Histograms for Beginners - And how it can improve your photography

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @aminsaadalla2335
    @aminsaadalla2335 4 года назад +106

    Finally after so much time and so many videos I found someone who explained the histagram in details and showed how to use it in practice. Now I know how to implement it in my photography. It has always been a mystery to me, but not anymore. Thank you so much!

    • @scottelmquist7301
      @scottelmquist7301 4 года назад

      àààà

    • @gregorian2217
      @gregorian2217 2 года назад +2

      I had exactly the same thought. So many videos don't explain properly how to read it, and reprimand you for going too much to the left or right when it is actually just an objective reading on whether their are underexposed and overexposed areas.

  • @meesy498
    @meesy498 2 года назад +11

    Not only was this a great explanation of histograms that was easy to understand, but you also explained how it ties in to post processing with software and the individual benefits of changing highlights and shadows. Brilliant stuff.

  • @igmanza7373
    @igmanza7373 4 года назад +46

    One of the best explanations of histograms that I have seen!!

  • @MoranGuyVideos
    @MoranGuyVideos 4 года назад +26

    I do photography as hobby for several years now and this is the best video i have watched explaining the histogram! Thanks and take care!!!

    • @lugosky02
      @lugosky02 2 года назад

      Where can we see your stuff?

  • @tarantulagal4685
    @tarantulagal4685 2 года назад +4

    You were born to teach! Thank you! I've learned so much from you and you're so helpful

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      That is very kind, thank you so much.
      Paul.

  • @NishanSaliya
    @NishanSaliya Год назад +3

    As a new student of photography I find this video very very helpful. I didn't know what that chart was and how it would affect the image. Learned so much for 15 minutes. Thank you so much !!!

  • @dheerajgholap9914
    @dheerajgholap9914 4 года назад +4

    Nobody can explain histogram better than this👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻explaining in clear and lucid way is a skill , and sir u posses it totally👏🏻👏🏻hats off

  • @ChristineBarrett1124
    @ChristineBarrett1124 4 года назад +27

    Loved this. I always thought histograms were too advanced and complicated to figure out, but this was a great breakdown. Thank you!

  • @Gaminglite_
    @Gaminglite_ 4 года назад +13

    Straight To the point, without wasting time. One of the many things I like. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @mpandetheroot9619
    @mpandetheroot9619 4 года назад +6

    Honestly this guy is such a gem. We appreciate and love you Paul

  • @DB-zh3ti
    @DB-zh3ti 4 года назад +14

    Thank you Paul for your easy to understand explanations. For years I took pictures. Now finally in my retirement I am learning photography and thanks to you I am doing just that.

  • @richarddmogg1
    @richarddmogg1 Год назад +2

    I've been trying to understand the histogram for ages and this is the first video that actually explains it. 👍

  • @keithkreatives
    @keithkreatives 3 года назад +1

    WOW! The end where you mentioned "shifting to the right"......that alone is going to help me a ton! I have a feeling I will be referring back to this video, alot. Thank you so much for explaining it all!

  • @patrickhenryjolly
    @patrickhenryjolly Год назад +1

    Great video, Paul. Histograms may not be something that is used all the time, but good photographers appreciate and know how to use all the tools available to them. Some photographers in the comments never use this tool, and that's fine. They shouldnt criticize you for explaining it. I appreciate the explanation and application. Thank you.

  • @COMPILOT1
    @COMPILOT1 3 года назад +1

    I have needed your video on Histograms for so long. Thanks so much for posting this educational and IMPORTANT video.

  • @chaitu2416
    @chaitu2416 3 года назад +2

    Tysm! You deserve more reach ❤️

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад

      Thank you for the support 👍

  • @djmle29n
    @djmle29n 2 года назад +2

    Without any doubt, this is the best video I've ever seen on understanding the histogram. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Thank you for your kind feedback Debbie, I really appreciate your support.
      Paul 😀👍

  • @LakshmiNarasimhanCP
    @LakshmiNarasimhanCP 2 года назад +1

    You have been a great Teacher, Continue the Good Work ,Thanks!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your very kind support, it is very much appreciated. Lots more videos to come.
      Paul @ Photo Genius

  • @edwinbarreto
    @edwinbarreto 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant and practical explanation of histograms! Thank you!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.

  • @HughRogers609
    @HughRogers609 23 дня назад

    So clearly explained. I have used Exp Comp by 'eye' and isn't always reliable. Clever technique to slightly overexpose, so you get your detail captured, then bring it down a bit in editing. It's clear editing gets good images looking great.

