How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro!

2024 ж. 17 Мам.
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This is an updated video to my last "crappy to happy" lighting video. I tried to make this as easy to follow as possible and use gear that anyone could get their hands on. The purpose of this video is NOT to get caught up in the gear I use because it's much more about the technique and light placement that really makes the shot look better. I use the gear I have which I do consider budget-friendly considering most KZheadrs use a $700 120D light, but I guess it's all relative. I hope you enjoy it!
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  • NigelBarros: bad camera great settings PewDiePie: great camera bad settings

    @reezwave@reezwave4 жыл бұрын
    • The gh3 isn't a bad camera at all. It may be outdated, but it still has solid video quality and features.

      @epicstacker413@epicstacker4134 жыл бұрын
    • That's largely because pewdiepie is a cretin who doesn't actually care about his job or his viewers hahaha

      @ScuddyGuitarsThings@ScuddyGuitarsThings4 жыл бұрын
    • @DuoBV Channel Well his videos never had the best quality...

      @oddguyamaar9191@oddguyamaar91914 жыл бұрын
    • Me af😂

      @justinhopps@justinhopps4 жыл бұрын
    • You mean good camera great settings and great camera awful settings

      @A--lex@A--lex4 жыл бұрын
  • 90% of that visual improvement was achieved simply by setting the white balance. Lots of great tips Nigel.

    @matbroomfield@matbroomfield4 жыл бұрын
    • Joooo white balance is a killer. Im just waking up the first thing I'm grabbing my camera and try to get it right.

      @031vinemedia2@031vinemedia24 жыл бұрын
    • @@031vinemedia2 Yeah.

      @matbroomfield@matbroomfield4 жыл бұрын
    • @@031vinemedia2 same

      @akselz1469@akselz14694 жыл бұрын
    • Straight up just discovered how important white balance is a few days ago. I was getting really bored with learning photography because I couldn't figure out how to get my photos to look better. "Oh what's this white balance? Wow I've been shooting in a mode set for incandescent lights this whole fucking time?!" Changed it up properly and boom, photos look way more professional and now I'm stoked to learn more 😁

      @LowTempDabr@LowTempDabr4 жыл бұрын
    • Less room sound and less noise on the audio.

      @aristotle_4532@aristotle_45324 жыл бұрын
  • You're not only making a cheap lens look pro, but you're teaching beginners how to go pro. Super.

    @aamirizzat@aamirizzat3 жыл бұрын
  • I love that he breaks it down step by step and actually explains *why* he's doing each step. I've seen before/after videos before that try to make this same point about not needing an expensive camera, but those videos didn't actually *teach* you how to fix your own shots. This guy actually wants to give his audience the tools to improve their own work. And I absolutely love that.

    @criticalfallacy@criticalfallacy3 жыл бұрын
  • The white balance thing blew my mind, invaluable tip right there!

    4 жыл бұрын
    • Mine too..

      @zamlahani@zamlahani4 жыл бұрын
    • Same

      @IEVAKambarovaite@IEVAKambarovaite4 жыл бұрын
    • I didnt get it wat he did

      @jiyashrivastava9230@jiyashrivastava92304 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it's was epic

      @ruzaqir354@ruzaqir3544 жыл бұрын
    • @@jiyashrivastava9230 you need to check your white balance setting in your camera menu

      @walidfakhfakh3660@walidfakhfakh36603 жыл бұрын
  • Holy cow when ya fixed your audio. My brain just told me that your image looked better.

    @frankymana3658@frankymana36584 жыл бұрын
    • Poor audio kills video production dead faster than just about anything.

      @rolandmatters1619@rolandmatters16194 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah so funny how no matter how great the visual is, bad audio subconsciously tells us "cheap, amateur, not worth my time"

      @cashmoneybling9699@cashmoneybling96994 жыл бұрын
    • hahaha

      @YAMAHA_FAN.@YAMAHA_FAN.4 жыл бұрын
    • I was thinking the same at first (I also wrote a comment about it)...BUT then, if you look closely you will notice that there IS a difference in the picture :-) The picture without the mic is more blown out.

      @lelandbobpalmer@lelandbobpalmer4 жыл бұрын
    • Franky Mana I believe it was George Lucas that said 75% of video is audio

      @coltonhunter2325@coltonhunter23254 жыл бұрын
  • honestly setting white balance and better mic did 90 percent of the job on their own!

    @arturhamernik@arturhamernik3 жыл бұрын
  • I can't stress enough how the light change made you go from white dweep geek to Handsome Rock Star.. Lol

    @hotpinkjalapenos@hotpinkjalapenos3 жыл бұрын
  • Please send this to every "professional" journalist broadcasting from home during the lockdown.

    @JH-tk8gk@JH-tk8gk4 жыл бұрын
    • Like they know how this works? There is a reason those professionals stand only in front of a camera. But also don't forget, this torture is over as soon as the lockdown is removed.

      @supiiischokobaer@supiiischokobaer4 жыл бұрын
    • and ellen degeneres lol

      @kingkylie9655@kingkylie96554 жыл бұрын
    • Hahahaha😂😂😂. They need some knowledge tho.

