I’ve watched many “tone curve” videos before... but I think it’s the first time someone explains the concept of input/output of the curve. Pretty important concept I think!
Brilliant! No other word describes what is probably the best, most easily understandable, explanation of tone curves I've ever seen! If they give Nobel Prizes in tone curve explanation I nominate Nigel for one! And I've read dozens of explanations and watched dozens of videos on this subject.Thanks!
Oh my god, those first minutes where you explain the difference between input and output and how the curves affects it, are gold. That should be taught first thing ever whenever anyone is getting into post-processing images. So easy to understand explained this way. Great video Nigel (can´t wait to get the book in my hands), keep up the good work!
Three years too late, Nigel! But I just want to agree with everyone here: superb video on an elusive, hard-to-grasp tool in Lightroom. I've been gradually coming to terms with the tone curve, and have learned some useful things already, but this crystal-clear explanation is still revelatory. Brilliant work, and thanks so much!
Finally THE explanation I can understand. Watched so many other vids about the tone curve before, but yours is the only one that gave the "a ha" moment. Thank you.
First, I love how it is possible to edit with that ipad, so easy, especially on a trip, without having to bring a laptop. Secondly, I am still getting used to the tone curve, sometimes I prefer not to use it, but it is really helpful to know how it works and you just explained it very well and easy, not everyone does.
Nigel, I’m still relatively new to photography and post-processing and I am not sure I ever really understood the tone curve.... until now. Clearly, I will need a lot of practice but now at least I have a roadmap to get better. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much!
This is perfectly described. I've always been a little confused and somewhat afraid of the tone curve and any attempts to understand it by other videos haven't really helped. Decided to finally come back around to trying to grasp it and this video has helped immensely. Actually explaining 'why' it does what it does and not just 'what' is really helpful and comprehensive. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
What a superb video. I have often played about with the curves in my images and been pleased with the results but have not really understood how and why they have worked. In twelve minutes you have explained it brilliantly.
I never really understood how useful this tool is, or how it works. I stayed away from it actually. Now I will explore it, Nigel, thanks to this video and all you have shared. Thank you.
Just wow. Probably the best explanation of the tone curve in LR that I've ever heard. Thank you so much. I use the tone curve but never quite understood why it did what it did.
This is without the best demonstration and explanation of the tone curves I've come across. It was like someone had flipped the switch on the room lights. Great stuff.
Like others have said i have also watched many "curves videos" in the past and i actually thought some were well put. This definitely exceeds my expectations and is by far the best.
This was perfect!!! I’ve used the curves for years not fully understanding exactly what they did. Visually I could see what they did, but Now I totally understand!! Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I don’t usually do much with the tone curve, mostly because I felt like I could do the same thing with the sliders. Note that I know what the tone curves do I want to rethink things.
Wow! Totally blown away Nigel! I have watched several videos on the tone curve and I now I realise, I have never really understood it at all, until now! Fantastic simple easy to follow guide! Get yourself on Udemy! lol 😂
Cool...I have used the tone curve for years to get an image to look the way I want it to, but had never thought of the input and output labels on the graph - now I know the science behind the art 👍🏻
I did not understand how the slope of the curve affects contrast until now. Thank you! Also, your book arrived at my house yesterday. I'm taking my time with it, but so far it's fantastic. I spend so much time viewing images on screens I sometimes forget how good they can look in print.
This is the most understandable explanation of tone curves. I've seen a lot of videos about tone curves but still didn't fully understand this tool. After you said about input and output the puzzle became solved in my head. Why did everyone keep this a secret before? :) Thanks a lot!
Great introduction & demonstration of Lr’s tone curve. Your new over-the-head down angle really adds to the iPad demo. It’s almost like sitting there with you.
Thank you so much for clearly explaining a tool that I've been using fairly regularly - I now actually understand the changes I'm making rather than just guessing...!
Found this most informative as I was playing with curves today, but didn’t know what was really happening.Bit like histograms you have de mystified this for me. Thankyou🇦🇺
I've been working for quite some time with tone curves and THOUGHT that I'd understood HOW it works BUT I never found such a GREAT EXPLANATION than yours. The explanation with the input and output helped my deep understanding quite a bit. Thanks.
