How I get PIN SHARP PHOTOS from front to back
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3 жыл бұрынIf you are anything like me you probably wondered how photographers got their photos so sharp from the foreground to background of the image. In this first video from my chasing volcanoes series in Iceland I discuss how I focus and use DOF, apps and when to focus stack.
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@lography6917 2 жыл бұрын
The amount of work you put into your B-roll and establishing shots is incredible. To run ahead and put the camera and then head back to capture you walking or driving would add so much time to the trip but it’s so worth it for us the viewers. Thank you!
@christianpetersen1782 3 жыл бұрын
Nigel, I thought I knew all this so wasn’t expecting to learn much but as it was you I clicked on the video anyway. Thank you for a very entertaining 20 minutes while I have my Sunday breakfast and I did learn more. It must have taken you ages to scout and plan all this out. Plus of course the editing. The combination of your drone videos, explanations and photos are top drawer. It doesn’t get better than this. Oh wait, . . . the next video!
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joshhugo323 3 жыл бұрын
Depends what you are going to do with the photo. I doubt you would enlarge a photo with a blurred foreground. I imagine if you are blowing up the photo to huge professional sizes, like I imagine he is doing, this is probably the technique to use?
@josephschimmer302 3 жыл бұрын
The other day you were asking, if we were missing you. Well, YES! And with this step back it is easy to see the quality of your videos with fresh eyes again. Stunning.
@elgangriffiths5734 3 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy! Amazing Nigel. Thanks for sharing those breathtaking scenery and I can't wait to see the next one.
@charlieapril1073 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Nigel, it was incredibly informative and I learned a lot about focusing! Can't wait to see more of your trip!
@marilyn9591 3 жыл бұрын
So good to see you each Sunday morning. It's so nice to enjoy all the stunning photos and videos first thing in the morning. Always learn so much each week. Thank you for all your efforts and sharing your talents!
@grahamwickens6842 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks for the lesson, something I will definitely look at now. I think this knowledge is something I’ve been lacking. Can’t wait to see the next videos!!
@galinakoleva3719 3 жыл бұрын
So excited to see Iceland’s breathtaking scenery. Can’t’ wait to see the volcanos’ images.
@valrion.photography 3 жыл бұрын
Everything wonderful about that video : the footage, the soundtrack, the pictures, the landscapes...and those little teasers for future weeks! Very much looking forward to seeing all of it!
@mariebird01 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Nigel for sharing how you got these lovely images. Stunning scenery. You make it easy to follow the ‘How and Why’. So, so good.
@deepotter6774 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see this tutorial from you as I prepare for my first photography expedition to Iceland in September. You’re giving me a good feel for the landscape. Thanks!
@minus1db 3 жыл бұрын
Simply stunning. Wow blown away. Thank you so much Nigel as always or sharing your truly beautiful images and your knowledge, you have no idea how much it’s appreciated
@Mario_1980 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, Nigel, this is one of your best videos ever, and that's a lot! A total joy to watch.
@huette 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing Nigel, that was exactly the topic I was struggling with after getting my new tele lense 😊
@JoDaniels 3 жыл бұрын
It’s fantastic how you observe the location and combine this with you knowledge withour being overwhelmed by the fantastic views! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the stunning images!
@luisponspuiggros6222 3 жыл бұрын
Phantastic places, and excellent pictures. Thanks Nigel! I am familiar on how to use the concepts you explain, but you are capable to explain them in a crystal clear manner.
@martyk1984 3 жыл бұрын
I always learn something watching your videos. Your explanation demystified the theory and practical use of hyperfocal distance. Adding screenshots from PhotoPills when composing your beautiful photos was a great way to show how to determine the appropriate focus distance.
@YevgenyKheifets 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial and breathtaking images. Thank you for your tips and for making the Hyperfocal topic so easy to follow.
@felixcesare2481 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the next video! Great work as always Nigel 👏🏻
@Ndpurc Жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel, catching up on a few old videos and found this one to be excellent, a detailed explanation of getting focussing right, or when to focus stack. Brilliant! No wonder you have so many subscribers, every video is so informative and helpful. Keep up the great work!
