CAMERA BASICS!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Learn the basics of photography. Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO. The fundamental big 3 you NEED to know!
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Who likes my cereal analogy!!! :) More Basics?
frosted flakes for the win
Yes please, that would be Nice 😏
loved it
Peter McKinnon hell yeah!! Learned a lot from you so far but have a long way to go!!
Sorry about what’s going on up there right now mate
I think about it like an eyeball, The shutter speed is the blink speed, aperture is how wide you or how much you open your eye, and the ISO can be like how much light you are sensitive too.
Great analogy! this helped a lot!
That is literally the most basic definition of a camera. But in all seriousness that is a great analogy
this helped a lot 😍
I love this analogy. Thanks man. :D
I like when things are explained like this
Here are some notes I took to help all of you (myself included :P):
1. Shutter speed
2. Aperture
3. ISO
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Each three terms complement eachother!!!
1. Shutter speed:
- Someone running in a fast pace -> can get clear shots (panning etc...)
- The image can get blurry if the shutter SPEED IS SLOW -> panning
- If the shutter speed is high, the image will be clear without any motion blur
2. Aperture:
- Lets light in
- Details: the higher you set the APERTURE the more light you will let in
which lets you see more from the object's background -> MORE APERTURE - MORE DETAIL
3. ISO ("fake light"):
- Mostly used at low light situations -> basically creates "fake light"
- Makes the photo brighter, but as bright as it gets the quality goes way down on the image... (noisy images)
Thank you
helped
One thing that you missed is, shutter speed also lets in more or less light depending on how slow or fast it is. The longer the shutter is open, the more light can enter the camera. Thats why aperture and shutter speed are used together really nicely. If you need a fast shutter speed, you can bump up the aperture and if you need a specific field of view with the aperture you can increase the shutter speed.
Thank you
Thank youuu!! really needed this to study for my test
When I see someone explain something to beginners in layman terms and not use terminology that only a 10 year veteran would understand.....it gets a “subscribed” from me.
This is an underrated comment. I really like this guy, effortlessly subscribed!
This has got to be the most expensive hobby ever.
@Imperator i would put woodworking up there with it. I just started taking interest in photography after my trip to singapore. I was not that happy with my phone pics that I took there. So I want to get into Photography as a serious hobbyist not professional at all.
All hobbys are expensive. If you go down the rabbit hole.
Say that to car guys 😂
meh horses are pretty pricey
Modding cars is the most expensive hobby lol.
Yes! Beginner basics. Definitely more of these. Would love to see a good breakdown of long-exposure shooting. What types of f/iso/shutter-speed you'd use for difference scenarios. Like astrophotography, etc..
Capp00 that’s what 30 test shots are for, you get there in the end
30 test shots using what settings? There are thousands of combinations of settings. 1 you might use for shooting pics of the moon, would work the same for shooting pics of Jupiter, moving traffic, fireworks, etc..
There's no "set" setting for any scenario.
it changes with the slightest change in the environment.
i think what the other person meant by 30 test shots is you literally just have to go and do a test shoot.
in 1 minute, even if the sun, moon or whatever light source doesn't change, you could still end up using 20 different settings.
because it depends what YOU WANT to capture and how you want to capture it.
The most anyone can recommend is to say, if you want to shoot in low light, you need to open the aperture and do a longer exposure, but they can't tell you which setting is the exactly right one for you unless they're there looking through the camera too.
and even then, it's just their preference.
Well of course. I was looking for basics. If you are doing a long exposure, meaning you are leaving the shutter open to capture the most light, some basic tips on what different apertures will do, ISO settings for long exposure at night vs daytime. I know each incident is unique. Just basic tips is what I meant.
he covered those things in this video, albeit fast, did he not?
but yeah i get what you're asking for now ^^
looks like he plans to do more basics so he'll probably go into depth later on .
I have such a hard time remembering the way ISO, shutter speed, and aperture combine, and have honestly watched tons of videos and read a lot of articles, and on and on, and I actually had a light bulb moment during this one. Thank you!
Going through the same thing I feel stupid
@@RYN988you’re not alone, at college one of the main things I did was photography and I still struggle with it :(
same here!! the more i read the more confused i got becos there is NO pics taken to describe the concept like the way Peter does. Now I feel more confident to try out my camera....thanks Peter for your excellent lesson on the basics.
Let's appreciate that he puts the cereal first and then the milk.
Was looking for this comment haha
I see your a person of culture as well😂✨
Yeah Ikr what a mad lad he is😂
Once I was brain dead and decided to pour the milk first so I dipped my entire face in the bowl
This was BY AND FAR the most useful and simple way I've ever heard those three things explained. Friggin Kudos. Thank you so much for simplifying this down!
