How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro!
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2024
- This is an updated video to my last "crappy to happy" lighting video. I tried to make this as easy to follow as possible and use gear that anyone could get their hands on. The purpose of this video is NOT to get caught up in the gear I use because it's much more about the technique and light placement that really makes the shot look better. I use the gear I have which I do consider budget-friendly considering most UA-camrs use a $700 120D light, but I guess it's all relative. I hope you enjoy it!
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90% of that visual improvement was achieved simply by setting the white balance. Lots of great tips Nigel.
Joooo white balance is a killer. Im just waking up the first thing I'm grabbing my camera and try to get it right.
@@031vinemedia2 Yeah.
@@031vinemedia2 same
Straight up just discovered how important white balance is a few days ago. I was getting really bored with learning photography because I couldn't figure out how to get my photos to look better. "Oh what's this white balance? Wow I've been shooting in a mode set for incandescent lights this whole fucking time?!"
Changed it up properly and boom, photos look way more professional and now I'm stoked to learn more 😁
Less room sound and less noise on the audio.
NigelBarros: bad camera great settings
PewDiePie: great camera bad settings
The gh3 isn't a bad camera at all. It may be outdated, but it still has solid video quality and features.
That's largely because pewdiepie is a cretin who doesn't actually care about his job or his viewers hahaha
@DuoBV Channel Well his videos never had the best quality...
Me af😂
You mean good camera great settings and great camera awful settings
You're not only making a cheap lens look pro, but you're teaching beginners how to go pro. Super.
I love that he breaks it down step by step and actually explains *why* he's doing each step. I've seen before/after videos before that try to make this same point about not needing an expensive camera, but those videos didn't actually *teach* you how to fix your own shots. This guy actually wants to give his audience the tools to improve their own work. And I absolutely love that.
Holy cow when ya fixed your audio. My brain just told me that your image looked better.
Poor audio kills video production dead faster than just about anything.
Yeah so funny how no matter how great the visual is, bad audio subconsciously tells us "cheap, amateur, not worth my time"
hahaha
I was thinking the same at first (I also wrote a comment about it)...BUT then, if you look closely you will notice that there IS a difference in the picture :-) The picture without the mic is more blown out.
Franky Mana I believe it was George Lucas that said 75% of video is audio
The white balance thing blew my mind, invaluable tip right there!
Mine too..
Same
I didnt get it wat he did
Yeah it's was epic
@@jiyashrivastava9230 you need to check your white balance setting in your camera menu
honestly setting white balance and better mic did 90 percent of the job on their own!
I can't stress enough how the light change made you go from white dweep geek to Handsome Rock Star.. Lol
The amount of immediately practical info presented in this short video is great. Well done.
Yes this video was well put together and straight to the point. So much better than purchasing a new camera
Please send this to every "professional" journalist broadcasting from home during the lockdown.
Like they know how this works? There is a reason those professionals stand only in front of a camera.
But also don't forget, this torture is over as soon as the lockdown is removed.
and ellen degeneres lol
Hahahaha😂😂😂. They need some knowledge tho.
@@kingkylie9655 *degenerate
@@MaximilianonMars gtfo
I don't think getting an expensive camera can achieve results anywhere closer to what you did over here 👍🏻👍🏻
It's so cool how his tips get from the biggest difference to the least. So well-done and well-structured, short, precise, with good before and after comparisons.
So bottom line, lighting is more important than the average person might think.
Exactly!
And camera settigs too
@@zasvedogovore Sound is CRUCIAL to a great video as well. People will watch a crappy video as long as the sound is good. But if the video is awesome and the sound is bad...they're MOVING ON!!!
@@rsm307studios I got your point, but this is about video...
Script or content is what is most important..you can record sound with top quality equipment but still talking bs
@@zasvedogovore Yeah, I get this is more about lighting and taking a setup and making it so much better. I got it and you even improved it all; video, lighting, and sound! Great job and I'll have to use your techniques when I set up my studio. I will DEFINITELY use your tips about lighting for my upcoming interviews I am shooting. When I bought all this gear for my UA-cam channel, I forgot to buy a backlight!!!
