Equipment Archives - The Slanted Lens

10 CINEMATIC Rigging Smartphone Solutions

December 13, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

“There is a 5th dimension, that which is unknown to most filmmakers. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as a film camera. It is a middle grey between light and shadow, between science and creativity. It lies in the pit between man’s production fears and the summit of his image […]

Mirrorless Camera Comparison: Canon R vs. Nikon Z7 vs. Sony A7R3

December 6, 2018 By Morgan 2 Comments

We are pitting against each other three different mirrorless cameras from three rival camera companies. Helping us test out these new cameras is Ellen Ho, our model for today. Check her out at @missellenho. The first camera in our lineup is the Sony A7R3, which isn’t a new camera, but it’s a great competitor for […]

How to Light Your Vlog

December 4, 2018 By Morgan 2 Comments

Get the perfect lighting to kickstart your own studio setup for vlogging with 4 different possible lighting setups, using ring lights, standard LEDs, and the sun! Lighting will help to boost the production value of your vlogs. The quality of light that you get on your face is very important. A larger softer source is […]

Finding Unique Camera Angles

November 29, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Surprise! Bet you didn’t expect to see a Platypod on my head. Today we are going to explore some unique camera angles with the lightweight, travel tripod, the Platypod. Regular tripods are great for shooting regular, standard headshots, but if you are looking to step up your shots, the Platypod offers you the flexibility to […]

How to Grow Your Brand On Instagram with Jordan Zobrist

November 22, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, this is Jay P! We have Jordan Zobrist with us today, and she’s going to teach us how to create a strong brand on Instagram. This video is sponsored by Black Rapid’s new Nicole Elliott Camera Strap. It’s a strap designed for women that is based on the way babies have been carried for […]

One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

November 15, 2018 By Morgan 1 Comment

Hi, this is Jay P! We’re starting a new series on The Slanted Lens called “One Light Portraits” where I take my black background out on location and capture portraits of real people while teaching a single principle at a time, so you can understand the portrait process. Today our principle is the lens! We shot […]

Laws of Light: Shooting in Direct Sun

June 7, 2018 By Morgan 4 Comments

The Difficulty of Shooting in Direct Sun A lot of the times when you’re shooting in direct sun, it’s very harsh on your subject’s face. Many people try not to put themselves in this situation because of it. Sometimes you have no choice, or maybe you like the location a lot so you have to […]

Camera Comparison and Review: Canon C200 vs Panasonic EVA 1

January 4, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to be looking at the Canon C200 and the Panasonic EVA 1 to see which one is right for you. Usability How easy is it to use the camera? Is it difficult to handle for extended periods of time? Is the record button in an accessible location? These […]

Changing Focus During Timelapse

December 21, 2017 By Morgan 3 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens I’m showing you how to change focus during a timelapse with the help of the Syrp Magic Carpet Slider! Check it out! Basic Principles of Timelapse Make sure your auto focus is off! Know exactly where the end and beginning point of your focus is- you can mark it on […]

Camera Comparison: Nikon D850 vs. Sony A7rIII

December 14, 2017 By Morgan 2 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re putting two fantastic cameras head to head to see which will come out on top- the Nikon D850 or the Sony A7rIII. This might get crazy, so check it out! Your browser does not support iFrame. Let me know what you think! Which camera would you buy if […]