
Lensbaby Inside Out
The creation of the Lensbaby came partially out of Craig's frustrated feeling that the SLR lenses on the market at that time limited his creativity. He began experimenting with making his own lenses, and the Lensbaby was the result. Craig is now widely known for his invention of lenses that feature a “sweet spot” of focus surrounded by gradually increasing blur. In this video training, you will get a look behind the scenes and discover what Lensbaby is all about. Watch Craig talk about how he invented the Lensbaby and then learn as he introduces you to the entire line of lenses and optics from the Portland, OR headquarters. Once you have finished the in-house briefing on the ingenious Lensbaby System, then the fun begins! Join Craig Strong and Kirsten Hunter as they head out to Portland, OR, Laguna Beach and Balboa Beach, CA for some fun in the sun and a hands-on lesson. Watch and learn how Craig and Kirsten use different optics and Lensbaby accessories to capture unique and creative photographs on a variety of cameras. If you are shooting or considering using the Lensbaby system, this is the video you have been waiting for! This fast loading video contains 2 hours of brand new sharp video. The advanced interface allows the user to instantly jump to any of the lessons with complete control over the playback including Full Screen. Lessons Include Lensbaby System Changing optics Changing apertures Focusing a Lensbaby Controlling the sweet spot Different optics for different looks Shooting at the beach Inventing the Lensbaby Composer and Composer Pro The Muse The Scout Control Freak Lensbaby Spark Fisheye Using Macro Edge 80 Optic Sweet 35 Optic Double Glass Optic Pinhole and other lo-fi effects Inside the Lensbaby factory
Your Instructor

Craig Strong is the co-founder and CCO of Lensbaby, LLC, and the inventor of the Lensbaby selective focus SLR camera lens. In creating the first and subsequent Lensbaby products-some of the hottest items on the photography market today-Craig has provided the photographic community with unique tools that not only enable photographers to see their subjects in a new way, but also to greatly expand their creative vision. Craig has a passion for documenting the real moments of life, and a gift for capturing the personal and the humorous. As an award-winning photojournalist, he specializes in photo essays for publications, businesses, and wedding clients.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntroduction (2:45)
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StartThe Lensbaby System (4:52)
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StartOptic Swap System (11:03)
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StartLensbaby Lens Bodies (8:30)
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StartLensbaby Edge 80 (3:22)
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StartLensbaby Accessories (5:21)
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StartLensbaby Aperture Disks (7:14)
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StartLensbaby Production (9:02)
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StartResearch and Development (4:19)
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StartBeach Adventure w/ Craig & Kirsten (9:47)
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StartShooting on Location with Craig (11:30)
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StartShooting on Location with Kirsten (11:03)
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StartTraining on the Portland Waterfront (8:00)
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StartThe Lensbaby Story (7:56)
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StartFinal Thoughts (1:00)