  • @maciekburknap9593
    @maciekburknap9593 5 месяцев назад +1

    I know it's been some time since uploading this video, but maybe someone would see my comment.
    I'm an complete amateur starting taking photos, but I've got basic grasp of exposure triangle. Besides histograms, I tried to figure out captions of each photo and I wonder why this purposefully overexposed one ( 9:01 of video ) is being shot on ISO 500? It's overexposed already because of the reflecting sun, so was it set like this to make it overexposed even more to reach that effect?
    Thanks for any answer! Love the guide and those photos !

  • @davewhetton8932
    @davewhetton8932 3 года назад +3

    Once again Paul, you knocked it out of the park with this video. Absolutely the best explanation of histograms that I’ve seen. Clear, concise, unpretentious information, all wrapped up with good visuals.

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад +1

      Wow, thanks Dave - I'm a big fan of breaking things down and explaining in layman's terms, showing example and using diagrams and visuals, for that reason a video like this typically takes 2-3 days to complete.
      Really appreciate your feedback and support.
      Paul.

  • @Sweep82
    @Sweep82 Год назад +1

    Am about 3 months into my photography journey and keep coming back to your vids. Great presentation and always simple, relatable advice and guidance... Keep them coming!! Thankyou!

  • @marcomark8
    @marcomark8 3 года назад

    Your tip of, Exposing to the right blew my mind!!! Awesome information.

  • @trondhelgehie6771
    @trondhelgehie6771 4 года назад +1

    Good to see someone explain it the right way...
    Good video, thanks!

  • @eugenelombard960
    @eugenelombard960 3 года назад

    Thanks for not only telling but also showing what a histogram is all about.

  • @mr.swabetv
    @mr.swabetv 6 месяцев назад

    As a newbie's in Photography, this tutorial means a lot to me. 15mins that will change my new journey in photography world. Thank you

  • @CostlyFiddle
    @CostlyFiddle 18 дней назад

    I've always had this turned on whenever i'm taking photos and when it's available. I never knew what it was for until now but I'm thrilled to know i've been using it correctly this whole time. I always just shot for a bell curve. 😂😂

  • @charlesroberts6521
    @charlesroberts6521 4 месяца назад

    Invaluable tips on Histogram. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Thank you, Paul.

  • @rayemigh3776
    @rayemigh3776 2 года назад

    WOW WOW WOW you just blew my mind. I'm sitting here in London Ontario Canada and watched that video its 12:15 am and now i cant wait to get out tomorrow and fill a video card with your techniques thank you Paul. You explain things that i can understand and want to run out to try

  • @steelcityman9767
    @steelcityman9767 8 месяцев назад

    Never understood a histogram .. untill now. Thanks for the great explanation. Now a subscriber.

  • @Mightiflier
    @Mightiflier Год назад

    I love the photo with the surfer silhouette.

  • @mattgleason2617
    @mattgleason2617 3 месяца назад +1

    Paul thank you very much for this! I knew I needed to better understand histograms and you did a great job of explaining everything with great clarity. Thanks again!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 месяца назад

      You are most welcome, thanks for the great feedback.

  • @nigelcaughey2119
    @nigelcaughey2119 4 года назад +7

    Thanks Paul. Your clear explanations are really helping me understand the histograms better.

  • @epicduowarriors
    @epicduowarriors 2 месяца назад

    thank you for this video, you explain this better than any professor that know

  • @36yearsat1
    @36yearsat1 6 месяцев назад

    paul is really a photo genius , thank you Paul !!

  • @ElPasoTubeAmps
    @ElPasoTubeAmps 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful - first time I have ever understood why histogram is there - Thank You

  • @sarahbatsford4791
    @sarahbatsford4791 3 года назад +1

    Never got the hang of this until now, thanks Paul you are so clear explaining techniques.

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад +1

      Glad to help Sarah, thank you for watching and supporting my channel.

  • @shaynestephens
    @shaynestephens 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, Paul! I never had any idea what a histogram was for or how to use it! It a great tool!

  • @markymark3916
    @markymark3916 3 года назад

    That is the best explanation I've seen. At last someone who is happy to explain in the best terms. I'll take some shots in Brisbane myself when I visit my daughter there next Year.

  • @chesterpanzer1246
    @chesterpanzer1246 5 месяцев назад

    Great video. I finally learned what a histogram is and its purpose. I especially liked the post production use of histogram to manipulate final product. Well done.

  • @ValentinaArtemieva-iv3ti
    @ValentinaArtemieva-iv3ti Год назад

    A very comprehensive information on an important subject presented in a easy to understand way. Thank you very much.

  • @johnsteele7201
    @johnsteele7201 Год назад

    such a clear explanation of an important and often confusing topic!

