I wish I had a time machine and could've watched this video when I first started shooting with my DSLR. You broke it down in such an easy to understand way. Thanks Jana
This has got to be the most simplest way to explain ISO, APERTURE , & SHUTTER SPEED . Thank you !!! All of the other videos I watched as a beginner men make it so much more difficult lol thanks a bunch
Simple to the point of being useless. You need to understand properly what each control physically does and why you'd adjust it to understand photography properly. For example, if you understand what f-stops are and how they're named you don't have to "remember" that a large number equals a small opening and vice-versa. You will know because you understand what those numbers actually mean.
But, you see, not all of us do. We're in the LEARNING process. We'll get there, with the help of people like Jana who actually try to help us. Great video, Jana! Thank you!
This was so so so helpful I've always been afraid to shoot in Manual mode. Can't understand why this is getting so much hate. It seems like professionals have come here just to be hurtful. This is incredibly helpful for a beginner
This video is a game changer! I know I am totally late on the curve, but before I watched this I was sitting on P or on Auto mode. Thank you for creating this video!
hi Jana, great videos, thank you, i am just beginning to get into being an assistant/2nd shooter, so watching you apart from being very easy on the eye and ear, is very useful to me, thank you. xx
I've always been intimated using a manual mode. Thank you for explaining it thoroughly without using too many technical terms. I've leaned so much just by watching your clip!! Thank you so much!!!
I am BEYOND thankful that I found you on youtube. You explained and demonstrated everything so clearly to me, I have given up my passion for photography because people told me it was a hard field, you can't get a job out of it and etc. It has to be my passion because I think about it everyday! I just want to continue to grow in photography. So thank you again for making videos, you're pictures and being such an inspiration to me. :)
Yesterday I was looking through some of your old videos. I said to myself "wish she makes another video soon" got on youtube and there it was. Thanks so much Jana, the way you explain things is so perfect....love to hear you talk!!! The video was very helpful can't wait for more!!!
I started with an old k-1000 film camera given to me from a friend. I had other more point and shoot instamatic and auto focus cameras in the past, but was frustrated why there were looks that I saw in magazines that I could not get with those cameras, because I did not know much about photographic theory at the time. What I did through a lot of experimentation was to learn how to balance the meter at a chosen aperture, with the shutter speed. When I did that, and had the aperture of my lens at it widest, 2.8 on that particular lens, and I took a shot of one of my friends, and the picture came back after getting developed, I was blown away. A nice, sharp picture of my friends face, with the background wonderfully blurred. There was the look that I had been seeking, just like in the magazines. And that started me on my way, and have not looked back since.........
jana williams thank you so much, i bought this new camera nikon D5500 i wanted to explore but i am blank. i didnt have any clue how to go about it. once again thank you now i feel i have gained some confidence in understanding how to take pictures of my own not letting that auto mode to do the job.
Jana, thank you. I'm going to share this video with a young photographer who I am trying to teach the exposure triangle. This touches upon the direction I was giving her this past weekend and having you explain too should help her out. Thanks for the great video and visuals.
this is the best and easiest tutorial I have seen so far for using manual mode!!!! thank you!! I will be shooting my first session for engagement photos!
Please take what I'm about to say as the sincerest compliment. The way you've just explained this makes it really easy for those of us who are learning to work with our DSLR's understand what the functions do and how they affect each other and being able to communicate that in a way that the layperson can understand it is just as important as what you're trying to convey. Thank you Jana. It made a lot more sense to me than when the "experts" just spout off all sorts of terms that I as a beginner can't possibly know. Great job.
Thanks for the videos! I have been stalking you for 3 days now, lol! You explain things so vividly and for someone who is an aspiring and self taught photographer (like me) can actually understand annnd, your personally is just as awesome!! Keep up the videos!!
Ah so thankful I found your channel I have a beautiful professional camera I bought so I could photograph my family that I never used because I didn't know how but your tips are great so happy !!
thank you for sharing your infos. it's amazing to hear these info over and over because everyone needs it, even there is probably millions of tutorial over this but something new would make it more refreshing so I love you Jenna boo.
This was so helpful! I have been so confused on how these three elements worked together that I lost interest in photography. Now that I have a better understanding I can't wait to take more photos! Thank you!
Omg I have to say that you are really great a tutor giving out very understandable explanation, I think I'm gonna improve my photo level soon hihhi 😊thank you girl !!!!
