Jerry Lai
Jerry Lai
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AI GENERATIVE FILL in Sports Photography: Has Photoshop Beta Gone Too Far?
Has Adobe Photoshop gone too far? In today's video, I discuss the impact of Photoshop Beta's AI generative fill and generative expand on sports photography and what it means for individual sports photographers in the future.
**DISCLAIMER #1** I do not use AI generative fill or generative expand in my professional and published work. The photos and clips shown in this video are for demonstrative purposes ONLY.
**DISCLAIMER #2** As nobody can predict the future, the views and opinions shared in this video are mine and mine alone, and do not reflect the position of my employer.
ABOUT ME:
I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and wo...
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Видео

Effect of ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE on SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
ChatGPT. Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Today, I explore what I think will be the effect of artificial intelligence on sports photography and sports photojournalism industry. DISCLAIMER As nobody can predict the future, the views and opinions shared in this video are mine and mine alone, and do not reflect the position of my employer. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Discussion of AI and Sports Phot...
THREE TIPS to MAKE MORE MONEY with your SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Follow these three tips to make more money with your sports photography! 0:00 Introduction 1:13 You Don't Have To Shoot The Pros 3:38 Photographing "Off The Ball" Images 6:55 Find Your Niche 9:38 Recap ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distribution, you've likely seen my work in many publications includ...
TAKE SHARP SPORTS PHOTOS | Four Tips For Taking Sharper Sports Pictures
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, I share four tips that will help you take sharper sports photos, and improve your sports photography! 0:00 Intro 0:53 Shutter Speed 1:40 Back Button Focus 3:34 Know The Game / Anticipate 4:58 Gear and Lenses 6:39 Recap ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distribution, you've likely seen my ...
How To Photograph AIR SHOWS and FIGHTER JETS | ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 38 тыс.2 года назад
How do I use my skills as a sports and action photographer, and apply them to other events? Today I going to share some tips and tricks you can use to photograph fighter jets, and all the fast action at air shows like the Chicago Air and Water Show. 0:00 Introduction 1:47 Gear 4:47 Camera Settings 7:50 Location 10:48 Practice ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content a...
CANON R3 HANDS-ON PREVIEW | Auto Focus Performance at the US OPEN
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 года назад
I got to use the new Canon R3 mirrorless camera! In this video, I will review my initial thoughts on how well it photographed sports - and specifically talk about the auto focus performance as it tracked elite athletes in action - at the US Open tennis championships in New York City. 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Specs 3:42 Eye AF Point Selection 4:51 AF Performance 6:45 AF Thoughts 9:00 Canon R3 Reca...
BEST PHOTO POSITIONS: FOOTBALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
With the NFL 2021 regular season just about to kick off, it's time to share another installment in my "best photo positions" series. Today, let's take a closer look at how to position yourself and where to shoot from at an American football game. ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distribution, you've li...
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY at the OLYMPICS: Preparing for Tokyo 2020
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 года назад
Sports photographers get all the credit at the Tokyo Olympics, but what goes on behind the scenes? Today, I peel back the curtain just a little bit and show you some of the preparation work needed so that our sports photography can shine at the Olympic Games. ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distributi...
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY at the OLYMPICS: Three Golden Rules & Watching Your Backgrounds!
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.3 года назад
The Tokyo Olympics will be starting soon, so I want to share a few things that go through every sports photographer's brain while they are shooting either the summer or winter games: that is following the "three golden rules" of sports photography, as well as paying attention to backgrounds. Keep these tips in mind, even in your day-to-day photography! 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Three Golden Rules ...
Should You DITCH the DSLR and SWITCH To Mirrorless Cameras in 2021?
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Mirrorless cameras are making a big splash in 2021. Sony has already released their new Alpha One (a1), and Canon has plans to release the R3 later on. These flashy announcements are hard to ignore, so today I ask the question: should you switch to a mirrorless camera for sports photography in 2021? 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Sony Alpha a1 and Canon R3 1:35 What Are Mirrorless Cameras? 2:31 Advanta...
FIVE MISTAKES TO AVOID AT YOUR FIRST PRO GAME | Sports Photography
