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  • @fivefivesix-sevensixtwo4114
    @fivefivesix-sevensixtwo4114 Рік тому +4

    I bought your presets a few days ago and started to apply them and change them a bit on some of my photos and honestly, they're the presets I like the most. Your style is so simple and clean. I'm a big fan.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! I worked really hard on them to make them as ‘one-click’ as possible!

    • @sofienetkkt8539
      @sofienetkkt8539 9 місяців тому

      @@MitchLallyis this preset work on my raw photos nikon z6ii ??

  • @georgesaguna
    @georgesaguna Рік тому +12

    Two little things that I found out to be helpful is to name folders in yy/mm/dd as like that you will always find them in chronological order.
    Secondly I have saved exporting profiles so that once I am ready I can export for web (low res with watermark) a set for proofing and an other set for full size printing. In the export I have them set to take the folder name l, sequential and to place them in the original folder ( names web, prof & full size) . Their keeps my hard drive organised sequentially and knowing that the job is compleat especially in your case where you are using a new catalog on every shoot.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      This is a really good idea! I actually did have some export presets set up on my older mac but since I got the new one I haven’t set them up yet!

    • @georgesaguna
      @georgesaguna Рік тому +1

      @@MitchLally the problem is that adobe hasn’t made export presets simple to record. You have to initially go in to set them up and save them and then you can use them with one press, or even after right clicking to export directly with the desired preset.

    • @BritScientist
      @BritScientist Рік тому

      If you are an optimist, you should name them as yyyy/mm/dd )

  • @brandon_roland
    @brandon_roland Рік тому +6

    thats cool to see the workflow, great stuff as always mitch!

  • @barki_8662
    @barki_8662 2 місяці тому +4

    The video is great and I watched it fully BUT the thumbnail is just misleading… you said this video is about how to get that soft glow look and eventually showed a preset.. would love to see a full video about how to get that look if possible

  • @Sn0b693
    @Sn0b693 Рік тому +1

    Excited for new preset update. I got an email update last year. Thanks Mitch!

  • @jacinewland337
    @jacinewland337 6 місяців тому

    Have watched this so many times! Thankyou for making such an easy to follow, useful video!

  • @DavidSk2683
    @DavidSk2683 Рік тому +1

    Mitch. I love your style man

  • @JohnnyMcMillan
    @JohnnyMcMillan Рік тому +1

    Just to note, narrative select isn't free. There's a pricing system in place with their service

  • @henrysutton5813
    @henrysutton5813 Рік тому

    Found your channel a few weeks ago, have had this video on watch later since it came out... so packed with quality and information, amazing!!!

  • @johnpaultougan5241
    @johnpaultougan5241 Рік тому +1

    The small jpg export was a great tip Mitch!🙏

  • @narrativeapp
    @narrativeapp Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the shout-out Mitch!

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      You guys are big part of my workflow!!

  • @my_lens_moments
    @my_lens_moments Рік тому +6

    Great video. Might try that culling app and definitely going to look into exporting the smaller jpgs.

  • @ulyssessait
    @ulyssessait Рік тому +1

    thanks for the workflow. previously, I dont have proper workflow on editing RAW. this video really helps

  • @amandafotinos
    @amandafotinos Рік тому

    Such an informative video!! I love this Mitch 😍

  • @Alezcollection
    @Alezcollection 6 місяців тому

    Just to clarify, your two preset packs up for sale on your site are completely different or updated from the "MITCH LALLY - AUTHENTIC FILM" pack you had out a few years ago right?
    I purchased that one and loved it and am interested in purchasing one of your new ones.

  • @horicawu9746
    @horicawu9746 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Mitch! I found it helpful to edit my photos with Narrative Select, which saves me a lot of time. Can you share how can I customize folder name for every client in the SD card/camera? Thank you.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  5 місяців тому

      I’m not exactly sure how to do that and it depends on the camera. Usually in the menu there is an ability to create new folders but unfortunately I’m not sure if you can rename it in the camera. You can definitely change the filename in most cameras though.

  • @evanmariam4795
    @evanmariam4795 Рік тому

    You are so quiet and easy to follow thanks

  • @Rossie123able
    @Rossie123able Рік тому

    Excellent video my friend! I have a shoot coming up and Narrative Select is going to save me so much time.

