How I Meter for Film Photography

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • "Oh boy, an overly technical video about measuring light!" Said none of you, probably.
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Komentáře • 438

  • @WillemVerb
    @WillemVerb Před 4 lety +1689

    If you didn't overexpose you're Portra by 32 stops is it even worth developing??

    • @grainydaysss
      @grainydaysss  Před 4 lety +285

      No, fortune favors the bold. 32 stops or nothing

    • @anotherlife3579
      @anotherlife3579 Před 4 lety +43

      @@grainydaysss COLABBBBSSSS!!!!!!!

    • @jjuarez83
      @jjuarez83 Před 4 lety +24

      Only if you plan on pushing by 10 stops.

    • @shotwithchris4357
      @shotwithchris4357 Před 4 lety +7

      Podcast episode with grainydays

    • @chrisperceval193
      @chrisperceval193 Před 4 lety +2

      @@grainydaysss Guess you could use it a blackout material... after all every darkroom has the odd light leak!

  • @thedondeluxe6941
    @thedondeluxe6941 Před 4 lety +732

    It's not underexposed, it's "metered for the highlights".

    • @pierrezapata90
      @pierrezapata90 Před 3 lety +16

      The same thing friends say to me when they don't want to pay me for their portraits.

    • @ikaros4203
      @ikaros4203 Před 3 lety +3

      BRO, if you don't UNDERSTAND bracketing then just SAY THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @andrewayres9048
    @andrewayres9048 Před 4 lety +246

    If I had a dollar for every time I watched you climb that fence to take a photo of the pool...

  • @mattdayphoto
    @mattdayphoto Před 4 lety +378

    Baxter is a true legend.

  • @-grey
    @-grey Před 4 lety +128

    This is high quality teaching right here. I learned more about metering in the last 11 minutes than in 10 years of shooting digital.

  • @theundefinedphotographer
    @theundefinedphotographer Před 4 lety +64

    The content is strong in this one

  • @mp3remix171
    @mp3remix171 Před 4 lety +238

    Willem is down to collab, would be fun to see you interview him in a true grainydays-fasion!

    • @grainydaysss
      @grainydaysss  Před 4 lety +79

      We will make it happen one day!

    • @mastaw
      @mastaw Před 4 lety +69

      @@grainydaysss one day is how my mom says never

    • @Walaby50
      @Walaby50 Před 4 lety +22

      @@grainydaysss One day is what I keep telling myself everytime i get beaten up by my highschool bully, now that I'm 26.

  • @jelkafabianova2801
    @jelkafabianova2801 Před 2 lety +23

    i have been trying to understand this for hours, and you simply explained it in 10 mins, thank you

  • @THEEkidskid
    @THEEkidskid Před 4 lety +1

    This DUDDDEEE is the perfect balance of personality and information. Thank you for not just spewing info at the camera. Subscriber earned.

  • @cknoway
    @cknoway Před 4 lety +3

    This is the best well rounded video on metering so far, thank youuu

  • @griffin.greene
    @griffin.greene Před 4 lety +9

    Literally today, I was trying to make sense of light metering (and how to apply it, and what the results look like) and I COULD NOT find an article or video that explained it in a way I could understand.
    And I thought to myself... I really wish Jason would make a video explaining light metering... and then suddenly, a notification appears, as if the film gods heard my prayers...
    Awesome video, thank you so much. You have no idea how much this helped me.

  • @VirtualS0lution
    @VirtualS0lution Před 4 lety +29

    He called us gang 🥺❤️

  • @xMadelaineS
    @xMadelaineS Před 2 lety

    Thank you! This has helped me understand metering so much better. I have many missed images and I've always wondered what I should do in order to get a better result. I'll give all of these tips a try.

  • @icefox9875
    @icefox9875 Před rokem +1

    ik you probably won’t see this but thank you for these videos. they have so much value and there are so manny videos you make which help me and hundreds of thousands of people like me learn about photography in such unique ways. it is impossible to find this kind of information constructed in such a fun artistic and funny way for people to learn. thanks

  • @il32tu22
    @il32tu22 Před 4 lety +8

    nobody has explained this better than you... and i've been watching youtube videos on this trying to learn.
    if you could possibly do more examples the way you explained with the aperture and shutter speed explanations/ comparisons, that would be AMAZING.
    But for now, this has been the best! Thanks a million

  • @talkmeoutofit1
    @talkmeoutofit1 Před 4 lety

    A very clear and informative demonstration, one of the best explanations I have come across.