      @prajjwalvinodh968@prajjwalvinodh9683 жыл бұрын
    • @@kingkylie9655 *degenerate

      @MaximilianonMars@MaximilianonMars3 жыл бұрын
    • @@MaximilianonMars gtfo

      @walidfakhfakh3660@walidfakhfakh36603 жыл бұрын
  • The amount of immediately practical info presented in this short video is great. Well done.

    @WojciechP915@WojciechP9153 жыл бұрын
    • Yes this video was well put together and straight to the point. So much better than purchasing a new camera

      @TysonDeLaCruz@TysonDeLaCruz3 жыл бұрын
  • It's so cool how his tips get from the biggest difference to the least. So well-done and well-structured, short, precise, with good before and after comparisons.

    @MinosDaedalus@MinosDaedalus3 жыл бұрын
  • I appreciate people like yourself not only providing useful information, but proving without a shadow of a doubt that you don't need super expensive equipment to make a shot look great.

    @SirShameless@SirShameless Жыл бұрын
  • So bottom line, lighting is more important than the average person might think.

    @Roebuck325@Roebuck3254 жыл бұрын
    • Exactly!

      @NigelBarros@NigelBarros4 жыл бұрын
    • And camera settigs too

      @zasvedogovore@zasvedogovore4 жыл бұрын
    • @@zasvedogovore Sound is CRUCIAL to a great video as well. People will watch a crappy video as long as the sound is good. But if the video is awesome and the sound is bad...they're MOVING ON!!!

      @rsm307studios@rsm307studios4 жыл бұрын
    • @@rsm307studios I got your point, but this is about video... Script or content is what is most important..you can record sound with top quality equipment but still talking bs

      @zasvedogovore@zasvedogovore4 жыл бұрын
    • @@zasvedogovore Yeah, I get this is more about lighting and taking a setup and making it so much better. I got it and you even improved it all; video, lighting, and sound! Great job and I'll have to use your techniques when I set up my studio. I will DEFINITELY use your tips about lighting for my upcoming interviews I am shooting. When I bought all this gear for my KZhead channel, I forgot to buy a backlight!!!

      @rsm307studios@rsm307studios4 жыл бұрын
  • At a wedding the chef recognizes the photographer, "Hey man, your camera takes amazing photos!" Later that evening the photographer has some of the chefs food "Wow, chef, your oven makes amazing food!"

    @MaksimIzer@MaksimIzer4 жыл бұрын
    • I think cameras and lenses probably make more difference than ovens but still a good point. It's not what you have but how you use it.

      @David-ud9ju@David-ud9ju4 жыл бұрын
    • However, the chef does actually use a professional, expensive oven and the photographer does use a professional, expensive camera. Because when you know what you're doing, better tools will make your life easier and your results even better.

      @heikosale1027@heikosale10274 жыл бұрын
    • @Blablabla but does he use professional equipment at his restaurant? Of course as a professional he can cook with any kind of kitchen equipment, but he most certainly doesn't use a 299,- stove from Walmart at his restaurant. Not trying to say that you have a cheap stove from Walmart, this is just an extreme example. What I am trying to say is, yes, professionals can make cheap and old equipment work well to a certain point. But there is a reason for expensive, professional equipment, too. It is actually better, not just more expensive.

      @heikosale1027@heikosale10274 жыл бұрын
    • The difference a good oven makes vs a good camera isnt very comparable. I understand your point though.

      @savagekiller99@savagekiller994 жыл бұрын
    • It’s not about the tool or device...it’s about the skillful individual behind it

      @immanuelalessandro2083@immanuelalessandro20834 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video, Nigel. Our current budget doesn't allow the most expensive cameras and gear, so I appreciated that you reminded us that you can get great shots no matter the budget. Where you are adding your lights, your white balance and how clean your audio is can go a long way. Thank you!

    @SokalAgency@SokalAgency Жыл бұрын
  • wait i thought 300 dollars was pro?

    @idoblenderstuffs@idoblenderstuffs Жыл бұрын
  • What an incredible video, Nigel. Thanks for making this. To see the evolution of your shot was so cool.

    @GarrettWatts@GarrettWatts3 жыл бұрын
    • Wow I’m honored to have you stop by one of my videos Garret! Much respect!

      @NigelBarros@NigelBarros3 жыл бұрын
    • Love to see my favorite creators supporting one another. This video was infinitely helpful in subtle changes I can make to my shots to give a more professional feel, and I'm so grateful for it. Cheers Nigel!

      @EVRNDR@EVRNDR3 жыл бұрын
    • I see Garretts comments on so many videos I watch 😅

      @canyouwhenyourdrunk@canyouwhenyourdrunk3 жыл бұрын
    • Agreed. Showing the individual changes was awesome

      @LifeCoach44@LifeCoach443 жыл бұрын
    • Why do I see him on so many videos I watch 😂😂

      @lettuce8279@lettuce82793 жыл бұрын
  • "It's not about the tools you have, but it's how you use it" - Ex

    @SuguAmesi@SuguAmesi4 жыл бұрын
    • 🤣😭

      @albine6103@albine61034 жыл бұрын
    • F

      @TheThony7@TheThony74 жыл бұрын
    • Lmao ! 🤣🤣🤣

      @anthony_benier@anthony_benier4 жыл бұрын
    • *Uses Windows XP Camera*

      @MayBeBasic@MayBeBasic4 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the tip 😌👌🏼

      @anandm7758@anandm77584 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve had this in my saved videos for about a year and finally watched it. 10/10 mate 👏👏👏

    @BackpackingUK@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын
  • The audio was simple and effective and the white balance was just magical. This encouraged me to go on manual mode on my camera. 🙏🏼

    @viditmaniyar2846@viditmaniyar28463 жыл бұрын
  • Dude, I'm not kidding. This is one of the best video/photography videos I've ever seen. You're saving people a lot of time and money here!

