Photographic background plates. They’ll make your photography post-process life so much easier. Ensure You Get the Shot When I’m shooting a photograph, I shoot my subject matter and initial image. Then just to cover myself, I’ll take my subject out and shoot a plate of the background. For example, when I was out shooting my […]
5 Reasons to Own a Color Meter and 2 Reasons You Don’t – Illuminati Light and Color Meter
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today we’ve got 5 reasons you should own a color meter, and 2 reasons you probably don’t. We’ve also got the meter that will solve each of those problems for you. Check it out, today on The Slanted Lens. Check out the Illuminati Wireless Light and Color Meter for […]
Studio Workflow for Photo and Video
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to walk you through our studio workflow. I’ll show you how we organize and back up our media, once we get back to the studio after we’ve been out shooting. Let’s get started and see what we can do. And make sure […]
Video and Photo Quick Tip: Protecting Floors
Today’s quick tip has to do with video and photo production. Protecting client’s (and your own) floors is essential. It helps put your client’s mind at ease, plus keeps you from having to pay to replace or repair flooring. Floor protection can also keep surfaces clean so that you’re not having to do a ton […]
File Sharing with Dropbox
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re discussing file sharing. When I was asked to talk about Dropbox, I jumped at the chance, because I’ve been using and appreciating it for years. I’ve been traveling tons this year. First Cuba, then Colombia and last week I was in Texas, visiting […]
Cuba Trip: Pack the Perfect Photo Equipment
What do you pack for a trip to Cuba? I’m here to answer that question, today on The Slanted Lens. P.S. This is not a sponsored post but we do get a small affiliate kickback for purchases made through the links below. Thanks for supporting The Slanted Lens! (Scroll down for a list of equipment.) […]
Why Use a Color Chart?
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m showing you how to use a handy tool from Datacolor, the SpyderCHECKR. This color chart and calibration tool will help you keep your post processing flowing smoothly and efficiently. Check it out! The SpyderCHECKR color chart can be used for video or stills. It […]
How to Shoot and Edit Panoramic Landscapes
Thanks to Syrp’s Cyber Weekend Promotion, until Monday the 28th of November you’ll get $30 off the Genie Mini, now only $219! Check out the rest of the promotion here! Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to be taking a look at shooting and editing together a panoramic […]
Datacolor Spyder5CAPTURE PRO
Datacolor Spyder5CAPTURE PRO Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re gonna take a look at a bundle of products that Datacolor has put together. It’s called the Spyder5CAPTURE PRO. It’s got tools for everything from being able to calibrate your lenses to getting great color on set, and your post editing process when […]
Workflow on Location
Sign up for my business coaching class today!After we finished shooting this video I got some clarification on the pronunciation of the LaCie name. It’s not “Lassie,” like the dog, but “lah see.” LaCie. So when you hear me say it wrong in this video, my apologies. It’s “lah see.” Hi this is Jay P. […]