  • @TheOnlyPrashant
    @TheOnlyPrashant Před 4 lety +18

    "Fuck digital camera" (Records with a digital camera)

  • @elizastephens
    @elizastephens Před rokem

    clearest and simplest explanation of the zone system and reciprocity..you made it seem so simple and logical. best metering video , thanks a lot

  • @alexandermeisel4585
    @alexandermeisel4585 Před 4 lety +196

    Clip of you standing outside: shirt or hoodie is warm enough
    clip of you standing inside spittin facts about light: 10 layers of clothing and a hat
    seriously, is it really that cold in your appartement?😂

  • @kamalufung07
    @kamalufung07 Před 4 lety +23

    Wow, this is the best explanation of Reciprocity Failure ive ever heard or seen. Idk if it just me but i feel like i could never find a good explanation on how it works. Super helpful

    • @nelsonclub7722
      @nelsonclub7722 Před 4 lety +1

      Reciprocity is the interchange of shutter speed and aperture. ... Reciprocity failure happens when this relationship breaks down. This commonly occurs with long exposures color films suffer from reciprocity failure when exposed for longer than a few seconds

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille Před 3 lety +1

      @@nelsonclub7722 Yeah we were saying that we finally got it cause of this video thanks tho

  • @dfphotovideo
    @dfphotovideo Před rokem

    One of the best useful videos that I watched from beginning till the end. Thank you for this it helps a lot 😊

  • @edmundology6304
    @edmundology6304 Před 4 lety

    I was searching for this the other day. You and Willem needed a video on this

  • @juliowagner4985
    @juliowagner4985 Před 4 lety +1

    This video is amazing for understanding metering. I’m going to try my best to share this info(and video) w all my photo friends

  • @samfrench1584
    @samfrench1584 Před 4 lety +1

    Literally so happy you explained stops

  • @andystrong9564
    @andystrong9564 Před 11 měsíci

    Love that swimming pool shot. This was a big help, thank you.

  • @aniKoboi
    @aniKoboi Před 4 lety

    I love you and your videos man, super informative and easy to understand. BIG FAN!

  • @louisondessus
    @louisondessus Před 4 lety

    this is my first time seeing a video of yours and you're so funny! love your personality

  • @davidintokyo
    @davidintokyo Před rokem +2

    Use the friggin' zone system if you've got a spot meter. It's easy. Measure the part of the subject you are most interested in. Decide how many zones away from mid-gray you want to place that part of the subject. Adust exposure by that many stops.

  • @yannickjorzik-brzelinski8954

    so cool, this zeppelin started from a small sportsairport near our home when i was a child!

  • @StephenMilner
    @StephenMilner Před 4 lety

    Hi, what a wonderful video. Keep up the amazing work! I look forward to your next video.

  • @kevincalletor
    @kevincalletor Před 4 lety +1

    Been reading about metering at night these past few days and this definitely was the nail in the coffin!

  • @RoryGamble
    @RoryGamble Před 3 lety +5

    @grainydays For the part where you discuss sunsets, you switch from adding your exposure compensation by adjusting the meter iso (overexpose by 1.5 stops, set iso 400 ->160 etc) to saying the number of stops to overexpose by in addition to setting your meter to half a stop brighter. Any reason to mix the two approaches?

  • @juliascamp2175
    @juliascamp2175 Před 4 lety +3

    My brain doesn’t think in histograms so that was an interesting depiction to see. Thank you for making reciprocity failure easy to understand.

  • @MattHooker
    @MattHooker Před 4 lety

    I like using the measure once and then best guess for the rest of the session method. hasn't let me down yet.

  • @Cookerab
    @Cookerab Před 3 lety

    I was shooting Mamiya 6X7 in the late 90s. Old school meter. Phones are amazing.

  • @davidbanwell7728
    @davidbanwell7728 Před 3 měsíci

    Very informative and humorous references I learn something thank you. For sharing this information.

  • @tombrooks5933
    @tombrooks5933 Před 3 lety

    pulled out my nikon FA that i used in the 80s because of you. fortunately it was like riding a bike after 30 years of inactivity although a few knee scrapes here and there. fun times.

  • @MJA012-
    @MJA012- Před 4 lety

    Humour, design, education. You got all these covered in your videos. I applaude, don't stop, ly, bye

  • @matsukotokainn
    @matsukotokainn Před 4 lety +47

    I thought Matt Day was cool, too. UNTIL just now I found you "emo depressed ryan gosling" lol

  • @SergejKarssen
    @SergejKarssen Před 3 lety

    Trying to learn something here. Keep having to rewind because of funny. Worth it.

  • @maxcalifornia94
    @maxcalifornia94 Před 9 měsíci

    This video is badass dude. I know it’s an older video but I just found it today. Thanks. I love film.

  • @rhyswebster
    @rhyswebster Před 3 lety

    Ive watched 1 minute of you and I already love your dry humour, subbed lmao

  • @danarapagna4392
    @danarapagna4392 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video, thanks for sharing.

