Absolutely true Leon! My biggest point is that contrast is what makes up an image (Without any contrast, an image would just be grey pixels, and have no meaning) - So in that sense, the pros who create better photos than amateurs are simply better at creating and manipulating contrast in different ways that serve the image. But you're right - There is no simple "silver bullet" when it comes to pros vs amateurs. It's all the small things that add up
@@SignatureEdits 100%. Was joking half tongue in cheek. But you are correct, contrast in light, colours, texture etc works together to create the image we see.
I run a photography school and the biggest difference between amateur and pro photographers that come through my workshops is how they incorporate contrast into the photography and editing.
I have seen like 200 videos and articles of what makes you a good photographer, not a single one mentioned contrast. Colours yes, but never contrast in a bigger sense. Really great video! Not a second wasted on unnecessary talking, rather straight to the point and in a nice and quick speed and voice! Tanks alot!
The most important thing in photography is good light! Second thing is good composition. You can manipulate the image all you like in LR but a boring composition with poor light still sucks.
i'm agree with you, a bad photography will be bad, it doesn't matter how much you edited it; a good photography don't need to be edited (well, depending). Personally i don't like to edit, i think that it is a way to hide the truth, i try to take a good photo, but its sad to search photography tutorials, i note many people worried about edition and not how to take a good photography.
I have no excuses for getting better at photography because of channels like this. This video sums up so much of what I couldn't put into words about makes a great picture.
Ignore the haters in the comments. Good job and easy to listen to. You stated MANY times this was not intended to be an edit of the image but a discussion about contrast. As a professional shooter for more than 30 years... this was a great tutorial when taken in context.
"Contrast is not always a matter of editing in your composition it's a matter of doing the unexpected or perceiving and portraying things in a different light than what we're used to" the most motivational sentence to pick up creating creative shots. Thank you from my heart.
Exactly what I needed to hear. So many other youtube photographers always try to teach you through telling you how to create a style or look or some expensive preset, but in reality (like this video explains), you don't need some fancy preset or trendy look, all you need to do is create contrast between your subject and the rest of the photo. This video definitely helped me a lot. Thank you very much
Glad to hear it was helpful for you Hendri! Totally agree - The best photo filter is what you do with the composition, framing, contrast etc in your shot BEFORE you even take the photo.
Your understanding of "contrast" from a philosophical stand point is really refreshing!!! Its cool how you subtly encourage open-mindedness, without watering down the information!!!
What I really liked about your video is that it helped me rethink what contrast means. I love dark, punchy photos and have been struggling in my work when it comes to making my subject stand out, and this video helping give me something to kind of chew on/look with fresh eyes at what I’m doing wrong. Thank you for sharing!
@@gabrielnuer9899 Michael freeman- the photographer's mind, the photographer's eye, colour theory, clasic art (chiaroscuro, use of colour, composition, etc9), gestalt principles, etc. there're too many thing but the majority are in books, youtube videos can't comprise a big amount of information as a book can
Applied this to a photo , and while the photo was nothing to rave about , it definitely improved it because of this tutorial . So while I may be a little late to the party , thank you for this video !
Thank you for a simple explanation to a complex concept. I can immediately apply this to my work. I had never *thought* in terms of contrast, just in making something pop. But now I have a better standard. This is what sets pros apart in any field: you can consistently reproduce desired outcomes.
9:45 The problem I have with this photo, and that you see returning in a lot of landscape photos for the benefit of making a photo dramatic, is that the colours no longer reflect reality. The vegetation is not brown in reality, nor are the clouds and tips of the mountains. I see many photos in which reality in colours and contrast is lost due to over-processing in the HSL tab.
I think I've been subconsciously or unconsciously doing what he is talking about. BUT NOW, HE BRINGS IT UP to my attention and consciousness and properly explain what I've been doing. muting unwanted colors, color schemes, dodge and burn, texture and unsharpen. all that.. before I was like "hmmm. this looks good," but I cant explain it.. HAHAHA!!
I try very hard to create contrast within my shoots, whether it's from the model's motion, the textures of clothing or environments, how I expose light and dark in camera, etc, but playing around with luminance, hue, and Saturation has helped me add a very subtle pop to my finished photos! Can't wait to play around more!
