Some of you have expressed disappointment with this idea of colour consistency, even suggesting that this is 'killing photography'. I hear what you're saying, but you might be missing the point. I think you're confusing a 'subtle colour theme' with 'homogeneity'. I thought it was too obvious to say, but maybe not. YOUR IMAGES SHOULDN'T LACK VARIETY, EITHER IN SUBJECT MATTER OR COLOUR PALETTE, OR PEOPLE WILL GET BORED. This isn't an 'either, or' issue. You can absolutely have all the variety you want in your shots, and still pull a subtle colour theme through in your processing. But editing colour should never remove the individuality of the image. If it does, you've messed up. However stepping back and seeing a subtle theme to the work, like old school photography had with photographers who shot with one particular favourite film stock (McCurry and Kodachrome for example), will give the work a style, as much as the subjects you choose, or the methodology for capturing the images. If that's not for you, that's fine. If you think it's wrong, then avoid it. But I think however that if you look at the photographers you respect they are all pulling through some sort of theme to their core work, to a greater or lesser degree. Maybe there is something to learn from them? I also wouldn't say this is a moral issue, and personally I don't think consistency in your work is a bad thing. You wouldn't accuse Rembrandt of 'having too much brown' in his portraits, or 'killing painting' because his work had a colour consistency. I'm sure when he went outside to paint landscapes his palette changed but his work in the portrait space had a consistency to it. A look which people knew him for and sought him out to deliver. Perhaps I'm speaking more here to people trying to build a portfolio in a specific space. It shouldn't be a rule for you, and it should never kill creativity. Remember this is just free advice which you are equally free to ignore. Ultimately, the simple answer is, do what you want. I think I'm offering my opinion from what I've seen as a professional photographer in the digital age with some understanding of what clients are looking for, but you're right. If you're just shooting for yourself for the expression of it, don't let anyone give you rules. Do whatever you want. Genuinely.
Sean... I am truly grateful that you took the time to so thoroughly break down your perspective on this topic. Consistency and I guess you could say the approach of "dedicating yourself to one style" is honestly something that has been causing me a lot of creative distress since the point at which I transitioned from someone who enjoys photography to someone who wants to take it very seriously. I agree that I am attracted to portfolios and feeds that curate a consistent offering and shy away from ones that lack that consistency. If I see a palate of muted tones featuring nature and all of a sudden there is a hyper saturated image thrown into the mix it turns me off. Here is where I struggle in two areas. One... I enjoy photographing a diverse set of subjects from nature to portraits, and I have some very good portrait work that I just can't feature on my instagram page (for example) because it is more commercial and color rich. It is hard enough to gain traction on one account little lone curating 2 or more for your different outlets. I don't enjoy having to compartmentalize my creativity. Secondly, I love different looks, dark and moody primarily, but also vibrant and poppy, and then the clean white minimalistic approach is also appealing. How do you deal with committing to one thing and going all in? Is there room for multiple styles within the sub rankings of an artists portfolio? How do you market yourself to potential clients with one look when you are fully capable of being creative in multiple styles. This is my quandary. Thanks for your consideration. As I am still working this out I would love and appreciate any feedback on my page at @von_blackfoot on IG.
A few more thoughts, I really feel like this video was my wholly grail so thank you again for taking the time. I think this will change a lot for me. It makes sense to me to start photographing with intent, and plan to commit to a stylistic thread for a given period of time and then potentially and subtly transition into a new theme, as the seasons do naturally, or as a plant grows or the skies temperature changes. It doesn't occur abruptly and I see that being the reason we are instinctively drawn to consistency in portfolios. But things do inevitably change and so do we. We must or we become stagnate. I think I will make a greater effort to model my photography around this premise and try to photograph the color palates of the seasons and the mood of the atmosphere at that time. It is also interesting and exciting to go out with an artistic objective, knowing that you will be committed to it for a specific period of time but not ultimately owned by the confines of it for eternity.
Thanks for such a thoughtful response Barry. I think 2 things. 1. Your style should never be your rule. It will evolve over time and it should be held loosely in the hand and not applied to rigorously. As you grow you will exchange older, weaker images for newer, stronger one, and if your style is adapting this will naturally feed through at the same time. 2. I only apply a subtle colour consistency to a subset of my work. I think my portrait for example have a colour theme to them (yet some are still very different from others)... www.seantucker.photography/people ... but this differs from my more experimental and carefree images on my Instagram account (even though they have their own loose colour theme)... instagram.com/seantuck ... That's the approach I have taken but you will have to balance your work out and choose which direction you want to go. Again thanks for the interesting questions.
Funny how 20 people can try to explain a concept but there's that one person who can explain it with very little effort but for some reason they choose and the tone at which they say them,speaks to you. Well that you my friend. Love the videos.
I think it is funny how people think that being able to covey ideas in an easy to understand and apparent effortless manner as easy and effortless to do. It is not. "If you want me to talk for two hours I can do that today. If you only want me to speak for 20min,it will take me two weeks to prepare."