Thank you SO MUCH! I love how organically you explained the process! I totally understand whereas before things were a little abstract to me, the terms.💕
Absolutely brilliant explanations about three important parts of taking a picture. So that's going to inspire me today as I am taking pictures of people in Seaburn in the North East of England. As we say up here..thanks..that's mint! 😎
Thank you! Your videos are just so much fun. Please please do a video on focusing modes based on how you shoot. It would be so helpful to talk about focusing but also refer to which modes (points, etc.) you use when you shoot formals, bride walking down the aisle, dance etc. Specific examples would be amazing.
I love you! This video helped me so much. Going out to take some pictures as we speak and then I will be on youtube all night continuing watching your videos and learning ! Thank you so much ! :)
I really love all your videos, they've been very helpful and inspirational to me!! I hope you never stop making videos because you're great at explaining things in a simple and fun way, that can help everyone understand. I took an Intro photography course recently and the teacher would just over explain things or expect us to understand everything easily without a demonstration etc.
Great video! I am just learning about photography now and you explained the "triangle" of manual mode very well! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks so much for this tutorial, Jana! As a complete beginner, I've found this such a tricky subject to get my head around but you explained it in a way I got straight away! I've signed up to your tutorial on your blog and I'm following you everywhere! 😍
Thanks jana..., it's very helpful. I am so much confuse about the triangle..., because I don't know exactly what Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO do. thank you
You're the ONLY tutorial that gave me that "aha!" Moment that made it click in my head how manual works. Made me understand. I think your personality kept my interest. I find myself getting too distracted or can't retain the info in other tutorials in manual mode! And I strongly disagree with all the negative comments. Love your style and fun personality. Thanks again for helping me get out of auto! @janawilliams
Thank you Jana for another great video! Your art is inspiring and I think it's awesome that you are open to teaching others :) Looking forward to the rest in this series!
I think the problem with this video is not that its incoherent - it's actually incredibly insightful - but rather that she didn't edit out the pauses and the thinking that happens when most people film live. Jana, this video earned you a sub from me, but maybe either plan your script better, or edit out those umms and ahhs. To err is human afterall ;)
Shutter speed does help determine how much light gets in Jonah, it all works against or with each other. The longer it stays open the more light that gets in, right? She speaks in a language I can understand, subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to help beginners like myself Jana.
+fymoonedogmane She totally does huh!? I love her channel. I also have a channel if you are interested in getting some more tips for beginners and fun to watch VLOGS!
+Church Advocate LOVE tutorials too! ESPECIALLY when they are sweet, lighthearted and genuinely interested in sharing their knowledge!!! Some photographers hoard info and are not happy to share! But she does. So glad I"m not the only one who thinks she is sweet and helpful!!! I also VLOG, feel free to check out my channel!
This was SO helpful Jana!! Thank you so much, I've had a great camera for years and I never had it explained so simply and effectively. Any more tips would be welcome! :)
Jana. Seems like I saw an absolutely unexplainable amount of snarky comments to this video, even considering how many brain-dead trollers there are on UA-cam. Obviously too many people just need to get a life, stop trying to raise themselves up by putting others down, etc. You're wonderful. You're inspired. You're talented. You're a breath of fresh air. So in the words of some ancient Roman: "non illegitimus carborundum". (Very roughly --- and facetiously --- translated: "don't let the bastards grind you down."). Keep doin' what you're doin'>
I would also love to see a video about what your favorite portrait lenses are for Canon cameras I'm taking pictures of a group women in a couple of weeks and it would be nice to know which one I should rent thanks!!
I wish I had a time machine and could've watched this video when I first started shooting with my DSLR. You broke it down in such an easy to understand way. Thanks Jana
This has got to be the most simplest way to explain ISO, APERTURE , & SHUTTER SPEED . Thank you !!! All of the other videos I watched as a beginner men make it so much more difficult lol thanks a bunch
+MZ. LUI RICH Oh my heavens!! hahaha I love this comment. I love simple! She totally does huh!???
Simple to the point of being useless. You need to understand properly what each control physically does and why you'd adjust it to understand photography properly. For example, if you understand what f-stops are and how they're named you don't have to "remember" that a large number equals a small opening and vice-versa. You will know because you understand what those numbers actually mean.