  • @beau__
    @beau__ Рік тому

    Really appreciate this!

  • @Capturedbynelly
    @Capturedbynelly Рік тому +1

    great video bro!

  • @shantalcopeland9542
    @shantalcopeland9542 Рік тому +1

    What computer set up do you use?!

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      I have a Macbook Pro 14" M1 Pro w 16gb of ram.

  • @davidjohn2405
    @davidjohn2405 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic video Mitch, the best and clearest guide on workflow I've come across.
    Quite surprised you only have a few TBs of data per year, considering all shoots and videos.
    So all your original RAWs are only saved to those portable hard disks? Not a RAID system or dropbox too?

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      No raid anymore. I had raid when I had clients but my shoots aren’t super important anymore - mainly for youtube.

  • @wespullen
    @wespullen 8 місяців тому

    super helpful - thanks!

  • @heyimdevin
    @heyimdevin Рік тому

    you deserve way more followers

  • @knc910
    @knc910 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing all of those knowledges 🙏🏾
    Also, I really admire your work!

  • @scienceawesome6268
    @scienceawesome6268 Рік тому

    Do you sharpen your images in processing or is sharpening during export enough for you?
    I always feel that my images need some sharpening.

  • @daviesrjack
    @daviesrjack Рік тому

    Helpful video. Thanks, Mitch. Would love to see how you achieved the look of your Photographing Tasmania film in your next video.

  • @AustinInSeoul
    @AustinInSeoul Рік тому +1

    Wow great tips! An awesome picture to start too definitely helps💪

  • @nelson6488
    @nelson6488 Рік тому

    what’s that monitor you’re using ?

  • @silvaluismg
    @silvaluismg Рік тому

    Nice video. Really love your work

  • @182-media
    @182-media 11 місяців тому

    A tip would be to grab a quicker SSD and not use the SANDISK as they are prown to fail.

  • @tomaspecinka2249
    @tomaspecinka2249 Рік тому

    Hi Mitch. I didn't find burleigh portrait match in the last preset update. But there is a burleigh alt. Is it just another name or is there no burleigh portrait match preset in your pack so far? Thank you.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +1

      Burleigh is the portra match preset now. Burleigh alt is the old burleigh - hope that makes sense :)

    • @tomaspecinka2249
      @tomaspecinka2249 Рік тому

      @@MitchLally yes thanks, it makes perfect sense :)

  • @jon112media
    @jon112media Рік тому

    Thanks so much for this! For the upcoming “how to edit video”, what NLE will you be using?

  • @hektic1017
    @hektic1017 Рік тому

    How do I get the updated present pack?

  • @vincentandrade9226
    @vincentandrade9226 Рік тому

    Question, I try using Narrative Select but I noticed that as I zoom in on my photos they don't look as sharp as they do on Bridge or Lightroom. Is this also the same for you? Is it just a software issue on NS when rendering the images or could it be my PC?

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      Select is using the embedded preview that your camera creates - it’s not full resolution - but it loads instantly. Depending on your settings Lightroom and Bridge can use these too but then switch to the full res when you zoom in (why it lags). But select is just for culling, it’s not for editing so as long as you can see if the shot is in focus then the embedded preview is enough.

  • @InaHorse333
    @InaHorse333 Рік тому

    How i adore your work so much beautiful photos 🥰❤

  • @valentintourdes5243
    @valentintourdes5243 Рік тому

    Great content. This was super useful thanks mate 🙏

  • @waleedonbike
    @waleedonbike Рік тому

    Thank you! Nice tips

  • @SlayerzXtreme
    @SlayerzXtreme Рік тому +2

    Great video! Actually I was expecting a little more depth on the way you edit your photos from start to finish and how you achieve the film look, instead of applying a preset.

  • @edscannell1019
    @edscannell1019 Рік тому +1

    Nothing like film!

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      Calm down edward

    • @edscannell1019
      @edscannell1019 Рік тому

      @@MitchLally perfectly calm thanks Mitch 😁 btw when you type someone’s name it gets a capital letter!

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +1

      I just don’t understand what you have to gain by leaving comments like this. Like - there’s hundreds of film stocks, intentionally over/under exposing, dozens of ways you can develop incl push/pull, unlimited ways to scan and color balance - who is to say that what I interpret is objectively wrong? Of course you’re never going to get it to look like film - granted it’s digital - but you can give it a good whack. I did it - and thousands of people bought my presets so far so I guess that’s something..

