Agreed. I think I spent the first ten years of my career learning this information through the daily grind, photo walks, trial and error, and on the job necessities. Sean has truly put together a master class for those who are willing to soak it in and then go practice it in the field.
I couldn't imagine a better video on this subject. There are sooooo many videos on ISO, A & S modes, but this is the first video I've seen which clearly explains how to put all of this together in a meaningful way for creative manual photography.
Dude, this is a masterclass! You are not just a photographer but also an amazing teacher. Thanks for sharing this, best explanation ever for manual photography.
I picked up photography as an hobby during the pandemic, I'm absolutely hooked and in love with the art! But you Sean are by far the greatest photographer I've come across, not just because your work is amazing but how you're willing to teach anyone who is willing to learn. Great bloke!
Take the entire video. Pause any outdoor shot, take a screenshot. Each frame is a beautiful photograph itself. Only Sean, for me, can make me watch a 25 minutes tutorial feel like 5 minutes deal.
I love how good youtubers can make a tutorial for a subject that you already fully understand, interesting enough that you still watch a 25minute video all the way through. I remember like two months after I started photography and I had pretty much only been shooting in manual I was all like "what does metering do?"
This is by far one of the better youtube tutorials out there to explain manual mode, visually focussed and in a language that is easy to understand so that it makes sense. Thanks Sean!
Wow! Best 25 minutes I've spent on photography so far, your way of teaching is awesome, completely honest and without ego, I am going to watch this everyday till it's burnt in! thanks you so much.
Sean, this is the best, clearest, and most succinct explanation of the basics of exposure I have ever heard. You certainly have very clear communication skills and you know your subject extremely well. I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you!
before getting into photography more seriously, most terrifying thing was "what if i will not be able to shoot manual?". but actually digging in for some time into manual mode it turned out, its not that difficult and its actually pleasure to have control especially doing art work. this video is perfect for those who want to learn shooting manual mode.
FINALLY! You have no idea how many videos I've watched and articles I've read to get an understanding of how it all works together. This illustration explains it all. So helpful, thank you!
Sean, I have watched countless videos on lighting, and I have to say you are the best teacher I've found on UA-cam. I'm a visual learner, so I can watch videos 24 hours per day of someone simply talking about the numbers and settings and I'm still confused. The visual graphics you drew and demonstrated helped me so much! I actually think It clicked. I can't wait to go out and memorize my settings. I subscribed, and will now binge your channel. Thank you!
Wish i had watched this video 3 years ago, it basicly teaches all you need to know for most types of photography. The best video by far. Thank you mate.
Finally, someone who can teach photography in a simple, easy to understand way that makes perfect sense to me. Thank you Sean. You just shared with me the best advice ever. I am grateful! Cheers!
Hey, Sean. I'm here to let you know how much admiration and regards I hold for you. It really impresses me how much effort you devote to the production of your videos. They are really well done, comprehensive in explanations, and most importantly, they derive from a considerably flexible point of view. You ensure to disclose your takes on a particular matter without being biased in the sense of persuading a viewer to what's "better" by leaving them blind towards other options. This only show that your aim is clarification, rather than proving a point. I truly treasure content creators like that, and you are a direct target of my appreciation. Thank you for doing what you do the way you do :)
3 years in as a freelance photographer. I know this stuff and always thinking and doing this. But the way this is explained is so good any one can understand. Best teacher ever hands down!
Fantastic. Ex Leica photographer from 30 years ago. Much simpler then the Zone system back then. This video would have saved me a chunk of time in field learning. Same rules apply as popping in Kodachrome 64 locked the ISO and you needed to work with DOF and SS, but your video was terrific in explaining these. Sending to the new crop of photographers around me.
Just watched cause I wanted to see how different photographers discuss the exposure triangle to newbies. This is probably, for me atleast, the best "lecture" in explaining it here in UA-cam.
I started shooting over 2 years ago. Using aperture priority for the majority of that time. I recently started to shoot full manual to have more control. This video is the best I’ve come across so far. Thank you.
