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Tamron 150-500mm Telephoto Lens In-Depth Hands On Review

July 9, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to take a look at Tamron’s new 150-500mm lens. This is an f/5-6.7 variable aperture lens. Before we get too much into how I’ve used it, I’ve been shooting with it for the last few days and I’ve had a great […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Landscape, Lens Review, Photography & Video Articles, Product Review

Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 APS-C Hands-On Lens Review

July 5, 2021 By Morgan

Hands on review of the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 APS-C Ultra Wide Angle Lens. A 35mm equivalent focal length range of 17-30mm. See the results from Jay P’s walk around shoot in Los Angeles capturing architectural iconic structures using this wide angle lens built specifically for APS-C Cameras. Take a look and let us know what […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Lens Review, Photography & Video Articles, Product Review

Cinematic Lighting And Multiple Camera Angles To Capture A Performance

June 21, 2021 By Morgan

 Why would you use four different cameras on set when recording a performance video? Well here’s why and how. The reason we shot this with several different cameras is very simple. It’s very difficult for performers to go through a physically demanding routine like this over and over again so we can get different […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Videography

5 One Light Portrait Set-ups – Interactive Lighting Tutorial in 360

June 7, 2021 By Morgan

5 One Light Portrait Set-ups – Interactive Lighting Tutorial in 360 Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to do five portrait lighting positions in 360. We want you to be able to slip into the scene and to be able to scroll around and see exactly what we’re […]

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Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries – What Can You Take?

March 29, 2021 By Morgan

What are the restrictions for flying with Lithium Ion batteries? We take a look at what you can fly with, what you can check in your bags, what you should carry on with you and what you shouldn’t take with you. What are the TSA and FAA Regulations for Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries? Hi, […]

Filed Under: Business Tips, Equipment, Photography & Video Business Tips, Product Review, Travel Photography, Uncategorized, Videography

Does Medium Format For Video Make Sense With New Ninja V?

March 1, 2021 By Morgan

Medium format video shooting RAW. This is exciting! With the GFX 100 and the new Ninja V you have Apple pro raw full quality pro res in medium format. So now it has hit the consumer level. See how it compares to the Panasonic S1H and the Canon C200! Today, we’re going to take a […]

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One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

November 15, 2018 By Morgan

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 […]

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The BEST Camera Settings for Time Lapse: Shooting and Processing

March 29, 2018 By Morgan

We took a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park to shoot some time-lapse video! And we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about the basics of time lapse and things you should always remember before shooting! These are the camera settings you should have at all time when you are doing time […]

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Laws of Light: 5 Portrait Lighting Setups Using One Light

March 15, 2018 By Morgan

Portrait Lighting The five portrait lighting positions are the key to being successful in the studio. You can also apply these principles on-set as well. When you’re just starting out, the five lighting setups we’re going to talk about today will help as a jumping off point for your own creativity. Tamron 35 mm f/1.8 […]

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DIY Lighting Set-Ups for Your Home Studio

February 22, 2018 By Morgan

The DIY Solution You’re just starting out with your photography, YouTube channel, or whatever it may be, the last thing you want to do is spend a bunch of money on equipment. There’s a lot of start-up costs with doing these types of things, and we’re here to tell you about some inexpensive do-it-yourself solutions […]

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