Nice having it not starting with a hypebeast screaming "YO YO YO WHATS UP UA-cam!!! TODAY I'M GONNA SHOW YOU A DOPE ASS WAY TO GET THAT PROFESSIONAL INSTA-GRAMMER LOOK!!!"
This is exactly what I've been struggling with lately. My images are good but I process each differently depending on what I feel the image lends itself to. My results are good individual images but as a gallery it appears to be all over the place with no consistency. I have work to do. Thank you VERY much for a great video.
after watching this video a few months ago, my photography has absolutely shifted. i'm creating more, i'm getting more clients, i'm more proud of and connected to what i create. this was the little piece of the puzzle that i needed. thank you so much.
This the first time that I've actually wrapped my head around the actual concepts and science of coloring my photos. What rocked my world was when you said, "It's as much about the colors that you DON'T see as the colors you DO see." That completely changes the game for me. Thanks so much for the terrific explanation. A job well done good sir. Also, your work is really terrific. I just checked it out on Instagram. Can't wait to see where you go from here. Cheers!
Sean Tucker you have changed the way I will edit for the rest of my career. I’ve watched many tutorials on how to get a certain palette or look in my photos and everyone has went towards a method of changing all the colors using individual R.G.B channels the H.S.L tab and camera calibration. No one has ever enlightened me about removing the colors. The fact that achieving a mood or look is done through making the photo not just about the colors you do see, but about the ones you don’t blows my mind I feel so stupid for never realizing this. I am so happy you made this video you are truly brilliant. Thank you, I will remember this forever.
Thanks for taking the time out to make these videos Sean.... Fair play you make everyone who takes an image with an iPhone to a d810 user feel the same. That don't happen very often on UA-cam.
I've been watching hundreds of videos since getting into photography over the last couple of months, and this is by far the best video when it comes to editing and creating your own style. Thanks for putting this out there for us newbies!
At this point I‘ve watched a couple of clips and I want to thank you for your inspiring advices. They‘re very much appreciated! Providing insights beyond gear and techniques is one of your biggest assets. Being an introvert myself, I can very well relate with your narrative. Keep up the good work and don‘t let anyone discourage you.
Sean, your videos are stunning. There is clearly so much work put into them but they come across gently, subtely, and simply whilst taking on complex subjects at depth. It is a beautiful mix that i am impressed with every time i see one of your videos. Your calm demeanour suits instructional videos very well and I am thankful that you are sharing your outlook and vibe with the community.
One of the most helpful videos I've ever seen to help me grow as an amateur photographer and find more of a consistent style. I knew something was missing but I couldn't put my finger on what. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and the concrete examples in real time.
I have only recently discovered you as a photographer and You Tuber. I love your work. There is something so honest and refreshing about what you do. Really dig your style. Keep doing what you do.
You are a phenomenal teacher. Such clarity, humility, and understated joy. I learned more about editing color in these 15 minutes than I have in years of trying to piece it together on my own. Thank you.
Sean, your videos are so amazing. I've been really focused on color in my photos lately, so this couldn't have come at a better time. Your techniques and demonstrations give me a clear, methodical approach to edit my own photos, without just fiddling with all the sliders and stopping when it looks OK. Looking forward to the day when you release a full course :D
Sean, I simply have no idea how it is possible that I've never come across your videos. This level of substance and consistency is hard to find on youtube. Thank you!
Really clear and informative. I have trouble going too strong when color correcting, so this is a nice reinforcement to keep it more conservative and find a unique and consistent style.
This video made me subscribe to your youtube channel, I cannot stress how useful of a video this was so thank you for your great, easy to understand, content. You feel like a genuine, honest and modest professional photographer.
Honestly, I've watched like a hundred videos of editing tutorials but I still felt lost until I watched yours. You really captured the thought process, reasonings, and used examples. All was clearly explained and I feel I can finally go edit my photos "independently"
I just love how the first ten minutes were spent to explain the theory behind a scene, a frame, or a shot, and the actual techniques were presented towards the end of this video. Anyone can learn how to use a software, but learning how to analyse your image is what sets the greats apart from the mediocre photographers.
just stumbled on your channel as i was trying to learn color grading in FCPX, and loved the video you did on grading. so i figured i'd check out another of your videos. how on earth do you only have 200k subs? that's criminal. you're so articulate and your work is awesome. good stuff!
I’ve struggled to understand how to achieve colour consistency for so long, and now I’ve watched this video, I suddenly get it! Thank you for creating this simple and understandable video Sean, it really will help my photography!
Thank you for this. I had never thought to desaturate a color if I didn't think it would work in an image. I will definitely try this on the next set of photos I edit.
Sean you are simply generous in sharing your knowledge. You are giving the right kind of pointers right from your very first video on product shoots that I had watched like 2 years ago. Watching your video helps one get the concept right. Great work!
Great video!!!! I love how you explained everything. I've watched plenty of YT videos on editing and not once has someone stated about removing colors you don't want to see. You"ve made me look at my whole editing process in a whole different way. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and creativity.