  • @FabrizioZago
    @FabrizioZago Před 4 lety

    Enjoyable video, informative and clear.

  • @AndrewLowphoto
    @AndrewLowphoto Před 4 lety +8

    I just bought my first medium format mamiya 645 and wondered this, perfect timing man!! huge fan

    • @JustStayPositive27
      @JustStayPositive27 Před 4 lety

      same boat here bro, have run 5 rolls through it so far and only now just starting to get the hang of it

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Před 4 lety

      Watch out you need to check the shutter and check the foam you might get bad light leaks and the shutters are starting to fall apart now and chances are your camera wont work right. My mamiya just went bunk.

    • @pilsplease7561
      @pilsplease7561 Před 4 lety

      @@JustStayPositive27 I ran 10 rolls through mine and it worked fine now all the rolls come out blank because the shutter broke.

  • @themightychippy3756
    @themightychippy3756 Před 4 lety

    I didn't know how much I needed this😂
    Although probably not early in the morning, I might have to rewatch a few times to digest. Reciprocity failure just messes me up.

  • @paulinamolinari4099
    @paulinamolinari4099 Před rokem

    That metering for the sunset shot ufffff

  • @ViktorVaughan
    @ViktorVaughan Před 8 měsíci

    That Mamiya 7 is a beauty!

  • @lme4339
    @lme4339 Před 2 lety +1

    Finally someone who properly explains those f*cking stops! Thank you so much! I was going insane since I started analog photography! 🙈

  • @SamSilk
    @SamSilk Před 3 lety +2

    Reciprocity curves for any given can be found in their respective film datasheets. It will spare you headaches.

  • @SamSilk
    @SamSilk Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video by the way. Very instructive.

  • @wahyuprasojo5148
    @wahyuprasojo5148 Před 4 lety

    you lighten my day

  • @DavidGarcia-sb9kc
    @DavidGarcia-sb9kc Před 3 lety

    bro, this the best metering video

  • @Mav540i
    @Mav540i Před 3 lety

    Love the comedy and the content...great work.👏🗣

  • @IlBella_
    @IlBella_ Před 4 lety

    Gold of the week,holy Sheep .Thanks i learned a lot! Hope to see a video with Willieam

  • @Paramocinema
    @Paramocinema Před 4 lety

    I enjoy your videos and specially your photography.

  • @stevejudge4068
    @stevejudge4068 Před 3 měsíci

    Simply Legend

  • @normansteinmetz643
    @normansteinmetz643 Před 3 lety

    People putting the thumb down have no sense of humor or feel missed a lot of information. Awesome video, I like your style of presentation! (Follower +1)

  • @tobiasx8312
    @tobiasx8312 Před 4 lety

    Wow thank you so much. Perfect Video for a beginner.

  • @claudiaypaz
    @claudiaypaz Před 10 měsíci

    you are very funny; great timing, and your self-deprecating is a great contrast to how much you actually know.

  • @eekostar
    @eekostar Před 4 lety

    ive been waiting for a video FOR SO LONG

  • @tauriscruggs2085
    @tauriscruggs2085 Před 3 lety

    I thought you were a sort of pretentious CZcams film photo guy but the more I watched you the more I liked you haha. I really laughed out loud several times you’re pretty entertaining. I’m having issues with my light meter that I’ve been using for 5+ years not changing the iso all of a sudden and I’ve been looking for someone who can help me figure out why. You didn’t answer any of my questions but i enjoyed this video and am going to subscribe.

  • @GibsonLucille
    @GibsonLucille Před 4 lety

    cool video, thanks for the work!

  • @Madguru
    @Madguru Před 4 lety

    This was very helpful, thanks!

  • @gu4xinim
    @gu4xinim Před 4 lety +1

    I use my digital to measure it, put in manual and see what the camera has to say, the trick is to always go 1 or half a stop over what the camera says since digital sensors work better underexposing and film works better over exposing.

  • @insurrectus
    @insurrectus Před 4 lety

    glad this video was on my recommended list

  • @davidselby8115
    @davidselby8115 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant

  • @piketubeman
    @piketubeman Před 4 lety

    Excellent video discount Ryan Gosling. You're super chill and dryer than cider.

  • @erinhoover6621
    @erinhoover6621 Před 4 lety

    Your info was great!!

  • @black-and-light
    @black-and-light Před 3 lety

    Superb..

  • @dustyunderscore6085
    @dustyunderscore6085 Před rokem

    Hahaha. “Ba-ha blasting out.” Niiice!

