Skate photographer Sam McGuire goes through the three main focal lengths- fisheye, wide angle and telephoto, and how they relate to what you’re shooting.
“Don’t be scared to get in there with the fisheye, ya know?”
Category Archives: Gear
In Focus: DSLR Camera Settings
Jason Hernandez goes through the basics of setting up a picture style on your DSLR in order to get the most dynamic and versatile image. Also he goes through the process of “digitally marking” a file on your camera in order to protect it from being deleted.
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Tech, Video
In Focus: Camera Handles
Mike Manzoori discusses the basics of camera handles and a couple of different options in purchasing. If you are on the market for one, why not purchase from a fellow BMX rider? Two options are the Navi Handle and the Z-Rig.
In Focus: Filmer Boards
Cinematographer Mike Manzoori explains the ins and outs of a filmer board in this weeks “In Focus”. Get a closer look at some of our favorite BMX filmers boards in this Props article.
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Video
In Focus: Timelapses with Ricki Bedenbaugh
Skateboard filmer Ricki Bedenbaugh goes through the steps necessary to create timelapses with both an SLR camera and a video camera.
In Focus: Stabilizing Footage with Jason Hernandez
This In Focus with videographer Jason Hernandez is so helpful, especially when using DSLR’s which are much more susceptible to camera shake. Some really great advice is given here, and this should be viewed by anyone (everyone) looking to make their footage a little less shaky. One thing I found rather counterintuitive is to turn image stabilization off when using a tripod. Who knew?
Posted in Gear, Skateboarding, Tech, Video
Shooting With Minimal Gear
Skateboardphotography.com OG Matt Price shows you how to maximize the quality of your photographs with a minimal amount of essential gear. If you have a problem with skateboarding, just pretend he’s talking about BMX. If you don’t find this mildly entertaining, picture him as Jonah Hill. Watch this and put some shoelaces in your camera bag.
Posted in Gear, Photo, Skateboarding, Tech
Paul C. Buff Einstein review
New contributor Wes McGrath came through with a little write-up for the new Paul C. Buff Einstein strobe. Check it out.
Push It A Stop 