How to PLAN a Milky Way Photo | Step by Step with PhotoPills

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6 жыл бұрын

Learn how to PLAN A MILKY WAY PHOTO in this step by step tutorial using the PhotoPills app. Have you been confused by PhotoPills or are you just getting started in night sky photography? Then this photography tutorial is for you. I explain how to find the Milky Way and demonstrate how to plan a Milky Way photo using the PhotoPills app. This is Part 1 of my 3-part series on how to photograph the Milky Way. Stay tuned for the next videos as we head into the Milky Way photography season.
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@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Hey folks - I just created a new step-by-step video on using PhotoPills to Plan a Milky Way image that is updated for 2020: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7GCgaSBrri1pIk.html if you want to check it out. It just focuses on PhotoPills, whereas Part 1 of this Milky Way series goes into more detail about all aspects of Milky Way planning.

@spamtelevision 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but u wrong. The earth is not rotating!

@joefrat 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, you were right. There are a lot of videos about Milky Way Photography. You are also correct that you actually explain this so I actually understand. To top it all off you actually explained PhotoPills better than they do in their 60 minute video. Thank you.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the high compliments, Joe! Glad you found the info to be helpful. Took me forever to figure out PhotoPills, but I'm so glad I finally did! Very robust.

@christophercolumbus5547 5 жыл бұрын

At first I found PhotoPills confusing. I am a relative newbie to photography. But taking the time to read the articles, download and read the ebooks, watch the tutorials and try practical shots, paid dividends. So worth the investment in $$$ time and energy. Plus I have never had such prompt, detailed, passionate support from any app of any kind as I have from the guys at PhotoPills. Eg Same day detailed reply to help me actually plan a super moon shot due in just 48 hours! Best value app I’ve ever come across. Thanks for adding some more clarity though. Great video. For the record the guys at PhotoPills freely acknowledge their expertise is more in the technical development - less in the instruction - and are reshooting a lot of their videos in response. Can’t ask for much more than that IMO. 🙂

@burtgummer8514 4 жыл бұрын

But they don’t have the charm and charisma of Brenda👍🏻

@DavidBrown-wf6pz 5 жыл бұрын

As a Rutlander now living in CO I'm envisioning a trip to include the Milky Way using some old barns etc in the composition. Good to get your confirmation that VT is still dark enough for such a shot. Great video.

@RScottNH 6 жыл бұрын

Watched this last night. You explained Photopils perfectly Brenda. Better than anyone else that I have seen. Going to do some Milky Way shooting Mother's Day week. Probably watch this another 10 times. Thank you. Scott.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! That made my day! Good luck with your Milky Way shots - I'll keep my fingers crossed for some clear weather ;).

@VesaGuardian 4 жыл бұрын

Now I get it! Thank you!

@betsybotsford9719 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!

@dominey 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic series! You explain everything so clearly. Appreciate the time and effort.

@LouisaLee63 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!!

@WALKITOFFDavidSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Thank you for making and posting this! Very helpful.

@ianmcclelland2524 Жыл бұрын

Love love love your channel.....

@donnymarrion3576 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks so much!!

@JCImagesBehindtheShot 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have been waiting for a video like this. Love your style Brenda!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Glad you found it and it was helpful! :)

@jakesescapesmedia 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you

@LisaRSArt 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Subscribed. Love your videos. 👏👏❤️

@GarethDanks 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. This video is brilliantly done. One I keep coming back to. Thanks so much 😊❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@karismasvlog3446 3 жыл бұрын

Love the details , such a good video

@pablodiazphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet video Brenda!! Congratulations on reaching a 1000 subs!!! That's awesome. Thank you for the tip on the app for planning the Milky Way shot, I'm digging it 👍

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the tip!

@vesnaveljkovic-kazoti4334 5 жыл бұрын

Best explaination ever!!!

@fderv5484 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Thanks so much!

@johnjackson9601 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you it clarified several things!

@mitersaw648 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@wilfswanderings 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks..

@rickpeterson7303 6 жыл бұрын

I found your channel and loving it! Keep the awesome content coming!!! 👍👍👍

@wawanbalik 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Brenda, very informative video!

@thanasisefta9185 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...amazing explanations and video!!!

