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Why use RGB LEDs? Review of Intellytech’s RGB LiteCloth

November 20, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Hi, this is Jay P! Today, we’re going to be reviewing Intellytech’s new RGB 2’x2′ Litecloth. The future of lighting seems to be heading toward RGB. Why is that? Well, because you can choose whatever color you want quickly and easily without having to use gels or extra equipment. Say, if you’re in a situation […]

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One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

November 15, 2018 By Morgan Leave a 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 […]

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Freezing Action with Strobes

December 28, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re talking about freezing action using strobes by shortening your flash duration. Come and check it out!!   Freezing Action With Strobes Strobes can be used in a lot of creative ways. Today we’re in New York city testing out our strobe lights to create images that pop with the […]

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Lighting Techniques Every Videographer Should Know

November 16, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Are LEDs Good for Portraits?

July 11, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens we are using Rosco LEDs to take portraits and are discussing the pros and cons of doing so. Let’s take a look! Why Consider Using LEDs over Strobes? For the shoot that accompanied this lesson we were doing a film noir theme. These 1920’s era shots feature very hard lighting […]

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Direct Sun Can Be a Great Key Light- Don’t Hide Inside!

July 6, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

  Today on The Slanted Lens we are out in Bombay Beach, CA talking about how to shoot really interesting photographs using the sun as a key light. We are often scared to shoot in direct sun, but it definitely can be done and can lead to some (sun)sational shots! Using Direct Sunlight as a Key […]

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Laws of Light: How Light Conveys Emotion

June 22, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

We are discussing light and the different ways we can use light to convey emotion, today on The Slanted Lens. The Purpose Behind Creating Art Why do we take photos? Why do we shoot video? What is our purpose when we create imagery? True artists want to create an emotional experience with the viewer. In […]

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How Aperture Shapes Lens Flare, and Other Lens Flare Tips

May 23, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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A lens flare is the streak or streaks of light that appear across your frame when light enters the lens. It can look really interesting, or it can look really bad. Today on The Slanted Lens, you’ll learn how to make them look good. Be sure to shop our affiliate links to help support The […]

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Lighting Ratios for Photo and Video

May 9, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re talking about lighting ratios for photo and video. Today you’re going to learn about lighting ratios. 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8- what do these numbers all mean? Let’s take a look. Lighting Ratios A 1:1 lighting ratio simply means that your subject is equally […]

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Filed Under: Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Portraits

Laws of Light: Sphere

October 13, 2016 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re starting a series called “The Laws of Light.” These principles were taught to me at Art Center College of Design by Charlie Potts, who was the head of the photo department there. I was taught these principles, I’ve been building on them for […]

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