Dude, I'm not kidding. This is one of the best video/photography videos I've ever seen. You're saving people a lot of time and money here!
Soooo truee !
I’ve watched it over 5 timer already...
agree!
Agree! :)
💯💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
I appreciate people like yourself not only providing useful information, but proving without a shadow of a doubt that you don't need super expensive equipment to make a shot look great.
Love how you gave many basic tips anyone can use rightaway, instead of slapping 200 dollar lights everywhere around the room
“How lighting alone makes me look like two different people”
😂
Seriously though. A jacket, good lighting and some camera settings made him look super hot 🔥
This is probably the best demonstration on why the camera specs isn't as important as everyone claims. Great video man!
Camera specs are mostly irrelevant.. It's knowledge of videography and/or photgraphy, light, sound, etc.. that is much more important.
@@gooseknack And that's why the newer flagship phone cameras can come off better to some people than actual professional cameras. Because the phone AI automatically fixes the image to the best possible way after the photo is taken. I was suprised when a 12mp iphone camera took better photos than a red dragon camera. It all depends on lightning, color grading and sound.
he uses gh4 bro...best video camera ever
@@PadawanStudio I beg to differ. But it's all up to personal preference.
@@DeathSkullY Flagship phone's sensors suck. Those peasize sensors barely get any light and will always have grain unless you have perfect lighting. Don't even get me started on low light photos. The grain is purely atrocious on phones. Next is tracking. Your phone will not even keep up with beginner camera's that struggle with blur and autofocusing. Camera specs are way more important than YOU think. They aren't make or break, but it's your potential.
The audio was simple and effective and the white balance was just magical.
This encouraged me to go on manual mode on my camera. 🙏🏼
Excellent video, Nigel. Our current budget doesn't allow the most expensive cameras and gear, so I appreciated that you reminded us that you can get great shots no matter the budget. Where you are adding your lights, your white balance and how clean your audio is can go a long way. Thank you!
"It's not about the tools you have, but it's how you use it" - Ex
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F
Lmao ! 🤣🤣🤣
*Uses Windows XP Camera*
Thanks for the tip 😌👌🏼
My brother's film instructor always said that filmmakers have to learn how to paint with light. This is a great example of that. The camera is the underwear. The lenses and lighting are the clothing. Nigel Barros - Fabulous job.
I definitely need to change my underwear.
The best technical tutorial I have ever seen. Explained so well on what to do and how to do it, you know what you are talking about! Thanks man!
This video was amazing! I love the comparisons, I really got to see how important it is to have the right settings before recording! 10/10
Your channel doesn’t deserve to be underrated like this.
I didn’t realize how bad the first shot was until this result came out
Truth is, the original image wasn't bad. The second image along with the audio was better in a sense because it just produced a more dramatic look. A bit too dark if you ask me but the audio was definitely better. Most people wouldn't care to see the original image. It's more of the content that matters either way.
@Pew Maya nice try lad
me neither thats crazy right
@@joeldiaz141 A little bit to dark for my taste too.
@Joel Diaz That was a _really_ long way of saying you can't afford $100 worth of lights.
Great tips! I've been struggling with setting up the light and getting a good image even with a new camera 😄 At the end of the day it's not about the camera but whether or not you ever go to the settings and actually use the full potential. This is so helpful, thank you!
This video is fantastic. So many great tips and the transformation before and after is mindblowing. I no longer look unwell in my footage !
What an incredible video, Nigel. Thanks for making this. To see the evolution of your shot was so cool.
Wow I’m honored to have you stop by one of my videos Garret! Much respect!
Love to see my favorite creators supporting one another. This video was infinitely helpful in subtle changes I can make to my shots to give a more professional feel, and I'm so grateful for it. Cheers Nigel!
I see Garretts comments on so many videos I watch 😅
Agreed. Showing the individual changes was awesome
Why do I see him on so many videos I watch 😂😂
Just found this video because of UA-cam’s “Creator on the Rise” I’ve been wanting to start my own UA-cam channel but I’ve felt insecure bc of how the image looks coming out. After fixing the things on my camera I’m sure I’ll have more confident when starting to make videos. Thank you!!
Is this his ult account?
