My usual mistake: To edit all my 'stones' - after a photography session - instead of first looking for a gold nugget (when I'm lucky enough to find one;).
I think one of the easiest mistakes to make is to fall in love with a particular global adjustment and to apply it to every photo because someone said, "I do this with every one of my photos." I'm thinking along the lines of highlight reduction or an S curve on the tone graph, etc. Another excellent video Alister.
I won't call it silly but perhaps not necessary and that is not thinking about the final size that any viewer will see. Most folks see my images on their phone so if I do very complicated images they are unimpressed compared to something more simple. I recently did a b&w of two crew rowing teams on a lake with fancy houses and dramatic clouds in the background. On a phone, you don't even notice the crew teams (the subject). Also, if the final image is not going to be bigger than an 8"x10" why zoom in 800% to sharpen the antennae on a bumblebee in a field of flowers when no one will see that. Put the time into something else.
Wonderful reminder of one of the most important things (that I can think of) when it comes to editing landscape photographs - don't try to dominate the image, talk to it, listen to it, form a relationship with it, and together you will find the touches that will help it to present itself in its best light. Thank you for this, Alister!
Great tips... Care has been taken is so true and makes a world of difference with the final product. Watched several of your videos before going to Ireland and Scotland; very helpful and made that journey a photography success!
Thank you Alister for that video. Normally you have to pay for that sort of advise. Most "youtube" photographers I find/follow are doing something opposite to you have done ie making dark sky which I found just ugly. I love your style because you keep the frame looking natural and just your subconsciousness rather than ugly vignette tells you where to look and what is important. some times darker sky or vignette helps but that's overdone too often. You are one of the view who makes me sure I am looking into right direction. Thanks!
Very useful video, Alister. This processing video stands out because where most show how to process a particular shot; this one, while using one scene, delves into the why and not just the how. And, therefore gives generalized guidelines that can be used in a variety of landscape scenarios.
Very interesting. I especially like the "global vs local" piece. I am ABSOLUTELY guilty of taking the easy way. The separation of foreground and background is another piece that is truly a revelation for me !. "Care Has Been Taken" is a good one. Edge Patrol ( distracting objects ) as some call it is another favourite. Really good. Keep them coming ...😊
Very good points! In particular, the dangers of over saturation through increased contrast need to be kept an eye on as well as overly sharp images. Reducing the amount of blue in an image can often help. As regards printing, there is a tendency to produce slightly dark photos because of the intensity of screens.
Very helpful, excellent tips for greater understanding why one should or should not do things, instead of the typical UA-cam clickbait "do this one trick and all your photos will look professional" nonsense. Quality photography takes time: so does quality postprocessing.
A really useful take on the essence of good editing Alister. Thank you. I’ve watched quite a few supposedly instructive videos on editing but none so good and concise as this. ✅
Alister, as a new photographer much of this went over my head but I found it very interesting and helpful. I really enjoy your teaching style and presentation and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Alister, I've been a more serious shooter for a few years now. Reminders, like what you included in this video, are relevant to ALL photographers no matter their skill level.
These are great Alister. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I’ve learned quite a bit from watching your videos. Every time I process now the phrase “ luminosity, contrast, color, atmosphere and geometry is running thru my head.
Great video, and some great advice about the mindset when approaching editing. I really like the use of complementary colours to increase contrast and depth. I also like your little saying "Care has Been Taken" I think the one thing that upsets me is when an image has been over-saturated.
As always good advice from you. I often find post-processing a bit daunting, but I have learned a lot from your videos. I think you'll be happy to know that I have learned to take care! Not perfect, but hopefully becoming better.
Very instructive (as always), Alister, thank you ever so much! I like this idea/attitude that a photo has to tell you „Process me right now!“ If you have no fun there can‘t be any creativity. Perhaps the photo is not inspiring at all and shouldn’t have been taken…
Good Video, very professional and insightful. If I could add something, buy a book on color and color theory. A color wheel too. Study landscape painting as well. Color is a science.
Subtle changes to an image is what makes a good image great. The last thing you want to hear from a viewer is " wow! you did a really nice job burning in that sky" If they can see then you failed in your processing. Most images I see online are over processed.
Alister, this was very good. Kindly let me add another dimension to separation, how the brain interprets WB. Ever wonder how when we put on tinted sunglasses that after a short time we no longer notice the skewed WB? This is because our vision is more sensitive to relative differences in color (and in luminosity) than in absolute values. As you have done in the processing example, regional and local adjustments in WB will accentuate contrasts and bring viewers attention to parts of the composition we choose. In LrC using the subject or object masking and then inverted masking can be used to push WB slightly apart. Thus, for example, in processing a wildflower photo I may use the object mask to isolate the flower and stem, then invert to create a new mask, and in the inverted mask will move the temperature and tint just a bit opposite to the main colors displayed in the flower. Vision and Art, the Biology of Seeing by Margaret Livingstone, is a must read (latest ed., in Kindle).