Yep, I agree with what everyone is saying. Many RUclips videos really are just hype and don't offer useful information, but this video provided some great information that will improve my photos. I took an entire photo concentration and did not even learn this!
I honestly thought I didn’t know much but this stuff was semi covered in my Graphic Design class. so when I first got Lightroom for myself I felt I had a lot to learn but seeing you clarify these things I’m actually proud that I knew a lot of this. Thanks for the video.
Now finally I know why I do certain things while editing with just innate sense of "this looks good". This will also help me save time from trial and error. Great video!
Great video man, ive been retouching lightroom for the last 4 years and I've watched countless videos. Original and exceptionally helpful on such an overlooked part of editing. Thanks so much!
thanks for explaining the concept of contrast! btw, there's one more type of contrast in the photo with a dog that you chose not to mention: the contrast of the dog's expression (sad) and the birthday hat (which symbolize joy)
Loving this video. I stumbled across this process accidentally while using Photoshop and this video confirms how great this process works to boost your photographs onto another level.Thank you
Just when I think I've learnt enough from RUclips, I stumble upon this video. Fabulous content and great engagement with the viewers by replying to their comments. I'm a subscriber now. BTW I don't mind the title (clickbait) cos because of it I learnt something new today. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I never commented on a video befor but you deserve to know that you make amazing job, i have been 7 years doing edits and watched a lot of tutorials and that was one of the best.
Really enjoyed this video! Personally I think there’s almost too much contrast added to most pictures I see nowadays but I definitely think it has its uses when applied moderately. I think if social media platforms didn’t compress images so badly overdone contrast wouldn’t be needed as much to capture people’s attention.
1. You talk quickly like my mother-in-law, so I recommend everyone to slow down playback. 2. Excellent explanation, a video that I will put on favorites so...thank you for this! 3. Stay safe you and everyone who sees this comment, I wish you all the best!
1. Uh.... thanks? Haha yes I need to slow down! Glad youtube has a slowdown playback feature ;) 2. Thanks Andy! That's amazing. 3. You too my friend, all the best!
I have tried to read so much on the subject of contrast and colour but struggled to grasp it.... but this video nailed everything for me. Thank you very much!
This was SO helpful, and really well explained. I do this already, but didn't realize it's importance -- and now I'll be more conscious about contrast. As a photographer and filmmaker, I'll be keeping this tip in mind.
nice video. I usually also apply this tip. See Most of Images don't really need more than 2-3 colors to make sense. By removing or downgrading useless extra color saturation you focus attention on "speaking colors" into your composition. It doesn't need to look like an movie effect, but it certainly helps adding methodology to your workflow to see what happens in extremes, and then identify the key strenghts/weaknesses of your picture and work on it.
This video changed the way i edit and actually changed the way I think about photos in general. Thank you for this video. You’ve helped step up my photos immensely
16:16 Some clients like to choose where to pose. That's one challenge I've encountered heavily as a beginner photographer. But by the look of things, either the photographer or client really wanted the fountain to be visible. [Edit] I normally avoid videos beyond the length of 15 minutes on RUclips because I easily lose focus. This one was worth my time and very much appreciated. Thanks.
Working with clients on a daily basis (however on a completely different field) I can give you the advice to take the picture the client wants but also to convince them to take the picture you as a pro think would even be better. Afterwards you show both versions to the client and let them choose which one they desire.
Wow, I've never seen anyone taking the time to answer and acknowledge comments so much. Very good stuff in your teaching on contraste and also how to better analyze photographs. I discovered your work with the tutorial on Auto Mask that just blew me out, it's so good. I use the function quite ofter. Thanks to you! (from Montréal, Québec)
great video! learned a lot! Quick tip, in Lightroom, pushing the "Y" key on the keyboard will give you a before/after comparison. Great video! keep it up!
You're absolutely correct! Only thing is that Y will actual revert to the last state of the photo, which is not ALWAYS the raw version. Sometimes it is a previous edit. So I personally just reset to make sure it is in fact showing the completely "as imported" version. But I agree - Y can be a lot more convenient!
Thank you for this! Never thought about using HSL to add contrast as I've been using Levels and the Curve Tool for that. Having a color wheel handy during editing and even photoshoot planning has changed my workflow entirely.
You're welcome my friend! Totally agree - I've 100% found the more intentional you are about your color pre and post photoshoot, the better the results.