I love this video Sean. I have often felt bad for adjusting colour in my photos, other photographers, and so called professionals can be pretty harsh. But I'm often telling a story, relating how a moment made me feel, and using colour, or other slight adjustments help to do this. Thank you for posting a video that is more on my own wavelength. Cheers
Yes it’s storytelling. As long as you’re not doing something like photojournalism (where it’s standard practice to not edit photos as you want it to look exactly as it was when you took it, your showing reality), edit away man! The way I look at photography is that you use the camera and the post processing tools to convey how you see the world. I see the world with colors that pop, which means often upping the saturation and contrast levels to give that effect while in post processing.
I have been looking at color editing tutorials for the past few days, and this might be the single most important video I've seen on how to approach colors and shape your own style through experimentation. Thanks a lot!
Great advice as always Sean! I love your videos! I am dropping one tomorrow that borrows a lot of inspiration from your video style! Thanks for all you do!
Finally someone capable of pulling off a video on creating a personal style regarding post-processing in a simple, very practical, very objective kind of way. Congratulations on your channel, and on your work, some of which i've been following. Thanks for sharing this. Take care!
For someone who does not see well to the colors you see better than most of us!!!!! Definitely Sean is a shining star!!!!! Thanks so much for another great video!!!!
OMG! What an excelent video. I never thought on that like this... what I don't want to see? I think some of photographys are afraid to tell this to begginers
Hi Sean, I've learnt a little bit more about this crazy game called photography. Went back and looked at my "enthusiast" portfolio, and o'dear I need to take your advice. Maybe break my portfolio into two groups. Great lesson, keep 'em coming.
found your videos a couple of days ago and feel like youre possibly one of the best at explaining and visually showing what it is your talking about in such a clear manner that its so easy to learn from
Thanks for the video! I like the simplicity you explain, everybody need take his decision about how they gonna look they final work, the concept of your video it's a option to make his own style (a part of the equation of course). Thanks again!
This was awesome, and so good to hear, I am also colourblind mild dueten as well and it has been a insecurity of mine as a photographer, like you said putting out photos thinking that I can't get the skin tones, but I have learned to pay extra close attention to my weakness and work with it 👌
I do have to say. You are the best at presenting the features of Square Space. i have seen a lot of people promote it in their videos with really saying why I would want to use it. So far you touch on a variety of points in each video. Good job!
Why do people need to pay for a College photography class again? Haha. Awesome video Sean! I am learning so much from your content and I just think your whole style is absolutely fantastic! You inspire and motivate me so much! Much oblidged!
I agree, but some customers or companies who aren't into photography want to know you have "basic and advanced" training. Same with graphic design. You could learn it on youtube.
Especially when you're starting it's definitely helpful. An employer can't decide on you vs the other guy. They most likely gonna pick the guy with a diploma / certificate etc.
I love your videos Sean. I enjoy how you don’t show just your side of photography but bring others in as well. I feel your videos have taught me a lot and help me think more about the pictures I do/will take.
Man I love your your videos sooooo much! 👌😊 You are a true inspiration to the indie photographers and I would have never expected to find out you were particularly color blind! ⬛⬜ 😀📷
When I first started photography I made the mistake of trying to add too much colours. As I've learned more I've found that consistency is key and many times less can be much more when it comes to colour. This is a great video on it.
I'm red/green colourblind too and just getting into photography. I just wanted to say this video and your talking about your colourblindness has really inspired me and given me a new sense of confidence in what I might be able do with colour photography. Thank you so much.
i have some problem mate! i'm also getting into photography and i was afraid at first but now i feel like it won't be that big of problem. sean inspired me.
I wouldn't normally sit through a 17 min vid, but this was really helpful. I stuggle with feeling like i over edit sometimes i lose the vibe of the original photo, but actually it's good to see someone highlighting what they liked about the photo and drawing the eye to that
Alright quick question for future video: Where do you draw the line between getting the perfect shot and being un-intrusive in live events such as weddings and performances. Cheers man! Really hope you'll be able to get to this one 😊 Love your videos, keep it up! 😀
Wow! The most beautiful thing about videos is that you really say out the basic fundamentals of the photography and post processing without changing the person and encouraging them to be them selves. Appreciated! Period!
This has been a topic I've been aching to see. Thank you so so so much! I would love to see you working on portraits more though, if that's possible without to much of a hassle. Keep up the good work, you're top notch! Thank you!
Thank you 100x over for this! Not to mention, for almost a five year old video, that was THE best and most persuasive Square Space ad I've seen. Awesome, awesome, awesome...
You broke me down about that colorblind man. And you're video really covers what I've been searching. Just so complete I felt like crying. Much love man. More grâce to you
Your channel is teaching me a lot. Thank you. I'm not colour blind but I am almost blind. I can relate to this feeling of "I'm posting crap and I can't see it," adding up with "and no one is going to tell me because of sympathy." But I have to do it anyway. Photography helps me to see the smaller details later and remember better all the places I have been to. It's nice to notice a photographer who is not just shooting because of money and shallow beauty. You really go deeper than that and I appreciate it very much.
