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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I always used to struggle to understand the tone curve in Lightroom and Photoshop and then something clicked. In this video I explain how and why you should use it.
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I’ve watched many “tone curve” videos before... but I think it’s the first time someone explains the concept of input/output of the curve. Pretty important concept I think!
Yep! That for the kind words
Brilliant! No other word describes what is probably the best, most easily understandable, explanation of tone curves I've ever seen! If they give Nobel Prizes in tone curve explanation I nominate Nigel for one! And I've read dozens of explanations and watched dozens of videos on this subject.Thanks!
This is by far the best explanation I have ever seen. The input output part blew my mind
Oh my god, those first minutes where you explain the difference between input and output and how the curves affects it, are gold. That should be taught first thing ever whenever anyone is getting into post-processing images. So easy to understand explained this way. Great video Nigel (can´t wait to get the book in my hands), keep up the good work!
Finally THE explanation I can understand. Watched so many other vids about the tone curve before, but yours is the only one that gave the "a ha" moment. Thank you.
This is the best explanation of Lightroom curves I have ever seen! Thank you.
Thanks Nigel. From all your videos, it's evident that you're a great teacher :)
Once again, your experience as both a scientist and an artist combines to bring us a better understanding of how the technical relates to the visual.
i have seen countless videos about this and never fully got it. thanks for this video. it is the best video ever to explain the curve.
This is the best explanation I’ve heard for tone curve. In my limited time doing this I’ve learned more in this video than in 1 year.
This is perfectly described. I've always been a little confused and somewhat afraid of the tone curve and any attempts to understand it by other videos haven't really helped.
Decided to finally come back around to trying to grasp it and this video has helped immensely. Actually explaining 'why' it does what it does and not just 'what' is really helpful and comprehensive.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Never knew it was about inputs and outputs. Best explanation ever and I have no fear of the tone curves now.
Thanks Nigel, in one video you have explained clearly what tone curves are, and why I should not leave them in the “too hard” basket!
this is the best tone curve vdo i've ever watch. love it. thanks
I never really understood how useful this tool is, or how it works. I stayed away from it actually. Now I will explore it, Nigel, thanks to this video and all you have shared. Thank you.
First video that actually helped me understand tone curve! Cheers!
Best tone curve video I have seen! First time I actually understand how it works.
The input/output concept nails it. Thanks!
Simplified brilliantly........demystified the tone curves. Just need to go an practice now. Cheers!
This is without the best demonstration and explanation of the tone curves I've come across. It was like someone had flipped the switch on the room lights. Great stuff.
What a great explanation Nigel so simple!
Thank you! This is the best explanation of the tone curve I've seen. Input/output explanation makes perfect sense; yet, I have never seen it before.
I thought I never would unerstand tone curves, until I watched this video. Thanks a lot!!!
Best explanation I have ever seen. One thumbs up is not adequate. TWO thumbs up!! Thank YOU
The best Tone Curve video on CZcams.
Great video. Best and most simple explanation of the tone curve I seen. Thank you!
You are a fantastic teacher Nigel - thank you!
Really valuable tutorial Nigel - explained in a way I've not heard it explained before. Thanks very much!
This is the best and simplest explanation I've ever seen on tone curves. Thanks.
Just wow. Probably the best explanation of the tone curve in LR that I've ever heard. Thank you so much. I use the tone curve but never quite understood why it did what it did.
Easily the best explanation of tone curves out there!!
Thanks, it's great to see a more detailed overview of the tone curve!!!
Wow! Totally blown away Nigel! I have watched several videos on the tone curve and I now I realise, I have never really understood it at all, until now! Fantastic simple easy to follow guide! Get yourself on Udemy! lol 😂
This is the most understandable explanation of tone curves. I've seen a lot of videos about tone curves but still didn't fully understand this tool. After you said about input and output the puzzle became solved in my head. Why did everyone keep this a secret before? :) Thanks a lot!
awesome explanation Nigel. This will make tone curves a lot clearer to many people. ☀️😊
Thanx Nigel that has made it easier to understand for a LR beginner!
Brilliant explanation of the tone curve. Finally understand it! Thank you.
Light goes on. You have successfully adjusted my internal tone curve. It's clear now. Thanks!
You did a great job. You're truly an inspiration. God will surely take care of you.
I've watched a few videos on curves, but you've explained it in a really nice and new way. Thank you :)
First, I love how it is possible to edit with that ipad, so easy, especially on a trip, without having to bring a laptop. Secondly, I am still getting used to the tone curve, sometimes I prefer not to use it, but it is really helpful to know how it works and you just explained it very well and easy, not everyone does.
Thanks - pleased it helped
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This was perfect!!! I’ve used the curves for years not fully understanding exactly what they did. Visually I could see what they did, but Now I totally understand!! Thank you!