OMG! Your explanation is so clear. You have just removed my fear of manual mode. It now makes total sense. Obviously needs practise, but keen to start. How refreshing to have found someone who explains things so simply and ungimmicky. Thank you for bothering to to do it. Much appreciated.
As a professional photographer and tv camera assistant for over 45 years this is the best explanation of exposure there is. A must view for learning photography. Well done.
I’m new to photography and I’ve watched more than a few videos! This is the first one that makes sense to me! THANK YOU! You’re teaching the triangle was excellent! You will be the "little voice" in my head as I learn my new camera! I appreciate the time you took to make this video.
That is absolutely the best ever explanation that I have ever watched explaining the virtues of shooting manually, even thought I have been shooting manually for years, it is a wonderful post.
25 minutes that pass very fast. I think it is the best video that explains the topic of the exposure so clearly. Excellent information and clear, clean and concise production, without jokes or narcissism.
Thank you for setting the record straight, Sean: most people have massive misconceptions about modes, especially when it comes to M. When you say, at the beginning of the video, that you find manual settings faster to nail the correct exposure (i.e. correct = as you would like to see the image, not as an algorithm judges it), I thought, at last, somebody sets aside myths, snobbery, and - pardon my French - bullshit and knows what he's talking about. I agree, M is for getting full control over the image, and yes, practice makes you fast - just as it does in any other mode. Kudos, Sean!
I find that he is totally correct when it comes to manual actually being faster in many situations. I was doing some very fast paced street photography in tokyo (the light was perfect but I was with a group and had to keep up with them) and I think I may have had it set to Aperture priority for maybe a few shots. And found that I could actually get the exposure much quicker in manual. Because I did not have to play around with where I was metering the shot but just intuitively changed the exposure quite quickly TLDR I agree with this comment.
Best video I’ve ever watched, I’ve learned aperture, shutter speed and iso but hasn’t been able to fully grasp them simply because I had no idea how to unite them to achieve what I wanted, I needed to understand the simple things.
I have only just come across Mr. Tucker's channel recently so haven't watched many videos. But from what I can tell, Mr. Tucker seems to really really care. Just care. Take the care to do something, or why else wasting any time doing anything. This trait is not only respectable, but really moving. What a soul.
Been shooting in Manual mode for a little while in an attempt to teach myself more about the triangle. This video cleared things up tremendously. Huge thanks for making this!
Spent my whole day trying to understand this until I got to your channel. I finally feel ready to start practicing, thanks for such a great explanation!!!
What I love about this video is that the principles we he champions in his photography, you can see them practiced in the cinematography of the video as well.
This is the best explanation on exposure triangle I have ever come across. You really demystified the three musketeers of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. Thank you very much.
This is by far the best video I have ever seen that explains the basics of photography in an easy-to-understand way. Sean, you have "nailed" it big time. The exposure triangle, the questions you need to ask yourself before taking a photo (DOF vs movement), how to set up your camera so you can dial in settings, and how to read a histogram are all laid out with great simplicity. So happy I came across your UA-cam channel. Just subscribed.
Just bought my first camera last week and have watched 100's of videos. This was by far the best explanation that ive seen!! Thanks Sean!! Im in Banff National Park and hope to get some good landscape shots!!
Woohoo, so easy!! Thanks for the trick to fix ISO and SS, play with AP. I tried it today and it is so much more convenient and more time to focus on composition!! Thanks for these easy tips, but non the less very helpfull! My style was auto iso, aperture fixed and play with SS. But problems as high auto iso etc. Your way is so much better!!!! Thanks again mate!
Sean, your shots are quite frankly, brilliant and your explanations for them even more so, keep up the great work. Watching you is like watching a genius at work, I love the high contrast nature of your shots. When Sean Tucker comes out with a new video, people take notice, my friend, you truly stand out from quite frankly and interesting crowd.
Sean has done a good job in this video of making a dry subject interesting. My most important photographic tool - more important than what camera I'm using - is a Sekonic L-758DR, but I watched all the way through anyway. I like the video's approach, and some of the footage and photos bring to mind Roy DeCarava, one of my favourite photographers.