Third or fourth time watching this. Each time it brings something else to the table that I missed, regardless of the simple and straightforward the message was in the first place. Sean, yours are the only channel that I make a point to really watch every new video you put out. Thanks again for the work you pour into this.
This became my favourite photography channel on UA-cam. You pictures are great, your videos, even though long, are very informative, not boring at all, and keep me alert. You make no typical youtuber bs, you go straight to the point and stick to the topic. Great work!
Another great and simple tutorial. Thanks. I m going to try this technique. Is there any way to guess what color palette was used in a pic or screenshot of a movie?
+Hamza Khawaja take a screenshot and use the colour picker in photoshop to see what colours they are using in different tones. Otherwise it's just learned to see it for yourself.
There`s a tool in Adobe Illustrator called "create a mosaic" (object--->create object mosaic) that allows you to make a grid with the color palette of the image (maybe it's not called exactly like that but my Illustrator is in spanish). That's how I create color palletes from images, or at least the fast way. It's a great tool.
I use this coolors.co/ it helps me find palettes from real world images to use in design for my apps but after video I will start using it for photography as well
This video was so good, Sean. I’ve been a serious hobby photographer for a few years now but am just getting around to attempting the climb towards some semblance of consistency and, as many people have no doubt expressed in the comments below, you took a subject that SO many people on UA-cam have tried to explain and actually EXPLAINED it. And in a way I get, even as a relative beginner. Thank you!
Consistency is something that I continue to struggle with as a photographer... This was such a useful video! Especially your tip about what colors you don't want to see.
I'm blown away by the quality of this video, going to check out the rest of your channel immediately. I feel like I should be paying to see this, which makes you one of the candidates to actually turn the adblock off.
I've been in a creative rut for about 3 months & am beginning to teach others about both photography & filmmaking, so this would be a brilliant addition to my playlist. It absolutely helped me!
I didn't know the first thing about color editing and how to think through the process. This is such a great primer on the topic, Sean. Thank you for making this video.
I like photography but I too am partially colorblind (I am less sensitive to red). Sometime people comment that my colors look unnatural but I am not going for natural. Anyway, today I watched a few of your videos and you are inspiring me to view both life and photography a bit differently, which is coming at an appropriate moment in my life. I appreciate your work and thank you
Some of you have expressed disappointment with this idea of colour consistency, even suggesting that this is 'killing photography'. I hear what you're saying, but you might be missing the point. I think you're confusing a 'subtle colour theme' with 'homogeneity'. I thought it was too obvious to say, but maybe not. YOUR IMAGES SHOULDN'T LACK VARIETY, EITHER IN SUBJECT MATTER OR COLOUR PALETTE, OR PEOPLE WILL GET BORED. This isn't an 'either, or' issue. You can absolutely have all the variety you want in your shots, and still pull a subtle colour theme through in your processing. But editing colour should never remove the individuality of the image. If it does, you've messed up. However stepping back and seeing a subtle theme to the work, like old school photography had with photographers who shot with one particular favourite film stock (McCurry and Kodachrome for example), will give the work a style, as much as the subjects you choose, or the methodology for capturing the images. If that's not for you, that's fine. If you think it's wrong, then avoid it. But I think however that if you look at the photographers you respect they are all pulling through some sort of theme to their core work, to a greater or lesser degree. Maybe there is something to learn from them? I also wouldn't say this is a moral issue, and personally I don't think consistency in your work is a bad thing. You wouldn't accuse Rembrandt of 'having too much brown' in his portraits, or 'killing painting' because his work had a colour consistency. I'm sure when he went outside to paint landscapes his palette changed but his work in the portrait space had a consistency to it. A look which people knew him for and sought him out to deliver. Perhaps I'm speaking more here to people trying to build a portfolio in a specific space. It shouldn't be a rule for you, and it should never kill creativity. Remember this is just free advice which you are equally free to ignore. Ultimately, the simple answer is, do what you want. I think I'm offering my opinion from what I've seen as a professional photographer in the digital age with some understanding of what clients are looking for, but you're right. If you're just shooting for yourself for the expression of it, don't let anyone give you rules. Do whatever you want. Genuinely.
Sean Tucker : The voice of reason? What next?!? :D
Thank you for being level headed in this field.
