Camouflaging Shadows

“Your greatest curse could be your greatest blessing” Shadows, at times they are such a curse, but with a bit of creative manipulating they can be a wonderful blessing. When working on a Hollywood set there are times I’ll will have the Grips (the guys who rig things, their name comes from old Hollywood “because […]

Hacking a Canon Camera with Magic Lantern Menus

Have you ever wished for more control on your Canon DSLR?  In this tutorialfrom the Video Gear Weekly series presented by lynda.com authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman dig deep into a hacked Canon camera.  This option really enhances what you can do with a DSLR using Magic Lantern.   This specific tutorial is from the Video Gear Weekly […]

A Quick Look at the Samsung’s NX1

Mirrorless has come a long way since its introduction into the market. With technology advancing and improving so quickly, it is to no surprise that a technology companies, like Samsung, are able to produce amazing photography equipment alongside the other devices they make. Those in the industry aren’t radically surprised by the great mirrorless cameras […]

Adding Light – The Difference Just One Light Can Make

When I first started out with photography, natural light was my best friend. I didn’t have money for lights, so I learned to shoot using what was available to me. Shoot after shoot, I’d tuck a little money away into a gear fund to save up for lights.  Natural light can get you pretty far, but […]