Jordan Moore thanks great, Keep up the great work👍
Get makin vids
Soreblood yes lol. I’ll make a vid on this ult account bc I don’t want to advertise on Nigels channel. I don’t think it’s right to self promote in other people’s comments.
Have you made your first video yet?
Measuring the harshness of the light with your fingers is brilliant.
Thanks for going through this step by step. Each improvement one at a time really helps understand that little changes make a big overall impact! Thanks!!
Great lighting made simple. Thanks for sharing.
Can you please share the link for the free UA-cam studio LUT, you used to color grade this video
It’s in my Sellfy store, link to that is in the description 👍🏻
I'm all new to this, what's a LUT?
@@Jokl92 It's basically a color grading profile. I'm not a pro, tho. Don't take my Word for it.
@@Jokl92 its a Lookup Table that is applied on top of a video (usually RAW) to color grade it...more like image preset
Okay, so does it only work with a certain software? I am using iMovie at the moment because I‘m just starting...
At a wedding the chef recognizes the photographer, "Hey man, your camera takes amazing photos!"
Later that evening the photographer has some of the chefs food "Wow, chef, your oven makes amazing food!"
I think cameras and lenses probably make more difference than ovens but still a good point. It's not what you have but how you use it.
However, the chef does actually use a professional, expensive oven and the photographer does use a professional, expensive camera. Because when you know what you're doing, better tools will make your life easier and your results even better.
@Blablabla but does he use professional equipment at his restaurant? Of course as a professional he can cook with any kind of kitchen equipment, but he most certainly doesn't use a 299,- stove from Walmart at his restaurant. Not trying to say that you have a cheap stove from Walmart, this is just an extreme example.
What I am trying to say is, yes, professionals can make cheap and old equipment work well to a certain point. But there is a reason for expensive, professional equipment, too. It is actually better, not just more expensive.
The difference a good oven makes vs a good camera isnt very comparable. I understand your point though.
It’s not about the tool or device...it’s about the skillful individual behind it
This video is the most helpful for me on YT. You managed to change my videos to look so much better with a tutorial that had areasonable length, no blah blah. Highly appreciated! ❤️
This video is so helpful and detailed! Apart from the fact that it can be done step by step, it is also very inspiring! Thank you so much!
so he just covered a whole studio and camera setup in only a 10min video? wow. This is what we want man!!!!!!
This is really good. My only suggestion is to show the lighting setup, aka, turn the camera around, so we know what the placement and brightness of those will be :)
Fantastic video, thank you for the step by step instructions! I’ve noticed that bad lighting can add 10-15 years to my face. Now I know how to take off a couple of years with better lighting!
That was amazing. Thanks so much for these tips. I really like your laid back and friendly style of presentation.
This video is the perfect demonstration of that saying : "A tool is only as good as its user" Good job man! ;)
This is better than 95% of film school lighting classes. Step by step... you see every improvement layered on top of the other. TONS of teachable moment here!
People who sit and take time to show us tips and tricks are God sent!! 🙏🏽
out of all the videos ive seen this is by far the best simple to the point
This is legitimately the most legitest legit studio tip out there! lol
Most people are drawn towards expensive gear just to have a "professional" look. What beginners (me included) ignore is the fact that we need to make do with what we got.
Great video. Thanks for sharing, man!
This is why i like these sorts of youtubers, yall really look after us broke people
All I can say is Wow! I thought I needed a better camera and you just showed me otherwise...I appreciate that greatly. Amazing before and after
Hands down, best lighting under $500 tutorial idea on YT! Creative……practical…..and likable! Thank u brother!
I've heard Matt D'avella saying "the best tool isn't the pricey one, is the one you master"
Very true!
Q: How to make a $300 camera look pro?
A: Throw in $1000 worth pro lighting equipment.
Couldn't resist, sorry. Learnt a lot from this video though. Great demo.
I was about to write the same thing :D
Same with a 1400 dollar camera too though so spend smart I guess 🤷🏻♂️
Tomáš Vician
Yeah, it will be nice if he actually did real budget videography with handphone camera and diy lighting for people who can't afford buying those lightings.
