Lightroom & Photoshop Processing Workflow

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3 жыл бұрын

There are observable patterns in nature and that's true for wildlife photo editing too. We can learn to identify them and build up images that take advantage of them.
In this video I want to step back from the detail and ins-and-outs of specific software, get the lay of the land and figure out what's the same in wildlife or nature images and try to exploit those similarities to find efficiencies in post processing.
Structured workflows can really help to streamline processing but also serve to remind us when we forget some of the steps! Developing a logical way of working is challenging but interesting too.
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@lightandtime7332 3 жыл бұрын

5 stars. some of the best theory level explanations of photography on youtube.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Hanz :)

@leedouglasbrown5332 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant as always , still the best photography channel on you tube !

@aubreymuswema9183 3 жыл бұрын

Wow … mind blown!!! This is what I have been looking for!! Amazing!

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Great glad you liked it :)

@SkylarkFields 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain complicated stuff so clearly! Thank you!

@paulmcdonald6330 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and thought provoking Will, great to have you back and hope that you're still on the mend.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thanks for watching, yep getting there!

@KayEllenGilmour 2 жыл бұрын

Love your photography in general and your teaching in particular. Than you for the clarity.

@WillGoodlet 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Kay.

@JPLamoureuxsTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy, great to see you back on form with first class content as always 😉👍...JP

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers JP!

@wildpatagoniafilms16 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video mate! Such a treat seeing these posts! Thank you! Watching your videos gives more enthusiasm to go out and shoot & film wildlife! Thank you!

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gabriel, great to hear from you and hope you are well!

@quentinfourie2173 3 жыл бұрын

Will, you have an incredible talent for explaining photography theory. I agree 5 stars. Your explanation of different types of noise was also easy to follow. Mate, you might consider developing a course. I would pay for it. Thanks for being willing to share your wealth of photographic knowledge.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Quentin, thanks for watching :) It's just a theory and observation on my part. One of the things I love about photography is that there is so much to explore. I've always been attracted to an idealist philosophy/metaphysics. Photography and the perception of the world in two dimensions feeds that interest very well. I've actually written most of a book but stopped work on it because I felt it was quite 'out there'. Maybe that's something I should finish, even if it's just for me. I've thought about courses too but I am a little reluctant because there are so many on offer already and also I don't want it to be tied technically to a piece of software. What sort of course would you be interested in?

@dimitristsagdis7340 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice overview / introduction to the complex world of post processing wildlife

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dimitris!

@darrendavy4248 2 жыл бұрын

Recently started to watch your videos and love them, I've learnt so much, your approach to passing on your knowledge and experience is exceptional. The images you produce reflect this knowledge and experience that you're sharing . Thank you, I'll keep watching.

@sebmaccphoto 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see back! Thanks for an awesome presentation.

@bayleigh.winzenburg 3 жыл бұрын

This was great information to add to what I know, really enjoyed the presentation!

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@patsmith7105 3 жыл бұрын

A great video by Will. I found his Wildlife Toolkit about a month ago, bought it........and it has proved to be my best purchase ever. It leads you through a logical and consistent workflow resulting in your processing always moving forward. To have a reliable way of getting consistent results is super cool, and this means that when you take a week or two off from editing you don't have to struggle to remember the order of efficient processing. Well done Will and Thank you.

@ibrahimfalih9259 3 жыл бұрын

What a great presentation, Will. Thank you for that. The image at 7.24 is absolutely amazing!

@evasz814 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way how you explain photography. I really appreciate your honesty.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Eva, glad you liked it :)

@sylviaborgonovo588 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you just say it so simple and I appreciate you sharing this

@heartofaries 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. Such valuable information and explained so easily. Thanks again.

@willemdelange4083 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back, stay safe!!

@davidtaylor1188 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to here about your problems but great to see you back. Have used LR in the past but now use Capture 1. Thinking I should be able to apply the info in your course. Sounds very useful.

@christinepepper4053 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 definitely food for thought. A good helping of logic explained with clarity as always, Will.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine :)

@skamat2 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased Wills Lightroom presets and brushes. The process steps And presets are in sync with the theory he outlines here. they are phenomenal and changed how I think about pictures in general. he also did a one on one tutorial for me which was amazing it has change the way I post process my pictures. Please support his work. 👍👍👍

@quentinfourie2173 3 жыл бұрын

Samir, thanks for the inoframtion. I will be purchasing Will's presets also.