But, you see, not all of us do. We're in the LEARNING process. We'll get there, with the help of people like Jana who actually try to help us. Great video, Jana! Thank you!
This was so so so helpful I've always been afraid to shoot in Manual mode. Can't understand why this is getting so much hate. It seems like professionals have come here just to be hurtful. This is incredibly helpful for a beginner
These tips are very helpful. She's explaining in HER own way. Why so much hate? Its still useful information.
This video is a game changer! I know I am totally late on the curve, but before I watched this I was sitting on P or on Auto mode. Thank you for creating this video!
Jana, I am learning photography and you just made shooting in manual easier. Thank you!
Very excited to share a new youtube video with tips on how to shoot in manual mode with your DSLR!
oh and its that a lovely cover shot lol!
Jana Williams I love that you are doing more videos again! I have missed them a lot in the past. And this one is very well explained. Thumbs up!
thanks
Jana Williams
hi Jana, great videos, thank you, i am just beginning to get into being an assistant/2nd shooter, so watching you apart from being very easy on the eye and ear, is very useful to me, thank you. xx
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I've always been intimated using a manual mode. Thank you for explaining it thoroughly without using too many technical terms. I've leaned so much just by watching your clip!! Thank you so much!!!
Finally!!! Someone who explains it where I can understand! I knew I heard a southern accent! I'm from Bama too!!!
NOTHING more TO SAY... VERY CLEAR & EDUCATIONAL EXPLANATION & MATERIAL you show to us... thanks a lot
Thank you! I've been studying forever and this put it all in plain English for me. You're amazing and SO down to earth!
I am BEYOND thankful that I found you on youtube. You explained and demonstrated everything so clearly to me, I have given up my passion for photography because people told me it was a hard field, you can't get a job out of it and etc. It has to be my passion because I think about it everyday! I just want to continue to grow in photography. So thank you again for making videos, you're pictures and being such an inspiration to me. :)
Jenna that was so clear. I was finally able to understand the triangle.
So far the best easy to understand tutorial I've watched..Thanks...
Shutterspeed is not about letting the light in faster (light always has the same speed), but how long you let the light fall on your sensor
or just simply how fast the shutter close.
Shes legit putting it in lamens terms. This is what I would have understood when I first started out.
Man, it's beautiful tutorial.
Man it's beautiful tutorial.
Thank you Jana, a million times over for taking time to help out beginner DSLR users!
You are a gifted teacher. I never used a dslr but I just learned a lot. New subbie!
Yesterday I was looking through some of your old videos. I said to myself "wish she makes another video soon" got on youtube and there it was. Thanks so much Jana, the way you explain things is so perfect....love to hear you talk!!! The video was very helpful can't wait for more!!!
Oo Jana thank you so much 🙏 Now I am again a little more enlightened! Thinking them as a triangle was new to me. Made so much sense!
I started with an old k-1000 film camera given to me from a friend. I had other more point and shoot instamatic and auto focus cameras in the past, but was frustrated why there were looks that I saw in magazines that I could not get with those cameras, because I did not know much about photographic theory at the time.
What I did through a lot of experimentation was to learn how to balance the meter at a chosen aperture, with the shutter speed. When I did that, and had the aperture of my lens at it widest, 2.8 on that particular lens, and I took a shot of one of my friends, and the picture came back after getting developed, I was blown away.
A nice, sharp picture of my friends face, with the background wonderfully blurred. There was the look that I had been seeking, just like in the magazines. And that started me on my way, and have not looked back since.........
jana williams thank you so much, i bought this new camera nikon D5500 i wanted to explore but i am blank. i didnt have any clue how to go about it. once again thank you now i feel i have gained some confidence in understanding how to take pictures of my own not letting that auto mode to do the job.
You are so good at explaining! From all the videos i loved yours the most ❤️
Jana, thank you. I'm going to share this video with a young photographer who I am trying to teach the exposure triangle. This touches upon the direction I was giving her this past weekend and having you explain too should help her out. Thanks for the great video and visuals.
It was really simple to understand the terms and concepts for a beginner . Thanks Jana.
Hey thanks for the awesome video.your video is the only one on UA-cam that helped me understand ISO , Aperture, and shutter speed
She inspired me!! if she can do it, anyone can!!