Informative, as usual. I have to admit, though, that I was distracted by what I assume was your Pink Floyd T-shirt when your mic stand/protective screen partially blocked the "P" giving it the appearance of an "F", and on the other side of the mic were the arms of the "K" sticking out. You can imagine where the mind of the 13-year-old boy inside me went! 😂😂 (Says more about me than you.)
What do you think are the silliest and easiest mistakes when processing? I think the advice I share with my favourite 4 words sum it up for me…
My usual mistake: To edit all my 'stones' - after a photography session - instead of first looking for a gold nugget (when I'm lucky enough to find one;).
I think one of the easiest mistakes to make is to fall in love with a particular global adjustment and to apply it to every photo because someone said, "I do this with every one of my photos." I'm thinking along the lines of highlight reduction or an S curve on the tone graph, etc. Another excellent video Alister.
Thanks for these really brilliant tips on editing!
I won't call it silly but perhaps not necessary and that is not thinking about the final size that any viewer will see. Most folks see my images on their phone so if I do very complicated images they are unimpressed compared to something more simple. I recently did a b&w of two crew rowing teams on a lake with fancy houses and dramatic clouds in the background. On a phone, you don't even notice the crew teams (the subject). Also, if the final image is not going to be bigger than an 8"x10" why zoom in 800% to sharpen the antennae on a bumblebee in a field of flowers when no one will see that. Put the time into something else.
Thanks!
Thanks for that, much appreciated 🙏
Wonderful reminder of one of the most important things (that I can think of) when it comes to editing landscape photographs - don't try to dominate the image, talk to it, listen to it, form a relationship with it, and together you will find the touches that will help it to present itself in its best light. Thank you for this, Alister!
Thanks Astrid, this is very much my theme and where I like to sit in the marketplace ❤️
Such good advice. I hadn't thought about using gradients for color balance before. Can't wait to try these tips on some landscape photos. Thank you!
Great tips... Care has been taken is so true and makes a world of difference with the final product. Watched several of your videos before going to Ireland and Scotland; very helpful and made that journey a photography success!
Thanks for watching!
so simple, so helpful THANK YOU for all your videos
I really like the way you present your views. Not as a know-all, but explaining your reasoning. Great videos.
Thank you Alister for that video. Normally you have to pay for that sort of advise. Most "youtube" photographers I find/follow are doing something opposite to you have done ie making dark sky which I found just ugly. I love your style because you keep the frame looking natural and just your subconsciousness rather than ugly vignette tells you where to look and what is important. some times darker sky or vignette helps but that's overdone too often. You are one of the view who makes me sure I am looking into right direction. Thanks!
Very useful video, Alister. This processing video stands out because where most show how to process a particular shot; this one, while using one scene, delves into the why and not just the how. And, therefore gives generalized guidelines that can be used in a variety of landscape scenarios.
Thank you this was such a helpful watch for me!
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting. I especially like the "global vs local" piece. I am ABSOLUTELY guilty of taking the easy way. The separation of foreground and background is another piece that is truly a revelation for me !. "Care Has Been Taken" is a good one. Edge Patrol ( distracting objects ) as some call it is another favourite. Really good. Keep them coming ...😊
I appreciate the comment, thank you. Glad it was helpful
Very good points! In particular, the dangers of over saturation through increased contrast need to be kept an eye on as well as overly sharp images. Reducing the amount of blue in an image can often help. As regards printing, there is a tendency to produce slightly dark photos because of the intensity of screens.
Adjusting white balance with a linear gradient! So simple but I’d never thought of it! Great video.
Spot on as always!---great information for so many folke we see on workshops that need the help!--JG
Thanks mate (and some pro’s I could mention 😂
More of this please. Thanks for your forthright delivery of these basic concepts we should all revisit.
Thanks for this video, a lot of useful information here. It’s always my goal to create images which don't look flat, but 3-dimensional.
Short and to the point, and very useful too. Thanks Alister, my processing will improve now no doubt.
Happy to read that. Many thanks
Thank you so much for this review.
I'll keep following, because you give such useful information.
All the best 🙂
Very helpful, excellent tips for greater understanding why one should or should not do things, instead of the typical UA-cam clickbait "do this one trick and all your photos will look professional" nonsense.
Quality photography takes time: so does quality postprocessing.