@tudorjones2993 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back with another superb explanation of light and colour theory. Also highly recommend the toolkit and its structured approach

@flahertygamecalls 3 жыл бұрын

Your thought process is enlightening. Thanks again for sharing. I think it’s time for me to purchase one of your photoshop work books.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently while trying to build camera profiles. I don’t have any photoshop books though :)

@rhiwderinraytube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will. ALSO Never overlook the drama of black and white. Yes wildlife is colour but a close up of a lion or zebra or any animal or bird can actually look better in black and white. When you take a shot, you need to think of why you are taking it. For most of us, it will be a pure record shot - this is what I saw on my trip. So you need to think of whether you include the subjects environment or not. A skinny lion close up doesn’t tell us much, but a skinny lion in a parched landscape tells much more. But not all shots need to be”record” shots. Some can be deliberately artistic, eg a mist covered lake with a swan. You need to think of that before you press the shutter button. Sometimes it is good to look at your basic shot before you start editing, would a cropped shot or a 16 x 9 work better. Try converting it to black and white and the result may surprise you. In photography, you are the artist, and not everything works within a standard workflow. Sorry I can’t buy your Lightroom packages. I have given up on Lightroom since they want to charge monthly. I don’t take enough photos to justify the cost. I now use ON1 Photo Raw 2021 which I didn’t like at first but now find it to be a superb bit of editing software. Glad you are back on KZfaq!! Regards Ray

@aubreymuswema9183 3 жыл бұрын

Wow excellent comments. I am using darktable which is free but very powerful. I am a scientist by training and have not had the extra benefit that a study of the arts provides!! Thank you Ray!

@antonoat 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, thanks will.

@Andrew-nx5hh 3 жыл бұрын

Will, This is a great overview. I really appreciated you distilling the concepts about what photographers should think about in the field. Being organized and efficient is so critical. You have a new subscriber. Thanks so much.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew! Hope to see you around

@gileselliott 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

@peterfox2538 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Will,Stay Safe.

@RichardLaurence 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - your videos get better and better! I love the theory/practice mix.

@GlennKrahulic 3 жыл бұрын

When one is shooting landscapes it is easy to stand there and contemplate how it is going to be processed and the look one wants to create. However, when in the moment, shooting wildlife, the excitement of getting the shoot and interacting with the subject often push all thoughts of the end goal out of mind. Your idea of treating the capture as part of the processing and resisting the temptation to push a photo in a direction contrary to its capture are great reminders that I am going to try to put top of mind whenever I'm out in the field. Thanks for putting this video together.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

You mean you don't get that heart-racing excitement in front of landscapes! ;) I've always found landscapes really hard. The light changes so fast! Hard on the body too. But you are right, it's never easy to keep an end goal in mind in the thick of it. Best we can do is try. Thanks for watching and commenting Glenn.

@GlennKrahulic 3 жыл бұрын

@@WillGoodlet Good point. I think that for me the term that comes to mind when I think landscapes is frustration. Hike to a location, find a great composition, wait for 2 hours for golden hour, and then it doesn't happen. Or conversely, as you point out, head out and find a great location with great light that disappears by the time you get set up. Landscape photographers deserve credit for being able to do that day after day. That said, every photography genre has its own challenges. The trick is to find the genre that motivates rather than frustrates.

@terryroth2855 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation Will. Thanks for sharing your acquired knowledge.👍👍

@kurtissutley1485 3 жыл бұрын

Good to have you back.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kurtis :)

@felipepopovics9981 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation, thanks. I've just found the music a bit distracting. I learn a lot with your videos.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the feedback.- I’ve been struggling with room noise from the cctv server I had to install it’s loud so I was experimenting with ways to cover it up (without switching it off). Will keep trying to improve

@felipepopovics9981 3 жыл бұрын

@@WillGoodlet thanks for taking the time to explain that. By all means do not switch the cctv off! I love the music now, just keep the music... :-)

@GuidoVanDeWater 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting theories. I'm completely changing my way of editing lately. I'm paying much more time for dodging and burning. And I've started using the camera colour slider at the bothem a lot. Lightroom just always keeps you learning. Grt guido

@jamesstubbs5651 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Will. Though not sure why you chose to feature someone who can’t even remember to pack his contact lenses for safari, when you talk about wildlife photographers! ;-)

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I wish I had more shots of you to share (beats paying for stock;) ) I thought you looked excellent. Hope you and T are well!