Me too
I strongly agree with you
ISO=fake light. Love this analogy
yup good stuff by this peter guy i think lol
Most of the time I shoot with 400 ISO. Will it improve the quality if I lower the ISO?
I don't care about shutter speed for the pictures I'm doing
@@maxx_vdv4960 you should always aim to have the fastest shutter speed and lowest iso as possible for best quality
@@brianhui2586 oh okay, thanks mate!
I literally just wrote this down in my notebook haha
I dont even have a camera yet still learning this good habit.
-Thinks about learning more about camera settings
-opens youtube to find a good video about this
-sees this video at the top of my recomandations without typing anything
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The fake light anaolgy for ISO...BRILLIANT!
Michael Blasavage “IS’O” brilliant
Best explanation I’ve heard yet!
It was a bright idea
I've totally always thought of it as "fake light" and Peter saying it made me feel a little cooler. Haha!
I've always thought about it like volume/gain in terms of sound. Turn it up and you can hear it better/louder (brighter) but it starts to introduce distortion/noise
Yes please more basics and maybe how these three settings apply in video
I think Matti has some good stuff on his channel about this
My thoughts too, i can hit things with hammers, but on cameras, i have been lead to believe its counter productive. A basic how to film stuff would be really useful.
HDvids101 did he post a video on this before? I watch most of his videos but don’t recall him going over it.
Swallow Forge and perhaps even evolve the “basics” for different scenarios.
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been trying to learn photography terms and skills for the past 2-3 weeks on youtube tutorials, and i've learnt a lot but this is 1 of the videos that helped me understand it because of the way you explained it with how ISO, aperture and shutter speed work with each other, thank you so much :)
This guy is a genius!! Love how he explained camera settings and made it fun. Even the simplest things can be difficult but you nailed it when explaining everything. You nailed it dude!! Thank you so much. I really am looking to take my skills to the next level. I really do have a great eye for photography
Best quote out of this... "There's a large audience and I don't think everyone is at the same skill set." I love that he still cares about the beginners out there
Very true JosepH! I agree with you!
I think you should do 20 minutes tuesdays 😂👍👍
hahaha exactly
Anniina Jalkanen 😂😂😂😂😂
Do it
Anniina Jalkanen 200 Minutes
what about 40 minute fridays
You’re like a breath of fresh air 👏🏻 I love to watch you explain the basics of photography. You’re SO passionate about what you’re exceptionally good at. Thank you 🙏🏼 for this.
I love the way everything got explained. It's clear language, so even I (an artificial English speaker) can understand it really good. I wanted to get ahead of the basic information before my next semester in college where I want to do a class called 'Photo Design', really helps me out thank you!
Best basic explanation I’ve ever seen. For the first time ever I TOTALLY understand. I was 90% there but this anchored it in my brain. Thanks so much.
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I loved it Peter! Exactly the step I am on right now. I can't wait till the next class!
PS: You can make Two Minute Tuesdays 2 hours long and no one will care about how long it actually is. You have a massive amount of knowledge that we all want to hear.
Very good peter
Then you'll wait for another 2 years..
Definitely the most inspiring teacher!
Absolutely brilliant. Just got my first camera and you’ve explained the basics perfectly. Thank you 🙏🏻
I’m trying to get into photography and you’re just the best teacher man. I love how passionate you are and your knowledge with your humbleness is just so unreal. Great work, videos and photography.
If u could just make a whole playlist teaching photography from zero.... Could be a huge step for ya........... And me 😅
reasons why i'm watching this again
Scared Heretic same
I second this
tbh I never thought photography was this complex... damn I just thought you find a nice thing and take a picture see if it came out good... then be like ok bye.
This is very enlightening.. very iso-ing
😂
Iso what you did there 😅
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That was pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LMAO 😂
this is why i hate talking about photography with smartphone photographers who use all the phone's computational photography features, it's because they never appreciate the amiunt of knowledge and skill in photography. Glad you did though!
I’m a beginner photographer and i love the whole idea and culture i just never understood anything like what you mentioned in the video but i do now. Thank you brother!
I literally got a 2000D and I really like taking photos (always done that with my phone), and now I'm listening to everypart of your video like 30 times to learn everything, REALLY useful
I'm beginning to start my adventure, and I'm making you my teacher/sensei/guru.
This is exactly how long it takes to cook my 2 minute noodles.
haha
Travel With Mansoureh 😅
Great one hehe
Phantom Rides why isnt this first comment 😂😂
yeah 2 minute noodles are overrated. theyre so hard to make.
this video was by far the simplest and most helpful video to understand. thanks for making this video!
Saved this video 2 years ago and I finally watched it today... really wished I watched this earlier cause this really made things a whole lot less scary. Most simplest explanation of Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO I have ever seen!