Great work Alister, thank you
A really useful take on the essence of good editing Alister. Thank you. I’ve watched quite a few supposedly instructive videos on editing but none so good and concise as this. ✅
Alister, as a new photographer much of this went over my head but I found it very interesting and helpful. I really enjoy your teaching style and presentation and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks Alister for sharing
Brilliant topic and very well covered!
Sensor Spots .... One glaring sensor spot appeared on the cover image of Elements Magazine several months ago.
Oh lord!! How embarrassing!!
Alister, I've been a more serious shooter for a few years now. Reminders, like what you included in this video, are relevant to ALL photographers no matter their skill level.
Thanks for that. It’s certainly what I aim for ❤️ appreciate the feedback
The perfect way to improve any picture. Thank You.
Glad it was helpful!
These are great Alister. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I’ve learned quite a bit from watching your videos. Every time I process now the phrase “ luminosity, contrast, color, atmosphere and geometry is running thru my head.
Haha, like an ear worm in music 😂
Great video and tips. Really like the processing using the warmer foreground tones.
Thanks so much!
Great video, and some great advice about the mindset when approaching editing. I really like the use of complementary colours to increase contrast and depth. I also like your little saying "Care has Been Taken" I think the one thing that upsets me is when an image has been over-saturated.
Hopefully I won't forget it until post processing the next image 😅
This is an excellent video, Alister, and offering sensible advice. Thank you!
Awesome mate, I appreciate that ❤️
Thank You so much - I am always learning. Happy Fall!
Very helpful. Thank You.
As always good advice from you. I often find post-processing a bit daunting, but I have learned a lot from your videos. I think you'll be happy to know that I have learned to take care! Not perfect, but hopefully becoming better.
Thanks so much mate. Taking care goes a long way. Appreciate your comment very mych
One of your best! Thank you.
Wow, thank you! That’s awesome
Thanks Alister-enjoyed that. Learnt a lot.
Very helpful! More of this, please!
Very good advice, hints in the foreground tints in the background.along with the correct temperature of both. Classic art training.
Great tips, thanks Allister
Very instructive (as always), Alister, thank you ever so much! I like this idea/attitude that a photo has to tell you „Process me right now!“ If you have no fun there can‘t be any creativity. Perhaps the photo is not inspiring at all and shouldn’t have been taken…
All about the relationship ❤️ many thanks as always
Subtlety and detail. Kind of like looking after the pennies and the pounds taking care of themselves. Sage advice 👍
Absolutely, that’s a great analogy. Great change is made up of many small steps 🙏
Good Video, very professional and insightful. If I could add something, buy a book on color and color theory. A color wheel too. Study landscape painting as well. Color is a science.
💯 I wrote one 😂 The Colour of Meaning ❤️
Subtle changes to an image is what makes a good image great. The last thing you want to hear from a viewer is " wow! you did a really nice job burning in that sky" If they can see then you failed in your processing. Most images I see online are over processed.
Alister, this was very good. Kindly let me add another dimension to separation, how the brain interprets WB.
Ever wonder how when we put on tinted sunglasses that after a short time we no longer notice the skewed WB? This is because our vision is more sensitive to relative differences in color (and in luminosity) than in absolute values.
As you have done in the processing example, regional and local adjustments in WB will accentuate contrasts and bring viewers attention to parts of the composition we choose. In LrC using the subject or object masking and then inverted masking can be used to push WB slightly apart. Thus, for example, in processing a wildflower photo I may use the object mask to isolate the flower and stem, then invert to create a new mask, and in the inverted mask will move the temperature and tint just a bit opposite to the main colors displayed in the flower.
Vision and Art, the Biology of Seeing by Margaret Livingstone, is a must read (latest ed., in Kindle).
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
A very informative video thanks Alister.
Great, happy to hear that. Thanks for the kind feedback
I'm a bit late but nevertheless, thank you for the video! These are some great tips and I certainly will consider them in the future
Always time well spent watching your videos. Thank you.
Very useful content. Thank you.
very helpful advice, thank you!
Human Intelligence, many thanks Alister!
Many thanks, I appreciate that
More processing videos are highly desirable
Informative, as usual.
I have to admit, though, that I was distracted by what I assume was your Pink Floyd T-shirt when your mic stand/protective screen partially blocked the "P" giving it the appearance of an "F", and on the other side of the mic were the arms of the "K" sticking out. You can imagine where the mind of the 13-year-old boy inside me went! 😂😂 (Says more about me than you.)
😂😂😂😂 nice one
Thanks Alister. Global clarity? Guilty as charged. Careful about details? Oops! I’ll try to be a better editor thanks to your suggestions.