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How to Light Your Vlog

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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

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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 […]

One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

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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 […]

Sensor Size Comparison for Photography

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Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill. Our model for today is Lezl Gonzales (@lezlkoe)! We are going to be taking a look at four different sensor sizes and see how they compare with one another. First, we have the Hasselblad X1D, which is a Medium format camera, it’s the largest digital sensor […]

Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k vs. GH5

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This is Jay P. here coming to you with a camera comparison on two hot  cameras on the market. To compare the BMPCC4K with the GH5, we tested the dynamic range, stabilization, color science, ease of use, and ergonomics of both! Check out Borrow Lenses for any lenses, cameras, or equipment you need to rent […]

Gimbal Comparison: DJI Ronin S or Zhiyun Crane 2?

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Can’t decide which gimbal to buy? We will be testing the flexibility, setup time, and smoothness of shots between the DJI Ronin S and Zhiyun Crane 2 in a variety of cinematic movements. Joining us today for our shoot is our model Lezl Gonzales (@lezlkoe). Before we get started, we set some standard parameters. Kenneth […]

5 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make and How to Avoid Them

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5 Mistakes Beginning Filmmakers Make and How to Avoid Them I’ve taught a bunch of students in my time and we always run into the same mistakes. So this lesson is about not having those mistakes happen when you’re starting out. #1 Camera Movement Sticking to a tripod can be limiting in some instances. There are […]

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