is the ability to sync your strobes […]

Continuous Lighting for Photography with 100 Lume Cubes

September 6, 2018 By Morgan 3 Comments

We are going to use 100 Lume Cubes to teach you how continuous light can be used on a film set. Seeing is Believing Using continuous light on set for still photography is a great way to learn photographic concepts and getting you comfortable with lighting techniques. Since continuous light never turns off, it’s much easier […]

Battery Solutions for Powering Sony Mirrorless and DSLR’s with IndiPro Tools

August 30, 2018 By Morgan 1 Comment

Are you trying to run your DSLR camera as a cinema camera? It’s a great way to get amazing image quality without breaking your budget. One of the common problems with DLSR cameras is the mediocre battery life. Luckily, there are some great battery solutions on the market today. The Problem DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are […]

8 Cinematic Camera Moves For Video

August 23, 2018 By Morgan 2 Comments

In this video, I’m going to demonstrate cinematic camera moves that can be applied to both documentary-style and cinema-style shooting, while using a 9.Solutions C-Pan Arm. Camera moves create emotion and I want to show the emotion that 8 different camera moves create as they help to tell your story. Using different types of camera […]