    • @edscannell1019
      @edscannell1019 Рік тому

      @@MitchLally I’m don’t stand to gain anything, I’m merely expressing my point of view, which by the sounds of it isn’t positive enough for you?
      I’ve shot 100’s of rolls of film and to achieve that “film aesthetic” you have to shoot film...end off! You said it yourself in your comment it’s never going to look the same because it’s digital....so why bother trying? Film & digital are two different formats and should be treated that way! To many people throw on presets or play with sliders in editing software to try and mimic film instead of going and learning the craft of shooting on the film format!

    • @ac1646
      @ac1646 4 місяці тому

      I've read this exchange. You could have approached this is such a different way Ed; used it as a way to promote your work and your expertise. But no. You did the exact opposite.🤷🤷

  • @jefffwhiteee
    @jefffwhiteee Рік тому

    Awesome video, very informative

  • @lindseymillar8522
    @lindseymillar8522 Рік тому +1

    I just purchased your preset pack and Burleigh alt fade is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you.

  • @senaitmeaza6831
    @senaitmeaza6831 Рік тому

    such great lesson thanks brother

  • @NayNay-f6e2w
    @NayNay-f6e2w 10 місяців тому +3

    info : skip to 11:02 to the real tutorial

  • @FireLiteCreations
    @FireLiteCreations Рік тому

    Hi Mitch, after you cull your photos with Narrative Select, how do you quickly delete bad photos from all your drives? I'm having trouble doing it efficiently, especially after making the initial backup copies of my SD card.
    I'm a beginner so I'm eating storage like crazy and needing to figure out better file management and space saving tips!
    Thanks so much

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +1

      If you only want to keep your selects one way to do it could be to do another seperate export of your catalogue but this time instead of selecting jpg, select ‘original’. This will make a folder of all the selects as raw. Then all you need to do is just delete the original folder of raw files and keep the files you exported with the ‘original’ setting!

    • @FireLiteCreations
      @FireLiteCreations Рік тому

      @@MitchLally Thanks for the quick reply! I'll have to try that out. Can the app also cull under or over exposed photos? Or ones with poor composition?

  • @RuhkcusTV
    @RuhkcusTV Рік тому +1

    Hey @Mitch Lally any tips/videos for approaching models to offer free/practice photoshoots ? or ways to communicate (email? social media) thanks!

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      Sure thing! I made a video on this - it's called How I plan my photoshoots :)

  • @JordanKahu23
    @JordanKahu23 Рік тому +1

    Gunnnnn!

  • @AndreyKrepkih
    @AndreyKrepkih Рік тому +1

    Hello and thanks for the video!
    Let me tell you about my photo storage system. I bought a NAS server from Synology with 4 SATA slots. There are newer versions that support M.2 SSD + SATA HDD/SSD.
    I installed 2 x 6 TB HDDs in it and configured them in RAID 1 (mirroring). If one of the hard drives fails, the server will inform me about it. It will be enough for me to buy a new HDD and replace it. Then the server will do everything itself, duplicate the photos on a new drive.
    Also, it is advisable to buy an APC Smart UPS for the server, so that during power outages, UPS sends a command to properly shut down the server and after the electricity is restored, UPS turns on the server on its own.
    The advantage is that I have access to it from anywhere in the world.
    Once, we were vacationing in Greece on a yacht. The customer wrote to me that he urgently needs photos from a shoot a year ago. He asked if I could send them to him? I logged into the server through a mobile application, created access to that shooting and sent a link to the customer. Everyone is happy.
    I recommend!

  • @seiffertgeorg
    @seiffertgeorg Рік тому

    Much love 🤍

  • @deeyontae7664
    @deeyontae7664 Рік тому

    With the photos you don't choose, would you delete them or keep em?

  • @Childrenoflightprod_
    @Childrenoflightprod_ Рік тому

    Do you client's selects? Or do you pick the best pictures?