    @PhilLander@PhilLander4 жыл бұрын
    • Soooo truee !

      @maryamm8379@maryamm83794 жыл бұрын
    • I’ve watched it over 5 timer already...

      @jonathanp639@jonathanp6394 жыл бұрын
    • agree!

      @FurtherReading@FurtherReading4 жыл бұрын
    • Agree! :)

      @doubleu1446@doubleu14463 жыл бұрын
    • 💯💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

      @smokeymtnguitarnerd2539@smokeymtnguitarnerd25393 жыл бұрын
  • Just found this video because of KZhead’s “Creator on the Rise” I’ve been wanting to start my own KZhead channel but I’ve felt insecure bc of how the image looks coming out. After fixing the things on my camera I’m sure I’ll have more confident when starting to make videos. Thank you!!

    @JordanMooreW@JordanMooreW4 жыл бұрын
    • Is this his ult account?

      @soreblood5378@soreblood53784 жыл бұрын
    • Jordan Moore thanks great, Keep up the great work👍

      @speedyslayer1773@speedyslayer17734 жыл бұрын
    • Get makin vids

      @speedyslayer1773@speedyslayer17734 жыл бұрын
    • Soreblood yes lol. I’ll make a vid on this ult account bc I don’t want to advertise on Nigels channel. I don’t think it’s right to self promote in other people’s comments.

      @JordanMooreW@JordanMooreW4 жыл бұрын
    • Have you made your first video yet?

      @SamDaniel2020@SamDaniel20204 жыл бұрын
  • Love how you gave many basic tips anyone can use rightaway, instead of slapping 200 dollar lights everywhere around the room

    @JesseJustinMusic@JesseJustinMusic2 жыл бұрын
  • You know a video is good when someone comes by three years later and will end up buying this camera just to do this for fun.

    @mr.grotto9498@mr.grotto9498 Жыл бұрын
  • This is probably the best demonstration on why the camera specs isn't as important as everyone claims. Great video man!

    @simonfil2@simonfil24 жыл бұрын
    • Camera specs are mostly irrelevant.. It's knowledge of videography and/or photgraphy, light, sound, etc.. that is much more important.

      @gooseknack@gooseknack4 жыл бұрын
    • @@gooseknack And that's why the newer flagship phone cameras can come off better to some people than actual professional cameras. Because the phone AI automatically fixes the image to the best possible way after the photo is taken. I was suprised when a 12mp iphone camera took better photos than a red dragon camera. It all depends on lightning, color grading and sound.

      @DeathSkullY@DeathSkullY4 жыл бұрын
    • he uses gh4 bro...best video camera ever

      @PadawanStudio@PadawanStudio4 жыл бұрын
    • @@PadawanStudio I beg to differ. But it's all up to personal preference.

      @simonfil2@simonfil24 жыл бұрын
    • @@DeathSkullY Flagship phone's sensors suck. Those peasize sensors barely get any light and will always have grain unless you have perfect lighting. Don't even get me started on low light photos. The grain is purely atrocious on phones. Next is tracking. Your phone will not even keep up with beginner camera's that struggle with blur and autofocusing. Camera specs are way more important than YOU think. They aren't make or break, but it's your potential.

      @Shakiahjprod@Shakiahjprod4 жыл бұрын
  • My brother's film instructor always said that filmmakers have to learn how to paint with light. This is a great example of that. The camera is the underwear. The lenses and lighting are the clothing. Nigel Barros - Fabulous job.

    @garrardmcclendon1@garrardmcclendon14 жыл бұрын
    • I definitely need to change my underwear.

      @TomRipley7350@TomRipley73503 жыл бұрын
  • Another video to prove that it is not the gear that makes us great photographers or videographers, but how we work with it to capture the light. I’ve seen awesome shots of professional photographers that were done on pinholes camera. Insane.

    @KofieBluejay@KofieBluejay Жыл бұрын
  • This video is the most helpful for me on YT. You managed to change my videos to look so much better with a tutorial that had areasonable length, no blah blah. Highly appreciated! ❤️

    @sandrashermanjazz@sandrashermanjazz2 жыл бұрын
  • “How lighting alone makes me look like two different people”

    @brushot@brushot3 жыл бұрын
    • 😂

      @NigelBarros@NigelBarros3 жыл бұрын
    • Seriously though. A jacket, good lighting and some camera settings made him look super hot 🔥

      @Millie-um2bi@Millie-um2bi3 жыл бұрын
  • I didn’t realize how bad the first shot was until this result came out

    @YasminAlDaas@YasminAlDaas4 жыл бұрын
    • Truth is, the original image wasn't bad. The second image along with the audio was better in a sense because it just produced a more dramatic look. A bit too dark if you ask me but the audio was definitely better. Most people wouldn't care to see the original image. It's more of the content that matters either way.