@@GigawingsVideo This. +1 for this! I guess it might be hard as everyone has different lights at home. But you might love this - ua-cam.com/video/NVIbirzZn0M/v-deo.html (though he doesn't use mobile cam0
probablly one of the best vids on photo/vid tips and tricks around. youtube is full of the same and the same stuff on shutter/iso/aperture, or best lenses, or what cam to buy, but what a lot of people really need out there is ways to learn, by identifying errror and apply correction that this short vid so beautifully provides. big thanks and greetings from brussels!
the amount of condensed knowledge in here is just fascinating, Thanks man!
Gosh, sometimes UA-cam recommendations work
damn, hard to believe the gh3 is now an "old" camera lol. loved that little beast!
once a new camera is out the previous is considered ancient.
@@floatingrabbit3556 I wouldn't say that, but two generations is definitely a pretty major step. Personally I'm learning using a Rebel T5i and I'm thinking about getting an SL1 to be its sibling, and while newer cameras have nice features, it's more than enough for what I'm doing while I'm not making any money.
I loved my GH2 for the longest time, still an awesome camera especially with the hacks. Everyone has just gotten so obsessed with "flat" and log images these days that those old heavily baked color style cameras aren't desirable.
@@iviaverick52 I get that they're less reliable, but I'm not "advanced", and the cameras I mentioned are affordable especially since they're plentiful in the pawn shops.
@@iviaverick52 with the hacks it was better than the gh3. the gh3 just had a nicer body and menu. i remember upgrading from the 2 to the 3 then to the gh4 and not noticing any quality improvement lol.
That was exactly the video I was looking for. Nice clear step by step instruction on what each variable does to improve quality.
Well done. I totally agree with your approach in regards to how lighting can fix most image issues. Thanks for your video
Friend: White balance is overrated!
Me: Sends him this video....
Wow only an amerature would say that. If I used auto white balance at one of my wedding gigs I'd be scolded by the editing team for months lol. If I was stubborn about it I'd be fired
Bullshit, you can check the wb trough your shooting, if you get it completely wrong you'll notice before shooting
It’s a dramatic portrait lighting. Also called Rembrandt lighting
good to know thanks
Also chiaroscuro.
Dude...HA!!! You are 100 times better at teaching the aspects of filming and lighting than most people I've seen. Ive learned more in 6.5 minutes than I did in the previous week. Thanks man, you know your stuff !
Excellent video and stunning final shot. I'm going to use all of these tips in my next project. Thank you!
The live demo format made a world of difference in being able to see the effect of each step. Thank you!
I was waiting till you start to sing "never gonna give you up" hahahahaha great video.
i was gonna say, he looks like rock astley now
After seeing this video ad showup in my feed for the last 1.5 years, I am finally watching it.
This is the best video I have seen on lighting so far. Thank you!
I get excited about this, until I realize my DSLR is so old it doesn't even support video.
😂
Yeah my Canon EOS 40D cant shoot video either :(
My pentax k10d doesnt do video too:(
But i got a dji osmo 1 and an iphone 11 pro so maybe i can pull good shots off
@@Alvaro-em1dj 11 pro is beast
KingSam thats true, i literally got it yesterday so i havent seen its full potential yet, but im going to make some experiments with it and maybe upgrade it with some accessories.
Maybe ill post something on my channel, i dont know yet though
Im on the market to buy my first camera. I so needed to watch this video so:
1) I don't over spend on a super fancy cam, and
2) don't expect the camera to fix my lack of experience or knowledge on how to make a good vid..
Thanks bro!
Video is 1/2 the gear, get a good audio recorder, and learn to add your audio recording to your video. Don't rely on in-camera audio for more than sync in post. Along with Nigel, check out Filmriot and Indy Mogul for great DIY film production videos.
I got a good deal on a Cannon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D. Idk why it has 2 different names but they are the same camera. I'm really happy with it. I got one of the bundle kit deals for around $350. It's more than enough camera for me. It just doesnt have the flip out screen.
Canon EOS RP (1100$), Sony A7III (2000$), but you can have similar (exactly similar) results buy simply choosing a 2000D Canon.