    • @saragrant556
      @saragrant556 Рік тому +1

      I stopped letting them pick it caused way too much time in between. I’d rather give someone a few extra pics at that point 😂

    • @Childrenoflightprod_
      @Childrenoflightprod_ Рік тому

      @Sara Grant 😂😂😂 make sense

  • @michaelschmitt5413
    @michaelschmitt5413 Рік тому

    Nice video. Thanks. I like the Narrative app tip. I too find the "magic" jpg instagram format isn't so magic. I've put numerous sizes up and don't really notice much of a difference.

  • @marksloanjr2920
    @marksloanjr2920 Рік тому

    Can we get a link to the song please????

  • @arianjamali6183
    @arianjamali6183 Рік тому

    Please do a video on your lightroom export settings for Instagram

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +3

      I talked about it in this video 🫣

  • @fnshirokov
    @fnshirokov 7 місяців тому

    Очень красиво

  • @yourstrulyeliz
    @yourstrulyeliz Рік тому

    Nó gatekeeping here 😱

  • @Brunoslvmusic
    @Brunoslvmusic Рік тому +1

    My photo appearing on Pexels homepage ahah hi

  • @nekoslayer973
    @nekoslayer973 Рік тому

    I swear google is spying on me with these recommendations lol

  • @ZombieRofl
    @ZombieRofl Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing off your workflow. I must admit this editing style is certainly not for everyone. It's a little on the flat side for my taste (sucks the color out of the picture) but that's my humble opinion.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      That’s alright! We all have to be slightly different otherwise we would all make the same photos!

  • @erdna97
    @erdna97 Рік тому +1

    good video but your camera is blocking the histogram throughout the video, even when you use it to edit

  • @jherylelim
    @jherylelim Рік тому +1

    All Narrative needs is to support Windows, kinda bummed to find out that they aren't supporting it yet.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      They’re releasing Windows soon! I heard it on the grapevine :)

  • @bryceheggen
    @bryceheggen Рік тому +13

    100K subs by next video??

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +6

      At the rate I’m putting out videos maybe! 🫣😂 no rush!!!

    • @Subaaker
      @Subaaker Рік тому +1

      he deserves more!

    • @yourstrulyeliz
      @yourstrulyeliz Рік тому +2

      Wowwww so close!! 🥳

  • @TheShootist365
    @TheShootist365 8 місяців тому

    that background music sounds like you left the tap on. great info though. thank you!

  • @Saliset
    @Saliset Рік тому

    Nice

  • @dantecorbett2221
    @dantecorbett2221 Рік тому

    Is Narrative like Photo Mechanic? Also does it use AI.

    • @narrativeapp
      @narrativeapp Рік тому +1

      Hey Dante, we are lightning fast like Photo Mechanic! We do have AI in Narrative Select, but you are still in control over your photo selection :) Best of all you can get started for free and test out all our great features - we're sure you'll love it!

  • @jkinze
    @jkinze Рік тому

    Capture One > LR

  • @aleef-5833
    @aleef-5833 Рік тому +1

    you don't get money from shooting those models right? because you're the one who call them up for a collab. im curious :)

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      No. It’s usually for portfolio and insta content. Sometimes I pay models if theres costs associated with the shoot like fuel and parking etc. if there’s opportunity I’ll try to shout everyone coffee and food after the shoot!!

  • @MrJamir-sk2hw
    @MrJamir-sk2hw 21 день тому

    All these channels do is convince you to buy or download some luts they have made.

  • @derekbender
    @derekbender Рік тому

    Get a 321 backup plan

  • @NickDelDuca
    @NickDelDuca Рік тому

    Lightroom aint it anymore. Gotta switch to Capture One

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos Рік тому

    Not gonna lie, the presets are my least favorite. Proof that there isnt a one size fits all!

  • @luciafuentes8987
    @luciafuentes8987 2 місяці тому

    I’m sorry but for some reason the presets are not working and I try reaching you via email

  • @ajbroo
    @ajbroo Рік тому

    RIP i bought your preset pack authentic film end of 2020 and i have never had an email telling me theres a free update. bought from sellfy store.

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому

      Send me an email with a screenshot of your order to mitch@mitchlally.com and I’ll hook you up! For some reason sellfy’s database was messed up and some people missed out.

  • @chingymofo1
    @chingymofo1 Рік тому +1

    Since half your presets are named after beach settings on the GC I should name my main one "The Spit" since I shoot there all the time haha

    • @MitchLally
      @MitchLally  Рік тому +1

      I shot the thumbnail of this video at the spit!