      @joeldiaz141@joeldiaz1414 жыл бұрын
    • @Pew Maya nice try lad

      @just_peace@just_peace4 жыл бұрын
    • me neither thats crazy right

      @ezrafreeman6960@ezrafreeman69604 жыл бұрын
    • @@joeldiaz141 A little bit to dark for my taste too.

      @frida507@frida5074 жыл бұрын
    • @Joel Diaz That was a _really_ long way of saying you can't afford $100 worth of lights.

      @ClearAdventure@ClearAdventure3 жыл бұрын
  • After seeing this video ad showup in my feed for the last 1.5 years, I am finally watching it.

    @christhompsonphotography6783@christhompsonphotography67832 жыл бұрын
  • People who sit and take time to show us tips and tricks are God sent!! 🙏🏽

    @Jsjdjc@Jsjdjc3 жыл бұрын
  • Your channel doesn’t deserve to be underrated like this.

    @quotywood3862@quotywood38624 жыл бұрын
  • Great lighting made simple. Thanks for sharing. Can you please share the link for the free KZhead studio LUT, you used to color grade this video

    @hardrod6989@hardrod69894 жыл бұрын
    • It’s in my Sellfy store, link to that is in the description 👍🏻

      @NigelBarros@NigelBarros4 жыл бұрын
    • I'm all new to this, what's a LUT?

      @Jokl92@Jokl924 жыл бұрын
    • @@Jokl92 It's basically a color grading profile. I'm not a pro, tho. Don't take my Word for it.

      @prismgames@prismgames4 жыл бұрын
    • @@Jokl92 its a Lookup Table that is applied on top of a video (usually RAW) to color grade it...more like image preset

      @rishijoshi5808@rishijoshi58084 жыл бұрын
    • Okay, so does it only work with a certain software? I am using iMovie at the moment because I‘m just starting...

      @Jokl92@Jokl924 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for going through this step by step. Each improvement one at a time really helps understand that little changes make a big overall impact! Thanks!!

    @davidrod4633@davidrod46333 жыл бұрын
  • This video was amazing! I love the comparisons, I really got to see how important it is to have the right settings before recording! 10/10

    @green08green08green@green08green08green3 жыл бұрын
  • This is better than 95% of film school lighting classes. Step by step... you see every improvement layered on top of the other. TONS of teachable moment here!

    @russellarch7051@russellarch70513 жыл бұрын
  • Gosh, sometimes KZhead recommendations work

    @EgorKlenov@EgorKlenov4 жыл бұрын
  • I don't think getting an expensive camera can achieve results anywhere closer to what you did over here 👍🏻👍🏻

    @quanquan7708@quanquan77083 жыл бұрын
  • OMG I just grabbed my camera right now (X-T200) and used a piece of paper to set the white balance and it was 1000x improvement!! I had before just been relying on the "auto" but, I can now see that was heavily on the blue side.

    @Ekyllier@Ekyllier Жыл бұрын
  • Friend: White balance is overrated! Me: Sends him this video....

    @MrMovieMan941@MrMovieMan9414 жыл бұрын
    • Wow only an amerature would say that. If I used auto white balance at one of my wedding gigs I'd be scolded by the editing team for months lol. If I was stubborn about it I'd be fired

      @PredictableEnigma@PredictableEnigma4 жыл бұрын
    • Bullshit, you can check the wb trough your shooting, if you get it completely wrong you'll notice before shooting

      @mrecg99@mrecg994 жыл бұрын
  • Q: How to make a $300 camera look pro? A: Throw in $1000 worth pro lighting equipment. Couldn't resist, sorry. Learnt a lot from this video though. Great demo.

    @TamilFreelanceCoaching@TamilFreelanceCoaching4 жыл бұрын
    • I was about to write the same thing :D

      4 жыл бұрын
    • Same with a 1400 dollar camera too though so spend smart I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

      @ModernDevotion@ModernDevotion4 жыл бұрын
    • Tomáš Vician

      @jivanabrahamyan1824@jivanabrahamyan18244 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, it will be nice if he actually did real budget videography with handphone camera and diy lighting for people who can't afford buying those lightings.

      @GigawingsVideo@GigawingsVideo4 жыл бұрын
    • @@GigawingsVideo This. +1 for this! I guess it might be hard as everyone has different lights at home. But you might love this - kzhead.info/sun/gbqCks2qsYykY4U/bejne.html (though he doesn't use mobile cam0

      @TamilFreelanceCoaching@TamilFreelanceCoaching4 жыл бұрын
  • The best technical tutorial I have ever seen. Explained so well on what to do and how to do it, you know what you are talking about! Thanks man!

    @EliasMabuza@EliasMabuza2 жыл бұрын
  • Hands down, best lighting under $500 tutorial idea on YT! Creative……practical…..and likable! Thank u brother!

    @thegiftedone@thegiftedone Жыл бұрын
  • so he just covered a whole studio and camera setup in only a 10min video? wow. This is what we want man!!!!!!

