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7 Reasons To Carry An LED Light In Your Camera Bag

November 11, 2020 By Morgan Leave a Comment

YouTube Video Link: 7 Reasons To Carry An LED Light In Your Camera Bag  This is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m coming from my fridge. Why? Because I want to talk about the seven reasons I carry two LED lights in my camera bag at all times. I’ve got one […]

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What The Heck Is Equivalency? What Sensor Size Is All About!

August 6, 2020 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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Today we are taking a look at equivalency. Not equivalent exposure, equivalency. What the heck is that? Special thanks to LensProToGo for sponsoring this video/article: Get 15% off your LensProToGo rental. www.lensprotogo.com Use Discount Code: SLANTEDLENS15 Equivalency is a very, very complicated subject matter, but one people have been screaming about because of the last […]

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How To Look Your Best On A Webcam Video Call

June 24, 2020 By Morgan Leave a Comment

 Learn the do’s and don’ts of how to light your video Zoom, FaceTime or Skype calls. Jay P demonstrates how to improve your lighting so you can look professional and make a better impression in your video conference calls. Today I am going to talk about a Zoom, Skype or FaceTime call that will […]

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Aputure REINVENTS the Light Bulb! (NAB 2019 Highlights)

April 17, 2019 By Morgan Leave a Comment

I just came back from NAB last week and I wanted to share with you a quick rundown of the highlights for us at NAB. Aputure RGB Battery Powered Light Bulbs The first thing that really captured my attention was the Aputure RGB Light Bulbs. It’s not just any LED RGB light bulb, but it’s […]

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Finding Unique Camera Angles

November 29, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Let Your Camera Hit the Dirt – The Power of the Low Angle

July 12, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

  Today we’re talking about putting your camera in the dirt, or pavement, or any flat surface that your Platypod MAX can support. A lot of people underestimate the power of a low angle shot. Most can’t accomplish this shot and have it stable because they don’t have a device that can have their camera […]

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How to Pull off a Unique Camera Angle

January 11, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Platypod Camera Support Helpful in a Tight Spot Sometimes shooting in small spaces can be a logistical challenge. You want the angle to be right, but you can’t see the back of the screen. So how do you know if your footage is coming out the way you want it to? How do you know […]

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Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Under $100 | Photographer Wish List

December 7, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens, we are looking at the top ten affordable holiday gifts any photographer or videographer would love. Check it out! Platypod Max Camera Support: 2. Luxi Light Meter: 3. Lume Cube: 4. Wescott 50″ 5-in-1: 5. Rode smartLAV: Your browser does not support iFrame.    6. Polaroid Onestep2: 7. Blackrapid Sport: […]

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