Fundamentals
The Academy with John Gress
Fundamentals
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: How to mount a canvass backdrop to a tube and then a background stand
Today were going to go over how to mount a canvass backdrop with gaffer tape to a PVC tube so you can easily hang...
The 10 things I thought I knew about photography, but I was wrong
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4 Ways to Hang a Backdrop including a corner and all the hardware you need to do it!
In this video I go over all of the hardware you might use to hang a paper or canvas backdrop, including stands, wall mounted...
How to use C-Stands & Other Hardware essentials in your studio
Today were going to cover everything you need to know about c-stands including some really cool hardware for the studio.
How to tether your Canon EOS R5 in Lightroom Classic using EOS Utility
In today's video I am going to show you how to tether your Canon EOS R5 to Lightroom Classic using EOS Utility.
How Depth-of-field affects sharpness in the studio
Today we’re going to talk about depth-of-field, not scientifically speaking, but practically speaking.
TRIGGER WARNING BOKEHOLICS: Three reasons why prime lenses are not just for bokeh.
In today’s video we’re gonna talk about why prime lenses are not just for bokeh.
Create Canon EOS R5 custom color profiles for Capture One with the X-Rite Color Checker Passport 2
In today’s video, we’re going to learn how to profile your camera to get accurate color in Capture One.
How photographers can use histograms to nail their exposure
A histogram is a graph that depicts your image’s brightness when you review photos on the back of your camera or computer.
How to tether with Capture One and still have images write to the card in your Canon EOS R5 Camera
People ask me about tethering all of the time. In Lightroom it was a struggle, even with Tether Tools cables, but when I started...
Light meters: How flash meters can speed up your workflow and help you properly expose your images
When the topic of light meters comes up, many photographers are surprised to learn that I used them. While TTL and trial and error...
The Exposure Triangle-How photographers camera, shutter speed, aperture & ISO exposure settings work
Breaking down in depth how your camera settings and exposure work to record images.