Just getting into photography, and this was SUCH a huge help! Thanks for the awesome video
This is actually my favourite video among all Peter's Videos.
So much quality information and perfect examples to enhance further understanding.
Really good stuff mate.
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I've always been meaning to look into this subject, very well explained.
I've watched this video a few times and it made sense but it was still hard to get my head around. I'm now in module two, of a 4 module diploma for professional photography (to help me with my vlogging and photography skills) and I've just watched this video again and it blew my mind how simple it sounds this time around! Thank you so much for influencing me to take this path :)
And thats how you provide value for your audience! You're such a great inspiration for my channel Pete. Keep it up :)
This is legitimately the best camera basics video on youtube, thank you so much!!
Hands down best teaching style for cameras/photography I’ve seen so far! After watching this video I’m truly beginning to understand how higher quality cameras can be used! Ty💕
I'm starting off into photography to accompany my writing, and feel like I got the basic mechanics from you. You explained it in a way that was easy understand and to see so thank you! Now to just practice.
Always good to be reminded of some good basics.
I have watched so many tutorials this one is amazing!! Thank you for explaining it!!!!
I just feel so grateful for being able to have someone explain all of this stuff to me with such passion! I have to study cameras for a test right now and I've decided to go the CZcams route just because I trusted in finding someone like you! Thank you for this.
I’ve watched so many other videos on trying to understand this and your video is the only one I understood right away! You explain everything so well so thank you so much! I’m going to go to college for photography and I still have to figure what what camera to buy!
Subbed because of this video. I'm just getting into photography and this was super helpful man! Keep up the awesome work and helping new people to understand how photography works :D
Kenzie Evans What's the transition music name?
When you know all that but still like the video 😀
LOL good to know Jorgen! LOL don't know how to write your name lol sorry.
Karl Lange yes or just press reply on a mobile and you get the name. Wonder why its not the same in the computer version of youtube..
Jörgen Nilsson I also wonder why its not the same on web. People always confuse who I am answering lol
NEEKEDITS yes i hate that they dont add it on replay on the web version 😀
Karisma
Thanks Pete, it’s always good refreshers that keep us aware.
Love the simplicity for those of us who are just getting started and using beginner equipment.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REFRESHER! I DEF FOUND IT USEFUL!!
Just recently discovered your channel and have been binging. It's amazing how much value I have already taken from it. Thank you for such great videos. Incredible work!
haha
I watched this video over and over about 10 times to try to get a good handle on the idea. But this is great for me as a total beginner. I had no clue what any of this did and how it affected pictures. Now I have some idea. Thanks!
I love these quick camera basics that are broken down in simplistic terms for beginners like myself. Thank you for doing them.
So glad you explained this so easy and simple Peter!! Anyone who asks will now get a link to this DOPE VIDEO!!! WELL DONE MAN!!! Greetings from South Africa!!!
I just watched 5 other videos before yours and YOU HELPED ME UNDERSTAND MORE! I love when it's broken down into easier lingo, with thrown in analogies... it really helped my crazy brain!! I'M SO OUT OF PRACTICE HELP!!!!
Eliza Tino What's the transition music name?
Thank you Peter! I am just getting into photography. Just bought a used. Canon Rebel T7i. Excited to get started and play with my Shutter Apature and ISO adjustments.
Your awesome and I'll never be able to tell you how much you've helped me since I started watching you!!
This was awesome, loved the analogy!
Been learning since last june getting there slowly bought a 80D straight into manual mode not looked back since so wish I'd started sooner now great video man nailed it keep them coming
Peter your tutorials are so helpful man! You make it easy for beginners to start out
I swear no one can said it better than him. These are simplified, "artistically" explained details! Great great job!!!
The cereal analogy was brilliant! You are brilliant 👍🙏🌻 📷
So fun right? Cheers Anita have a good weekend.
Diego Aguilar Thank you. You too 🙏
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7 Minute Tuesday!! Loved it ..
Informative for every level,I can listen to your voice for ages. Animated,clear and understandable thanks for this
Never made a photo with anything else than my I Phone camera. Now I feel to have an idea what to look for to learn. Thank you🙏
Very well explained. Thanks for the video!
Great video for someone who is having trouble getting the basics down. Plus, you are adorable! I liked, I subscribed, and I'm moving on to Camera Basics II. Thanks for thinking of us remedial photographers!
I'm a beginner and I've learnt a few things from this, Loved it Peter! Very insightful. Thank you!
I love your analogy!!! I love the way you break things down and there is no condescending attitude! Thank you much appreciated!
I absolutely admire your videos!
Can you please make that same video just for the basics of videography?