Appreciate the video...I'm a Nikon camera Manual Mode shooter. and I thank you for taking us back to photography basics! :)
this is the best and easiest tutorial I have seen so far for using manual mode!!!! thank you!! I will be shooting my first session for engagement photos!
Thanks Jana for giving us some easy to follow tips.
Please take what I'm about to say as the sincerest compliment. The way you've just explained this makes it really easy for those of us who are learning to work with our DSLR's understand what the functions do and how they affect each other and being able to communicate that in a way that the layperson can understand it is just as important as what you're trying to convey. Thank you Jana. It made a lot more sense to me than when the "experts" just spout off all sorts of terms that I as a beginner can't possibly know. Great job.
This triangle tip helps soooo much!!!
Just an excellent explanation video, finally understood how it works!!! Thanks
Very easy to understand. Thank you for sharing , now I got it figured out a little bit better.
thank you so much. I'm new to photography so I'm learning. Your video really teacher me a lot. thanks!!!!!
one of the best videos explaining it
You make this a lot easier to understand. Thanks 😄
This is exactly what I look it for !!!!! You are amazing !!!! Thank you so much ....
Thanks for the videos! I have been stalking you for 3 days now, lol! You explain things so vividly and for someone who is an aspiring and self taught photographer (like me) can actually understand annnd, your personally is just as awesome!! Keep up the videos!!
+Elizabeth Whitley If you are interested in more videos, I also have a channel that I've been working on for beginning photographers!
Ah so thankful I found your channel I have a beautiful professional camera I bought so I could photograph my family that I never used because I didn't know how but your tips are great so happy !!
thank you for sharing your infos. it's amazing to hear these info over and over because everyone needs it, even there is probably millions of tutorial over this but something new would make it more refreshing so I love you Jenna boo.
Beautifully explained....thanks
Good clear tutotial for beginenrs. Love Jana's videos
You are so inspiring! Thanks for doing all these videos!
This was so helpful! I have been so confused on how these three elements worked together that I lost interest in photography. Now that I have a better understanding I can't wait to take more photos! Thank you!
One of the beginner videos I've watched. Thank you so much for this!
Omg I have to say that you are really great a tutor giving out very understandable explanation, I think I'm gonna improve my photo level soon hihhi 😊thank you girl !!!!
Thank you SO MUCH! I love how organically you explained the process! I totally understand whereas before things were a little abstract to me, the terms.💕
Absolutely brilliant explanations about three important parts of taking a picture. So that's going to inspire me today as I am taking pictures of people in Seaburn in the North East of England. As we say up here..thanks..that's mint! 😎
Thankyou so much this was really helpful and easy to understand! 👏🏼 good job
Thank you! Your videos are just so much fun. Please please do a video on focusing modes based on how you shoot. It would be so helpful to talk about focusing but also refer to which modes (points, etc.) you use when you shoot formals, bride walking down the aisle, dance etc. Specific examples would be amazing.
I love you! This video helped me so much. Going out to take some pictures as we speak and then I will be on youtube all night continuing watching your videos and learning ! Thank you so much ! :)
I really love all your videos, they've been very helpful and inspirational to me!! I hope you never stop making videos because you're great at explaining things in a simple and fun way, that can help everyone understand. I took an Intro photography course recently and the teacher would just over explain things or expect us to understand everything easily without a demonstration etc.
Great video, you made the "tricky triangle" clear to understand. Thanks!
Thank you for doing these videos, they are so helpful! I can't wait to see more of them!
Great video....thank you for making it easy to understand!!
Great video! I am just learning about photography now and you explained the "triangle" of manual mode very well! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I really understood easily I saw many videos but couldn't understand properly thanks for uploading the video
you are my icon when it come to photography
Thanks so much for this tutorial, Jana! As a complete beginner, I've found this such a tricky subject to get my head around but you explained it in a way I got straight away! I've signed up to your tutorial on your blog and I'm following you everywhere! 😍
Aw!!! Thank you so much!! I am so happy that this video was able to help you out! Can't wait to see what you create!!
I love your spirit, this was motivating ,so peaceful and free
I will subscribe to your channel be because I like how Jana is so real and unpretentious. She just loves doing it and so she is. 👏👏👏
Thanks jana..., it's very helpful. I am so much confuse about the triangle..., because I don't know exactly what Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO do. thank you
so much misogyny and disrespect in the comments... your video helped me a ton, Jana! thank you!