    @nafisfuadshad7377@nafisfuadshad73773 жыл бұрын
  • This is legitimately the most legitest legit studio tip out there! lol Most people are drawn towards expensive gear just to have a "professional" look. What beginners (me included) ignore is the fact that we need to make do with what we got. Great video. Thanks for sharing, man!

    @jodeeancayan48@jodeeancayan484 жыл бұрын
  • probablly one of the best vids on photo/vid tips and tricks around. youtube is full of the same and the same stuff on shutter/iso/aperture, or best lenses, or what cam to buy, but what a lot of people really need out there is ways to learn, by identifying errror and apply correction that this short vid so beautifully provides. big thanks and greetings from brussels!

    @ILOVEMFEO@ILOVEMFEO3 жыл бұрын
  • This video is so helpful and detailed! Apart from the fact that it can be done step by step, it is also very inspiring! Thank you so much!

    @LeonDEpro@LeonDEpro2 жыл бұрын
  • This video is the perfect demonstration of that saying : "A tool is only as good as its user" Good job man! ;)

    @CarmasStudio@CarmasStudio4 жыл бұрын
  • PewDiePie NEEDS to see this!!!

    @swaggyp1219@swaggyp12194 жыл бұрын
    • XDXDXDDXDXD

      @rahulmaurya3886@rahulmaurya38864 жыл бұрын
    • Nah. Pediepie's video fits the content and his image. Inconsistent lighting, overexposure, audio saturation and everything else. It wouldn't work with a "presentation" look. The rounded "Rembrandt" look in most youtube videos these days is usually enforced by the content. They are showing equipment and gadgets, giving advice and selling services. They need a this type of lighting, a soft calm voice, soft music, slow body and camera movement, slow editing rhythm, basic wardrobe, basic furniture, etc. Corporate video is also like that. KZheadrs do not know much about lighting and generally have no personal style, so Rembrandt lighting is the only thing they know. They may discover Edward Hopper and other artists in the future. Btw, the skin tones in these videos are nowhere near natural.

      @aristotle_4532@aristotle_45324 жыл бұрын
    • Something happened because I remember "Fridays With PewDiePie" back in 2013, they looked fairly decent.

      @zamirstuff@zamirstuff4 жыл бұрын
    • ya ves tienes toda la razón piudipai necesitaría verlo, estoy totalmente contigo amigo. Te dejo mi teléfono por si quieres que hablemos más: 692534899 me llamo Carolina pero me puedes llamar ahora mismo

      @saritew@saritew4 жыл бұрын
    • o.o

      @KRAFTWERK2K6@KRAFTWERK2K64 жыл бұрын
  • Finally a video about lighting without tose neon blue-purple lights on the back! Just what I'm going for!

    @AlexRazorGame@AlexRazorGame Жыл бұрын
  • Measuring the harshness of the light with your fingers is brilliant.

    @pilotjm817@pilotjm8173 жыл бұрын
  • This is really good. My only suggestion is to show the lighting setup, aka, turn the camera around, so we know what the placement and brightness of those will be :)

    @Justeen15@Justeen153 жыл бұрын
  • "Step 1: Get the audio better and people can even forgive the horrible image."

    @BPDave23@BPDave234 жыл бұрын
    • Step 2: Get an air conditioner in the room, kick the fan out.

      @manpreetlakhanpal9720@manpreetlakhanpal97203 жыл бұрын
    • @Kelso_O no it isn't 90% its only half.

      @newjam9110@newjam91103 жыл бұрын
    • 50 percent rather

      @newjam9110@newjam91103 жыл бұрын
    • @Ash Kelso sorry but what i suppose to mean is The audio is only half of the viewing Experience. Unless if your blind or deaf.

      @newjam9110@newjam91103 жыл бұрын
    • They can, but I will not. It's like having a steak with potatoes: none of the following cannot be bad, because steak and potatoes always go together!

      @RichieLarpa@RichieLarpa3 жыл бұрын
  • Other have said it, but the execution of step by step and showing the different influences really works wonders.

    @alexandriadouillette@alexandriadouillette3 ай бұрын
  • this is still the best guide on how to start learning about create a better setup for even home office

    @aleattorium@aleattorium Жыл бұрын
  • Wow! I can't believe what a difference there is. Amazing video! :D

    @SlappedHam@SlappedHam4 жыл бұрын
    • Yes it’s true ! This will help for my home KZhead setup 💯

      @jv8studios@jv8studios3 жыл бұрын
  • This is why i like these sorts of youtubers, yall really look after us broke people

    @bricolmane@bricolmane4 жыл бұрын
  • That was exactly the video I was looking for. Nice clear step by step instruction on what each variable does to improve quality.

    @drmiteshtrivedi@drmiteshtrivedi2 жыл бұрын
  • This video is fantastic. So many great tips and the transformation before and after is mindblowing. I no longer look unwell in my footage !

    @philmikegraham@philmikegraham3 жыл бұрын
  • ok but why did you slowly get more attractive with each adjustment lmao

    @SaminSays@SaminSays4 жыл бұрын
    • Said samin,but not greg

      @GregKhar-NU-Metalhead2000@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead20004 жыл бұрын
    • ur wierd

      @ezrafreeman6960@ezrafreeman69604 жыл бұрын
    • That's why. Don't trust girls with extensive make up knowledge, camera skills and lightning skills. They can absolutly fake themselves so much.