This is good stuff mate, I've been photographing for quite a few years now and your videos are some of the few ones I still learn new things from. Thanks!
14:00 I think we can also note that butterfly is at its final stage of life, while the young girl has only begun living hers. Thats contrast too, right?
I'm a photography student, and the color wheel that we're using is different from yours. Purple is opposite to Yellow, Red is opposite to Green and Blue is opposite to Orange. These color combinations are called Complementary. I've seen that color wheel in the video before and I'm confused as of what is it's origin and logic. It wouldn't make sense for Blue to be opposite to Yellow, as they are both main colors, and all the other colors are created from a combination of the three main ones(Blue, Red, Yellow). If Blue were opposite to Yellow, their combination must create black (or white on screens), which it doesn't. Blue and Yellow create green, instead.
There are 3 different kinds of colour spaces. RYB - Red, Yellow, Blue CMYB - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black RGB Red, Green, Blue RYB is used mainly in paints and pigments, CMYB is mainly used in printing and RGB is used for light. The first two are considered additive because, the more paint or ink you add, the closer to black it becomes. The last is called subtractive because, the more light you add, the closer it comes to pure white. The colour wheel in this video is a combination of CMYB and RGB colour spaces. As a photographer, you should be using the RGB colour space as photography is all about light. Furthermore, digital media is all created with pixels that produce light. You should also be familiar with CMYB because, it is used in the printing process. Sounds like your teacher used to be an art teacher. Hope that clears some of your confusion.
I loved the video! that's why people should create youtube channels: to teach, to expose something new and different, by their own perspective, and no, more of the same! congratulations i learned something new today! thanks!
Hands down one of the best, if not the best tutorial I've seen on RUclips. Really really really enjoyed watching it and you explained it so well. Deserved the like, sub and comment!
Your videos are great I watched your basic edit videos and then this is the cherry on top It’s a nice way to add a bit of drama and story to a still image Thank you
That large building in the shot with the birds and couple in the middle, yah, that’s Venice, st. Mark’s square, it’s pretty famous. The building is St. Mark’s Basilica
Wow, this was super useful and eye-opening. You said it perfectly, it helps a lot if we are a little more aware of what's going on in the image. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Thank you for the videos, I learn a lot from them! I'd love to see a tutorial on the mask used on the dress and the bride with a distracting background. Doing something like this in Lightroom is hard for me - I'm still learning. Greetings from Bulgaria
Love color contrast! I've also seen many images where lightening the subject and dimming the background makes a night and day difference. At least get the lighting right and editing will be a breeze.😊
At last i find someone that has a more original way of analyzing a photos. Even tho I wouldn´t name all of this contrast, this way of seeing stuff is really practical and clear. Thanks for the video
Thanks so much Berni! That's a huge compliment. Yes I get what you mean - The goal of the video was less about technically covering contrast, and more about expanding the way we think about contrast and how we can apply that to more areas than just the contrast slider or tone curve :) Appreciate your comment! 🔥 🔥
I appreciate what your presenting in this video. It has a strong technical element but I like how your point is more about a way of thinking. Personally, I'm picking up what you're putting down. Thanks!
most important rule of photography is that you enjoy it. if you want to improve in photography, stuff like this is good, but is way too much to learn at the same time. if you want to improve in anything that you do, you've gotta: 1) enjoy it, 2) do it as often as possible
Your thought and example of contrast...are of interest, did also share much my thoughts too, in the creating a meaningful atmosphere the viewer can relate with feeling, imagination. Still a learning curve I must likely endlessly endure, your lecture here on contrast adds much to what is possible.
I just started get that "thing" for the photography. Probably as many other I've tried editing by myself, but everything was like: "ohh... this slider, let's see what happens". Thanks for putting reasoning and good information for this.
I really expected this to be another "Just push this one slider or buy this one tool and you will be a better artist" with the title but man, you disappointed me in the best way possible :D
Wow I’ve never thought/didn’t know about this, I’ve learned more from this video in this first 5 minutes than I’ve learned about anything photography related in awhile, thank you!!
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3 000 different pros claim that this "one little thing" is what makes the difference... be honest, it is 3 000 little things.