Sean Tucker fitting reply! Freedom to all in what they want to do
Sean... I am truly grateful that you took the time to so thoroughly break down your perspective on this topic. Consistency and I guess you could say the approach of "dedicating yourself to one style" is honestly something that has been causing me a lot of creative distress since the point at which I transitioned from someone who enjoys photography to someone who wants to take it very seriously. I agree that I am attracted to portfolios and feeds that curate a consistent offering and shy away from ones that lack that consistency. If I see a palate of muted tones featuring nature and all of a sudden there is a hyper saturated image thrown into the mix it turns me off. Here is where I struggle in two areas. One... I enjoy photographing a diverse set of subjects from nature to portraits, and I have some very good portrait work that I just can't feature on my instagram page (for example) because it is more commercial and color rich. It is hard enough to gain traction on one account little lone curating 2 or more for your different outlets. I don't enjoy having to compartmentalize my creativity. Secondly, I love different looks, dark and moody primarily, but also vibrant and poppy, and then the clean white minimalistic approach is also appealing. How do you deal with committing to one thing and going all in? Is there room for multiple styles within the sub rankings of an artists portfolio? How do you market yourself to potential clients with one look when you are fully capable of being creative in multiple styles. This is my quandary. Thanks for your consideration. As I am still working this out I would love and appreciate any feedback on my page at @von_blackfoot on IG.
A few more thoughts, I really feel like this video was my wholly grail so thank you again for taking the time. I think this will change a lot for me. It makes sense to me to start photographing with intent, and plan to commit to a stylistic thread for a given period of time and then potentially and subtly transition into a new theme, as the seasons do naturally, or as a plant grows or the skies temperature changes. It doesn't occur abruptly and I see that being the reason we are instinctively drawn to consistency in portfolios. But things do inevitably change and so do we. We must or we become stagnate. I think I will make a greater effort to model my photography around this premise and try to photograph the color palates of the seasons and the mood of the atmosphere at that time. It is also interesting and exciting to go out with an artistic objective, knowing that you will be committed to it for a specific period of time but not ultimately owned by the confines of it for eternity.
Thanks for such a thoughtful response Barry. I think 2 things. 1. Your style should never be your rule. It will evolve over time and it should be held loosely in the hand and not applied to rigorously. As you grow you will exchange older, weaker images for newer, stronger one, and if your style is adapting this will naturally feed through at the same time. 2. I only apply a subtle colour consistency to a subset of my work. I think my portrait for example have a colour theme to them (yet some are still very different from others)... www.seantucker.photography/people ... but this differs from my more experimental and carefree images on my Instagram account (even though they have their own loose colour theme)... instagram.com/seantuck ... That's the approach I have taken but you will have to balance your work out and choose which direction you want to go. Again thanks for the interesting questions.
Funny how 20 people can try to explain a concept but there's that one person who can explain it with very little effort but for some reason they choose and the tone at which they say them,speaks to you. Well that you my friend. Love the videos.
Elitist Sport I have been following his channel for a while. With this video and the BW version I just became a true fan.
I think it is funny how people think that being able to covey ideas in an easy to understand and apparent effortless manner as easy and effortless to do. It is not. "If you want me to talk for two hours I can do that today. If you only want me to speak for 20min,it will take me two weeks to prepare."
Without a trace of a doubt, THE single most intelligent photography channel on UA-cam.
dream catcher agreed! The way Sean breaks it down is one of the easiest ways to understand!
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Agreed, him and Jamie Windsor
Bestest youtuber ever
Nice having it not starting with a hypebeast screaming "YO YO YO WHATS UP UA-cam!!! TODAY I'M GONNA SHOW YOU A DOPE ASS WAY TO GET THAT PROFESSIONAL INSTA-GRAMMER LOOK!!!"
First time I've ever heard someone talk about the colors you don't want. That really helps. Thanks
This is exactly what I've been struggling with lately. My images are good but I process each differently depending on what I feel the image lends itself to. My results are good individual images but as a gallery it appears to be all over the place with no consistency. I have work to do. Thank you VERY much for a great video.
NOTE: Mad Max was directed by George Miller. My bad. I must have missed a copy and paste on the titling.
I thought so lol
Really helpful!!!
Beautiful video, very very uselfull information for Hobby photographer like me. Thanks @Sean Tucker
Never thought about it like that - "what colors DON'T you see". Awesome advice!
You have to be one of the best photo content creators on this platform. The way you present information is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
after watching this video a few months ago, my photography has absolutely shifted. i'm creating more, i'm getting more clients, i'm more proud of and connected to what i create. this was the little piece of the puzzle that i needed. thank you so much.
Congrats!
Wow! I am feeling a huge lack of confidence as an amateur, but you're an inspiration! I had no clue that you were colorblind.
This the first time that I've actually wrapped my head around the actual concepts and science of coloring my photos. What rocked my world was when you said, "It's as much about the colors that you DON'T see as the colors you DO see." That completely changes the game for me. Thanks so much for the terrific explanation. A job well done good sir. Also, your work is really terrific. I just checked it out on Instagram. Can't wait to see where you go from here. Cheers!
Sean Tucker you have changed the way I will edit for the rest of my career. I’ve watched many tutorials on how to get a certain palette or look in my photos and everyone has went towards a method of changing all the colors using individual R.G.B channels the H.S.L tab and camera calibration. No one has ever enlightened me about removing the colors. The fact that achieving a mood or look is done through making the photo not just about the colors you do see, but about the ones you don’t blows my mind I feel so stupid for never realizing this. I am so happy you made this video you are truly brilliant. Thank you, I will remember this forever.