@@animalmother3526 my first camera was a Canon 600D / T3i they are no longer manufactured but it was a good start. Now the same t 3 Series has the same sensor but a significant amount of upgraded features including Wi-Fi. While not a full frame sensor you do get quite a lot of good quality for the price
@@animalmother3526 Hey I just bought a T7 and I'm having the hardest time getting a non-noisy video signal out of the HDMI into my capture device. Setting the ISO down to 100 is really tough though because I'm not sure my lights are enough, plus I use a green screen. I was thinking maybe I just should have gotten a Lumix G7.
The cinematic view is exactly the vibe I want to go for. Great tips!
The background music is so calming 😌 thanks for making this video
Now this is what you call a pro-tographer whose skills does not depend on editing software
Pew Maya way to be sexist
The thing is, almost nothing he did could even be fixed in editing software. Except the white balance, but only if it was shot in RAW (where you can adjust the white balance in post production without any quality loss at all). If you don't shoot in RAW, even worse when it's just an 8-bit format (like most smaller cameras) then you can't even really fix the white balance, only slightly adjust it, or the whole picture falls apart.
In cinema post-production and color grading they can do a lot of magic tricks these days like insert fake lighting and stuff like that - but they can only do that because it's shot in raw formats and it has been lit specifically flat to give more room for the grading.
PewDiePie NEEDS to see this!!!
XDXDXDDXDXD
Nah. Pediepie's video fits the content and his image. Inconsistent lighting, overexposure, audio saturation and everything else. It wouldn't work with a "presentation" look. The rounded "Rembrandt" look in most youtube videos these days is usually enforced by the content. They are showing equipment and gadgets, giving advice and selling services. They need a this type of lighting, a soft calm voice, soft music, slow body and camera movement, slow editing rhythm, basic wardrobe, basic furniture, etc. Corporate video is also like that.
UA-camrs do not know much about lighting and generally have no personal style, so Rembrandt lighting is the only thing they know. They may discover Edward Hopper and other artists in the future.
Btw, the skin tones in these videos are nowhere near natural.
Something happened because I remember "Fridays With PewDiePie" back in 2013, they looked fairly decent.
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bro this has gotta be one of the most helpful videos i've ever seen on fixing the look of the camera. thanks so much!
So Nigel, I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I can safely say that if I ever manage to become a sucessful director, you're the first person I'm gonna call to be a DP. Your talent combined with your willingness to share your knowledge is hard to come by. Thank you for your videos, you've taught me a lot.
this dude turned into kermit when he changed the mic
Everybody loves Raymond and Kermit's lovechild.
hahahahahahaha
More like Patrick Mahomes
Bro dont talk crap about my cousin😑 im glad to see that hes doing awesome in his yt career👌
- KingMeh - just cause your cousin is a muppet doesn’t mean you have to be butthurt jeez bro
"Step 1: Get the audio better and people can even forgive the horrible image."
Step 2: Get an air conditioner in the room, kick the fan out.
@Kelso_O no it isn't 90% its only half.
50 percent rather
@Ash Kelso sorry but what i suppose to mean is The audio is only half of the viewing Experience.
Unless if your blind or deaf.
They can, but I will not. It's like having a steak with potatoes: none of the following cannot be bad, because steak and potatoes always go together!
Thanks so much; this was a really informative, great video. The way you changed up that shot was some kind of visual alchemy and really helped me to see the tricks I could use to make my shot so much better. Thanks again!
Super super informative. I love how you walked us through each phase. Well done.
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It is like magic ! Have you used these techniques in your videos ?
ok but why did you slowly get more attractive with each adjustment lmao
Said samin,but not greg
ur wierd
That's why. Don't trust girls with extensive make up knowledge, camera skills and lightning skills. They can absolutly fake themselves so much.
@@HermanWillems this is a man, you womanhater. Fucking incel.
@@Nagutama who is a man?
Excelent video Nigel. Thanks for sharing with us all those simple tips that would definitely improve the quality of my videos.
Sound and lighting is everything. Thanks for showing why in this educational video.
Wow! I can't believe what a difference there is. Amazing video! :D
Yes it’s true ! This will help for my home UA-cam setup 💯
I love when you do videos on how to shoot better. Some people just say camera, or lens but you have lighting, camera settings, not pushing things to far and being creative. Great video again and keep going with these videos.