Fantastic lesson!! I have been a photographer for 50 years and this was THE BEST explanation I have ever heard! You are a natural teacher!! Your explanation for the exposure triangle is very easy to follow. Thank You!!
For those who’ve been asking the full name of the app seems to be ‘DOF slider’ in the IOS App Store.
Sony has highlights metering :)
But manual mode is still better.
Or you could use an old school lens that gives you a good idea of DOF on the focusing scale. Technology leads us down shit creek yet again.
Keith Roberts ah luddite elitism:)
Some of the new Fuji lens have this scale on them
45 years as a photographer and that was the best tutorial on exposure I've ever seen.
45 years ago, it was all manual mode
@@russpury Ha! True! And for me it still is :)
Agreed. I think I spent the first ten years of my career learning this information through the daily grind, photo walks, trial and error, and on the job necessities. Sean has truly put together a master class for those who are willing to soak it in and then go practice it in the field.
Agreed!
I think this is the best beginner photography tutorial on all of UA-cam. I'm going to send a lot of people here.
Exactly it's very very important and the way that he explained it is brilliant!!!
I couldn't imagine a better video on this subject. There are sooooo many videos on ISO, A & S modes, but this is the first video I've seen which clearly explains how to put all of this together in a meaningful way for creative manual photography.
Agreed. Very very informative.
same!!
Excellent! We need more people talking about technique instead of gear!
exactly.
I cannot agree more!!
How about less editing
I'm in the mind set that getting a top quality photograph, Everytime I press the shutter is first . Regardless if I'm using my DSLR or film camera
But what gear is he using?
Simplest, quickest, most efficient explanation on manual mode on UA-cam.
Dude, this is a masterclass! You are not just a photographer but also an amazing teacher. Thanks for sharing this, best explanation ever for manual photography.
This should be the only video on UA-cam explaining the exposure triangle
agreed, very well explained by Sean
One of the best breakdowns of the triangle I have seen. Well done.
for real
@fukthegoog yeah, I thought the same whilst watching, however it's not important as thehe still manages to get the main point across.
Many many times has this subject been presented but this is in my opinion by far the best and most concise.
I picked up photography as an hobby during the pandemic, I'm absolutely hooked and in love with the art! But you Sean are by far the greatest photographer I've come across, not just because your work is amazing but how you're willing to teach anyone who is willing to learn. Great bloke!
I don't think there will ever be a better video of explaining "the basics of taking a picture" on any platform! thank you Sean.
Take the entire video. Pause any outdoor shot, take a screenshot. Each frame is a beautiful photograph itself. Only Sean, for me, can make me watch a 25 minutes tutorial feel like 5 minutes deal.
That's very kind mate, thanks:)
If we only could stop calling ISO sensativity…
(and not everything in BW is "beuatifyl photograph")
Your nose is turning brown bro 👃
Yes! Very much agree!
Piyush Mishra you’re awesome piyush
There can't be a simpler explanation than this one. Hats off, Sean
I got stuck
16:52 a masterclass in just 3 photographs! Master!
The triangular relation of ISO, AP & SS is simply class. Simple and beautifully done to make it understandable. Thanks a million 🙏
that image diagram really help me mentally when im out shoooting!
Finally I found someone who explained manual mode loud and clear, thank you
I love how good youtubers can make a tutorial for a subject that you already fully understand, interesting enough that you still watch a 25minute video all the way through. I remember like two months after I started photography and I had pretty much only been shooting in manual I was all like "what does metering do?"
Brandon Dasher you’re so right. I was thinking the same after I had watched the video all the way to the end.
Same thoughts here. I watched the whole video eventhough not only I fully understand the subject, but I also practice it daily without thinking.
Ha! Yup. I was thinking that too. The whole time, I'm thinking, "I know this but this is good." LOL. I still learned a few things though.
Me too. Trust your eyes rather than what the dump camera tells you.
I learned in manual when I started that was 1979
Your production quality continues to astound me.
I've definitely noticed an improvement in quality since he switched to Sony. Previously I think he used an 80D for video.