Absolutely true Leon! My biggest point is that contrast is what makes up an image (Without any contrast, an image would just be grey pixels, and have no meaning) - So in that sense, the pros who create better photos than amateurs are simply better at creating and manipulating contrast in different ways that serve the image. But you're right - There is no simple "silver bullet" when it comes to pros vs amateurs. It's all the small things that add up
@@SignatureEdits 100%. Was joking half tongue in cheek. But you are correct, contrast in light, colours, texture etc works together to create the image we see.
Yep, he was basically looking for a clickbait video title.
I run a photography school and the biggest difference between amateur and pro photographers that come through my workshops is how they incorporate contrast into the photography and editing.
The application of the fundamentals of design are what really makes the difference in any visual medium. Contrast happens to be one of the principles.
I have seen like 200 videos and articles of what makes you a good photographer, not a single one mentioned contrast. Colours yes, but never contrast in a bigger sense.
Really great video! Not a second wasted on unnecessary talking, rather straight to the point and in a nice and quick speed and voice! Tanks alot!
The most important thing in photography is good light! Second thing is good composition. You can manipulate the image all you like in LR but a boring composition with poor light still sucks.
Agree! And most youtube tutorials don't tell you this. They are like: Bokeh bokeh BOKEH!!
And it's all about the story and the emotion !!!
i'm agree with you, a bad photography will be bad, it doesn't matter how much you edited it; a good photography don't need to be edited (well, depending). Personally i don't like to edit, i think that it is a way to hide the truth, i try to take a good photo, but its sad to search photography tutorials, i note many people worried about edition and not how to take a good photography.
As a Photographer, I do agree with you bro.
Good lighting is absolutely an example of use of contrast though and arguably so is composition.
I have no excuses for getting better at photography because of channels like this. This video sums up so much of what I couldn't put into words about makes a great picture.
usually never comment but this truly made me have a different thought process on photography, awesome video dude 🤘🏼
I appreciate that! Thanks Grayson
Yup same here it gives me a totally different perspective towards photography.
Ignore the haters in the comments. Good job and easy to listen to. You stated MANY times this was not intended to be an edit of the image but a discussion about contrast. As a professional shooter for more than 30 years... this was a great tutorial when taken in context.
Thanks so much Brad - Glad to hear it. Knowing you've been shooting for 30+ years and it still had helpful content is a huge encouragement. Take care!
Got caught by the clickbaity title, stayed for the legit info. Thanks man!
Bahaha I love it - Glad the content was good enough to keep you around. Thanks for the comment!
"Contrast is not always a matter of editing in your composition it's a matter of doing the unexpected or perceiving and portraying things in a different light than what we're used to" the most motivational sentence to pick up creating creative shots. Thank you from my heart.
Exactly what I needed to hear. So many other youtube photographers always try to teach you through telling you how to create a style or look or some expensive preset, but in reality (like this video explains), you don't need some fancy preset or trendy look, all you need to do is create contrast between your subject and the rest of the photo. This video definitely helped me a lot. Thank you very much
Glad to hear it was helpful for you Hendri! Totally agree - The best photo filter is what you do with the composition, framing, contrast etc in your shot BEFORE you even take the photo.
I have watched thousands of videos and no one has ever explained this so well! Thanks. Im saving this for reference.
The point is: "This is not an example of a perfect edit"
Haha yep.
Your understanding of "contrast" from a philosophical stand point is really refreshing!!! Its cool how you subtly encourage open-mindedness, without watering down the information!!!
"Contrast" ! This is one of the greatest insightful teaching I've ever encountered ! Stunning !
Love it!
What I really liked about your video is that it helped me rethink what contrast means. I love dark, punchy photos and have been struggling in my work when it comes to making my subject stand out, and this video helping give me something to kind of chew on/look with fresh eyes at what I’m doing wrong. Thank you for sharing!
This knowledge isn't available anywhere else on RUclips in this level.
And what level would that be? Cause this is amateur stuff.
@@eccentricsmithy2746 where's the pro stuff then?
Check out Jamie Windsor
@@gabrielnuer9899 Michael freeman- the photographer's mind, the photographer's eye, colour theory, clasic art (chiaroscuro, use of colour, composition, etc9), gestalt principles, etc. there're too many thing but the majority are in books, youtube videos can't comprise a big amount of information as a book can
Applied this to a photo , and while the photo was nothing to rave about , it definitely improved it because of this tutorial . So while I may be a little late to the party , thank you for this video !
