Explained! - How to Read and Use Waveforms

In this video I explain how to interpret and use a waveform monitor!

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[Frainkiz]

2021 who with me? .. btw your explaination is god damn clear!

[raedaniel]

The best waveform explanation I've seen so far.

[johnmcard]

Thank you for solidifying the purchase of the G9's waveform and VLog update, my wallet is immensely grateful xD

[abasr]

It was your video that explained histograms to me and now I’ve got a better camera I’m back for waveform explanation; thanks man; you’re a star!! 🙏🏾👌🏽

[abxsjwatever]

damn bro, been searching on youtube for hours and this is the first video that can actually explain it so well.. and yeah i’m commenting in 2024

[shiolei]

I found the quick demonstration at 5:00 to be extremely helpful in understanding how adjusting the curve affects the waveform and the image.

Really enjoying the videos in the Explained! series.

[guichen]

I love how you grin a little bit whenever mention your cat lol

[darrengodssonfielding]

Your mission has been a massive success for me. I understand clearly and concisely what function waveforms perform and how to utilize them.

[global]

Brilliant & comprehensive explanation of wave forms. Coming from photography its good to have this explained for photography. Videographers assume we already know. Just started watching your videos, they’re great! So thanks for posting.

[thejubinbennett]

You did a great job by not making it complicated at all as much as it looks . . . ! Hoping to have more content ! Good luck !! 👍

[evansycamnias]

Thank you - I have been looking at waveforms for years with no idea, and in 1 minute you helped me understand. Top Job :)

[schabak]

oh my got i frikin love it so much when asians explain things and make presentations and you r trying so hard to explain soo usefulll thx dudeee!!!

[mangushtvshow]

At long last i have understood wave forms. Thanks to the creator of this video

[johngwheeler]

Just seen these, nearly 3 years later, and have to say it's the best explanation of how to read waveforms that I've seen so far.

One suggestion for improvement would be to explain that while the horizontal axis aligns exactly to the horizontal axis of the image frame, the vertical axis is a composite of luminance levels from all of the vertical pixels, and does NOT correspond to the position of the pixels virtual image axis. i.e. it's similar to a 90-degree rotated histogram in this respect. So if you have a bright strip at the bottom of the frame, the waveform would still show the bright lines at the top of the waveform representing the "weight" of bright pixels form *any* part of the vertical strip of pixels. This may not be immediately obvious to everyone - at least I had to think about it when I first saw a waveform!

[katherineefudge]

Wow, I am learning so much from watching your videos. I am happy I stumbled upon your page. Thank you.

[eugeniechereau]

Perfect explanation, thank you! Nice cat

[Forthejoyofphotography]

Many thanks. First time ever I have grasped waveforms and they use. Clear and succinct. Well done!

[jerjimjr]

Very Very Good explanation. After watching several other videos on waveforms, it was your video that made me truly understand the scope waveform. Keep up the Good work.

[studyio]

Not Indian and still one the best explainations I've seen

[augustbengtson]

Very good video! Super clear and straight to the point. Well done sir 👍