Please
Basically it would be the same, maxal exposure time would be 1/frame rate, tough
Yeah but to get a cinematic look you wanna use the 180 degree rule so you would set your shutter speed at twice the fps you are using. So if you are shooting at 24fps you wanna set your shutter speed at 1/48 or as close to this as possible(most cameras do 1/50). But when you're shooting that buttery smooth b-roll at 120 fps you should crank your shutter speed up to 1/240.
Romulus Remus True if you want this "special effect" but not everyone wants it always for everything
Dude, phenomenal video! Great pacing, great delivery! I learned so much, thanks a bunch
Recently feel in love with photography, realized its what I was missing in life. This helped a lot. Appreciate it ✨
Thank you so much, this actually helps a lot. I feel a little more comfortable if I try manually taking pictures with my phone just to learn before I buy an actual camera.
I loved this video! I am by no means a photographer, just interested in photography and I will for sure make use of these tips!
Omg this was soo helpful for a newbie like me. Especially with the demo pics to show, makes more sense when i actually see it🙏🏻
Such a good teacher! My father was a photography buff and I learned all this when I was a kid on his old SLR with B&W film. Now in my 50s I'm a bit rusty but want to finally pursue this. TY and look forward to more info. Cheers
This is probably the best explanation I’ve gotten. But I still need more practice. Thank a lot
AWESOME INFORMATION EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR AND LEARN
You explain things so good! I started my motorbike channel a year ago and thanks to your advice my “film making” and photography has skyrocketed! Can’t wait to see where I go
Sooooo many great tips here. Thanks !!
Omg. Been watched by vids on the basics and your just OVERLY made sense. A bulb just went off. 🙌🏾😂
this was an awesome video! I've had people explain those concepts to me before and have it not quite click. For whatever reason your explanation helped me get a better understanding. Is there anyway you could show effects of those concepts in real time? Like a video where you talk through different shots out in the world?
amazing video! getting back into photography and this super helped
I just want to say that your content is so inspiring and it has really helped me alot. I look up to you as a mentor. Hope you never stop sharing your knowledge.
I'm an aspiring photographer.. And I study your content religiously
I love Frosted Flakes!!
needed this! I literally took the leap and started shooting manual last week. going to keep these tips in mind and practice, keep the dope content coming!
itsMsClassy Good job! There are tons of excellent resources here for learning how to take full control. I think the best way to go about learning manual exposure, by approaching it from the perspective of "what kind of photo do I wanna make". For example. When I need to be quick, I shoot in aperture priority mode. As most of the time, the aperture is the most mechanically creative aspect for me. Shallow depth of field to isolate, or deep, to show more background or get sharper subjects. But a do a lot of long exposures and I like having some motion blur for moving subjects, so then I set my shutter speed so that I know I'll get the right amount of blur. And I always set ISO manually. If it's sunny, ISO is all the way down. As it gets darker and darker, I crank it up, just a little at a time to satisfy my other settings. Anyway, happy shooting!
Thanks for the tips! I think I'll try shooting in Av, because I like the blurry background/depth look. Plus it'll help me ease into to full manual. I appreciate the advice :)
Loved this video man, definitely would love to see more camera basics.
Thanks for explaining these cam basics in such an easy to understand way!!!
Hi peter McKinnon
I Love to watch your videos
I understand every thing use it in my photography i really got good results 😇
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Every time he says ‘smiling faces’, I smile instantly so the statement is right. It’s a reflex.
Many years ago I took some photography classes to learn how to be a better shooter (IE get out of Auto). Aperture, Shutter speed & ISO were coined as the "Love Triangle". Always thought it was a great description. I am well past the Basics but still enjoyed your presentation!
Thank you for actually taking the time & putting the effort into a really really awesome informative video 🙌🏽
Not just doing it for the AdSense but actually educating 🔥
Could you explain white balance and what you can do with it to get different effects? Love the vids!!❤️
White balance is actually super simple! Its basic just how your camera perceives what is "true white" if your temperature is warmer then the image itself is going to look more yellow. Same as if its cooler. White balance normally should be "balanced" So the whites in a frame look normal. For instance in daylight I believe normally the right temperature is about 5200! Depending on your software you can generally change this slightly in post :D
when the two minute tuesday is a 7 minute video. What good deed did I do to deserve this 😀
This is the most useful video about photography I have ever seen!!!
its always good to refresh on the basics
That was very helpful and thanks
4:07 .. Just made me say "Ooooo Let me get my camera" Now I am subscribed. THANK YOUUU
I absolutely love your videos and the way you explain things!!
Just saw your camera basics numero #3 and had to go back and watch all of them! They are that good! Thanks for all of the great info! I'm a beginner and your content is super helpful