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Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners

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Hi, This is Jay P. Morgan. Here on The Slanted Lens we’ve been getting lots of requests to update the “What to Buy to Start Your Studio” video Lars and I made in 2015. Well it’s two years later, and it’s time. Here’s my updated list of photography equipment you need to start your studio. […]

Teleprompter: Tips on How to Use One

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Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at teleprompters. Why you need a teleprompter, and how to use it. Teleprompter Today we’re taking a look at teleprompters. In the last three months I’ve been using them constantly on set. Long shoots with tons of dialogue on […]

Sony a6500 Mirrorless Camera Review

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Visit Audible for a free audio book download! Special thanks to Samy’s for providing us with the Sony a6500s and lenses! Please use our affiliate links to purchase your own Sony a6500 mirrorless camera and Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS lens. Sony a6500 Mirrorless Camera Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens Kenneth and I […]

Laws of Light: Cylinder

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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 […]

Time-lapse in Direct Sun using a Super ND Filter

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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 […]

Run & Gun Photo Shoot Tips

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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 […]

Camera Review: Sony a7R II vs Atomos Ninja Flame

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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 […]

Laws of Light: Cube

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  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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