      @HermanWillems@HermanWillems4 жыл бұрын
    • @@HermanWillems this is a man, you womanhater. Fucking incel.

      @Nagutama@Nagutama4 жыл бұрын
    • @@Nagutama who is a man?

      @xybersurfer@xybersurfer4 жыл бұрын
  • It’s a dramatic portrait lighting. Also called Rembrandt lighting

    @qtben17@qtben174 жыл бұрын
    • good to know thanks

      @YAMAHA_FAN.@YAMAHA_FAN.4 жыл бұрын
    • Also chiaroscuro.

      @GavinMorris1@GavinMorris14 жыл бұрын
  • Great tips! I've been struggling with setting up the light and getting a good image even with a new camera 😄 At the end of the day it's not about the camera but whether or not you ever go to the settings and actually use the full potential. This is so helpful, thank you!

    @LanaGram@LanaGram3 жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video, thank you for the step by step instructions! I’ve noticed that bad lighting can add 10-15 years to my face. Now I know how to take off a couple of years with better lighting!

    @PianoforPleasure@PianoforPleasure3 жыл бұрын
  • I was waiting till you start to sing "never gonna give you up" hahahahaha great video.

    3 жыл бұрын
    • i was gonna say, he looks like rock astley now

      @lilchachabeats9094@lilchachabeats90943 жыл бұрын
  • How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro! 1. Buy a lot of different studio material.

    @valtervenancio5324@valtervenancio53244 жыл бұрын
    • You could also shoot the video during the day in front of a window. Natural sunlight is a pretty good light source. If it's direct sunlight you could put a curtain on the window, and there you have it. The rest is just camera settings

      @valfodr@valfodr4 жыл бұрын
    • And a nice tan leather jacket!

      @quartet111@quartet1114 жыл бұрын
    • Válter Venâncio you can just buy a bunch of 99 cent store LED’s . I’ll post a video on just using 99 cent store stuff ^_^ hehe

      @JM-ml7ge@JM-ml7ge4 жыл бұрын
    • no -- it was about the settings.

      @SandraRodriguez-np7ee@SandraRodriguez-np7ee4 жыл бұрын
    • I know this reply is long and unwarranted by the original comment, but I think I have some good things to add. First of all, the settings made an absolutely huge difference, especially the white balance! The white balance change alone made the shot look 3 times better. Also, he used the same equipment in both shots and that obviously didn't matter. Even though he made quite the effort to start with a scenario where a lot of technical aspects were off, it's actually quite representative of where a lot of people fall short in their abilities! There are a lot of people out there who are interested in creating video content, and in the landscape of gear reviews and studio tours, it's really easy to get caught up in the equipment side of things. Some people are willing to jump in and get a whole ton of stuff while others can be daunted by the perceived barrier of entry. But the truth is that most everyone has decent tools within their reach, and how you use them makes all the difference. A poorly lit shot stays poorly lit when you point a more expensive camera at it. There is an artistry to video that must be learned, and it can be supported but not created by equipment. You need to have your skills down to take advantage of substantial equipment. The good news is that with little to no dedicated gear, you can also take advantage of what you have already! Use a room in your house with good natural lighting. (The sun is a great light and free!) Set up in an area where the light will hit your subject the best. Smartphone cameras are getting crazy good, and if you are doing a simple talking head video, you will be able to dial in your framing and other aspects of your shot. Sound is really important, and it's usually a great call to buy a budget microphone for your setup. The good thing is that the bang for your buck on solid and simple budget equipment is really high, whether it's audio, lighting, or something like a tripod. Audio done right can do a lot to save a video while audio done without care can easily destroy the quality of your video. I hope I shared some good tips, and while this video isn't the first of it's kind, this information and perspective can't be shared enough.

      @phillip.dustin@phillip.dustin4 жыл бұрын
  • So Nigel, I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I can safely say that if I ever manage to become a sucessful director, you're the first person I'm gonna call to be a DP. Your talent combined with your willingness to share your knowledge is hard to come by. Thank you for your videos, you've taught me a lot.

    @thebrazilianfilmacademy@thebrazilianfilmacademy3 жыл бұрын
  • thanks now all my colleagues can see my pain in 4K during zoom meetings

    @elvindenyarov@elvindenyarov Жыл бұрын
  • Im on the market to buy my first camera. I so needed to watch this video so: 1) I don't over spend on a super fancy cam, and 2) don't expect the camera to fix my lack of experience or knowledge on how to make a good vid.. Thanks bro!

    @LucianoDevoto@LucianoDevoto3 жыл бұрын
    • Video is 1/2 the gear, get a good audio recorder, and learn to add your audio recording to your video. Don't rely on in-camera audio for more than sync in post. Along with Nigel, check out Filmriot and Indy Mogul for great DIY film production videos.

      @Digitallifeconcepts@Digitallifeconcepts3 жыл бұрын
    • I got a good deal on a Cannon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D. Idk why it has 2 different names but they are the same camera. I'm really happy with it. I got one of the bundle kit deals for around $350. It's more than enough camera for me. It just doesnt have the flip out screen.