Thanks Nigel. A fantastic example of how to teach a complicated process and distill it down to the crucial aspects so that it is readily understandable for everyone. I'll seriously consider your online photography course now !
You know what you’re gonna get with Nigel: great quality content every week. Keep up the amazing work Nigel! I always use curves but I realize I never really understood What I did until now! Thank you for the great explanation.
It's always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your calming voice, it reflects the patience you have. I find your videos very educational.
Thank you Nigel! It feels like you removed a roadblock that I didn't know how to get past. I was tweaking the tone curve a bit in 2 images while watching the video and they look so much better now.
That's brilliant! Finally, a simple, clear, and logical explanation of the tone curve. Having watched that video, I must say I'd been waiting for it for a long time, even if I did not actually realise that... :) Thank you!
I’ve watched many “tone curve” videos before... but I think it’s the first time someone explains the concept of input/output of the curve. Pretty important concept I think!
Yep! That for the kind words
Brilliant! No other word describes what is probably the best, most easily understandable, explanation of tone curves I've ever seen! If they give Nobel Prizes in tone curve explanation I nominate Nigel for one! And I've read dozens of explanations and watched dozens of videos on this subject.Thanks!
This is by far the best explanation I have ever seen. The input output part blew my mind
Oh my god, those first minutes where you explain the difference between input and output and how the curves affects it, are gold. That should be taught first thing ever whenever anyone is getting into post-processing images. So easy to understand explained this way. Great video Nigel (can´t wait to get the book in my hands), keep up the good work!
Once again, your experience as both a scientist and an artist combines to bring us a better understanding of how the technical relates to the visual.
What a great explanation Nigel so simple!
i have seen countless videos about this and never fully got it. thanks for this video. it is the best video ever to explain the curve.
This is the best explanation I’ve heard for tone curve. In my limited time doing this I’ve learned more in this video than in 1 year.
Three years too late, Nigel! But I just want to agree with everyone here: superb video on an elusive, hard-to-grasp tool in Lightroom. I've been gradually coming to terms with the tone curve, and have learned some useful things already, but this crystal-clear explanation is still revelatory. Brilliant work, and thanks so much!
Finally THE explanation I can understand. Watched so many other vids about the tone curve before, but yours is the only one that gave the "a ha" moment. Thank you.
Tone Curve is no longer a dark art, I actually understand it now, thank you Nigel :)
First, I love how it is possible to edit with that ipad, so easy, especially on a trip, without having to bring a laptop. Secondly, I am still getting used to the tone curve, sometimes I prefer not to use it, but it is really helpful to know how it works and you just explained it very well and easy, not everyone does.
Thanks - pleased it helped
@@NigelDanson Which iPad is it?
@@jjualvare Yes, which iPad?
This is the best and simplest explanation I've ever seen on tone curves. Thanks.
Thanks Nigel, in one video you have explained clearly what tone curves are, and why I should not leave them in the “too hard” basket!
It's such a nice feeling when you suddenly understand something completely.
Thank you very very much!
Nigel, I’m still relatively new to photography and post-processing and I am not sure I ever really understood the tone curve.... until now. Clearly, I will need a lot of practice but now at least I have a roadmap to get better. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much!
This is perfectly described. I've always been a little confused and somewhat afraid of the tone curve and any attempts to understand it by other videos haven't really helped.
Decided to finally come back around to trying to grasp it and this video has helped immensely. Actually explaining 'why' it does what it does and not just 'what' is really helpful and comprehensive.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
Best explanation I have ever seen. One thumbs up is not adequate. TWO thumbs up!! Thank YOU
What a superb video. I have often played about with the curves in my images and been pleased with the results but have not really understood how and why they have worked. In twelve minutes you have explained it brilliantly.
Never knew it was about inputs and outputs. Best explanation ever and I have no fear of the tone curves now.