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Today I am sharing five mistakes to need to avoid when you get the chance to photograph your first professional sporting event. It's an exciting moment and it's easy to get carried away at the game, so be sure not to make any of these mistakes if you want continued opportunities in sports photography. 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Don't Post Credentials on Social Media 2:12 Don't Cheer 3:08 No Autogra...
Q&A 2 | QUARANTINE EDITION | Sports Photography Gear, Focal Length, and FPS
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
I am in quarantine! So with some extra time on my hands, I thought it be a good opportunity to do another sports photography question & answer video. Today, I answer questions about what gear and focal lengths that I shoot with, what's my favorite sport to shoot, and others! I'll be doing another Q&A in July or August, so leave a question in the comment section! 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Quarantin...
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: THE LOWEST SHUTTER SPEED TO FREEZE ACTION PHOTOS
Просмотров 25 тыс.3 года назад
My starting shutter speed I use when I walk into a venue, is 1/1600. But sometimes in some of the darkest arenas and venues, that simply isn't an attainable setting. So what is the absolute, lowest and slowest shutter speeds you can use for sports photography, and still see reasonable results? Let's explore this by checking out some sample photos at various shutter speeds in soccer, football, b...
SHOW YOUR SPORTS PORTFOLIO! Impress a Photo Editor!
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Want to make an impression with a sports photography editor? You're going to need to start with a sports portfolio. But is there anything else you need to do? Find out! ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distribution, you've likely seen my work in many publications including but not limited to USA Today,...
GET A JOB! THE BEST CITY FOR SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 8953 года назад
What is the best city to live in if you want to find the most success in sports photography? What city has the most work and opportunity available for sports photographers? Is it New York? Los Angeles? Chicago? The answer may not be so obvious.... ABOUT ME: I currently work as a director of photography and content at USA Today Sports. As part of our national and worldwide distribution, you've l...
HOW TO BECOME A SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER: How I Became A Sports Photographer | Jerry Lai Photography
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
HOW TO BECOME A SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER: How I Became A Sports Photographer | Jerry Lai Photography
BEST PHOTO POSITIONS: BASEBALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 года назад
BEST PHOTO POSITIONS: BASEBALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Q&A 1 | Become a Sports Photographer, Shutter Speed, Back Button Focus, SportsShooter Contest!
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Q&A 1 | Become a Sports Photographer, Shutter Speed, Back Button Focus, SportsShooter Contest!
FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY | Tips for Beginners and Professionals!
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY | Tips for Beginners and Professionals!
SONY a1 PREVIEW: HOW WILL IT CHANGE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY?
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
SONY a1 PREVIEW: HOW WILL IT CHANGE SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY?
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA SETTINGS: How To Shoot In Full Manual Mode
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA SETTINGS: How To Shoot In Full Manual Mode
WHY SHOOT IN FULL MANUAL MODE? SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
WHY SHOOT IN FULL MANUAL MODE? SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: Shooting From The Stands aka Elevated Photo Positions
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: Shooting From The Stands aka Elevated Photo Positions
BEST PHOTO POSITIONS: BASKETALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Просмотров 62 тыс.3 года назад
BEST PHOTO POSITIONS: BASKETALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
DO NEW CAMERAS TAKE BETTER SPORTS PHOTOS? Canon 1Dx Mark III vs Original Canon 1D
Просмотров 84 тыс.3 года назад
DO NEW CAMERAS TAKE BETTER SPORTS PHOTOS? Canon 1Dx Mark III vs Original Canon 1D
BACK BUTTON FOCUS | Sports Photography Tips
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
BACK BUTTON FOCUS | Sports Photography Tips
CAPTURING EMOTION | Sports Photography
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
CAPTURING EMOTION | Sports Photography
CROP FOR IMPACT! Essential Tips for Sports Photo Editing
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
CROP FOR IMPACT! Essential Tips for Sports Photo Editing
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: BEST FIRST LENS PURCHASE
Просмотров 32 тыс.4 года назад
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: BEST FIRST LENS PURCHASE
THREE GOLDEN RULES of Sports Photography
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
THREE GOLDEN RULES of Sports Photography

Комментарии

  • @TimK-i9e
    @TimK-i9e 17 часов назад

    What would you suggest for hockey?