      @animalmother3526@animalmother35263 жыл бұрын
    • Canon EOS RP (1100$), Sony A7III (2000$), but you can have similar (exactly similar) results buy simply choosing a 2000D Canon.

      @gianniskamakas3578@gianniskamakas35783 жыл бұрын
    • @@animalmother3526 my first camera was a Canon 600D / T3i they are no longer manufactured but it was a good start. Now the same t 3 Series has the same sensor but a significant amount of upgraded features including Wi-Fi. While not a full frame sensor you do get quite a lot of good quality for the price

      @Digitallifeconcepts@Digitallifeconcepts3 жыл бұрын
    • @@animalmother3526 Hey I just bought a T7 and I'm having the hardest time getting a non-noisy video signal out of the HDMI into my capture device. Setting the ISO down to 100 is really tough though because I'm not sure my lights are enough, plus I use a green screen. I was thinking maybe I just should have gotten a Lumix G7.

      @steves_garage@steves_garage3 жыл бұрын
  • I've heard Matt D'avella saying "the best tool isn't the pricey one, is the one you master"

    @AndreiDante@AndreiDante4 жыл бұрын
    • Very true!

      @NigelBarros@NigelBarros4 жыл бұрын
  • Honestly, this is pretty remarkable, especially to those just thinking about getting their KZhead channel started. The quality is every bit as good as established KZheadrs. Great job.

    @Geotubest@Geotubest3 жыл бұрын
  • Sound and lighting is everything. Thanks for showing why in this educational video.

    @troygulbrandsenHistorienBak@troygulbrandsenHistorienBak Жыл бұрын
  • I get excited about this, until I realize my DSLR is so old it doesn't even support video.

    @ojtheaviator1795@ojtheaviator17954 жыл бұрын
    • 😂

      @myfriendjenonline7831@myfriendjenonline78314 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah my Canon EOS 40D cant shoot video either :(

      @philipstromberg@philipstromberg4 жыл бұрын
    • My pentax k10d doesnt do video too:( But i got a dji osmo 1 and an iphone 11 pro so maybe i can pull good shots off

      @Alvaro-em1dj@Alvaro-em1dj4 жыл бұрын
    • @@Alvaro-em1dj 11 pro is beast

      @kingsamvisuals@kingsamvisuals4 жыл бұрын
    • KingSam thats true, i literally got it yesterday so i havent seen its full potential yet, but im going to make some experiments with it and maybe upgrade it with some accessories. Maybe ill post something on my channel, i dont know yet though

      @Alvaro-em1dj@Alvaro-em1dj4 жыл бұрын
  • this dude turned into kermit when he changed the mic

    @connor662@connor6624 жыл бұрын
    • Everybody loves Raymond and Kermit's lovechild.

      @davejohnson3376@davejohnson33764 жыл бұрын
    • hahahahahahaha

      @spectreeffect9637@spectreeffect96374 жыл бұрын
    • More like Patrick Mahomes

      @ainanirina758@ainanirina7584 жыл бұрын
    • Bro dont talk crap about my cousin😑 im glad to see that hes doing awesome in his yt career👌

      @KingSUp000@KingSUp0004 жыл бұрын
    • - KingMeh - just cause your cousin is a muppet doesn’t mean you have to be butthurt jeez bro

      @nosrac3339@nosrac33394 жыл бұрын
  • Excelent video Nigel. Thanks for sharing with us all those simple tips that would definitely improve the quality of my videos.

    @haroldriverofilms@haroldriverofilms Жыл бұрын
  • Well done. I totally agree with your approach in regards to how lighting can fix most image issues. Thanks for your video

    @TimGrivas@TimGrivas3 жыл бұрын
  • The live demo format made a world of difference in being able to see the effect of each step. Thank you!

    @lukequanbeck@lukequanbeck3 жыл бұрын
  • 3:04 " We're back at ISO 200, you shouldn't be seeing any grain" Me: * double takes to check for actual grain *

    @codipalm9696@codipalm96964 жыл бұрын
    • 🤣🤣

      @faithmutsira5476@faithmutsira54763 жыл бұрын
  • Nigel, nice to meet you, Nigel - Fantastic - thank you. We have been messing around with lighting but haven't quite got it (although shot on an old iPhone) So this is very exciting for us. Thanks again.

    @shopforframes@shopforframes Жыл бұрын
  • Honestly, the best video on KZhead.

    @explorer9239@explorer92392 жыл бұрын
  • Now this is what you call a pro-tographer whose skills does not depend on editing software

    @davidjohnjosol2711@davidjohnjosol27114 жыл бұрын
    • Pew Maya way to be sexist

      @mintymuch@mintymuch4 жыл бұрын
    • The thing is, almost nothing he did could even be fixed in editing software. Except the white balance, but only if it was shot in RAW (where you can adjust the white balance in post production without any quality loss at all). If you don't shoot in RAW, even worse when it's just an 8-bit format (like most smaller cameras) then you can't even really fix the white balance, only slightly adjust it, or the whole picture falls apart. In cinema post-production and color grading they can do a lot of magic tricks these days like insert fake lighting and stuff like that - but they can only do that because it's shot in raw formats and it has been lit specifically flat to give more room for the grading.

