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
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 […]
What Camera to Buy Under $750? Mirrorless or DSLR?
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for all of you this Thanksgiving Day, and to show our appreciation we’re giving you some tips on which cameras you should be buying this holiday season! We’ve also got some great Black Friday deals at the bottom of the lesson, so check it all out! Buying the Right Camera I […]
Tamron’s 24-70mm G2 Hands On Review
Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re taking you inside a shoot in the burn area of L.A. to assess the capabilities of Tamron’s new 24-70mm G2 lens. Check it out and see if a new lens will end up on your wish list! Here are some of the images from the shoot we did: I […]
3 Ways to Sync Your Strobes to Your Camera
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. […]
Product Review: SKB’s New iSeries w/ Think Tank Interior
I am taking a quick look at SKB‘s new line of cases that include Think Tank interiors. These cases are fantastic and work perfectly for photography and video equipment. Let’s take a quick look at what makes these cases so great! The Hybrid Case to End All Hybrid Cases It seems that everyone is obsessed […]
QuickTip: Setting Up a Tripod
I’m giving a QuickTip on how to properly setup and use a tripod, today on The Slanted Lens! Tips for Setting Up Tripods If you aren’t planning on fully extending the legs of your tripod, don’t use the thinnest part of the leg first! You are using the weakest point of the leg to support […]
Adding Color to Shadows Using Gels
Today on The Slanted Lens we are looking at how we can use Rosco gels to add color to the shadows in our shots. This is easiest to do when you have a hard light ratio, so for today’s shoot we are using a 1:4 light ratio. Let’s check it out! Using Gels Gels are […]
Sound Solution for the Alexa Mini
Check out the Beacktek preamp for the ARRI Alexa Mini and other similar cine cameras, here. Today on The Slanted Lens Jay P. and Lars are interviewing Wendell and Jane, restaurant owners down in Bombay Beach, CA. We are using the Alexa Mini to shoot the interview, and in order to resolve the Alexa’s sound issues, we are […]
Light Modifiers Comparison
Light Modifiers Today on The Slanted Lens we will be doing a light modifiers comparison and talking about all the different types of light modifiers and the different effects they have on photos. Each light modifier will have a slightly different effect on the light that hits our subject, so let’s take a look! Prepping the Baja […]