You're not wrong. The Sony has MUCH better quality video:)
Hey Dan!! :)
One of the few photographers who actually makes sense on this UA-cam. All these others just be making noise. It's difficult to learn from them.
The Lilly I agree
Absolutely the best explanation of the use of manual exposure I have ever heard. Bravo.
This is essential viewing for beginner photographers. Such clear explanations. Amazing video!
The video’s title should have been “all what you need to know to start photography”! Simply, the best video on the topic.
This is by far one of the better youtube tutorials out there to explain manual mode, visually focussed and in a language that is easy to understand so that it makes sense. Thanks Sean!
Wow! Best 25 minutes I've spent on photography so far, your way of teaching is awesome, completely honest and without ego, I am going to watch this everyday till it's burnt in! thanks you so much.
Me too ✋️
I think this is actually the best video on the internet to understand the core concepts of photography
Sean, this is the best, clearest, and most succinct explanation of the basics of exposure I have ever heard. You certainly have very clear communication skills and you know your subject extremely well. I appreciate your videos very much. Thank you!
before getting into photography more seriously, most terrifying thing was "what if i will not be able to shoot manual?". but actually digging in for some time into manual mode it turned out, its not that difficult and its actually pleasure to have control especially doing art work.
this video is perfect for those who want to learn shooting manual mode.
So true!!
FINALLY! You have no idea how many videos I've watched and articles I've read to get an understanding of how it all works together. This illustration explains it all. So helpful, thank you!
Sooooo true!
One of the best beginners tutorials in youtube . The quality of the content is premium thanks
I’m new to photography at age 65. I must say you just made it easier. thank you so much for that video.
I feel like paying something after watching this, so much content and so well explained!
Then give some money to charity
Haha golden comment i have te same feeling
Sean, I have watched countless videos on lighting, and I have to say you are the best teacher I've found on UA-cam. I'm a visual learner, so I can watch videos 24 hours per day of someone simply talking about the numbers and settings and I'm still confused. The visual graphics you drew and demonstrated helped me so much! I actually think It clicked. I can't wait to go out and memorize my settings. I subscribed, and will now binge your channel. Thank you!
me too, now I just have to learn how to set my camera settings lmao
What you talk about is such an important aspect of learning but so sadly lacking in a lot of educational texts and videos.
Wish i had watched this video 3 years ago, it basicly teaches all you need to know for most types of photography. The best video by far. Thank you mate.
Thank you.
Finally, someone who can teach photography in a simple, easy to understand way that makes perfect sense to me. Thank you Sean. You just shared with me the best advice ever. I am grateful! Cheers!
You’re very welcome
This channel is pure gold. When it comes to explaining things there is no better channel.
I can't begin to explain how much this video has helped me level up MASSIVELY. Thank you so much.
You’re a genius Sean. No one has ever explained why M mode is so much fun with absolute control. 👍🏻
Hey, Sean. I'm here to let you know how much admiration and regards I hold for you. It really impresses me how much effort you devote to the production of your videos. They are really well done, comprehensive in explanations, and most importantly, they derive from a considerably flexible point of view. You ensure to disclose your takes on a particular matter without being biased in the sense of persuading a viewer to what's "better" by leaving them blind towards other options. This only show that your aim is clarification, rather than proving a point. I truly treasure content creators like that, and you are a direct target of my appreciation. Thank you for doing what you do the way you do :)
Thanks mate:)
3 years in as a freelance photographer. I know this stuff and always thinking and doing this. But the way this is explained is so good any one can understand. Best teacher ever hands down!
Sean, you are the best. Very humble, but the best. I’ve learned more from you than anyone else. Thank you...
This is hands down the best tutorial I have ever seen on "Manual" mode. Thanks so much Sean. Cheers!!
This is the simplest "camera basic" explanation i have come across on yt..... You're a good teacher. Thank you😊
Fantastic. Ex Leica photographer from 30 years ago. Much simpler then the Zone system back then. This video would have saved me a chunk of time in field learning. Same rules apply as popping in Kodachrome 64 locked the ISO and you needed to work with DOF and SS, but your video was terrific in explaining these. Sending to the new crop of photographers around me.