  • @dumblicker7024
    @dumblicker7024 Před 2 lety

    AWESOME

  • @ariyakaratas5773
    @ariyakaratas5773 Před 3 lety

    While many try to be fun and it just doesn't work,you my man got my attention immediately with those dark jokes ! :D worth the subscribe!

  • @JustPassingByBaby
    @JustPassingByBaby Před 4 lety

    good for beginners. nice video, dude!

  • @carlysic3
    @carlysic3 Před 3 lety

    Might be a dumb question but what scanner do you use with Negative Lab pro? Can I use a Plustek 8200i ? Thank you!

  • @aristoioannidis7490
    @aristoioannidis7490 Před 4 lety

    Top of the class.

  • @massage4today
    @massage4today Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for this. I'm just using external meters for the 1st time. You won't believe my silly collection. So far the same godsend and an ttartesan mounted for old cameras w no working meters.

  • @btrdangerdan2010
    @btrdangerdan2010 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m surprised the legends Willem and Matt haven’t commented on your video yet!

  • @christiankollo
    @christiankollo Před 3 měsíci

    the funniest creator i ever seen!

  • @TheKarlgiovanni
    @TheKarlgiovanni Před 4 lety

    Thanks for info!

  • @brunoeiler8192
    @brunoeiler8192 Před 4 lety

    Brother .... Your depressive jokes are awesome .... Love them .....where the dog has more character than the host .... :-) ) )

  • @HonoluluBen
    @HonoluluBen Před 4 lety

    Good videos. Only one my wife can stand to watch about photography. Kudos

  • @garflikesradials
    @garflikesradials Před 4 lety

    lol I had no idea it was possible to zoom the spot lens on my meter. thank you for this education.

  • @TheGameCalledReality
    @TheGameCalledReality Před 4 lety

    any thoughts on shooting film at a concert on 800iso? push and wing it or rate at box speed and...also wing it?

  • @simonlynchsae
    @simonlynchsae Před 4 lety +1

    Glad to see others are using that app! I usually take a reading in the highlights, in the shadows, and select the exposure in the middle. So far so good, although I feel like you'll be judging me for it.... ;)

    • @jordanhayes7348
      @jordanhayes7348 Před 4 lety +1

      App name please?

    • @colmorley
      @colmorley Před 4 lety

      @@jordanhayes7348 play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.willblaschko.android.lightmeterv2.free&hl=en_GB

  • @undisturbedkingdom8494

    Baja blasting out!!!! Mans got me weak😂😂😂

  • @duccao8896
    @duccao8896 Před 3 lety

    hi, i saw what you've written on the notes . Is that reciprocity of KOdak portra 800 ?

  • @noximera1778
    @noximera1778 Před 4 lety

    Killed it.

  • @TOShorts
    @TOShorts Před 4 lety

    How exactly do you meter for highlights vs midtones vs shadows with the lightmeter app youre using?

  • @silva-anderida7695
    @silva-anderida7695 Před 4 lety

    Interesting.Cheers!

  • @dasczwo
    @dasczwo Před měsícem

    can you transfer the the autosettings your old digi point and shoot chose for a certain frame, to your film camera, see how that turned out and work from there?

  • @stillben
    @stillben Před 4 lety

    Very good thanks

  • @elk7809
    @elk7809 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi! What App do you use/ recommend for metering?

  • @MrLolotrololo
    @MrLolotrololo Před 4 lety

    I think i like the most metering for shadows, its in betwen and for me looks best.

  • @Oxydus1
    @Oxydus1 Před 4 lety

    Agreed, the dog has Charisma!

  • @AetherCS2
    @AetherCS2 Před 4 lety

    Needed this

  • @makilee7556
    @makilee7556 Před 4 lety

    I've never had to consider reciprocity failure until now, but now that i'm looking it up for film stocks like Kodak, I can't seem to find much other than kodak's spreadsheets saying "Test it yourself". Do you mind sharing where you got your numbers from?

  • @ChaChaDiaries
    @ChaChaDiaries Před 4 lety +2

    if this video reaches 15k views by next, half of it might be me watching. i’ve been looking for a video like this since i started film last year and this one is by far my favorite and find very helpful.

    • @ChaChaDiaries
      @ChaChaDiaries Před 4 lety

      i take that back. by tomorrow not next week. lol

  • @josephasghar
    @josephasghar Před 4 lety

    Mamiya 7! Want one!

  • @markgoostree6334
    @markgoostree6334 Před rokem

    I have had a Konica autoreflex T since 1971. Batteries changed to very slightly more voltage... and I never realized it. That degraded the electronics in the meter. I took it to my camera guy. Yep, the replacement parts were nowhere to be had. He reset what he could, the voltage is OK now, the meter sort of works... if I load 400 speed and tell the camera it has 200 speed. I just use the camera outside almost all the time now.