@billmacier3703 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel for a concise review on focusing. Your explanations and spending time detailing the examples, especially with the use of PhotoPills app, was very helpful. Great video work on this episode looking forward to the next.
@robhunt2216 3 жыл бұрын
This was a really useful video Nigel, thank you. I’ll definitely make sure I’m thinking about this and that I use that feature in the photo pills app when I next get chance to go out and shoot. Some great photos in this video as well. I particularly like the pano. The footage from Iceland looks incredible! I can’t wait to watch it.
@outdoorstours 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, very informative and great presentation. Awesome capturing as always!
@wallystellmacher6794 3 жыл бұрын
Good video as always, Nigel. I‘ll keep my fingers crossed for England tonight.
@GiacomoFeroldi 3 жыл бұрын
Nigel, these shots are superb!! Wonderful outro as well, can't wait to see it!
@YHH81 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another brilliant video. Thank you for sharing your tips and advice Nigel!
@AccessiblePhotography 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel. I've been struggling with focus for a while. Knew it all in the past, but my M.E. causes memory issues. This was a great reminder and clear guide as to what to do. I had pbotopills already but on a tablet that never comes with me. Now on my phone and will be used when filming my next vlog.
@andy_crane 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. Fantastic video and photos. It looks like you visited another planet. Looking forward to the rest of the mini-series on Iceland.
@chrisshort2751 2 жыл бұрын
Nigel, What an amazing video lesson! You presented your material in simple terms and had great visual aids. I really liked when we were looking through the camera as you adjusted the zoom and incorporated graphics showing the focus points. I am still a new follower and I think this is your best video that I have seen. Thank you!
@ksgrandfield 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel for logic concerning hyperfocus distances, I like your approach. I'm looking forward to your coming videos, especially the volcano and that incredible sunset you showed a briefly near the end of this video. I'm going to Iceland in August for 8 days of shooting so your videos are very timely.
@scotty4418 3 жыл бұрын
Great images Nigel and it's good to see you on your travels again.
@richardturner81 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff Nigel. Breathtaking scenery!
@chrispoulsen_ 3 жыл бұрын
Yes he’s back! Welcome back Nigel. Amazing footage and video 🙏
@kathycoffman1803 3 жыл бұрын
I've been to Iceland prior to covid and by far it has been one of my top places to be for photos,nature and hiking . Your pics are amazing!
@maartenventer3686 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome captures of the epic landscapes. Very Informative tutorial, thank you. Itching to get out there and experience the great outdoors.
@dilus13 3 жыл бұрын
Talk about perfect timing Nigel, will be in Iceland 5 weeks today with my daughter doing a whistle stop tour in a camper van. Route is planned to take in as much as possible. This series is going to be both invaluable and beautiful 🌋🏔
@arnoudvandeweerd9258 3 жыл бұрын
Realy enjoyed your video. You sure know how to build up a suspense. Can't wait to seeing the other episodes.
@imagejon 3 жыл бұрын
I have been eagerly waiting to see what you bring back from Iceland Nigel - certainly not disappointed! Looking forward the the next videos, and calendar perhaps??
@jlmelenas 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely yes! Congrats for this epic video!
@SovietLensReviews 3 жыл бұрын
That lava looks absolutely amazing. Iceland truly is a photography paradise!
@nerrelloader4226 3 жыл бұрын
How fortunate you are to have such beauty so close to you. Magic photos and video. Thank you!
@georgedavall9449 3 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking Imagery, and clear and concise information. Cheers Nigel! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻
@briestockwell5402 3 жыл бұрын
Really great video Nigel. Thanks for being such a great educator!
@tdw4675 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Nigel, amazing scenery and some great practical scenarios to demonstrate all the technical focusing stuff using Pills. I find the hyperfocal table in Pills to be very useful as a quick reference - just navigate to find where the x and y axis meet, and you can pick AR to show where the minimum focus point is. Takes out all the jargon and complexity. Look forward to your next production - keep up the great work!
@MadsPeterIversen 3 жыл бұрын
Epic footage! Looking very much forward to seeing the rest of it and fun to see the locations I've been under other conditions. You had much more snow than me :)
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah - lots of snow. It was a pain for composition but hey ho.
