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Camera Comparison: Nikon D810, Canon 5D Mark IV, Sony A7R II

December 29, 2016 By Morgan

Canon 5D Mark IV Sony A7R II Nikon D810 Jay P Morgan Camera Comparison The Slanted Lens

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill. Today on The Slanted Lens we’ve got a camera comparison for still photographers. The Canon 5D Mark IV, the Nikon D810, and the Sony A7R II. We’re shooting out in Pasadena. Our goal is to get a direct comparison, so we’ve got native lenses and our settings […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Uncategorized

Laws of Light: Cylinder

December 22, 2016 By Morgan

It’s time for the third installment of the Laws of Light. Today we’re going to look at the cylinder, the transitional object. Get a free month of The Great Courses Plus- click here! Laws of Light: Cylinder The third installment in our Laws of Light series is here! The cylinder is a transitional object that […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Uncategorized

Time-lapse in Direct Sun using a Super ND Filter

December 15, 2016 By Morgan

The Slanted Lens Time-Lapse in Direct Sun Using an ND Filter Jay P Morgan

Life is tough here in California. We’re down at the beach with all the ocean waves and people, and we’re eating a pretzel. And we’re shooting a time-lapse. We’re down at the Santa Monica pier, shooting some time-lapse with the new Syrp super dark ND filter. We’re shooting the time-lapse into this direct sunlight but […]

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Run & Gun Photo Shoot Tips

December 1, 2016 By Morgan

Run and Gun Photo Shoot The Slanted Lens Jay P Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out in downtown L.A., shooting some product for Vanguard. You know by now that I love lighting. But sometimes that’s just not feasible. So today I’m showing you a “Run and Gun” shoot. One reflector is the only equipment I’ve got besides my […]

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Camera Review: Sony a7R II vs Atomos Ninja Flame

November 22, 2016 By Morgan

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Please shop our affiliate links to help support new content: B&H Photo/Video; Amazon Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, Kenneth is back and we’re reviewing and comparing the Sony a7R II with the Atomos Ninja Flame. We typically shoot using the Atomos, so I was very curious to see how […]

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Laws of Light: Cube

November 17, 2016 By Morgan

Laws of Light Cube Jay P Morgan The Slanted Lens

  Laws of Light: Cube Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Welcome back to our series on the Laws of Light. If you didn’t watch the first, you’ll want to go back and start there. A cube is an interesting subject matter because it relates to a lot of things that a photographer or videographer […]

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Camera Review: Canon C300 II vs. Sony FS7

October 27, 2016 By Morgan

Canon C300 vs Sony FS7 Jay P Morgan The Slanted Lens

Canon C300 Mark II vs. Sony FS7 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill. We’re back for another camera comparison. This is the third we’ve done in this series. We’re looking at the Sony FS7 versus the Canon C300 Mark II. And the only reason you can make this comparison is because Canon […]

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Laws of Light: Sphere

October 13, 2016 By Morgan

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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 […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Uncategorized

Suicide Squad: Harley Quinn and Joker Makeup and Photo Shoot

October 6, 2016 By Morgan

Harley Quinn Makeup Joker Suicide Squad

Harley Quinn and the Joker’s stylized looks recently took the world by storm in Suicide Squad. With the help of Teri Groves, we’re teaching you how to recreate the makeup for the characters, and then heading out for a fun photo shoot. We’ve got fog and gels and a huge fan on set, so let’s get started and […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Uncategorized, Working with Talent

George Hurrell Hollywood Portraits with LED Lights

September 29, 2016 By Morgan

George Hurrell Hollywood Portraits

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re looking at the four principles George Hurrell used when creating his iconic portraits of Hollywood actors and actresses. And we’re using LED lights to do it. George Hurrell was the master of vintage Hollywood portraits. He sculpted their faces and really made them […]

Filed Under: Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Uncategorized

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