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Quick and Easy Color Calibration

November 30, 2017 By Morgan 4 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re looking at the easiest method out there for calibrating color in your shots. It’s the SpyderCUBE from Datacolor, and it is about to make editing your shots much easier! Using the SpyderCUBE The SpyderCUBE is a really easy way to ensure you have the right color balance and density […]

Lighting Techniques Every Videographer Should Know

November 16, 2017 By Morgan 2 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we are looking at some basic lighting concepts used in photography that can be used to shoot video as well. You won’t want to miss this one, so let’s get started! Single-Light LEDs LEDs are becoming more and more popular in the worlds of photography and videography and LED panels […]

Spacing Out: Lighting Small Spaces With Rosco LED Light Tape

November 9, 2017 By Morgan 6 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens I’m showing you how to light and shoot in small spaces. I’m using Rosco’s LED Tape VariWhite Gaffer Kit to light the inside of a space helmet- you won’t want to miss it! Rosco’s LED Tape VariWhite Gaffer Kit This LED Tape is fabulous because it’s just small strips of […]

Build a Halloween Set for Under $100

October 31, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween, we’re checking out how to build your own Halloween-inspired set for under $100, today on The Slanted Lens! Building the Set We love Halloween over at The Slanted Lens- probably because it gives me a reason to turn my bedroom into a creepy, clown-infested Haunted House! I’m going to […]

360 Degree Product Photography on White

October 26, 2017 By Morgan 7 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re showing you how to light and shoot do 360 degree photography! Don’t miss out! Setting up Your Shot The easiest and simplest way I have found to create excellent product photography is to start with a product table. This table will allow you to rotate the product without having […]

Creating a Low Key Portrait Using Rembrandt Lighting

September 21, 2017 By Morgan 1 Comment

Previously on The Slanted Lens, we discussed how to light a high key set. Today we are talking about how to properly light a low key set when shooting portraits. We’ve got a dog and a chicken, so you don’t want to miss it! Definition of a Low-Key Portrait A Low Key Portrait contains a […]

3 Ways to Sync Your Strobes to Your Camera

September 12, 2017 By Morgan 3 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we are looking at 3 different ways to sync strobes with your camera, so check out which way works best for you! Syncing Strobes There are many different ways to sync strobes to your camera. Today I am looking at the three simplest and most practical ways to sync strobes. […]

Turning Your Bathroom Into a Softbox

September 7, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

We’re looking at a cheap alternative to buying softboxes, today on The Slanted Lens. Many photographers want the softbox look but cannot afford a softbox. Why not use your bathroom as a softbox instead? Taking Portraits On a Budget I know many photographers who are first starting out don’t have the money for studios or […]

How to Create Window Light

August 31, 2017 By Morgan 1 Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens we are taking a look at how to mimic window light. So many clients want a bright, happy, naturally lit shot; that’s a little tricky to deliver if your set has no windows! So, if you are trying to produce a shot that appears to be lit by a window, […]

Tips on Producing More Creative Images

August 8, 2017 By Morgan 1 Comment

What do a dry lake bed, a dead fish, a spaceman, and some smoke have in common? Today’s lesson on The Slanted Lens! We’re discussing some tips to help you produce more creative and unique work! The Creative Process The creative process is not a destination where you know exactly where you’re going. It’s more […]