  • @zmaxvlogs
    @zmaxvlogs 24 дня назад

    Very Clear Tutorials, I learned a lot. Will now browse for more of your videos. Thank you so much

  • @Theezaleez.
    @Theezaleez. 28 дней назад

    Would removing acne or makeup blemishes and unsightly stands of hair from a model be considered digital art? How about additions such as adding catch lights to eyes or changing eye color altogether? I guess my main question is does adding or subtracting to any original image automatically make it digital art? If so, then my secondary question is where does contrast, sharpening, noise removal, intentional vinetting, selection brightening or image blur fit into all of this?

  • @Theezaleez.
    @Theezaleez. 28 дней назад

    8:35 That "break dancing anybody?" line aged tremendously well! 😂

  • @LetsBHonest
    @LetsBHonest Месяц назад

    Are you going to get the new Canon cameras?

  • @katilynbell5979
    @katilynbell5979 Месяц назад

    Shooting my first football game in 2 days and I am on my nerves about it. It’s an away game at a larger school

  • @LiveeyePhoto
    @LiveeyePhoto Месяц назад

    Yea I do t think it should be used at all in sports. I love your channel, I have learned a lot

  • @ClaudiSayers
    @ClaudiSayers Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I am fairly new to plane spotting and this was all very helpful information. Shooting with Canon EOS R7 and a Sigma lens (150-600) but looking for a 200-400 lens. Do you have any recommendations which one to buy?

  • @Money1Films
    @Money1Films 2 месяца назад

    Are you holding the focus button the whole time (then taking the shot) or just once then taking the shot?

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 2 месяца назад

    Awesome video mate cheers. Ive been shooting news and sports for around 36 years back then it was on film cameras obviously haha today i use a 1dx love it to bits however one recently died it had been well used the second body is likewise well used but still functional im thinking about an upgrade to mark iii i dont fancy the mirrorless option only because im hard on my gear i know the 1dx line can handle it but not sure the R series could anyway liked and subbed cheers

  • @aviationtyler2879
    @aviationtyler2879 2 месяца назад

    hey jerry, i have a canon 70d and the only AF areas i have are, Manal selction:1 pt af, Manual select: zone af and Auto selection: 19 pt af. what would you recomend i use ?

  • @esapd4927
    @esapd4927 2 месяца назад

    Excelentes dicas ! Obrigado.

  • @FinalFlameProductions
    @FinalFlameProductions 2 месяца назад

    What a terrific and useful video.

  • @BijiTGeorge
    @BijiTGeorge 3 месяца назад

    Good educative video. Wish you had given some thoughts to Nikon also. I guess the Z9 with the 5.0 firmware and airplane auto detect is the best camera out there for airshow. 🛩

  • @user-vj9qw6ok1b
    @user-vj9qw6ok1b 3 месяца назад

    I'd recommend trying to memorize your dialogues, you're reading and it shows and slows you down.

  • @daniel_klement_photography
    @daniel_klement_photography 3 месяца назад

    I'm a bit sad, because of our country, photographers usually are not paid well... so you have to do some other jobs with it.... you are mostly outta free time... is that the same in other countries as well?

  • @jvillarreal74
    @jvillarreal74 3 месяца назад

    I enjoyed the video, thank you for taking the time to help others.

  • @LIFE-sm1oz
    @LIFE-sm1oz 3 месяца назад

    nice.