@JennFredrickson 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible. Thank you!

@perambulatingmike 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, Brenda...thank you!

@danzbeard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information pertaining to syrup. Had no idea.

@arniet1 Жыл бұрын

Just brilliant! Thanks from Northern England

@SherlockMahomes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! One of the better videos out there!

@tomthetank924 4 жыл бұрын

nice explanation, thank you

@naomirobinson3579 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this series! By far the most comprehensive (you've thought of everything!) and easiest to understand tutorial. Best Photopills tutorial I've seen as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us - you're a great teacher, Brenda!! Now to watch all your other videos! x

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks so much for all of the kind words, Naomi! Positive feedback is always nice to hear.

@joeflower7398 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy to absorb,thanks.

@502randy5 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda! ❤I have watched PhotoPills on KZfaq and have had a heck of a time understanding that guy speaking, you made it so simple.

@BackroadExploits 9 ай бұрын

Well this certainly makes it a lot easier to plan a shoot of the milky way. Thank you. I've wanted to do this for some time...

@crs1flo 5 жыл бұрын

Best video i've ever seen on this subject! Bravo! Very weel explained!

@madelynbrown5230 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Very clear directions. Thanks

@libbylord1094 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda, Your tutorial was perfect. I did have to pause, and back up and re-view a couple of times, but that's what's great about KZfaq. I am getting into the Milky Way game a bit late in the year, but I"ll be ready to roll in spring thanks to you. I've also started following you on Instagram. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in a clear, understandable way!

@jasonseaton6206 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Brenda! Thanks for taking the time to do this and help a bunch of us out.

@anotherhuman7344 4 жыл бұрын

You put so much work into this! I have checked several videos and this is the best one by far - completely worth it!

@davidbell5525 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

@giacomofabrini9353 2 жыл бұрын

This was just brilliant - thank you so much Brenda! You got yourself another sub :)

@terrylong8465 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative indeed. Good job.

@lisamarie7527 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for making Milky Way photography so clear!! Cant wait to try it this year!! Love your channel

@vikramyerneni 3 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing content

@Janice947 4 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your KZfaq channel and it's terrific! Not only do you explain the procedures very clearly, but the video footage is often lovely and compelling. I've now watched all 3 astrophotography videos and love the inclusion of the trek through the snow, the recapturing of the bull, and the final time-lapse of the night sky. I look forward to more.

@hikeandphoto2521 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, really helpful

@machfour8501 6 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! Can't wait to try this in the mountains. And you just got a new subscriber. 😀

@clacla1968 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased Photo Pills and BAM! a whole world opened before my eyes! lol It will be very useful on my trip to the Outer Hebrides, Scotland in August. Thank you Brenda :) Claudia, Italy.

@iamKRAUZER 3 жыл бұрын

omg thank you so much! doing this is one of my dreams and goals! this is beyond helpful! thank youuuu!!

@real1861a 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos. You are so articulate and engaging.

@Heli4213 8 ай бұрын

Best video ever. You answered so many questions

@cleokatra. 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Watched all 3 parts of your videos and they were supper informative and helpful. I learned so much and feel super confident to go out tonight and take some awesome photos of the Milky Way 🌟

@brianharradine8130 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video for Photocells planning thanks

@Roshambo3 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial. Loved how thoroughly yet intuitively you broke down the Photo Pills app and your process for planning. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@jiffy1313 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, I can't tell you how much this helped me!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! That totally makes my day!

@EarlLJ1 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding !!!! .... You are great !! .... You are an outstanding communicator !!!!

@kurtdixon4700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Very informative! Excited about going out for my first planned shot!

@ekredel 6 жыл бұрын

that’s a great video! can’t wait for the next one!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kresimir! I hope to get it out in the next week or so.

@Nedslevel Жыл бұрын

Thank you great intro to using PhotoPills

@allen4505 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, now I understand Photo Pills much more !!

@rogerholland98 3 жыл бұрын

VERY HELPFUL!!!!! Thanks so much!!!!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Roger!

@britainthroughmylens 5 жыл бұрын

This was really useful for a newbie to night sky photography and Photopills like me. Thank you for a very clear and intelligible guide - the best I've found.