Thank you for a simple explanation to a complex concept. I can immediately apply this to my work. I had never *thought* in terms of contrast, just in making something pop. But now I have a better standard. This is what sets pros apart in any field: you can consistently reproduce desired outcomes.
You're totally correct Joshua! Thanks for sharing, and glad it was helpful!
No cap this is the only tutorial i watched from the beginning to the end. You are amazing !!!! Keep making these videos! Helps a lot!
9:45 The problem I have with this photo, and that you see returning in a lot of landscape photos for the benefit of making a photo dramatic, is that the colours no longer reflect reality. The vegetation is not brown in reality, nor are the clouds and tips of the mountains. I see many photos in which reality in colours and contrast is lost due to over-processing in the HSL tab.
just a sort of taste. I personally really like photos with such colors, same goes for really dark blueish greens when plants are in the image
I think the same… its disappointing when I visit a location that looks way better on photos
I watch a lot of videos on photography and no one has addressed this subject from a creative point of view. Thank-you --- VERY helpful
Wow thankyou Paula - Glad it was helpful!
I think I've been subconsciously or unconsciously doing what he is talking about.
BUT NOW, HE BRINGS IT UP to my attention and consciousness and properly explain what I've been doing.
muting unwanted colors, color schemes, dodge and burn, texture and unsharpen. all that..
before I was like "hmmm. this looks good," but I cant explain it.. HAHAHA!!
Bahaha this comment literally made me laugh out loud. So glad to put words to your thoughts haha. Thanks!
Yup, everything that has nothing to do with "photography".
larsvontrier sure, i bet you dont even make money from "photography" if you think developing/post processing photos isnt part of "photography"
Thanx for video. One of the best tutorials.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much
me opening this video: okay tell me everything im doing wrong
haha just saw this - hope it was helpful Jocelyn!
MUCH LOVE MAN! You are probably my favorite Lightroom tutorials!
honestly thought this was just another clickbait but was surprised with great content. so i guess that was contrast too hahaha
Hahaha maybe so! Thanks Leticia - Really glad to hear it surpassed expectations
I try very hard to create contrast within my shoots, whether it's from the model's motion, the textures of clothing or environments, how I expose light and dark in camera, etc, but playing around with luminance, hue, and Saturation has helped me add a very subtle pop to my finished photos! Can't wait to play around more!
Glad to hear it - Good luck Holly!
0:42 : it starts with a C
Me: colors????
Him: contrast.
Me: col-contrast. Right
Lol love it. Actually laughed at this
Great tutorial. Very useful. Love it 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
literally the best tutorial ever!
Wow thanks Elias! Glad it was helpful :)
Yep, I agree with what everyone is saying. Many RUclips videos really are just hype and don't offer useful information, but this video provided some great information that will improve my photos. I took an entire photo concentration and did not even learn this!
I honestly thought I didn’t know much but this stuff was semi covered in my Graphic Design class. so when I first got Lightroom for myself I felt I had a lot to learn but seeing you clarify these things I’m actually proud that I knew a lot of this. Thanks for the video.
Great to hear! Good for you :)
I just learned more in 20 minutes than I have in 10 years of watching other tutorial videos. Thanks for an awesome video! Subscribed
Absolutely brilliant video. I understood immediately my mistakes in contrast and the reasons behind the problem, Keep up the good work
Amazing, so glad to hear that Christos!
Now finally I know why I do certain things while editing with just innate sense of "this looks good". This will also help me save time from trial and error. Great video!
Glad it helped! Thanks Shubham
Great video man, ive been retouching lightroom for the last 4 years and I've watched countless videos. Original and exceptionally helpful on such an overlooked part of editing. Thanks so much!
Wow thanks Glen, that's a huge compliment! Glad it was helpful :)
Repetition is the mother of learning. Great to be reminded of different ways to emphasize the main thing a photo is about - thank you.
Well said! Thanks Alex :)
thanks for explaining the concept of contrast!
btw, there's one more type of contrast in the photo with a dog that you chose not to mention: the contrast of the dog's expression (sad) and the birthday hat (which symbolize joy)
You're totally right! Good eye! :)
Loving this video. I stumbled across this process accidentally while using Photoshop and this video confirms how great this process works to boost your photographs onto another level.Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your comment 🤩
Just when I think I've learnt enough from RUclips, I stumble upon this video. Fabulous content and great engagement with the viewers by replying to their comments. I'm a subscriber now.
