Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re looking at the four principles George Hurrell used when creating his iconic portraits of Hollywood actors and actresses. And we’re using LED lights to do it. George Hurrell was the master of vintage Hollywood portraits. He sculpted their faces and really made them […]
4 Reasons You Need Tungsten Lights & the 120T from Aputure
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re talking about why tungsten lights are still really valuable when you’re on set. I’m also taking a look at the new 120T by Aputure. It’s a fabulous tungsten light. So let’s get started and see what we can do. There’s been a recent trend on set towards LED […]
Wedding Couple Time-lapse
Wedding Couple Time-lapse For today’s wedding couple time-lapse we headed to downtown Los Angeles. We used two Genie Minis from Syrp and two Bajas from Dynalite. We combined those effects to get a really nice time-lapse we can use in a wedding photography or videography application. You could also do this same thing with a family, […]
Creating Live Action Motion in Tight Spaces
Learn Stop Motion Video in our new download! Creating Live Action Motion in Tight Spaces Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re out here on this great curvy road and we’re going to shoot a fabulous live action motion shot, a panning shot using our Syrp Genie Mini, and also […]
Time-lapse Photography: Using Shutter Speed to Control Water
Sign up for my business coaching class download today! Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’ll show you how shutter speed controls water when you’re shooting time-lapse. If you’re shooting during the day and you want to slow the water down you’ll need an ND filter on your lens. We used […]
C-Stands: How To Set Up and Use Them
Hi, this is Edward C-Stand Hands. Today on The Slanted Lens you’ll learn how to easily use a C-Stand, a great heavy duty stand for lights and so much more. Norms Studio Equipment is my choice of C-Stand. I’ve been using their products since the beginning of my career. Norms C-Stands feature a unique spring […]
Interview Lighting in Mixed Light
Hi this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re at The Mannequin Gallery, a mannequin factory here in L.A. We’re gonna show you how to light an interview in mixed lighting situations using your Vector lights. And remember, when you order through our affiliate links at Amazon or B&H Photo Video you’ll be […]
Lens Review- Tamron 90mm & 85mm
Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to review two lenses from Tamron (http://bit.ly/20zf8lV). First, a remake of their 90mm 2.8 macro. And secondly, a brand new 85mm 1.8 prime. These lenses are fabulous. Let’s talk about why I love them. First, the remake of the Tamron 90mm macro. Their old 90mm […]
Time-lapse Photography Day to Night
Last chance to sign up for my photography workshop! Take 25% with code “workshop25” off if you sign up today! Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re on the Idaho side of the Grand Tetons. It was cloudy when we came up here and scouted our location. They looked like […]
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 […]