The triangle just nails the entire tutorial...tx a ton man
The best tutorial on UA-cam. I will now be binging the rest of your videos. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
One of the " Not all heroes wear capes". Keep spreading knowledge. I'm a fan now.
As usual, Mr. Tucker: superb. Your presence, your clarity, your encouragement. This is where I come to learn.
Just watched cause I wanted to see how different photographers discuss the exposure triangle to newbies. This is probably, for me atleast, the best "lecture" in explaining it here in UA-cam.
This video puts together all the courses and books I've been reading for the past 2 months in just 25 minutes. Great video!👍🏼
The best simple explanation I ever watch, yes ! Even my grandchildren will learn photography so quick!
I started shooting over 2 years ago. Using aperture priority for the majority of that time. I recently started to shoot full manual to have more control. This video is the best I’ve come across so far. Thank you.
confinement 2020 *** still one of the best, clearer and aesthetically pleasing video instruction on the famous Triangle! love your work sir.
I've seen a lot of teachers, sir your a magnificent illustrator and teacher.
Your explanation of the exposure triangle is so good.
Best explanation of the three key elements in photography - Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO !!!
This man really knows how to break something down. I love this man
I am a semi pro and this is an amazing video for encouraging folks to move to manual. Great job.
OMG! Your explanation is so clear. You have just removed my fear of manual mode. It now makes total sense. Obviously needs practise, but keen to start. How refreshing to have found someone who explains things so simply and ungimmicky. Thank you for bothering to to do it. Much appreciated.
Wow!!! This is one of the most descriptive yet easy to understand guides to exposures and metering. Class!
True, if this is the only one you saw.
As a professional photographer and tv camera assistant for over 45 years this is the best explanation of exposure there is. A must view for learning photography. Well done.
Incredibly detailed, yet concise and not overly dense. Amazing video
Your teaching style is perfect for me, thank you for this! I love that you incorporated verbal explanations, diagrams and hands on examples.
I’m new to photography and I’ve watched more than a few videos! This is the first one that makes sense to me! THANK YOU! You’re teaching the triangle was excellent! You will be the "little voice" in my head as I learn my new camera! I appreciate the time you took to make this video.
Be sure to watch his two videos called "Protecting your highlights" and "Protecting your shadows".
Indeed, thank you for your generosity, Sean ..the video itself is so delightfully visual..
Mine too. What a teacher and artist he is!
Even for an experienced photographer, I enjoyed this explanation video of this fundamental photography concept!
The best ever exposure triangle video there is, hands down 🤙🏼.
That is absolutely the best ever explanation that I have ever watched explaining the virtues of shooting manually, even thought I have been shooting manually for years, it is a wonderful post.
Happy one year anniversary to this video! I've watched it several times since it was published. Thanks for everything, Sean!
This is _the_ video for learning manual, amazing effort Sean, I'm gonna have to subscribe.
Brilliantly done. Absolutely the best instruction regarding this topic on UA-cam. Thank you for the better than college-level class. Be well.
25 minutes that pass very fast. I think it is the best video that explains the topic of the exposure so clearly. Excellent information and clear, clean and concise production, without jokes or narcissism.
I got a master class ad on your video... That's how good your videos are lol
Thank you for setting the record straight, Sean: most people have massive misconceptions about modes, especially when it comes to M. When you say, at the beginning of the video, that you find manual settings faster to nail the correct exposure (i.e. correct = as you would like to see the image, not as an algorithm judges it), I thought, at last, somebody sets aside myths, snobbery, and - pardon my French - bullshit and knows what he's talking about. I agree, M is for getting full control over the image, and yes, practice makes you fast - just as it does in any other mode. Kudos, Sean!
I find that he is totally correct when it comes to manual actually being faster in many situations. I was doing some very fast paced street photography in tokyo (the light was perfect but I was with a group and had to keep up with them) and I think I may have had it set to Aperture priority for maybe a few shots. And found that I could actually get the exposure much quicker in manual. Because I did not have to play around with where I was metering the shot but just intuitively changed the exposure quite quickly TLDR I agree with this comment.
