How To's
I’ve used this blog on the regular to talk about the complications of lighting, from lighting breakdowns to advanced lighting techniques used in the studio and on location. Lighting in photography and videography can be a great way to get creative, but there are a few fundamentals that help you better understand how lighting works, […]
Equipment
With the motion picture being over 100 years old at this point, there is a pretty massive array of gear you could use for your next film. However, without standards, it’s easy to end up with footage that doesn’t translate well on modern televisions and screens. While creative expression is important, and you should be […]
Equipment
Over the past four years, my work has leaned increasingly toward motorsport photography. With that shift came a growing need for specialty long lenses that could keep pace with speed, distance, and rapidly changing light. My most practical early solution was the Fujifilm XF100–400mm f/4.5–5.6, a lens I still consider indispensable. It remains my default […]
Equipment
Last month was definitely a month of reflection. Not just in our personal lives, as we look back on the year and mark our successes and failures, but also on this blog, where we analyzed all our rental and purchase data and shared it with our viewers. January, however, will usually mark the opposite – […]
Other
A week or so ago, we shared our annual data on the most popular gear rented from our inventory, which brands are growing in market share, which are shrinking, and so on. The piece is one of the most comprehensive sources of data-sharing information in this industry and a great way to see where things […]
