Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at teleprompters. Why you need a teleprompter, and how to use it. Teleprompter Today we’re taking a look at teleprompters. In the last three months I’ve been using them constantly on set. Long shoots with tons of dialogue on […]
Laws of Light: Three Objects
Get a The Great Courses Plus Membership free trial here. Today on the fourth in our Laws of Light series, it’s time to combine three objects together and light them separately, all at the same time. Before you watch this you’ll want to check out each object on it’s own. Click here for the Sphere, […]
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 […]
50 Ways To Use Gaff Tape
Download our NEW Stop Motion Basics for Beginners! Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’ll show you 50 ways to use gaff tape. Rosco’s version of gaff tape is called GaffTac. So when you hear gaff tape, think GaffTac. What is gaff tape anyway? Gaff tape is a strong, easy to […]
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 […]
Glass Photography
Please support new content by shopping our affiliate links with Amazon and B&H Photo Video. My Lighting on Location photography workshop is coming up! Register today. Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to show you how to light glass and then photograph ice splashing into a cup of water. We’ll […]
Kupo Click Stand Product Review
Sign up for my Lighting on Location workshop today! Buy your Kupo stand through our affiliate links and support new content: Amazon; B&H. It’s time for another review from The Slanted Lens. We’re going to review the Click Stand, by Kupo. I think they were gonna call it the Snap Stand. But then they thought, “Hey, The Slanted Lens. […]