@jamesstubbs5651 3 жыл бұрын

@@WillGoodlet you obviously haven’t received my modelling invoice yet! There’s a slim chance I might be over for more modelling in June/July, but with you guys still on the “red list” it’s not looking likely at the moment.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesstubbs5651 I definitely won’t be checking my email then! Travel seems unlikely I’d imagine

@leehanley71 Жыл бұрын

Hi Will, another great video 👍🏽 Would you adjust exposure before doing any other edits? I'm new to post processing, but enjoying the challenge. Thanks for sharing Mate 📸👍🏽

@WillGoodlet Жыл бұрын

Yes, but the fist step is getting exposure right in camera (to match your intention and maximise opportunities in post) and then correct in post. I got the idea from video processing where it's crucial. It applies very well to photography.

@WillGoodlet Жыл бұрын

You could consider a crop first - as this will potentially remove areas of exposure that are irrelevant to the composition.

@WillGoodlet Жыл бұрын

But I like to leave crops until I'm producing a print or some other output.

@leehanley71 Жыл бұрын

@@WillGoodlet As in exposure compensation?

@WillGoodlet Жыл бұрын

@@leehanley71 Sorry not sure what your question is. There are two exposure decisions when capturing a shot in camera. (1) Where you are not sure what you are going to do with the image later - so you want to capture the best base image. You would typically expose this image to the right while ensuring that there is no highlight clipping. If the subject is suitable, you may capture more than one image in order to encapsulate the entire dynamic range of the scene (for example a high contrast landscape). (2) You know exactly what you are going to do with the image. In this case you expose to match the vision you have in mind. For example, a backlit Lion on a hill with the red sunset behind - captured as a silhouette. The reason to expose this way in camera is twofold. Less work later and less need to use extreme settings in camera (e.g. High ISO). Exposure compensation is more of a tool to adjust the metering of the camera either above or below a camera metered standard exposure of the scene. You can compensate by dialling in your own settings, or use exposure compensation to adjust the exposure above or below the standard camera metered exposure by 1 or 2 stops. One example of where you might choose to use exposure compensation is to ensure that the camera meter is not fooled into under-exposing a bird set against a bright sky. A camera, left to its own devices will make the bird appear too dark. You would compensate for this behaviour by dialling in two or three stops of compensation to make the entire image brighter in this case. It can be done manually or with a compensation setting in camera - up to you. When the correctly exposed image is brought into your editing suite, it will be a much better base file and hence easier to process. You may find, for example, in the case of the silhoutte above, that you have no need to edit anything. This would be ideal as you will have captured the required shot in camera and need not waste time making it prettier! There is a subset of photographers who enjoy this challenge (Straight out of camera SOOC - e.g some number of Fuji shooters). When the image comes into the editing suite, the first correction, in my mind, should be to exposure - to match your intention for the shot. Because manipulations of colour, tint, WB will all change to a different look as soon as you touch exposure. Better to get exposure and contrast bedded down first and then adjust colours. Just saves time and is more efficient than chasing ones tail in circles. Hope this essay is useful! Hope I don't come off too up my own backside ;)

@MaemuMachete 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you can give teach me those lessons in person.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) I guess this is the best we can do for the moment at least!

@daemon1143 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking photographer; you're a rare thing Will. If you feel the inclination, I'd be interested to see how you handle jet black subjects. This is an area where I constantly struggle to get an acceptable overall exposure and a good looking final edit.

@WillGoodlet 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to think about that one. I rarely photograph jet black subjects. Are you talking mainly birds or some other subjects?

@daemon1143 2 жыл бұрын

@@WillGoodlet Just before the covid crazy I was in Alaska struggling to photograph a black wolf. Over the last 24 months I've struggled to photograph black domestic dogs in Australia and get good exposures. Black birds seem a little easier, perhaps due to how reflective their plumage is, but still harder to get a good exposure than any other colour.

@kurtissutley1485 3 жыл бұрын

A while back I purchased your Wildlife Toolkit but I can't find the instruction video I was watching. Were they buried in the preset menu?

@kurtissutley1485 3 жыл бұрын

Found it.

@WillGoodlet 3 жыл бұрын

Great. I can add you to the new platform with all the videos if you drop me an email.