Thanks for taking the time out to make these videos Sean.... Fair play you make everyone who takes an image with an iPhone to a d810 user feel the same. That don't happen very often on UA-cam.
I've been watching hundreds of videos since getting into photography over the last couple of months, and this is by far the best video when it comes to editing and creating your own style. Thanks for putting this out there for us newbies!
At this point I‘ve watched a couple of clips and I want to thank you for your inspiring advices. They‘re very much appreciated! Providing insights beyond gear and techniques is one of your biggest assets. Being an introvert myself, I can very well relate with your narrative. Keep up the good work and don‘t let anyone discourage you.
Sean, your videos are stunning. There is clearly so much work put into them but they come across gently, subtely, and simply whilst taking on complex subjects at depth. It is a beautiful mix that i am impressed with every time i see one of your videos.
Your calm demeanour suits instructional videos very well and I am thankful that you are sharing your outlook and vibe with the community.
One of the most helpful videos I've ever seen to help me grow as an amateur photographer and find more of a consistent style. I knew something was missing but I couldn't put my finger on what. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and the concrete examples in real time.
I have only recently discovered you as a photographer and You Tuber. I love your work. There is something so honest and refreshing about what you do. Really dig your style. Keep doing what you do.
Brilliant video. I know the look I want, but I haven't been able to figure out how to make it. This has shown me. Thanks.
Bark and Jack how to know the look you actually want ? I’m I stupid or what ? I only able to see others but not my own vision can u help ?
I guess you could kind of start with a color palette and base that off the pictures you wanna take/ edit.
I agree. This tutorial was simply done and talk me a lot.
You are a phenomenal teacher. Such clarity, humility, and understated joy. I learned more about editing color in these 15 minutes than I have in years of trying to piece it together on my own. Thank you.
Sean, your videos are so amazing. I've been really focused on color in my photos lately, so this couldn't have come at a better time. Your techniques and demonstrations give me a clear, methodical approach to edit my own photos, without just fiddling with all the sliders and stopping when it looks OK.
Looking forward to the day when you release a full course :D
Derek Alvarado same here. Keep up the good work Sean! You deserve a bigger audience on youtube.
Sean, I simply have no idea how it is possible that I've never come across your videos. This level of substance and consistency is hard to find on youtube. Thank you!
Really clear and informative. I have trouble going too strong when color correcting, so this is a nice reinforcement to keep it more conservative and find a unique and consistent style.
NO ONE has explained these concepts in color like you have. Thank you so much!
This video made me subscribe to your youtube channel, I cannot stress how useful of a video this was so thank you for your great, easy to understand, content. You feel like a genuine, honest and modest professional photographer.
Honestly, I've watched like a hundred videos of editing tutorials but I still felt lost until I watched yours. You really captured the thought process, reasonings, and used examples. All was clearly explained and I feel I can finally go edit my photos "independently"
I've spent several hundred dollars on editing courses and learned more in 17 minutes watching this video. Much thanks!
Holy moly! Talking through your color-editing choices and process on Halide was FANTASTIC! I love it! Thank you!
One of my other favorites, Joel Grimes, is color blind. 📸
I just love how the first ten minutes were spent to explain the theory behind a scene, a frame, or a shot, and the actual techniques were presented towards the end of this video. Anyone can learn how to use a software, but learning how to analyse your image is what sets the greats apart from the mediocre photographers.
this is a great video. explaining the big picture and then giving an example on how to proceed.
This is the most helpful lesson I've seen on how to use HSL sliders and to achieve consistency in images.
Exactly the advice I needed! My editing has been all over the place, I've been looking for a way to be more consistent and develop my own style.
i can't tell you how many early-stage professionals i've recommended this to. easily the best intro to applied color i've ever found
just stumbled on your channel as i was trying to learn color grading in FCPX, and loved the video you did on grading. so i figured i'd check out another of your videos. how on earth do you only have 200k subs? that's criminal. you're so articulate and your work is awesome. good stuff!
I’ve struggled to understand how to achieve colour consistency for so long, and now I’ve watched this video, I suddenly get it! Thank you for creating this simple and understandable video Sean, it really will help my photography!
Perfect timing for me, this explained what I was missing without realising it. The explanation and examples were brilliant. Thank you!
Over time I have seen this topic tackled many times. You do one of the best jobs I’ve seen of explaining it in simple terms. Thank you
Thank you for this. I had never thought to desaturate a color if I didn't think it would work in an image. I will definitely try this on the next set of photos I edit.
Sean you are simply generous in sharing your knowledge. You are giving the right kind of pointers right from your very first video on product shoots that I had watched like 2 years ago. Watching your video helps one get the concept right. Great work!
Great video!!!! I love how you explained everything. I've watched plenty of YT videos on editing and not once has someone stated about removing colors you don't want to see. You"ve made me look at my whole editing process in a whole different way. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and creativity.
My son is color blind and loves graphic design. Thank you for sharing this with me so I can show him how you over came this hurdle in life.