Finally a GOOD explanation of input/output of the curve, that made the world to me. Thank you Nigel!!!
Great video. Best and most simple explanation of the tone curve I seen. Thank you!
I thought I never would unerstand tone curves, until I watched this video. Thanks a lot!!!
I never really understood how useful this tool is, or how it works. I stayed away from it actually. Now I will explore it, Nigel, thanks to this video and all you have shared. Thank you.
Just wow. Probably the best explanation of the tone curve in LR that I've ever heard. Thank you so much. I use the tone curve but never quite understood why it did what it did.
You have such a gift of teaching Nigel. I finally understand the power of the tone curve.
Yeah!! Brilliant
This is without the best demonstration and explanation of the tone curves I've come across. It was like someone had flipped the switch on the room lights. Great stuff.
This is literally the only explanation on the tone curve that is easy for me to understand. Thanks Nigel.
This is the best explanation of Lightroom curves I have ever seen! Thank you.
Thanks Nigel. From all your videos, it's evident that you're a great teacher :)
Wow! Thank you for your clear explaination! I use tone curves very often but now I finally know what I'm doing to the image with those curves.
The best Tone Curve video on UA-cam.
First video that actually helped me understand tone curve! Cheers!
Like others have said i have also watched many "curves videos" in the past and i actually thought some were well put. This definitely exceeds my expectations and is by far the best.
This is the best explanation of the tone curve I’ve ever heard. Thank you!
Best explanation of tone curves I’ve ever seen. I’ve gone straight to a load of my old photos to experiment with them! Thanks Nigel.
Simplified brilliantly........demystified the tone curves. Just need to go an practice now. Cheers!
FINALLY I understood how to use tone curves in another way than just trial-and-error. Thank you ever so much, Nigel. Splendid!
One of the best explanations of the tone curve I've seen. I knew what raising or lowering the curve did but didn't understand why! Now I do - thanks.
Best tone curve video I have seen! First time I actually understand how it works.
Thanks for this! The input/output explanation really made things click for me, never realized that before.
This was perfect!!! I’ve used the curves for years not fully understanding exactly what they did. Visually I could see what they did, but Now I totally understand!! Thank you!
Thank you so much. This was the best interpretation I have heard and now I actually understand it.
Best explanation of the tone curve I think I've seen, thank you!
Thank you! This is the best explanation of the tone curve I've seen. Input/output explanation makes perfect sense; yet, I have never seen it before.
Thank you for this video. I don’t usually do much with the tone curve, mostly because I felt like I could do the same thing with the sliders. Note that I know what the tone curves do I want to rethink things.
The input/output concept nails it. Thanks!
I think you nailed that. Everyone enjoyed and probably understood that, me too. Now not afraid to go and experiment. Thank you, ND.
You are a fantastic teacher Nigel - thank you!
this is the best tone curve vdo i've ever watch. love it. thanks
Wow! Totally blown away Nigel! I have watched several videos on the tone curve and I now I realise, I have never really understood it at all, until now! Fantastic simple easy to follow guide! Get yourself on Udemy! lol 😂
Cool...I have used the tone curve for years to get an image to look the way I want it to, but had never thought of the input and output labels on the graph - now I know the science behind the art 👍🏻
Easily the best explanation of tone curves out there!!
Light goes on. You have successfully adjusted my internal tone curve. It's clear now. Thanks!
Thanks, it's great to see a more detailed overview of the tone curve!!!
Fantastic. Thank you Nigel it is really nice to know why something is doing something! A very clear explanation - cheers.
Brilliant explanation of the tone curve. Finally understand it! Thank you.
Cheers Nigel, I never really knew what I was doing in curves but this video has been a real eye opener for me.
That is great!
I did not understand how the slope of the curve affects contrast until now. Thank you! Also, your book arrived at my house yesterday. I'm taking my time with it, but so far it's fantastic. I spend so much time viewing images on screens I sometimes forget how good they can look in print.
This is the most understandable explanation of tone curves. I've seen a lot of videos about tone curves but still didn't fully understand this tool. After you said about input and output the puzzle became solved in my head. Why did everyone keep this a secret before? :) Thanks a lot!
