Today we are taking a look at the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2 vs the ARRI Amira. It’s like $6000 vs $45,000! Both of these cameras have been out for a while now and we’re going to finally put them to the test, looking at picture quality, looking at it in RAW. There are some […]
One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?
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 […]
Battery Solutions for Powering Sony Mirrorless and DSLR’s with IndiPro Tools
Are you trying to run your DSLR camera as a cinema camera? It’s a great way to get amazing image quality without breaking your budget. One of the common problems with DLSR cameras is the mediocre battery life. Luckily, there are some great battery solutions on the market today. The Problem DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are […]
Slide Film vs Color Negative: Portra 160, Provia 100F & Velvia 100
Film is on the resurgence as of recent and we here at The Slanted Lens are really excited about it! Transparency film is another option from your regular negative film but what is it exactly? When would you use transparency instead? How does it compare to C-41 or print fil? What is the dynamic range of […]
5 Reasons the f/4 70-210mm Might Be Right For You
Telephoto Lens Choice Most of the time when looking at a telephoto lens option, one must choose between an f/2.8 lens and an f/4 lens. All f/2.8 lenses will be much more expensive than an f/4 lens. Since the lens has to open up wider, there are more elements or more expensive glass inside the […]
Laws of Light: Shooting in Direct Sun
The Difficulty of Shooting in Direct Sun A lot of the times when you’re shooting in direct sun, it’s very harsh on your subject’s face. Many people try not to put themselves in this situation because of it. Sometimes you have no choice, or maybe you like the location a lot so you have to […]
Correcting White Balance Using a Color Chart in Photoshop
Tesla Coils and ArcAttack Julene and I were in Huston earlier this month and decided to hit up this band called ArcAttack! They use giant tesla coils to create music. I got my gong out to join in on the fun. Being Safe We are playing with electricity here and so the first step was […]
Action Photography Using the Tamron 100-400mm Lens
Using the Tamron 100-400mm lens The new 100-400mm lens from Tamron is a great choice for the budget sports or action photographer. We decided to test it out here at the Santa Anita Race Track since horses are fast and catching their action in place would really test out this lens. Since the horses are […]
All Color and Black and White Film Stocks Compared
Comparison We are going to be looking at 13 different 120mm film stocks today. Both in color and black and white. Basically, we shot 13 different rolls of film with the same lighting condition and model so we could compare all the film stocks together. This isn’t a scientific process and isn’t meant to be. […]
Laws of Light: Shaping Light with Flags
Fun with Flags What do we mean when we say flags? When someone is referring to a flag on set, what do they mean? Other names for flags include scrim jim or silk. But for the purposes of this video, we’ll be referring to them as flags. There are different type of flags that cut, […]