You’re welcome Bill:)
I love this video Sean. I have often felt bad for adjusting colour in my photos, other photographers, and so called professionals can be pretty harsh. But I'm often telling a story, relating how a moment made me feel, and using colour, or other slight adjustments help to do this. Thank you for posting a video that is more on my own wavelength. Cheers
Yes it’s storytelling. As long as you’re not doing something like photojournalism (where it’s standard practice to not edit photos as you want it to look exactly as it was when you took it, your showing reality), edit away man! The way I look at photography is that you use the camera and the post processing tools to convey how you see the world. I see the world with colors that pop, which means often upping the saturation and contrast levels to give that effect while in post processing.
I have been looking at color editing tutorials for the past few days, and this might be the single most important video I've seen on how to approach colors and shape your own style through experimentation. Thanks a lot!
Thanks mate
Great advice as always Sean! I love your videos! I am dropping one tomorrow that borrows a lot of inspiration from your video style! Thanks for all you do!
Finally someone capable of pulling off a video on creating a personal style regarding post-processing in a simple, very practical, very objective kind of way. Congratulations on your channel, and on your work, some of which i've been following. Thanks for sharing this. Take care!
Thanks for the video.
I learned something new today.
"It's about the colors that you don't see"
Not necessarily new info for me but the way you narrate is addictive. It is so positive. I really enjoy your channel and work. Thank you!
Every time I try copying someone else’s style, I always revert back to this video. Creating my own style.
For someone who does not see well to the colors you see better than most of us!!!!! Definitely Sean is a shining star!!!!! Thanks so much for another great video!!!!
Thanks buddy
OMG! What an excelent video. I never thought on that like this... what I don't want to see? I think some of photographys are afraid to tell this to begginers
Thanks Sean, you're the most inspirational photphotographer I have watched here in UA-cam, always offering different ways of seeing things
Hi Sean, I've learnt a little bit more about this crazy game called photography. Went back and looked at my "enthusiast" portfolio, and o'dear I need to take your advice. Maybe break my portfolio into two groups. Great lesson, keep 'em coming.
found your videos a couple of days ago and feel like youre possibly one of the best at explaining and visually showing what it is your talking about in such a clear manner that its so easy to learn from
What an awesome production value, on the point and the mix of BW and color looks fantastic! Wow!
This video changed my view on my photography. You're videos are deep, genuine, and focused. You're awesome Sean !! Thank you !!!
Thanks for the video! I like the simplicity you explain, everybody need take his decision about how they gonna look they final work, the concept of your video it's a option to make his own style (a part of the equation of course). Thanks again!
It's always a pleasure to listen to someone who actually has something interesting and useful to say. Unfortunately that's pretty rare.
This was awesome, and so good to hear, I am also colourblind mild dueten as well and it has been a insecurity of mine as a photographer, like you said putting out photos thinking that I can't get the skin tones, but I have learned to pay extra close attention to my weakness and work with it 👌
This channel has got more gold than a gold mine. 👌
duuudddee, this was so good. No other video I have seen has explained HSL as well as this one. Subscribed
I do have to say. You are the best at presenting the features of Square Space. i have seen a lot of people promote it in their videos with really saying why I would want to use it. So far you touch on a variety of points in each video. Good job!
Why do people need to pay for a College photography class again? Haha. Awesome video Sean! I am learning so much from your content and I just think your whole style is absolutely fantastic! You inspire and motivate me so much! Much oblidged!
Denver Llewellyn I went to learn film 🤷🏻♀️
Denver Llewellyn I agree, the whole higher education is bubble waiting to be popped. Especially for the creative industry.
I agree, but some customers or companies who aren't into photography want to know you have "basic and advanced" training. Same with graphic design.
You could learn it on youtube.
Especially when you're starting it's definitely helpful. An employer can't decide on you vs the other guy. They most likely gonna pick the guy with a diploma / certificate etc.
@@averycash9899 Your portfolio will speak volumes compared to a degree. And if they still insist on a degree, walk away.
That transformation blew my mind !
The most usefull editing video I've seen in a long time😊 thank you
I love your videos Sean. I enjoy how you don’t show just your side of photography but bring others in as well. I feel your videos have taught me a lot and help me think more about the pictures I do/will take.
Man I love your your videos sooooo much! 👌😊 You are a true inspiration to the indie photographers and I would have never expected to find out you were particularly color blind! ⬛⬜ 😀📷
When I first started photography I made the mistake of trying to add too much colours. As I've learned more I've found that consistency is key and many times less can be much more when it comes to colour. This is a great video on it.
I have the same color blind problem! thanks for the tips men!
I'm red/green colourblind too and just getting into photography. I just wanted to say this video and your talking about your colourblindness has really inspired me and given me a new sense of confidence in what I might be able do with colour photography. Thank you so much.
i have some problem mate!
i'm also getting into photography and i was afraid at first but now i feel like it won't be that big of problem. sean inspired me.
I am mild Deutarnopia color-blind too! I feel you. Btw you're so awesome.