BTW I don't mind the title (clickbait) cos because of it I learnt something new today.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Welcome aboard! Glad it was a helpful video, despite the clickbait ;)
I never commented on a video befor but you deserve to know that you make amazing job, i have been 7 years doing edits and watched a lot of tutorials and that was one of the best.
Really enjoyed this video! Personally I think there’s almost too much contrast added to most pictures I see nowadays but I definitely think it has its uses when applied moderately. I think if social media platforms didn’t compress images so badly overdone contrast wouldn’t be needed as much to capture people’s attention.
Great points Graham. You're totally right - Contrast gets overused and overdone sometimes. Knowing how much to add is key :) Thanks for the comment!
I’ve been looking for years this tutorial on youtube. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
1. You talk quickly like my mother-in-law, so I recommend everyone to slow down playback. 2. Excellent explanation, a video that I will put on favorites so...thank you for this! 3.
Stay safe you and everyone who sees this comment, I wish you all the best!
1. Uh.... thanks? Haha yes I need to slow down! Glad youtube has a slowdown playback feature ;) 2. Thanks Andy! That's amazing. 3. You too my friend, all the best!
I watch it in 1.5 lol
@@m00800 Same!
@@SignatureEdits the pace is great, I watch most of youtube tutorial on 1.5x speed, this one is perfect.
It means my brain processes slower... :D
This is probably one of the top 5 most useful clips about photography I have ever seen. THANK YOU.
Wow thanks so much!
The "palace of whatever you might call it" @12:00 is the Basilica di San Marco at the Piazza San Marco in Venice... (:
Haha thanks Jerry! I feel semi stupid for not knowing that, but now I know! 😂
This was so helpful. Talk about taking the red pill I don’t think I’ll ever think about art the same
way again.
Priceless information! Really enjoyed this and looking forward to your others videos. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
I have tried to read so much on the subject of contrast and colour but struggled to grasp it.... but this video nailed everything for me. Thank you very much!
This was SO helpful, and really well explained. I do this already, but didn't realize it's importance -- and now I'll be more conscious about contrast. As a photographer and filmmaker, I'll be keeping this tip in mind.
nice video. I usually also apply this tip. See Most of Images don't really need more than 2-3 colors to make sense. By removing or downgrading useless extra color saturation you focus attention on "speaking colors" into your composition. It doesn't need to look like an movie effect, but it certainly helps adding methodology to your workflow to see what happens in extremes, and then identify the key strenghts/weaknesses of your picture and work on it.
Love this! I honestly haven't ever thought about this. Thanks for sharing
Amazing - Thanks so much Jocelyn!
Dont know how i came here ,its been long time finding a smart guy, subscribed !
Thanks so much!
Is it me or did he show a few before and afters that were actually after then before?
It's probably just the audio being a bit out of sync and him going so fast over those B/A comparisons.
Yes he did in the yellow to blue. We knew what he meant!
Lol...good, i thought is was going nutz as i was watching this while walking....
Im confused.
@@leghostinator the order of the before/after images are swapped and they are after/before instead
This video changed the way i edit and actually changed the way I think about photos in general. Thank you for this video. You’ve helped step up my photos immensely
Wow that's crazy - Thanks Michael!
16:16
Some clients like to choose where to pose. That's one challenge I've encountered heavily as a beginner photographer.
But by the look of things, either the photographer or client really wanted the fountain to be visible.
[Edit]
I normally avoid videos beyond the length of 15 minutes on RUclips because I easily lose focus. This one was worth my time and very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks Ezekiel! Yes you're right - Sometimes the client insists on something specific and then you go along with it :) Glad the video was helpful!
Working with clients on a daily basis (however on a completely different field) I can give you the advice to take the picture the client wants but also to convince them to take the picture you as a pro think would even be better. Afterwards you show both versions to the client and let them choose which one they desire.
Wow, I've never seen anyone taking the time to answer and acknowledge comments so much.
Very good stuff in your teaching on contraste and also how to better analyze photographs.
I discovered your work with the tutorial on Auto Mask that just blew me out, it's so good. I use the function quite ofter. Thanks to you!
