(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube.com/@TheSlantedLens) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at teleprompters, why you need one and how to use them. You know, teleprompters have been used in broadcast forever. It’s been a standard part of that industry. […]
Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7iii: Is it Time to Switch?
Today we bring you an in-depth comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7iii, to see if the new kid on the block (Panasonic S1) beats out the classic, Sony A7iii. Let’s check out the specs. Click HERE to watch the video! Picture Quality Test The color looks very different between the two. The Sony […]
Mirrorless Camera Comparison: Canon R vs. Nikon Z7 vs. Sony A7R3
We are pitting against each other three different mirrorless cameras from three rival camera companies. Helping us test out these new cameras is Ellen Ho, our model for today. Check her out at @missellenho. The first camera in our lineup is the Sony A7R3, which isn’t a new camera, but it’s a great competitor for […]
How to Light Your Vlog
Get the perfect lighting to kickstart your own studio setup for vlogging with 4 different possible lighting setups, using ring lights, standard LEDs, and the sun! Lighting will help to boost the production value of your vlogs. The quality of light that you get on your face is very important. A larger softer source is […]
Finding Unique Camera Angles
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Laws of Light: How Light Conveys Emotion
We are discussing light and the different ways we can use light to convey emotion, today on The Slanted Lens. The Purpose Behind Creating Art Why do we take photos? Why do we shoot video? What is our purpose when we create imagery? True artists want to create an emotional experience with the viewer. In […]
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? […]