  • @mikephotos225
    @mikephotos225 4 месяца назад

    For Division I football, my favorite position is with the TV cameras on the camera deck five stories above the field. I have clear shots of the entire field and with a decent 400-600mm lens, I've been really happy with the results (plus, as Jerry says, sidelines, especially in football, can be hazardous especially if your camera is in front of your eye)

  • @hhsports2020
    @hhsports2020 4 месяца назад

    Hello, What case do you use? Peli ? Which model ? I need the same size for the same lens.

  • @sword-and-shield
    @sword-and-shield 4 месяца назад

    Won't need robots snapping pics or AI, or certainly any humans. It will just be stills captured from live video simultaneously being used for live coverage during the event, place in optimized full coverage positions an angles. Fully deep cropping available as well. Then the AI is just the culling staff to march through the footage. No great moment gets missed, 100% peak images if desired. "Generative Fill" for any "undesirable" ruining perfection, all done way faster. None of that tech is far off. Video doesn't just kill the radio star, it kills the sports event photog in the near future.

  • @sword-and-shield
    @sword-and-shield 4 месяца назад

    Just don't call them "Photos" Call them images

  • @ActualCounterfactual
    @ActualCounterfactual 4 месяца назад

    I got a 1DX MK1 and if you know how to handle it you will never need to buy another camera again. Everything else just ends up being G.A.S and overkill (look at all the PRO images that have been shot using 1DX over the years, just confirming the facts of the matter). We now have WAAAAY more than we ever need, but still some like getting "drunk" through by manufacturers feeding us new spec, new features, new this + that, faster this + that.... even though its not needed to shoot a great photo 99 times out of a 100.

  • @Johnny-u7g
    @Johnny-u7g 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent explanations!!!!

  • @re11mike
    @re11mike 5 месяцев назад

    I've been shooting my son's little league games for three years and it took me a few years of trial and error to figure all this stuff out. Thanks for the explanations!

  • @DetlevDanner
    @DetlevDanner 5 месяцев назад

    Sunday will be my first American Football game photography. I will practice your tips

  • @David_Quinn_Photography
    @David_Quinn_Photography 5 месяцев назад

    the higher res faster burst just makes your job a little easier to find the exact moment you were looking to get a camera is just a tool and even a bad photographer with the newest tech will take bad photos.

  • @monkey555500
    @monkey555500 6 месяцев назад

    brilliant.....so clear

  • @atropicali
    @atropicali 6 месяцев назад

    Wish to obtain a good copy of 1D iii Thx for sharing

  • @miguela5543
    @miguela5543 6 месяцев назад

    Still...those ,old camera shots look better, like more realistic. When the cameras shoot better that we can even see , photos become too perfect to the point that they look fake, like AI generated. I'm all for the old gear and the realistic image.

  • @cruznfl340
    @cruznfl340 6 месяцев назад

    Great job man. A very well detailed and informative video without dragging it unnecessarily long. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @superemesean5907
    @superemesean5907 6 месяцев назад

    wtf you so damn stiff! You sound like a AI Machine 😭🤣

  • @SunDvlAdvocate
    @SunDvlAdvocate 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks! I do disagree a tiny bit about the faster shutter speeds in baseball. Even the faster shutter images you showed looked better to me. But maybe I’m the only one.

  • @tomhst5125
    @tomhst5125 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @blisteringbooks2428
    @blisteringbooks2428 7 месяцев назад

    I have been a pro motorsport photographer for 50yrs, I had the DCS520 before the 1D. Looking back at images using the 1D they almost seem sharper than using a 5Div. I did wonder if it was because the sensor was 4mp and the lens resolve 20mp! Now, using a similar lens the body is 30mp, who knows, only cropping with 30 or 50mp is a great bonus. I do know that these days the additional improvements, self cleaning sensors, better iso performance, even IBIS is a godsend.

  • @Carl83839A
    @Carl83839A 7 месяцев назад

    Go wild cats!