(from Montréal, Québec)
I appreciate that! Thanks so much Michèle - Really glad you've found them helpful.
great video! learned a lot! Quick tip, in Lightroom, pushing the "Y" key on the keyboard will give you a before/after comparison. Great video! keep it up!
You're absolutely correct! Only thing is that Y will actual revert to the last state of the photo, which is not ALWAYS the raw version. Sometimes it is a previous edit. So I personally just reset to make sure it is in fact showing the completely "as imported" version. But I agree - Y can be a lot more convenient!
I have been using lightroom for years, but still i learned a lot from your video. Keep it real!
Wow thanks mate! Glad to bring something fresh
Thank you for this! Never thought about using HSL to add contrast as I've been using Levels and the Curve Tool for that. Having a color wheel handy during editing and even photoshoot planning has changed my workflow entirely.
You're welcome my friend! Totally agree - I've 100% found the more intentional you are about your color pre and post photoshoot, the better the results.
This was an excellent video! So many forms of contrast.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Anthony!
Great stuff man! Thank you
Thanks! You're very welcome :)
This is the point when a video has more power then a book! Awesome tutorial!
Wow thanks so much Keve!
This is good stuff mate, I've been photographing for quite a few years now and your videos are some of the few ones I still learn new things from. Thanks!
I'm so glad to hear that - Thanks Reinis!
Split toning and the rgb color channels are great for maximizing color contrast
Totally agree!
You have a great energy! Love the info and presentation thanks.
Thanks so much!
Very nice explanations, they opened my mind! Thanks!
Glad to hear it! Thanks Bertrand!
14:00
I think we can also note that butterfly is at its final stage of life, while the young girl has only begun living hers. Thats contrast too, right?
Oh neat, missed that one! Nice
Thanks for your wonderful explanations!
Glad you like them! Thanks Tatyana
I'm a photography student, and the color wheel that we're using is different from yours. Purple is opposite to Yellow, Red is opposite to Green and Blue is opposite to Orange. These color combinations are called Complementary. I've seen that color wheel in the video before and I'm confused as of what is it's origin and logic. It wouldn't make sense for Blue to be opposite to Yellow, as they are both main colors, and all the other colors are created from a combination of the three main ones(Blue, Red, Yellow). If Blue were opposite to Yellow, their combination must create black (or white on screens), which it doesn't. Blue and Yellow create green, instead.
There are 3 different kinds of colour spaces.
RYB - Red, Yellow, Blue
CMYB - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
RGB Red, Green, Blue
RYB is used mainly in paints and pigments, CMYB is mainly used in printing and RGB is used for light.
The first two are considered additive because, the more paint or ink you add, the closer to black it becomes. The last is called subtractive because, the more light you add, the closer it comes to pure white.
The colour wheel in this video is a combination of CMYB and RGB colour spaces. As a photographer, you should be using the RGB colour space as photography is all about light. Furthermore, digital media is all created with pixels that produce light. You should also be familiar with CMYB because, it is used in the printing process.
Sounds like your teacher used to be an art teacher.
Hope that clears some of your confusion.
I loved the video! that's why people should create youtube channels: to teach, to expose something new and different, by their own perspective, and no, more of the same! congratulations i learned something new today! thanks!
Yes! Thank you! Appreciate your comment Vinicius!
Hands down one of the best, if not the best tutorial I've seen on RUclips. Really really really enjoyed watching it and you explained it so well. Deserved the like, sub and comment!
Wow that's amazing to hear Dare - Thanks so much for the huge compliment + like, sub and comment!
Your videos are great
I watched your basic edit videos and then this is the cherry on top
It’s a nice way to add a bit of drama and story to a still image
Thank you
Thank you so much 😀 Really appreciate it James
That large building in the shot with the birds and couple in the middle, yah, that’s Venice, st. Mark’s square, it’s pretty famous. The building is St. Mark’s Basilica
Im thinking exactly the same( 11:45) but how the heck did they get to be alone in st. Mark's square????
Marko Polic COVID-19...
Huge hugeee hugeee help! Thanks for making such clear understanding of color contrasts! 🙏🏽🙂
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful Prathish!