      @heikosale1027@heikosale10274 жыл бұрын
  • New video title suggestion: How to do magic

    @ItsAlmostPerfect@ItsAlmostPerfect4 жыл бұрын
    • It is like magic ! Have you used these techniques in your videos ?

      @jv8studios@jv8studios3 жыл бұрын
  • bro this has gotta be one of the most helpful videos i've ever seen on fixing the look of the camera. thanks so much!

    @futuregootecks@futuregootecks Жыл бұрын
  • the tip of lighting just one side of the face..... how can I say this? gold.

    @culturetoronto@culturetoronto Жыл бұрын
  • I love when you do videos on how to shoot better. Some people just say camera, or lens but you have lighting, camera settings, not pushing things to far and being creative. Great video again and keep going with these videos.

    @lovefirst6157@lovefirst61574 жыл бұрын
  • The legends says that this man can make any camera look like $15,000 camera.

    @haydenwu6718@haydenwu67183 жыл бұрын
  • the amount of condensed knowledge in here is just fascinating, Thanks man!

    @nizarmessaoudi9268@nizarmessaoudi9268 Жыл бұрын
  • This is the video I coming back every time when I want or need to shoot something like this (I'm not into filmmaking but I do have a cheap old camera X-T1) and this is the most complete guide to get better! Thankly the KZhead algorithm recommended this to me at some point! And thank you Nigel!

    @firstname4474@firstname4474 Жыл бұрын
  • I really appreciate this. Such a good reminder of how important lighting is. I've been stuck in camera specs and settings for the last few months. I really need to broaden my understanding into lighting. Thanks!

    @JeffDelMusic@JeffDelMusic3 жыл бұрын
  • The thing that sets this tutorial apart from many others is the fact that you make the changes and improvements, step-by-step and in (nearly) real time. Simple but effective and undeniable. Subscribed for more content!

    @SilensVenator@SilensVenator4 жыл бұрын
  • Dude...HA!!! You are 100 times better at teaching the aspects of filming and lighting than most people I've seen. Ive learned more in 6.5 minutes than I did in the previous week. Thanks man, you know your stuff !

    @BigfootExp@BigfootExp3 жыл бұрын
  • This gives me a lot of hope, glad you explained it clearly.

    @AustynTheLeo@AustynTheLeo2 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve been getting recommended this video since it’s creation. Glad I finally clicked

    @johnford902@johnford9024 жыл бұрын
  • damn, hard to believe the gh3 is now an "old" camera lol. loved that little beast!

    @BarefootMediaTV@BarefootMediaTV4 жыл бұрын
    • once a new camera is out the previous is considered ancient.

      @floatingrabbit3556@floatingrabbit35564 жыл бұрын
    • @@floatingrabbit3556 I wouldn't say that, but two generations is definitely a pretty major step. Personally I'm learning using a Rebel T5i and I'm thinking about getting an SL1 to be its sibling, and while newer cameras have nice features, it's more than enough for what I'm doing while I'm not making any money.

      @AlexMint@AlexMint4 жыл бұрын
    • I loved my GH2 for the longest time, still an awesome camera especially with the hacks. Everyone has just gotten so obsessed with "flat" and log images these days that those old heavily baked color style cameras aren't desirable.

      @iviaverick52@iviaverick524 жыл бұрын
    • @@iviaverick52 I get that they're less reliable, but I'm not "advanced", and the cameras I mentioned are affordable especially since they're plentiful in the pawn shops.

      @AlexMint@AlexMint4 жыл бұрын
    • @@iviaverick52 with the hacks it was better than the gh3. the gh3 just had a nicer body and menu. i remember upgrading from the 2 to the 3 then to the gh4 and not noticing any quality improvement lol.

      @BarefootMediaTV@BarefootMediaTV4 жыл бұрын
  • I swear as soon as you changed the mic your image instantly looked better as well, even tho it didn't. I guess it's a mental thing.

    @sigibaes@sigibaes3 жыл бұрын
  • All I can say is Wow! I thought I needed a better camera and you just showed me otherwise...I appreciate that greatly. Amazing before and after

    @mystiquespirituals6756@mystiquespirituals67563 жыл бұрын
  • So, I stumbled upon this video before my first video posting and I gotta say: THIS HELPED A TON!!! Don’t get me wrong, my first few videos aren’t anything to brag about... but they are miles ahead of what they would’ve been. Much appreciated!!! I look forward to improving. Thank you.

    @kpmstreetphoto9732@kpmstreetphoto97324 жыл бұрын
  • THE WHITE BALANCING CHANGES EVERYTHING 😱✨ THANK YOU FOR THIS 💖💖💖

    4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much; this was a really informative, great video. The way you changed up that shot was some kind of visual alchemy and really helped me to see the tricks I could use to make my shot so much better. Thanks again!

    @stephvalentine@stephvalentine Жыл бұрын
  • Nigel, this is the best video on this topic, so praise where praise is due: You knocked it out the park with this one.

    @LewisOfAranda@LewisOfAranda3 жыл бұрын
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