Thank you Jana! This was so helpful. I appreciate the way you broke it down into a way that was very easy to understand. Wonderful!
Very useful! Thanks for this amazing info.
You remind me of me when I took public speaking. Great info! :)
Wonderful video, quick and simple. Even my boyfriend photographer couldn't explain it properly. Haha
Great video. Super easy to understand!
Subscribed! Thank you so much for your videos, Jana. They're super helpful for someone like me who is just starting a lifestyle blog
Keeps me motivated photography
This was sooo helpful for me:) Thanks!
Nice video...explained it very well ...especially for a big time beginner like me
I really like this video. thank you so much for information. I'm in school and starting my photography career! I'm really excited!
u explained it simply
thanks
subscribed ur chanel too
So glad to hear it was simple for you! Thank you for subscribing Syed :)
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This is fantastic girl!! Thank you!!
You're the ONLY tutorial that gave me that "aha!" Moment that made it click in my head how manual works. Made me understand. I think your personality kept my interest. I find myself getting too distracted or can't retain the info in other tutorials in manual mode! And I strongly disagree with all the negative comments. Love your style and fun personality. Thanks again for helping me get out of auto! @janawilliams
I'm so glad to hear that! Great feedback & love your comment, Miranda. Thank you again for watching :) Stay Inspired!
Learned a lot! Great video!!
Thank you Jana for another great video! Your art is inspiring and I think it's awesome that you are open to teaching others :) Looking forward to the rest in this series!
very easy to understand and follow, good vid
Thanks for this video!! I just got my camera lastnight i got a Canon T6 eos rebel it’s also DSLR
This is such a great and informative video - thank you Jana. You are inspiring me to jump into shooting in manual mode! :)
I think the problem with this video is not that its incoherent - it's actually incredibly insightful - but rather that she didn't edit out the pauses and the thinking that happens when most people film live. Jana, this video earned you a sub from me, but maybe either plan your script better, or edit out those umms and ahhs. To err is human afterall ;)
Shutter speed does help determine how much light gets in Jonah, it all works against or with each other. The longer it stays open the more light that gets in, right? She speaks in a language I can understand, subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to help beginners like myself Jana.
+fymoonedogmane She totally does huh!? I love her channel. I also have a channel if you are interested in getting some more tips for beginners and fun to watch VLOGS!
Short, Sweet, simple, and helpful ....
I love the way you explaine.......thank you
Hey Jana Love your tutorials I am a new photographer and they have been a great help!
+Church Advocate LOVE tutorials too! ESPECIALLY when they are sweet, lighthearted and genuinely interested in sharing their knowledge!!! Some photographers hoard info and are not happy to share! But she does. So glad I"m not the only one who thinks she is sweet and helpful!!! I also VLOG, feel free to check out my channel!
Thank you Jana for sharing your amazing talent with us!
Very good explanation. Thank you
Simply explained. Thank you sweetie. 🙌🏻 liked and subscribed.
Random pupper at 4:21. Thanks for the video! Been watching a lot of these in anticipation of getting my DSLR sometime in the future.
Explained well. Thank you
This was SO helpful Jana!! Thank you so much, I've had a great camera for years and I never had it explained so simply and effectively. Any more tips would be welcome! :)
i love you now says a new sub! This videos was great!
Thank you for the tips and improving my ability to capture MY perspective.
This is really helpful :) Thanks!
Jana. Seems like I saw an absolutely unexplainable amount of snarky comments to this video, even considering how many brain-dead trollers there are on UA-cam. Obviously too many people just need to get a life, stop trying to raise themselves up by putting others down, etc. You're wonderful. You're inspired. You're talented. You're a breath of fresh air. So in the words of some ancient Roman: "non illegitimus carborundum". (Very roughly --- and facetiously --- translated: "don't let the bastards grind you down."). Keep doin' what you're doin'>
+Dan Little hahaha love this. Seriously! What are people doing these days!??
Dan Little Couldn't agree more! Beautifully said :)
I would also love to see a video about what your favorite portrait lenses are for Canon cameras I'm taking pictures of a group women in a couple of weeks and it would be nice to know which one I should rent thanks!!
love your videos Jana!
I love you Jana!!! Your work is so inspirational!
I love you! and your info, blog, style and inspiration!
You are pure light.
Love
Dani
Thank you so much Dani!!!! I'm so happy you love all the info. Stay Inspired!