Wow, this was super useful and eye-opening. You said it perfectly, it helps a lot if we are a little more aware of what's going on in the image. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Vladislav! Glad it was helpful for you
Very very happy I watched this video. A game changer to my photography.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Geraldine!
Just a note: Blue is at 240 degrees on the color wheel, not 270.
I was really struggling and feeling bad about my photography today. This video was just what I needed to feel re-invigorated. Thank you so so much!!
Thank you for the videos, I learn a lot from them! I'd love to see a tutorial on the mask used on the dress and the bride with a distracting background. Doing something like this in Lightroom is hard for me - I'm still learning. Greetings from Bulgaria
Thanks so much Meg! I have a tutorial covering that right here! ruclips.net/video/D_ZZOno5J6Q/видео.html
Extremely informative! Changed the way I look at my photos.
Love color contrast! I've also seen many images where lightening the subject and dimming the background makes a night and day difference. At least get the lighting right and editing will be a breeze.😊
Thanks Jay&Jane! Glad it was helpful :)
Very informative. Liked how you bridged the technical aspects to keeping it light to digest
Thanks Ashish! Really appreciate that.
At last i find someone that has a more original way of analyzing a photos. Even tho I wouldn´t name all of this contrast, this way of seeing stuff is really practical and clear. Thanks for the video
Thanks so much Berni! That's a huge compliment. Yes I get what you mean - The goal of the video was less about technically covering contrast, and more about expanding the way we think about contrast and how we can apply that to more areas than just the contrast slider or tone curve :) Appreciate your comment! 🔥 🔥
I am not a photographer but I dabble with it a bit and your tips are pure gold
Glad to hear it - Thanks so much Andrea!
"Most important component in photography...can you guess what it is"?
Me: White balance?
"It starts with a 'C'"
Me: color balance?
"Contrast"
Me: Crap
Hahaha love this
I actually thought it was Curves
I appreciate what your presenting in this video. It has a strong technical element but I like how your point is more about a way of thinking. Personally, I'm picking up what you're putting down. Thanks!
Wow, fantastic instruction! A lot of value in the way this has me thinking about light, posing, framing, etc. Thanks for sharing this.
Glad to hear it Seth! Thanks so much :)
Contrast is really important- I do agree.
Thanks Phil! I agree with your agreement. ;)
most important rule of photography is that you enjoy it. if you want to improve in photography, stuff like this is good, but is way too much to learn at the same time. if you want to improve in anything that you do, you've gotta: 1) enjoy it, 2) do it as often as possible
Your thought and example of contrast...are of interest, did also share much my thoughts too, in the creating a meaningful atmosphere the viewer can relate with feeling, imagination. Still a learning curve I must likely endlessly endure, your lecture here on contrast adds much to what is possible.
Thanks Richard! Appreciate your thoughts :)
Hey this video is really cool! Thx for making this, can't wait to test it out in my own images!
Thanks Chris! If you have future tutorial requests let me know!
Your videos are so informative it’s insane
Thankz techer
Glad to help!
I just started get that "thing" for the photography. Probably as many other I've tried editing by myself, but everything was like: "ohh... this slider, let's see what happens". Thanks for putting reasoning and good information for this.
Thank you for digging so deep into contrast!!! Super value-add màn 🔥
Thanks so much - Glad it was valuable for you! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Awesome video. Fun to watch and definitely learned some stuff to try out in my composition and editing.
Great to hear! Thanks Schiff
I really expected this to be another "Just push this one slider or buy this one tool and you will be a better artist" with the title but man, you disappointed me in the best way possible :D
Thanks Matthew! Really glad I broke those expectations
thank you! I have tried been a little scared to use that but I have.. just didn't understand it until you broke it down!
Glad I could help Traciee!
I think there was some great info here but, the thoughts and speech go by so quick I couldn’t process the information adequately.
Hey Chad! Thanks for the feedback - Absolutely I need to slow down :) If you like you can slow down playback on RUclips with SHIFT< Hope this helps!
Truth. I ended up "rewinding" alot.
@@SignatureEdits I don't think you have. It's an okay speed for me. It's already a 22 min video, if you slowed down it might get a little dull.
Wow I’ve never thought/didn’t know about this, I’ve learned more from this video in this first 5 minutes than I’ve learned about anything photography related in awhile, thank you!!
Wow thanks Tatum - I'm so glad!