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…
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Tutorials to Increase Your Camera Knowledge
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…
Let’s talk about Aperture, my favorite of the three (ISO, Shutter, and Aperture). Unlike ISO and Shutter, Aperture is exclusive to the lens…
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…
I want to talk to you about an essential principle in learning photography and filmmaking: the relationship between your ISO, shutter…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I will show you the best portrait lens you probably never heard of: the Zeiss Otus 100mm. The Otus series for Zeiss is noteworthy…
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…
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…
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? Sunglasses for your camera. “ND” stands for “neutral density.” Neutral density, what does that do? It reduces the light…
Are you looking to shoot film but don’t know where to start? Try starting with the Canon EOS-1N. You can pick them up for under $200 used…
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…
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…
We have a quick tip to take a better photo of someone: focus on the eyes. When looking at a photograph or watching a video, you look…
What’s the best camera technique that you know? There are many camera techniques out there that we can use to achieve the desired result…
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…
How can you set up a live stream? With more events wanting or needing an online presence, a live stream has become a “must-have”…
Do you need to live stream an event but need more expensive gear? Fear not – by using your very own phone, you can become a live-streaming pro…
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