Nigel, nice to meet you, Nigel - Fantastic - thank you. We have been messing around with lighting but haven't quite got it (although shot on an old iPhone) So this is very exciting for us. Thanks again.
Thanks Nigel, this was a great refresher!! I haven't shot any portrait style video in a while and this was very helpful.
The legends says that this man can make any camera look like $15,000 camera.
THE WHITE BALANCING CHANGES EVERYTHING 😱✨
THANK YOU FOR THIS 💖💖💖
one of the best videos I have ever seen, Thank you man, it helps me a lot as a content creator!
Wow the best video ever. I watched so many videos about this topic and yet didn’t understood 100 but your one is the best, I love how you breaking down, easy to understand easy to follow step by step, it felt like you were showing me in real live. Because of this video I’m your new sub ❤ thank you 🙏🏾
I’ve been getting recommended this video since it’s creation. Glad I finally clicked
damn I was hoping to see how you set up that umbrella lol
Me too
u just crank it out brother
@@Jakenbake98 HELLYES lol
I’ve had this in my saved videos for about a year and finally watched it. 10/10 mate 👏👏👏
Wow probably one of the most valuable tutorials I've seen on anything recently. Thanks Nigel! Subbin' to you!
1:04 ohh my gosh that transformation is insane 🔥🔥🔥
I really appreciate this. Such a good reminder of how important lighting is. I've been stuck in camera specs and settings for the last few months. I really need to broaden my understanding into lighting. Thanks!
Nice tutorial, I will look into adopting these techniques on my next video (and save me time when trying to fix the color post production). And thank you for listing gear with links, makes it VERY convenient for viewers.
You did a great job describing and showing how to get that awesome result. Thanks a bunch!!
How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro!
1. Buy a lot of different studio material.
You could also shoot the video during the day in front of a window. Natural sunlight is a pretty good light source. If it's direct sunlight you could put a curtain on the window, and there you have it. The rest is just camera settings
And a nice tan leather jacket!
Válter Venâncio you can just buy a bunch of 99 cent store LED’s . I’ll post a video on just using 99 cent store stuff ^_^ hehe
no -- it was about the settings.
I know this reply is long and unwarranted by the original comment, but I think I have some good things to add.
First of all, the settings made an absolutely huge difference, especially the white balance! The white balance change alone made the shot look 3 times better.
Also, he used the same equipment in both shots and that obviously didn't matter. Even though he made quite the effort to start with a scenario where a lot of technical aspects were off, it's actually quite representative of where a lot of people fall short in their abilities!
There are a lot of people out there who are interested in creating video content, and in the landscape of gear reviews and studio tours, it's really easy to get caught up in the equipment side of things. Some people are willing to jump in and get a whole ton of stuff while others can be daunted by the perceived barrier of entry.
But the truth is that most everyone has decent tools within their reach, and how you use them makes all the difference. A poorly lit shot stays poorly lit when you point a more expensive camera at it. There is an artistry to video that must be learned, and it can be supported but not created by equipment. You need to have your skills down to take advantage of substantial equipment.
The good news is that with little to no dedicated gear, you can also take advantage of what you have already! Use a room in your house with good natural lighting. (The sun is a great light and free!) Set up in an area where the light will hit your subject the best. Smartphone cameras are getting crazy good, and if you are doing a simple talking head video, you will be able to dial in your framing and other aspects of your shot.
Sound is really important, and it's usually a great call to buy a budget microphone for your setup. The good thing is that the bang for your buck on solid and simple budget equipment is really high, whether it's audio, lighting, or something like a tripod. Audio done right can do a lot to save a video while audio done without care can easily destroy the quality of your video.
I hope I shared some good tips, and while this video isn't the first of it's kind, this information and perspective can't be shared enough.
The thing that sets this tutorial apart from many others is the fact that you make the changes and improvements, step-by-step and in (nearly) real time. Simple but effective and undeniable. Subscribed for more content!
The vid is soooo helpful the music u used in the background made me more focused the way u explain is amazing thank uuu
This video just helped me in so many ways. Thanks for taking the time to share this. Looking forward to getting a few GH3s.