The Nikon Z6 II Autofocus doesn’t function well unless you know this one thing. See what we learned from talking with the Nikon Rep about the autofocus system of the Nikon Z6 II and see our test results in this Autofocus Review. And when you learn this you may just think it’s amazing! This is […]
Camera Basics: Understanding Shutter Speed
Do you know your camera basics? Today we dive into shutter speed and teach you all the ways you can use shutter speed to unlock your creativity and expand your photography style. Learn how to show fluid movement or capture a split second and what styles of photography these shutters speed options are best for. […]
SIGMA FP vs SONY A7 III – Can SIGMA Change My Mind?
Hi, this is Jay P Morgan, and Kenneth Merrill and today we have Anaya Harmony here to help us take a look at the Sony Alpha A7 III VS Sigma FP. So we have reviewed the A7 III a million times, well almost a million times, but you know what, it still holds up! It’s […]
QuickTip: Highlighting Hair in Photoshop
Today on The Slanted Lens we are introducing our second photo retouching segment! Julene Morgan, a professional retoucher from Los Angeles, will be sharing a QuickTip on adding highlights to hair in photoshop. Check it out! Camera RAW Adjustments Whenever I start working on an image, I always start in camera RAW. I think a […]
QuickTip: Setting Up a Tripod
I’m giving a QuickTip on how to properly setup and use a tripod, today on The Slanted Lens! Tips for Setting Up Tripods If you aren’t planning on fully extending the legs of your tripod, don’t use the thinnest part of the leg first! You are using the weakest point of the leg to support […]
QuickTip: Shooting Effective Thumbnails and Why You Need Them
A picture is worth a thousand words. It’s also a great way to start a video- thumbnails! Today on The Slanted Lens we are talking about the need to shoot stills for thumbnails when you shoot video. The Importance of Thumbnails No matter what you are filming, from interviews to marketing videos, you need to […]
Quick Tip: How to Maximize the Usable Distance of Your C-Stand
The C-Stand Controversy Today on The Slanted Lens we are going to be confronting the C-stand controversy! Whenever I talk about C-stands people ask me where they should put the legs; so I have decided to tackle this question once and for all! The “Film School” Way to Set Up a C-Stand Why do we use C-stands? […]
Fishing Line Effects Box Quick Tip
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on the Slanted Lens we’re talking about another kit that we have on our truck. It’s full of fishing line and the accouterments you need to be able to make it work. So let’s take a look and see what we’ve got. (And please be sure to shop […]
Studio Equipment Sandbags Quick Tip
Hi, this Jay P. Morgan. Today on Slanted Lens, we’re going to talk about sandbags. Sandbags are helpful for weighing things down that could fly away or fall over on set, creating havoc and resulting in broken equipment. It’s not a sexy topic, but one that everybody should know about. Here we have four different […]
Protect Your Photo/Video Shoot- Tennis Balls Quick Tip
Sign up today for my photography Lighting on Location workshop! Please support The Slanted Lens by shopping our affiliate links: Amazon- http://amzn.to/1T7Z20D BH Photo- http://bhpho.to/1RqHBIF Hi this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to talk about tennis balls. They’re a critical item that you need on set. Let me tell you why- when you […]