@johnlangston4108 Жыл бұрын

I’ve only just now discovered Photo Pills and your channel. Thank you so much for the in depth instructions! Your videos are amazing!

@ZilveriCosas 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, this is the best explanation of the app, and to top it off, you actually went on field! That is amazing dedication. Subbed and liked the video!

@jimhamilton8775 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Brenda. Looking forward to the rest.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim!

@rafewahmmedjiju9030 4 жыл бұрын

My gosh. You hiked 4 miles in total just to show us how to plan these things... Hats off to you. You are such a passionate person. Thank you so much for all these

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Rafew! :)

@shopafelic 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - watched it a while back and back to it now to refresh my memory just before a photo trip :D

@aytw661 5 жыл бұрын

That was amazingly helpful, I got so confused when I first got photopills, you made it easier to understand :)

@robgerety 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Turns out we are virtually neighbors. Lovely view of the White River from that hill. Great videos.

@Bitoypalaboy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much for this video! learning a lot from you! please keep up the great work.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Joni! Thanks!

@martingranger40 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make the video - I learned a lot, and appreciate the insight into using the PhotoPills app; it makes a lot more sense now - well done!

@frikinalex 2 ай бұрын

Was looking for some Milky Way inspiration and stumbled upon this great PhotoPills tutorial… from a fellow Vermonter!

@angeles3940 2 жыл бұрын

This explanation of the PhotoPills and Milky Way are awesome!! Thank you !

@jaredkorb 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing content!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Jared Korb Thank you, Jared!

@PhotoPills 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vídeo Brenda!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out!

@hardwickpete 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for these really great videos. Really informative and very helpful. Keep the great vids coming. Stay safe 😊

@rjrezagholi8925 5 жыл бұрын

you explained photopills perfectly .

@elias_hi 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tutorial, photopills finally makes sense!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that! :)

@johnwheeler5271 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for all your help toward planning my trip to photographing the Milky Way.

@Night6436 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Best I’ve seen so far.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@mihaidascalu1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!!! You answered to a lot of questions and you explained great for me everything !!!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific! Thanks!

@southwellprimaryschoolport2149 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for explaining this Brenda, I'm now ready to do some Milky Way photography of the south coast of England.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Great! I hope they turn out well!

@dougnelson423 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@whall1971 5 ай бұрын

Wish I had watched this sooner. lol. Great video.

@patrickmcsweeney2021 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for making this. You are an excellent teacher. All the best, Pat

@dazsmith890 3 жыл бұрын

This was great and awesome to see some Vermont wilderness. Thanks

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tracibodette6365 4 жыл бұрын

Super explanations! Love that you are from Vermont. Thank you for being so detailed in your steps.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@YAMNIKIN 2 жыл бұрын

Big Thank you Brenda!!! Learned a lot. Have been using Photopills for some basic stuff but after going through this tutorial I will be using this app for planning my Milky Way shots. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and take care :)

@Vlaakster 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderfully useful video!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@Frank-ez5wy 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with the follower that said you explained how to use PhotoPills better than their own video guides!I tried and just did not stick. Love your enthusiasm. Thank you very much.

@framed-tales 6 жыл бұрын

Best advice on milky way shootout. Concise and helpful. Awesome! thanks a lot.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you Abu! So glad you found it to be helpful.

@searchresults1246 Жыл бұрын

One in a series of some of the most helpful and informative videos. Such a clear walk-through and demonstration of an otherwise intimidating app from a beginner’s perspective. Thank you! Your efforts are a gift to us.

@TheRiggsiom 5 жыл бұрын

I was on the fence about Photopills but this excellent summary has convinced me. Great vid. New Sub here. Greetings from the UK!

@justinwaite1913 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. I will also go and watch your updated video.

@jeppersted5273 4 жыл бұрын

1 minut in and I already love you 😊😁

@cecintelligence 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation !!! Congrats.

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@josephcruz7959 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this informative video. Keep up the good work!

@outdoorphotographyschool7366 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Joseph!

@jeffwegge2737 2 жыл бұрын

I watched all 3 videos---Thanks Brenda for all of your advice and time. It gave a Milky Way rookie like me a shot at success my first time out which will be soon.