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Spirit Juice Studios presents 1 Minute Film School, a series of camera lessons under one minute in length.  With these short tutorials, you’ll learn how common camera add-ons can affect what you capture, how to choose the right equipment for your production, create beautiful media with any camera, utilize experimental techniques to develop a unique look, and so much more!  Whether you are a beginner or professional, our quick course videos provide a structured learning environment and a pathway to a career in the media industry or simply an opportunity to develop your skills and passion for these art forms.

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The Best Focal Length

The Best Focal Length

Do you want to know the best focal length for your camera? It’s 35mm! Let me tell you why. When I got married, I found an incredible…

What Is Aperture?

What Is Aperture?

Let’s talk about Aperture, my favorite of the three (ISO, Shutter, and Aperture). Unlike ISO and Shutter, Aperture is exclusive to the lens…

What Is Shutter?

What Is Shutter?

Okay, let’s talk shutter; this is probably the hardest to understand, so let’s apply the “KISS” method – Keep it Simple, Stupid: The higher…

What Is ISO?

What Is ISO?

I want to talk to you about an essential principle in learning photography and filmmaking: the relationship between your ISO, shutter…

What Can a 800mm Lens Do?

What Can a 800mm Lens Do?

Okay, I want to show you a lens that you need to have in your kit: a Canon 800mm. You may not need it, mainly because it’s massive and costs $13,000…

Follow Focus

Follow Focus

Okay, let’s talk about follow focusing. This is a follow focus; it attaches to your camera typically by 15mm rods. It has an arm that comes out that affixes…

Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras

Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras

What’s the difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR? Here are four main differences between them. First off, the viewfinder. In a DSLR, it’s an…

Camera FOMO

Camera FOMO

Okay, so they just announced a brand-new camera. And after watching three or four YouTubers talk about why it’s the best camera ever…

Best Secret Portrait Lens

Best Secret Portrait Lens

I will show you the best portrait lens you probably never heard of: the Zeiss Otus 100mm. The Otus series for Zeiss is noteworthy…

Six Camera Movements

Six Camera Movements

I want to talk about the six camera movements you need to know in filmmaking. First off, a dolly. A dolly shot is when the camera moves…

Cinema Lens or Stills Lens?

Cinema Lens or Stills Lens?

What’s the difference between a cinema lens and a stills lens? A cinema lens often has a 300-degree rotation for a smooth focus…

Four Types of ND Filters

Four Types of ND Filters

In our second post on ND filters, we discuss the available types of filters and their respective pros and cons…

What's an ND Filter?

What’s an ND Filter?

What’s an ND filter? Sunglasses for your camera. “ND” stands for “neutral density.” Neutral density, what does that do? It reduces the light…

Cheap vs Expensive

Cheap vs Expensive

So what’s the difference between a cheap lens and an expensive lens? Well, in this video, I have a cheap lens, a Yongnuo 35mm f/2.0, that lists…

Choose The Dark Side

Choose The Dark Side

Which side do you put your camera on? When in doubt and you’re on set and don’t remember where to put your camera, remember…

The Craziest Lens We Own

The Craziest Lens We Own

When we talk about camera lenses, what’s the first to come to mind? We all know that lenses come in many shapes and sizes…

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Amazing! I remembered hearing where the camera should be positioned in relation to the light but I just couldn't remember. Now there's NO way I'm forgetting it again! Great video, thank you!

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Thank you so much for tips! Such a BIG help for new photographers.

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Thank you for producing these quick videos, super helpful! It couldn't come at a better time. God is good! Sending prayers from Austin to the team.

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Thanks for the camera log/settings! I'm using that C100 Mark II and often shoot with green screen. I'll give your recommendation a shot.

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