This is so good Sean. You just made me go back to photography!
Such an impressive educator, Sean. Thank you.
Best video I’ve ever watched, I’ve learned aperture, shutter speed and iso but hasn’t been able to fully grasp them simply because I had no idea how to unite them to achieve what I wanted, I needed to understand the simple things.
Best explanation on YT I’ve found so far. As a visual person, the drawing of the diagrams really helps!
i watched many of vids about manual mode and how it works. your trianlge is nearly the best Explanation i ever seen.
the best video explaining the triangle!! fantastic! thank you so much for sharing your knowladge with us!
Fantastic. Best explanation of the Exposure Triangle and the 'Why' of a particular shot I've seen. Many thanks
Insane how you manage to add beauty and style to technical tutorials. Lovin' it.
I have only just come across Mr. Tucker's channel recently so haven't watched many videos. But from what I can tell, Mr. Tucker seems to really really care. Just care. Take the care to do something, or why else wasting any time doing anything. This trait is not only respectable, but really moving. What a soul.
Wow... This is absolutely where I needed to end up. Thank you, always enjoy your videos, so inspirational.
Thank you for this. Best explanation of the exposure triangle I've seen.
Been shooting in Manual mode for a little while in an attempt to teach myself more about the triangle. This video cleared things up tremendously. Huge thanks for making this!
Spent my whole day trying to understand this until I got to your channel. I finally feel ready to start practicing, thanks for such a great explanation!!!
The most simple and clear explanation of how it works. Thanks a lot for it :)
What I love about this video is that the principles we he champions in his photography, you can see them practiced in the cinematography of the video as well.
One of the best Photography vids I’ve ever watched
One of the best explanation/ breakdown of exposure I’ve watched. Wish I had this years ago when I was learning the basics. Thank you for this
Sean, this changed my photography permanently- thank you. I have shared to others because of how intuitively you put this together
Wow you really broke it down and made it simpler and more straight forward.
This is the best explanation on exposure triangle I have ever come across. You really demystified the three musketeers of ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. Thank you very much.
This is by far the best video I have ever seen that explains the basics of photography in an easy-to-understand way. Sean, you have "nailed" it big time. The exposure triangle, the questions you need to ask yourself before taking a photo (DOF vs movement), how to set up your camera so you can dial in settings, and how to read a histogram are all laid out with great simplicity. So happy I came across your UA-cam channel. Just subscribed.
Just bought my first camera last week and have watched 100's of videos. This was by far the best explanation that ive seen!! Thanks Sean!! Im in Banff National Park and hope to get some good landscape shots!!
Woohoo, so easy!! Thanks for the trick to fix ISO and SS, play with AP. I tried it today and it is so much more convenient and more time to focus on composition!! Thanks for these easy tips, but non the less very helpfull! My style was auto iso, aperture fixed and play with SS. But problems as high auto iso etc. Your way is so much better!!!! Thanks again mate!
Here is one of the best videos explaining the basic concepts of photography. You are a natural teacher. Bravo!!
Sean is one of the few top photography communicators in the world! Thank you Sean...GREAT job!
Sean, your shots are quite frankly, brilliant and your explanations for them even more so, keep up the great work. Watching you is like watching a genius at work, I love the high contrast nature of your shots. When Sean Tucker comes out with a new video, people take notice, my friend, you truly stand out from quite frankly and interesting crowd.
Thanks Sid:)
Sean has done a good job in this video of making a dry subject interesting. My most important photographic tool - more important than what camera I'm using - is a Sekonic L-758DR, but I watched all the way through anyway. I like the video's approach, and some of the footage and photos bring to mind Roy DeCarava, one of my favourite photographers.
Brilliantly explained! I felt your passion for teaching. Thank you for this high quality video😊
Fantastic lesson!! I have been a photographer for 50 years and this was THE BEST explanation I have ever heard! You are a natural teacher!! Your explanation for the exposure triangle is very easy to follow. Thank You!!