  • @peterkwakman7440
    @peterkwakman7440 3 года назад

    Took me time to subscribe, been binging for a while, but here i am, learning so much more, just pasted this to someone questioning on another site thanks for the great comprehensive teachings ! Pete from London

  • @paulphillips1884
    @paulphillips1884 Год назад

    So new to this, I was admiring a professional photographers work at an event and he brought up histogram, now I understand what he was talking about.

  • @malcrickman4999
    @malcrickman4999 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Paul, now got a better idea of how it works, why and how to use it. Love the way you break the topics down to explain them, brilliant.

  • @wendyfeichtl3669
    @wendyfeichtl3669 4 года назад +4

    What a great video! I've had my nikon for 4 months and didn't realize I had this feature. Thanks Paul!

  • @Bigbird219
    @Bigbird219 Год назад +1

    Thanks

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  Год назад

      Thank you once again for your continued support 👏 👏

  • @califmike2003
    @califmike2003 2 года назад

    Best explanation i have heard on how to understand the histogram, well done.

  • @rodgerlogan
    @rodgerlogan 3 года назад +2

    Bloody brilliant! The best presentation I have seen so far on the meaning and use of the histogram. Thank you !

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад

      Wow, thank you Rodger, I am so glad you enjoy the video and appreciate the feedback and support.

  • @ill4573
    @ill4573 2 года назад

    Thank you. I looked all over the web. Your video tutorial is the absolute best for explaining the histogram and how to use it to produce great photos.

  • @iml1945
    @iml1945 3 года назад

    Excellent explanation. I did not understand the “push to the right” before.

  • @codeswitchers7337
    @codeswitchers7337 Год назад

    Many, many thanks to you, sir. The demonstration of "ETTR" was especially enlightening.

  • @kumarramachandran7077
    @kumarramachandran7077 7 месяцев назад

    Solid Teaching! Thank You!

  • @Purlee100
    @Purlee100 2 года назад

    Great video, I have never understood how a Histogram works, that was the best explanation of it I have ever seen!

  • @tomdaoust
    @tomdaoust 3 года назад +1

    Great job. I'm a beginner when it comes to histograms, tho I'm not a beginner to photography. I got interested in histograms when my brother dramatically improved a telephoto bird photo I'd taken. Now I'm very interested. Your video is a terrific place for me to start me on a new and fun journey toward even better photos. Thanks so much.

  • @4949Arsenal
    @4949Arsenal 2 года назад

    I’m just learning all about photography and want to get in it. This was the most simple but perfect way to explain this will be watching all of your videos on photography thanks

  • @sethp5640
    @sethp5640 11 месяцев назад

    Sick shot of the surfer at The Goldie!

  • @desihunter8537
    @desihunter8537 2 года назад +1

    Fabulous, well done 👏 Paul, your a star.

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Thank you kindly Desi, I really appreciate the positive feedback.

  • @Akaro
    @Akaro 2 года назад

    I'll be coming back to this video for sure

  • @guybanner119
    @guybanner119 10 месяцев назад

    Great explanation of histograms, so clear and understandable. Keep up the good work.

  • @eternalpupil7474
    @eternalpupil7474 3 года назад +3

    i'm learning SO much here compared to all the channels i have attempted to watch. i feel as if i'm really taking a photography class lol. great content, clear concise explanations. awesome

  • @belleray2
    @belleray2 3 года назад

    Love your surfer with the silhouette. Thank you great stuff!

  • @nailcandybytae1923
    @nailcandybytae1923 2 года назад

    😩 Where have you been all my life?! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you!!!!

  • @levittotessay3151
    @levittotessay3151 2 года назад

    I have learned quite a bit when I looked at your videos. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T100 and I absolutely love the quality of the photos that it produces.

  • @roldansalalila5357
    @roldansalalila5357 3 года назад +1

    VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION...THANKS...

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад

      You are welcome, thanks for the feedback and support.

  • @stevedillard9169
    @stevedillard9169 2 года назад

    Loved the examples you showed. Comprehensive and quick!

  • @peterdavis4816
    @peterdavis4816 2 года назад

    Excellent tutorial, clearly explained. Thanks Paul.

  • @figaro501
    @figaro501 3 года назад +3

    At last, an explanation I have understood. It's really quite simple, once you know how to navigate your camera controls and you've just shown me how to do that. As a relative newcomer to photography, I really appreciate your guidance and I shall continue watching your uploads. Thank you.

  • @billpassmore6525
    @billpassmore6525 3 года назад

    Thank-you. Finally an explanation of histogram that makes sense. THANK-YOU!