@ItsAMbutyoutubechangedmyname 3 жыл бұрын
Have been waiting for this one. Great video as always
@cragfast06 3 жыл бұрын
This video is an absolute triumph! The final shot of the waterfall was truly captivating! Can’t wait for the next few videos from the Land of Ice and Fire!
@philn1957 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of how to use PhotoPills, I can see me using it more often. Spectacular locations and as always great presentation, can't wait until the next chapter :)
@anthonyplancherel8274 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and great images. Looking forward to the rest of the series
@kellyhaller1229 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. I just recently upgraded my equipment and am excited to take it out and try the techniques here. Thanks for a great channel.
@JasonLorette 3 жыл бұрын
Look like an awesome trip, can’t wait to see more! Photopills is awesome, still hurts my brain sometimes, lol.
@MichaelSlaunwhite 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion and examples of DOF and getting sharp photos. I've got the app and now need to use this feature.
@Tirelirelou 3 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC PICTURES AND VIDEOS!!! Thank you so much for sharing and precious advices.
@mawavoy 3 жыл бұрын
Great images, great tips. Well worth getting up at mid-night to watch.
@bobtaylor364 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Nigel, I've often struggled with getting my photos with acceptable sharpness and focus. Not going to suggest I understood the whole principles you've explained, and I'm not about to start carrying around a tape measure with me, but this really helped me to begin to understand relationships. Looking forward to next edition, those scenes of Iceland look awesome!
@digitaliphotography 3 жыл бұрын
I used hyperfocal focussing all the time back in film days, carrying a sheet of paper around with all my lens settings and checking for every shot. It was impossible to focus stack 35mm slides! But I thought it was a lost art since the advent of digital and photoshop focus stacking. Glad you showed this. It's always better to get it right in camera.
@lindahenderson2113 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial, Nigel. I constantly have issues with focusing and focus stack more than I probably need to. The issue for me is when I am trying to use my 10 stop ND filters to slow down the water in the waterfall, while also including a small subject in the near distance. I have the PhotoPills app, but did not understand the fact that doubling the HFD would help a lot. I’m going to try this next time. Thanks again.
@zjadaczkitu 3 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing scenery! Beautiful images too!
@herculesthehymer 2 жыл бұрын
Nigel, I’m a subscriber to your channel, and have watched many of your videos but haven’t yet commented (until now). Just wanted to say that your content is amazing, and your explanations are very informative. I’ve recently upgraded my camera to the Nikon Z6ii and (based on your review) purchased the z24-200 f/4 lens (I’m still a beginner…). Keep up the great work, Maestro 👍🏼👏
@timothylinn 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of your videos I am reminded of what a great teacher you are. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@philipcolet2961 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage. Can’t wait for the rest. Really well done.
@utkarshbhatnagar39 2 жыл бұрын
Just amazing! And I’m taking about the place and your effort to make us understand these concepts. I really appreciate your effort to chip out your time while shooting, I understand it must be difficult. Hope to have an apple along with you someday.
@Matt__just_a_guy 3 жыл бұрын
what a stunning place! thanks Nigel, very useful
@jacob63 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very clear explaination Nigel, I will start practising!
@janewillis2421 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us with you, what a journey....
@rosemarym3020 3 жыл бұрын
I found this video really useful and clearly explained. I’m going on a big trip next year and want to have my photos in focus! 🤞
@KarenBaker616263 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent~ Can't wait to see next few weeks footage as that volcano was showing off for you!
@simonevans876 3 жыл бұрын
Wishing the days away now just so I can see the volcano photography and footage! Great video Nigel, glad you enjoyed the trip 🙌📷
@stuarts7188 3 жыл бұрын
Shocking realisation in this video. I was always thinking that you had your wide-angle lens horizontal for these amazing shots with a foreground/background sharp landscape. When I saw you focussing down toward the flowers, it just made sense immediately but I'd never seen it done before. Thank you...that was such an aha moment. I swear you have just changed my photography for the better.
@Aaron.Weiler 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and information! Looking forward to more in the Iceland series. BTW- I use the EasyMeasure-Camera Ruler app and the AR functionality of my iPhone to get approximate distances to objects (near and far). Also allows me to save images of the measurements overlay on the pic for my location research… helpful info combined with the embedded GPS location info from the phone.
