PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS in 10 MINUTES

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro

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[DavidManningvlog]

Thank you so much for watching! Leave your photography questions in a comment below and maybe I'll make a video in the future to answer them!

[Brevuheh]

I’m high asf and don’t even have a camera.

[skidhavingakid]

ISO - Sensitivity to light.
- More ISO = more light (but also more grains and noise)
- outdoor - ISO100
- Shade - ISO200
- Indoor - ISO400-800


Aperture - Size of opening in the lens.
- smaller the number 👉🏼 bigger the hole (more light)
- CONTROLS DEPTH OF FIELD.
- smaller the f/stop lower the depth of field.
- Only one person - low f/stop (f/2)
- more person - f/3.5 f/4 etc.,
- For everything to be in focus (in landscape imgs) go to f/16 or f/20


Shutter speed - Amount of time the shutter is open.
- 1/100, 1/250, 1/8000 of a second etc.,
- slower shutter speed 👉🏼 1", 2", 30" seconds.
- CONTROLS MOTION BLUR.
- Slow shutter speeds - used when on tripods.
- Faster shutter speed used for sports etc.
- For portrait - 1/250, 1/500 (ppl look sharp)
- slow shutter speed (1/100) Works best for low light situations as well.
- SLOW SHUTTER SPEED = MORE MOTION BLUR (More light)
- When subject is moving - 1/800
- FASTER SHUTTER SPEED = LESS MOTION BLUR.

Setting:
1. Set ISO first based on scene light (ISO100 OR 200 for outdoors)
2. Decide how much depth of field you want (focus only 1 person or focus the next nearby person (2) etc., ) More Aperture = more depth of focus.
3. How much motion blur I want to avoid?
4.

You take a TEST shot of the scene and the pic is too DARK .
1. Slow shutter speed down until you don't see a motion blur.
2. Lower Aperture to LET MORE LIGHT until the subject is in focus.
3. Raise your ISO.

You take a TEST shot of the scene and the pic is too BRIGHT.
1. Reduce ISO.
2. Raise shuttter speed.
3. VERY LAST, Raise the Aperture (Remember you' ll have larger circle IN FOCUS)

[livingwithosteoarthritis.]

Finally someone who can actually explain how a camera work without just spouting out numbers. A very simple and clear video thankyou.

[grwoods]

Literally the most straightforward no-nonsense breakdown of photography ever! Thank you!

[Nykoooo]

And that my friend, is how things should be taught. Clear, concise, with visuals of modifications. Amazing job!

[pouria]

I've had my camera for 2 years but I was too depressed and had the artist's block and almost forgot how to use it. It's 5am here and I wanna go photograph the sunrise for the first time in almost 1.5 years and this video really helped me thank you so much and Wish me luck❤

[zdargahi]

The aperture part when you use the ruler to explain the depth was the best.

Thanks got one of the simplest, shortest but best photography tutorial.

[marcelobonimani]

It's all about how something is explained. I've watched videos about photography in Portuguese, which is my language, and in English, and this video is by far the most insightful and educational of all.

[that_chismosa_nurse]

~ My own notes:
7:56 summary of everything
0:57 ISO - the sensitivity of camera sensor; the higher the iso, the more sensitive the cam sensor is gonna be; higher iso = more light but also more noise and grainy as well; set your iso based on the SCENE
2:40 Aperture - the size of lens opening/hole; the smaller the aperture, the bigger the lens hole, the more light comes in and vice versa; example: lens f/3.5 & f/38... 3.5 has bigger hole while 38 has smaller hole; the picture gets more detailed as the lens opening gets smaller; set your aperture based on the SUBJECT; if you want more depth of field (or more detailed pic), go for higher aperture (or small lens opening)
5:55 Shutter speed - the amount of time (in seconds) that the shutter is open; example: 1/50, 1/250, or 1/8000 of a second for faster shutter speed. There is also 1", 2", 10" for slower shutter speed meaning your shutter is open for 10" (10 seconds); shutter speed controls motion blur, use faster shutter speed for sports to capture crisp motion and make a fast-moving object freeze in time and avoid blur; slow shutter speed = more motion blur

Fix scenario #1: image is too dark:
- slow the shutter speed
- lower the aperture
- raise the iso

Fix scenario #2: too bright:
- lower the iso
- raise the shutter speed
- raise the aperture

[JacobLethbridge]

This was essentially my college photography class, that I paid over $1200 for in 10 free...

Awesome vid man!


Edit: seeing as there are a lot of people taking this comment EXTREMELY literally, let me clarify. Yes I paid a lot for my photography class in college, but it was only one part of the overall program I was in. It also included work with Photoshop, InDesign and some other things. However, the info in this video was the majority of the focus. So chill people lol!!!

[j.d.]

Love how you not only explain the basics and use cases but then bring it all together in a real-world situation towards the end. Very helpful, thanks. 🙏

[CHUKDEPHATTE]

the sign of a fantastic video is even after 5 years you still have people referring to it and watching it. this is a fantastic video, thanks

[gracecrocker]

This was like half a semester of Photography 101 (which I took ten years ago) in 10 minutes. Awesome! Thanks so much. So helpful.

[AuroraRainUwU]

This is the first time in years ive actually learned something without having to go over it 10 times

[tarynstevens]

as someone who has adhd and severly struggles with retaining information and keeping attention this was the best video to explain this stuff ive seen yet. direct to the point with out using huge words

[devonlamontpatreon]

This is easily the best tutorial I've seen on YouTube, PERIOD. I never comment, but wow I felt that I had to. Hats off to you sir

[courtneymillwood]

"Explain it to me like I'm a 5 year old" is, by far, the best way to start when venturing into this world as a beginner. The explanations were given under the premise the viewer knew nothing about each setting, right down to when and why a photographer would need to change any of them. The examples were a great visual aid as well. This was exactly what I needed to feel ready for the next step in learning. Thank you!!

[lavapix]

I tell people all of the time not to waste their money on photography tours/lessons. I can teach them everything in 15 minutes. I allow an extra 5 for them to set up the camera :-) People overthink and over analyze cameras and photography these days.

[lisanamataneal]

Your ISO, aperture, and shutter speed chart is amazing! It is the best I've seen. The visual definitely helps.