What the Hell is TTL?

This weeks episode on FRAMED Equip Tips is all about Flash and using proprietary triggering systems to fire your speedlights such as Nikon CLS.  We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of TTL modes versus Manual modes.  And for a special treat, we discuss the newer Pocketwizard TT1 and TT5 Flexes and their ability to cheat sync speed.
Basically, we get high speed sync in TTL mode with all the advantages of radio triggering.  Join special guest, Scott Jarvie and myself in this informal conversation jam packed with information.

Our second video is a fun blooper reel of last week's episode with Ryan Muirhead.

Other news is that we've nearly completed post production of Zombie Prom-- The Movie in which I was the Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Colorist.  The short film was created in efforts to promote Strankenstein's Zombie Prom, an annual community event held in Ogden, Utah where all proceeds go to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  The film will premiere soon to a local theater (to be announced), the web, and film festivals across the country and potentially, world.

Another episode of The Basement as well as more Behind the Scenes Shoots coming soon...

Film Is Not Dead

Check out this week's episode of Equip Tips with special guest, Ryan Muirhead.  Ryan rarely shoots digital anymore and his work and knowledge of the film world is unending.
For those of us who have lived and worked in the digital age of photography, we discuss what it would take to step back in to the film world and how it can make you a better photographer.  Open up your mind, eyes and dynamic range and watch this week's episode of Equip Tips.

[FRAMED] Equip Tips

Join me each week as myself and some special guests discuss the technical aspects and "geeky" side of photography.  Equip Tips is a part of [FRAMED]'s 6 days a week lineup with a new episode each Monday.  Want to know about what next lens to buy?  Want to learn how to meter a proper exposure and get the most of your camera's manual mode?

Then these first 2 episodes are for you.  Whether you are a seasoned pro, amateur, or the hobbyest that desires to take better photos of your children, you don't want to miss this.  And of course all this content is free.

All ABOUT LENSES

ALL ABOUT METERING-

[FRAMED]

I am a week behind on the blog, but in case you haven't seen it, 3 talented local photographers including myself were featured in the season 2 premiere of Framed, a weekly web-based show all about photographers.   The episode was about a shoot-off between the photographers with 2 challenges aimed to highlight and expose our strengths and weaknesses.  Watch the episode below and take the jump to read more about my experience with Framed

Marie Antoinette- The Video + The Big Announcement

After being stuck in Limbo with so many projects this entire month, I finally completed the Behind the Scenes Video and Strobist Tutorial for the Marie Antoinette concept I shot a while back.  I've added more narrative and educational jargon in to this one as I've taken the feedback from the youtube channel seriously.   

Enjoy...  And please view in HD.

Big News After the Jump