The best explanation I've seen yet on tone curves. Using the iPad app to have the overlay on the image itself as you make changes was brilliant.
Thank you for a great explanation on how to use tone curves.
You made it so clear for everyone - BRILLIANT!
Great introduction & demonstration of Lr’s tone curve. Your new over-the-head down angle really adds to the iPad demo. It’s almost like sitting there with you.
Thank you so much for clearly explaining a tool that I've been using fairly regularly - I now actually understand the changes I'm making rather than just guessing...!
Found this most informative as I was playing with curves today, but didn’t know what was really happening.Bit like histograms you have de mystified this for me. Thankyou🇦🇺
Thanx Nigel that has made it easier to understand for a LR beginner!
I've been working for quite some time with tone curves and THOUGHT that I'd understood HOW it works
BUT I never found such a GREAT EXPLANATION than yours. The explanation with the input and output helped my deep understanding quite a bit. Thanks.
Thank you. This is the best lesson about curves I have seen.
Thanks for such an informative explanation! Now I have a much fuller understanding of the Tone Curve.
Thanks Nigel. A fantastic example of how to teach a complicated process and distill it down to the crucial aspects so that it is readily understandable for everyone. I'll seriously consider your online photography course now !
Thanks so much. I really appreciate that
awesome explanation Nigel. This will make tone curves a lot clearer to many people. ☀️😊
I’ve never touched the tone curve before as I’ve never understood what it does. Brilliant explanation, thank you!
Very elegant and straightforward explanation of tone curves. Great job.
You know what you’re gonna get with Nigel: great quality content every week. Keep up the amazing work Nigel! I always use curves but I realize I never really understood What I did until now! Thank you for the great explanation.
So damn true
Really valuable tutorial Nigel - explained in a way I've not heard it explained before. Thanks very much!
It's always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your calming voice, it reflects the patience you have. I find your videos very educational.
Thank you Nigel! It feels like you removed a roadblock that I didn't know how to get past. I was tweaking the tone curve a bit in 2 images while watching the video and they look so much better now.
You did a great job. You're truly an inspiration. God will surely take care of you.
no one have explained me this better thanks! i think i need to watch it every morning until i can explain it like you haha
Thanks for the very understandable demonstration Nigel!
Brilliant. It finally sunk in. best explanation I have ever seen/heard/read.
Very helpful, but need to watch this again... Thanks Nigel. I'll go experiment.
Well done Nigel. An excellent teacher. Excellent explanation, clear and precise. Thanks.
input/output, that resumes everything we needed to know. very well explained.
But we also have the blacks and whites slider.. makes me think
And now I feel smarter when editing my photos !!
Thank you sooooooo much
I've watched a few videos on curves, but you've explained it in a really nice and new way. Thank you :)
Thanks a lot. That was most enlightening. Few people go into the why the way you did. I will definitely try this out on my own images soon.
Super clear and enlightening explanations. I'm learning lots 👍
Thanks Nigel, clear & concise, well done.
Great way of teaching! Highly appreciated Nigel!
Very educational video! Thank you!!! Need to watch it several times
So So easy to understand tone curves after this video. Thank you Nigel, what a great teacher. Keep up the good work & more videos like this please.
By far, your BEST video to date ...
Very interesting topic ....... I will try to use the tone curve more than the the usual / common sliders.
Thank you for these very useful tips Nigel !
That was excellent - one of your best !! Knowing the "why" things happen is true understanding - thanks for that one.
Thank you for posting this. I have modified tone curves but did not know why they worked. Your explanation was simple and effective.
This is such a great video! I learned more during the first half than I've learned watching about 5 other videos on the tone curve. THANK YOU! 😊
That's brilliant! Finally, a simple, clear, and logical explanation of the tone curve. Having watched that video, I must say I'd been waiting for it for a long time, even if I did not actually realise that... :) Thank you!
That explanation is so appreciated!! Finally, I have a bit of a handle on it!! Thanks!!