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Podcast Episode
We’re looking at the history of photography covering 1840-1870 with David Horan, Professor of Photography and Art History at the University of Memphis. David and Roger discuss the importance of postmortem portraits, how one American president credited the carte de visite with helping him win his election and dispel some of the preconceived notions about the early days of photography.
Podcast Episode
Among one of our favorite customers are the fine people over at Zero Point Zero, a video production company based out of New York, NY, but filming various things all over the world. With 29 Emmy wins, 5 James Beard Awards, and even a Peabody Award under their belt, it’s safe to say that Zero Point Zero knows what they’re doing. Filming television shows, both for Netflix and other productions, Zero Point Zero has been creating thought-provoking and compelling videos for over 15 years now. Perhaps most notably, is a favorite here at Lensrentals.com – Anthony Bourdain’s: Parts Unknown. Emma Huckstadt was able to take some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with Ryan Hill, and discuss all the interworkings of how Zero Point Zero creates what they do.
Podcast Episode
Get in the Halloween spirit by counting down the top 10 horror movies we think filmmakers should see with our own Ryan Hill, Kendall Richardson, and Jimmie Harvey. The three of them break down some of their favorite horror films, and things you can learn from each of them as a filmmaker. For those who are looking for spoilers, the list is linked below, and most of these films can be viewed on the horror streaming service Shudder.
Podcast Episode
On this week’s Lensrentals podcast, Roger and Drew Cicala sit down with Craig Blair, founder of CanonRumors.com. Canon Rumors is the industry leader in breaking news related to Canon camera bodies and lenses. Craig ran Lens Rentals Canada for several years and talks with Roger and Drew about where he gets his information, the future of SLR cameras as well as the dedication of Canon EOS R. We make a few predictions we still haven’t seen play out, and ask Craig for his hot take on which manufacturer won’t be around in the next few years.
Podcast Episode
This week on the Lensrentals podcast, Roger sat down with Kris Steward, who runs the 3D printing department at Lensrentals.com. Kris sits down and talks with Roger on everything 3D printing – from purchasing your first printer to how Lensrentals.com uses 3D printing to replace, repair, and build various products for our rental department.