  • @catherinehenderson627
    @catherinehenderson627 4 года назад

    Great explanation of the histogram First time that I have understood it

  • @DIYBill
    @DIYBill 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your kind support, it is very much appreciated.
      Paul @ Photo Genius 👏

    • @DIYBill
      @DIYBill 2 года назад

      @@photogenius thanks for all the informative videos

  • @Andrewp1949
    @Andrewp1949 4 года назад +1

    Many thanks Paul for bringing clarity to this important photography tool which I have ignored in the past due to my ignorance but now I am off to take much better shots!

  • @Pinchgut
    @Pinchgut 2 года назад

    Everything I need to know in a condensed format, in just 15 minutes . Brilliant, or should I have said, overexposed ! Jokes aside, this was a no nonsense
    complete, yet condensed version of everything I needed to know as a beginner to the histogram . Thank You !!

  • @ethenvlog6789
    @ethenvlog6789 4 года назад +1

    There are so many tutorial out there about histogram, this is the easiest and simplest tutorial that I can understand! Thanks Paul! Appreciate that!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  4 года назад

      You're very welcome! Thank you.

  • @laybunzz
    @laybunzz 3 года назад

    A masterful video. I wish I could Like this a hundred times!

  • @zc5565
    @zc5565 3 года назад

    Very helpful for me as a beginner! Thank you!

  • @Vdno
    @Vdno 3 года назад +1

    The tip is what I came for! Thank you so much, super easy to understand!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  3 года назад

      You're welcome, thank you for watching.

  • @weymouthborn7007
    @weymouthborn7007 3 года назад

    Thanks once again Paul for a very clear explanation of Histograms.

  • @URSENIORUTUBER55
    @URSENIORUTUBER55 4 года назад +1

    Thank you .....Never hurts to learn a bit more

  • @danielguerrero1176
    @danielguerrero1176 3 года назад +1

    awesome photo of the citycat

  • @VenTaTX
    @VenTaTX 4 года назад

    Very clear !! Thank you. Hello from Mexico !!

  • @carolwarren1516
    @carolwarren1516 4 года назад

    WOW, not only did you make me understand the histogram better, but now I'm ready to take a raw picture into LR and make it beautiful!!! Thank you so much. I'll be watching again for more lessons.

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching Carol, appreciate the feedback.

  • @jammer777
    @jammer777 2 года назад

    Best explanation I’ve seen yet of the photo histogram. Thanks very much for sharing, much appreciated!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      You're very welcome, and thank you for the kind feedback.

  • @whitedovenc
    @whitedovenc 4 года назад

    very well explained...learned a lot today...thank you Paul

  • @richardbaraniuk9557
    @richardbaraniuk9557 2 года назад +1

    Great video! Very well explained on histograms!

    • @photogenius
      @photogenius  2 года назад

      Glad you liked it, appreciate the feedback Richard - thank you.

  • @yegorvelbivets8042
    @yegorvelbivets8042 19 дней назад

    Thank you a lot! Really great explanation!

  • @kusnithamrin343
    @kusnithamrin343 2 года назад

    Meaningful knowledge; made easily understood. Thank you 😊 👍

  • @naveen1176
    @naveen1176 2 года назад

    Absolutely crystal clear ❤️

  • @christiecipriano5648
    @christiecipriano5648 2 года назад

    This really helped me understand the concept. Thanks a bunch!

  • @geraldinewashington537
    @geraldinewashington537 3 года назад

    You are now my go to photography guru! Just include more mirrorless camera instructions. Thanks.

  • @michaelmccrory2220
    @michaelmccrory2220 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Paul.
    Your tutorials are excellent and we'll explained.
    If my teachers at high school were as good as you, I would have learned so much more, that's the 70s for you!

  • @blackmamba3427
    @blackmamba3427 3 года назад

    Awesome video and explanation 👍
    Short sharp and sweet.

  • @HDBoy
    @HDBoy 3 года назад

    Thank you for the great explanation about the histogram, you have a great videos Paul

  • @InappropriateShorts
    @InappropriateShorts 4 года назад

    Thank you

  • @leightongalleries6057
    @leightongalleries6057 2 года назад

    Thank you. Truly

  • @jennyhartman1181
    @jennyhartman1181 2 года назад

    Fabulous video, succint, lots of examples to demonstrate key points. YOu are very easy to listen to as well. Thank you

  • @EYEAMEL7
    @EYEAMEL7 3 года назад

    Excellent teacher!

  • @MakimasGoodBoy
    @MakimasGoodBoy 2 года назад

    Super interesting and easy to understand. Thanks for the assistance

  • @sarabjeetsinghmarwah1869
    @sarabjeetsinghmarwah1869 Год назад

    Very well explained. Thank you sir.
    Love and regards