I wouldn't normally sit through a 17 min vid, but this was really helpful. I stuggle with feeling like i over edit sometimes i lose the vibe of the original photo, but actually it's good to see someone highlighting what they liked about the photo and drawing the eye to that
Alright quick question for future video: Where do you draw the line between getting the perfect shot and being un-intrusive in live events such as weddings and performances.
Cheers man! Really hope you'll be able to get to this one 😊
Love your videos, keep it up! 😀
This video is pure gold. Tips more inclined for the "professional" than the "hobbyist". I'd love to be in a workshop of yours.
so helpful and straight to the point on the editing!
Wow! The most beautiful thing about videos is that you really say out the basic fundamentals of the photography and post processing without changing the person and encouraging them to be them selves. Appreciated! Period!
This has been a topic I've been aching to see. Thank you so so so much!
I would love to see you working on portraits more though, if that's possible without to much of a hassle.
Keep up the good work, you're top notch! Thank you!
Thank you 100x over for this! Not to mention, for almost a five year old video, that was THE best and most persuasive Square Space ad I've seen. Awesome, awesome, awesome...
This was amazing dude!! Thank you!!
You broke me down about that colorblind man. And you're video really covers what I've been searching. Just so complete I felt like crying. Much love man. More grâce to you
Grand budapest has really interesting color palette as well. Nice images btw.
Thats Wes Anderson's Style in general, you have to watch his other movies if you liked Grand Budapest Hotel. You won't be disappointed :)
Dominik Hauser Yup he is good. I see he is about to make one called isle of dogs, this might be pretty good too
Your channel is teaching me a lot. Thank you.
I'm not colour blind but I am almost blind. I can relate to this feeling of "I'm posting crap and I can't see it," adding up with "and no one is going to tell me because of sympathy." But I have to do it anyway.
Photography helps me to see the smaller details later and remember better all the places I have been to. It's nice to notice a photographer who is not just shooting because of money and shallow beauty. You really go deeper than that and I appreciate it very much.
Thanks for the Darkroom app enlightenment. 👍🏼😳👍🏼
Third or fourth time watching this. Each time it brings something else to the table that I missed, regardless of the simple and straightforward the message was in the first place.
Sean, yours are the only channel that I make a point to really watch every new video you put out.
Thanks again for the work you pour into this.
that was awesome ♥
This became my favourite photography channel on UA-cam. You pictures are great, your videos, even though long, are very informative, not boring at all, and keep me alert. You make no typical youtuber bs, you go straight to the point and stick to the topic. Great work!
Another great and simple tutorial. Thanks. I m going to try this technique. Is there any way to guess what color palette was used in a pic or screenshot of a movie?
+Hamza Khawaja take a screenshot and use the colour picker in photoshop to see what colours they are using in different tones. Otherwise it's just learned to see it for yourself.
Sean Tucker Thanks. I m experimenting right now.
There`s a tool in Adobe Illustrator called "create a mosaic" (object--->create object mosaic) that allows you to make a grid with the color palette of the image (maybe it's not called exactly like that but my Illustrator is in spanish). That's how I create color palletes from images, or at least the fast way. It's a great tool.
I use this coolors.co/ it helps me find palettes from real world images to use in design for my apps but after video I will start using it for photography as well
wow. Cool app you linked to there. Fan!
This video was so good, Sean. I’ve been a serious hobby photographer for a few years now but am just getting around to attempting the climb towards some semblance of consistency and, as many people have no doubt expressed in the comments below, you took a subject that SO many people on UA-cam have tried to explain and actually EXPLAINED it. And in a way I get, even as a relative beginner. Thank you!
Hey Sean, you should check out moviesincolor.com. It's a website that shows the color palette from movies.
Very cool thanks.
Consistency is something that I continue to struggle with as a photographer... This was such a useful video! Especially your tip about what colors you don't want to see.
This is unreal, taking away the colours you don't want is a much better starting point. Thank you!!
I'm blown away by the quality of this video, going to check out the rest of your channel immediately. I feel like I should be paying to see this, which makes you one of the candidates to actually turn the adblock off.
I've been in a creative rut for about 3 months & am beginning to teach others about both photography & filmmaking, so this would be a brilliant addition to my playlist.
It absolutely helped me!
As always Sean, I am deeply grateful!
I didn't know the first thing about color editing and how to think through the process. This is such a great primer on the topic, Sean. Thank you for making this video.
Best instructionals on here, depth of explanation rather than coverage. I’m a super critical (mostly of myself) perfectionist too so I get you
I mean how good is Sean at explaining different concepts? I'm a beginner and this is so valuable to me. Thanks
Very good and most of all helpful video. No scream for sensation, just calm and thorough information. I appreciate this a lot.
Amazingly simple and detailed at the same time. Love the way you explain things Sean!
I like photography but I too am partially colorblind (I am less sensitive to red). Sometime people comment that my colors look unnatural but I am not going for natural. Anyway, today I watched a few of your videos and you are inspiring me to view both life and photography a bit differently, which is coming at an appropriate moment in my life. I appreciate your work and thank you