Found this most informative as I was playing with curves today, but didn’t know what was really happening.Bit like histograms you have de mystified this for me. Thankyou🇦🇺
Nigel, I’m still relatively new to photography and post-processing and I am not sure I ever really understood the tone curve.... until now. Clearly, I will need a lot of practice but now at least I have a roadmap to get better. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much!
Brilliant. It finally sunk in. best explanation I have ever seen/heard/read.
Thank you. This is the best lesson about curves I have seen.
Thanks for the very understandable demonstration Nigel!
Wow! Thank you for your clear explaination! I use tone curves very often but now I finally know what I'm doing to the image with those curves.
Thanks for such an informative explanation! Now I have a much fuller understanding of the Tone Curve.
It's such a nice feeling when you suddenly understand something completely.
Thank you very very much!
no one have explained me this better thanks! i think i need to watch it every morning until i can explain it like you haha
What a superb video. I have often played about with the curves in my images and been pleased with the results but have not really understood how and why they have worked. In twelve minutes you have explained it brilliantly.
Very helpful, but need to watch this again... Thanks Nigel. I'll go experiment.
Came here because of your newest video - your tutorials are just so good! Again, thank you for your work you put into those videos!
Best explanation of the tone curve I think I've seen, thank you!
Thanks Nigel, clear & concise, well done.
Thank you for a great explanation on how to use tone curves.
This is the best explanation of the tone curve I’ve ever heard. Thank you!
Super clear and enlightening explanations. I'm learning lots 👍
Very educational video! Thank you!!! Need to watch it several times
Thanks for this! The input/output explanation really made things click for me, never realized that before.
Cheers Nigel, I never really knew what I was doing in curves but this video has been a real eye opener for me.
That is great!
Wow this has perfectly explained this in an understandable way.
Wow! Now I finally understand how it works. Big thanks 👏😀
Thx Nigel for your tutorial. Yesterday, I receive the Book « Vista », so wonderful, so magic . Thx ,)
Like others have said i have also watched many "curves videos" in the past and i actually thought some were well put. This definitely exceeds my expectations and is by far the best.
This is literally the only explanation on the tone curve that is easy for me to understand. Thanks Nigel.
Thanks Nigel. That makes more sense.
One of the best explanations of the tone curve I've seen. I knew what raising or lowering the curve did but didn't understand why! Now I do - thanks.
You know what you’re gonna get with Nigel: great quality content every week. Keep up the amazing work Nigel! I always use curves but I realize I never really understood What I did until now! Thank you for the great explanation.
So damn true
Having seen many tone curve videos yours is a brilliant explanation!!
Excellent video. I kind of knew how this tone curve worked but this was really useful explanation.
It's like on The Matrix, I now know tone curves ! Thanks Nigel 👍
You made it so clear for everyone - BRILLIANT!
Finally a GOOD explanation of input/output of the curve, that made the world to me. Thank you Nigel!!!
By far, your BEST video to date ...
Three years too late, Nigel! But I just want to agree with everyone here: superb video on an elusive, hard-to-grasp tool in Lightroom. I've been gradually coming to terms with the tone curve, and have learned some useful things already, but this crystal-clear explanation is still revelatory. Brilliant work, and thanks so much!
Thank you so much. This was the best interpretation I have heard and now I actually understand it.
That made a lot of sense, thank you Nigel!
Best explanation of tone curves I’ve ever seen. I’ve gone straight to a load of my old photos to experiment with them! Thanks Nigel.
WOW, awesome explanation, thanks Nigel 👏
Thank you Nigel. This video was super helpful.
Thanks a lot. That was most enlightening. Few people go into the why the way you did. I will definitely try this out on my own images soon.
Really helped me to understand that magic tool. Thx a lot!!!
Thx Nigel - always learn something good from each of your videos! 👍
Thanks. This has been the most informative video on this subject. I finally get it. 👍
I think you nailed that. Everyone enjoyed and probably understood that, me too. Now not afraid to go and experiment. Thank you, ND.
Great introduction & demonstration of Lr’s tone curve. Your new over-the-head down angle really adds to the iPad demo. It’s almost like sitting there with you.
input/output, that resumes everything we needed to know. very well explained.
But we also have the blacks and whites slider.. makes me think
Fantastic. Thank you Nigel it is really nice to know why something is doing something! A very clear explanation - cheers.
Best video I have seen on Tone Curves. Thanks!
Thank you Nigel - really helpful explanation .
Thanks Nigel really useful information and explained in a way that is easy to understand. I have shared a link to this with fellow members of the local camera club as I am sure they will benefit from watching it as well.
Clear and informative as usual, thank you!
Very well done! I really loved this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it.
What a great video I use Paint.net rather than Lr or Ps but the curves work the same. This video explained them really clearly. Thank you.
Def saving this video for watching it a few times, great vid, thank you
Great video Nigel, wonderful explanation of the tone curve 👌
Very helpful, Nigel! Thank you!!
Understood the curve well! Had seen couple of videos before on tone curve, but you have done a pretty good job!! Thanks!
Glad to hear that!