  • @Jan-PeterMohwinkel
    @Jan-PeterMohwinkel 7 месяцев назад

    No camera makes a photographer to take better pictures but it makes it a lot easier for us to get the right shot.

  • @ConcealedWeapon
    @ConcealedWeapon 7 месяцев назад

    Yes, the newer camera didn't make you a better photographer, but that wasn't the original question. In fact you said simply that the ISO capability of newer cameras triumph older ones, so quality wise, newer cameras take better pictures.

  • @pirs-ge4sv
    @pirs-ge4sv 8 месяцев назад

    Hello Jerry! I'm from Ukraine. Thank you very much for the interesting and informative video. All recommendations are very clear. We do not have such videos either in Ukrainian or in Russian. Very soon I will try your advice in practice))

  • @钱弘毅-m3v
    @钱弘毅-m3v 8 месяцев назад

    perhaps a 24-105 len is a acceptable choice? but the aperture is truly a problem except for canno🤣

  • @vengiceman-justdiversemedia
    @vengiceman-justdiversemedia 8 месяцев назад

    Great video, just what I needed to know. I am planning to do my very first game this month.

  • @wayneclayton5426
    @wayneclayton5426 8 месяцев назад

    Wondering what the recent events at Sports Illustrated means for sports photographers?

  • @dreadnoughtphotowerkz
    @dreadnoughtphotowerkz 8 месяцев назад

    I shoot travel baseball. One of my favorite positions is that I use a cannon RF 1200 mm lens, and I shoot from a tower located 465 feet in straight away center field back to home plate, and I get some green shots. I also shoot from inside and outside the first base position, and I do get some great shots.

  • @jonathanallen3172
    @jonathanallen3172 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks Jerry. Good words.

  • @jamescacao
    @jamescacao 8 месяцев назад

    Many thanks, Jerry.

  • @DaveGershon1
    @DaveGershon1 9 месяцев назад

    Jerry, very thought provoking!

  • @_SYDNA_
    @_SYDNA_ 9 месяцев назад

    All right let me ask this: If a person should expect to earn $200/game -- whatever the level -- why do I see so many pictures of pro-level sports photographers carrying around $10k lenses on a monopod, draped over their shoulder?

  • @_SYDNA_
    @_SYDNA_ 9 месяцев назад

    You said one of the things you started with was volleyball. Volleyball is rough! The focus of attention moves around the room sooo fast. Volleyball has inspired me to go back and rework my approach or skills on mulitiple occasions.

  • @_SYDNA_
    @_SYDNA_ 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Jerry. First of all: Inspiring photos as always. I went back and slowed down the video to 0.50 just to soak in a little about the composition, positioning and what your set-up and thought process might have been. Great stuff. It took me longer than I'd like to admit to really learn what motion blur looks like. It's not always a streak of blur across the screen. Often it's just a generalized blur that looks similar to focus or lens-quality issues. If you look closely at the slowest examples here you can start to see some of that. If you are just starting out, the best thing you can do for yourself is to go to a known venue and shoot a series across the full range of speeds your camera can produce usable photos in .... and learn from that. Maybe start out briefly at a 400th or even 1/250th and gradually increase from there over one or two games. You could throw away a game and a half to do that but you'll save yourself a lot of time in the "apprentice" box. And you will build some beginning insights into the true limits of your gear.

  • @_SYDNA_
    @_SYDNA_ 9 месяцев назад

    Yep. 70-200 was the first pro-grade piece of equip. in my quest to shoot gym sports well. It was first living on a Canon 60D crop sensor. Then a 5d (with a 1.4x when needed). Now an R3. Really glad I got the best available when I went for it: f2.8L usm III. It looks like it's going to be with me for a long. As clunky-looking as that thing is, it's amazing how many things you can use it for. Thinking about a good lens for football. Do you think a 100-400 is long enough? Their new 200-800 is a little hinky at f9.0 but it's affordable and sharp.