When I was in film school, I would have vivid dreams of a van full of ARRI Skypanels and a dedicated Gaffer. But when I'd get to set, I had to rely on whatever I had access to, mostly for free, to try ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Picking the best photography lighting kits is fun and exciting, with plenty to choose from. It does, however, come with its share of pitfalls, as there's plenty of cheap lighting out there alongside ...