“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
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
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
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
One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?
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 […]