@laightime 3 жыл бұрын
Good morning Nigel, fantastic to see you again! Many scenes in Iceland are just extremely stunning to everyone. I am certain many and many of us here are always looking forward to every next video from you. Would you consider making a "behind the scene" kind of video about how do you make a day out shooting video/vlog maybe someday? Share a bit about your thoughts and thinking process of how you do videography. And as always thanks so much for the awesome video on Sunday!
@janroos7518 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video and photo's Nigel!! And the focus issue clearly explained! Thanks!! I find your video's highly educational and inspiring!!👍👍
@_mgs2328 3 жыл бұрын
What an astonishing beautiful place is it...I couldn’t believe that there is in a same planet
@RNMcover 3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, I had goosebumps at the end looking at the volcanos footage with the Music! 😂 epic!! Can’t wait for next week!
@antonoat 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, fantastic images Nigel, thanks for sharing.
@brycenew 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Nigel! Greatly appreciate what do you for your subscribers and the photo community. Stay well mate!
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks
@christineshaaban4004 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful, entertaining teaching video. Stunning landscapes, beautiful photos and I learned something! thank you.
@karynhonor5046 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful footage.. thanks for sharing. I really like that you make everything understandable for the average person.
@williamkolp6079 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful explaining the photopills app. Thanks for the education, priceless to beginners like me learning as we go.
@JakeMatkins 3 жыл бұрын
That shot at 3;05 is literally insane! So good!!
@bobtaylor5235 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, love the video. If you use the augmented reality part of the Photopills DOF page, it will project a hyperfocal line on your scene, taking away much of the guess work when deciding where to focus.
@TomClaessens 3 жыл бұрын
39 seconds in, and I already have to applaud your title reveal masking skills! Much wow
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom 👍🏼
@calx66 3 жыл бұрын
Another informative video with breathtaking scenery! Thanks.
@grahamegannon9708 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Nigel. I tend to struggle a bit with focusing! Thanks for the very useful tips.
@lisasimpson9343 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't get a good sleep last night so my brain won't focus. Have to watch this a few times I think. Footage is mind-blowing looking forward to the next instalment. Thank you for bringing this to ordinary people like me, I learn so much.
@pradippatel9345 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Nigel, fantabulous even!
@cathyann1601 Жыл бұрын
I am mainly a flower photographer (amateur), and want to do some landscapes. I live in Arizona which is very photogenic no matter where I look. This video is exactly what I need. So far, focus has been hit or miss. Now I can't wait to get out there trying to use what you've taught us here. Thank you!
@SteveZodiac777 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Congrats on producing a superb and informative video.
@lonnieclemens8028 3 жыл бұрын
A very interesting video! I heard about the hyper focus point which I have never considered before. Thank you,
@richardsmith5021 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, lots of good takeaways and explanations, looking Ford to next video.
@cwitt8280 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Nigel. Tx so very
@amerphoto1 3 жыл бұрын
Nigel, your explanation and examples helped me learn the PhotoPills DOF app better than any one else explaining it. You are always teaching and I thank you for it.
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that
@NeilNathan1 3 жыл бұрын
Superb - Some stunning videography from Iceland!!
@joboyle7730 2 жыл бұрын
Epic! Thank you! Just the advice I was looking for!
@ArcticLightAdventures Жыл бұрын
Goodness! Fantastic explanation of the techinal use of focusing. BUT! The ending or the outro of this video! I mean WOAH! SPEECHLESS!
@KhalidAlKharusi 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend for this amazing and informative video, I can't wait to see the next one! well done
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@moonbeam9901 11 ай бұрын
I love your positive vibes you have on your adventures, makes me wait for your next video. Thanks Nigel , And its great to see ya
@glenderksen70 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting as always... Thanks Nigel
@dannynash5713 3 жыл бұрын
Nigel you are exceptional in your office in front of your computer but you were made to be out there somewhere! What an incredible video! The kind of video that can be watch multiple times and looking so forward to what’s coming! 👏👏👏✊
@NigelDanson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@randyschwager2515 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! Anxious for next week!
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