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What was your favorite tip? Do you have any to share??
Creating your own preset - Leaving the white balance unchecked was something I hadn't thought about.
Love the wait 30 minutes. So true. Great video as always!
Tip #9 and more people should use that tip when writing emails especially to their boss.
Great video, the 9th one is so true, is my favorite and the one i teach my students too. Don't rush to export, give your brain the time to de-tox, you'll probably need to make some further changes and then export.! If there is no time to wait and need to export right away, A reference image is also a good idea to compare to.. Instead of 30 min or a day just compare and see if you are far off.
My favorite was hearing a Canadian say ZEE ;)😀😃😄 Great job again.
The best tip in this is the wait 30 minutes, I cannot count the times I have gone back a day later, or later in a day, and realized I was too heavy handed with my editing.
OMG, all those videos on how to edit your photos. And you condensed it into such a simple and thoughtful lesson for all your viewers ! Thank you so much, really appreciated this video.
Glad it was helpful!
This is so far the most useful video about raw processing, that I have ever seen.
Wow, thanks!
“I know you can do it”, nothing’s more inspiring than that!
One thing I like to do, that coincides with your waiting 30 minutes… I will the shrink the photo down to where the long edge takes up about 2 inches on my screen. I feel that helps you see an overcooked image, easier. In portraiture, if you’ve whitened the eyes or teeth to an unbelievable amount, it will stand out by doing this. It also helps seeing too much contrast/saturation/just about anything else in all styles of photography.
The last tip is too real. I already had a few images processed and exported in where, a day later, I just thought I needed a new pair of eyes and a brain. Looking back and back times again is the best tool in editing.
Glad it helped!
Happens to me most of the times... Exactly same thought pops in my mind... What ws i thinking...😂
8:30 - "You're the boss here" - Once I finally realized that, after trying to mimic everyone's youtube guides, rather than viewed them as basic understanding guides, everything became clear and I was actually processing my own photos. This took me a few months for this to click, back when I first starting processing.
I knew that accent was from the east coast haha. Great tutorial! Very helpful. The Bob Ross of photography
One of the key things you do so well is to dismantle the elitism from photography. I have a few different interest fields (cycling, photography, etc), and all of them are plagued to a smaller or larger extent of elitism. "This is how we do things, and if you do it differently we will look down on you and ridicule you". I believe this is a phenomenon which exists in almost all aspects of culture. It's usually spurred and upheld by people's immaturity and insecurity. I love how you are inclusive and welcoming, and emphasize that everyone has the right to do it the way they like.
It’s unfortunately so true in photography.
That last tip (wait 30 minutes) is gold. 😀 I just discovered your channel and now I am binge-watching and learning a ton. Thank you for your excellent content!!
Glad you liked it!
My friend, I am a 31 year old EDM fan from Orlando, who travels the US taking video and photos of his favorite artists. You are the best at explaining not only the what but the why of the Process in all your videos. Thank you for your contribution toward knowledge.
The 30 minute wait is a huge tip. I learned this the hard way, but it's a big deal.
By far, the best photography channel on KZhead. Thank you Simon!
Wow, thanks!
The last tip is the best. What I do is after I finish processing I look at the photos on a different device like a 4K TV. Also as I learn more I keep coming back to the processed photos to apply what I've learned. Processing photos is a never ending journey for me. I remember when I first started working with LRC i would saturate the hell out of my photos and I used the clarity slider way too much. Now, I have leaned to control myself and use everything in moderation. Thanks Simon for another great video.
Yes! I keep folders on the cloud labeled "x photos in progress", take a break while they're uploading, and then look at them on my phone/any other screen to verify colors and edits.
The 30 minute rest is real nugget. Often, I will revisit an image the next day.
You won me over in just one video, now I will click the suscribe button and then I will look at your work. Thanks
if you are my photography teacher back in high school... i'll never miss your class..i've learn alot just by watching your video.. thank you Good sir..
Just WOW. Although I'd used older versions of photoshop, I was still a bit lost when it came to lightroom. Had tried it a couple of times, but always gave up - I couldn't find what I was looking for, I didn't know what every slider etc. did. But 15 minutes with your video and I feel more confident using it. I actually immediately put it back to the start and went through your steps, not only editing a photo of mine as I watched, but I kept pausing so that I could create a written step by step guide to act as an aide memoire. Your videos are awesome and so easy to follow. Amazing teacher, thank you for taking the time to do these videos.
Always dropping the videos I NEED , right when i need them
I am impressed I think that you are the only one to actually include how you export a photo at the end of your workflow. It ties everything together, non-destructive editing and saving the image with the baked-in edits and the creating of a preset for future use. I know that these topics do get discussed, but many presenters consider the job done when that have made the final edit. Another thing that I like is that you simplify the way you edit by showing exactly what you have done and the reason why you have done it. This I find leave me in no doubt as to what I need to do.
Valuable information Simon. Love your teaching style also.
Many thanks!
Amazing job Simon. You have an amazing commitment to service of others and judging from what I've leaned about you from your TED talk, you've spent much of your life in service to others and your country. Really inspires me to be better and achieve more. I have learned a lot about photography and editing from your channel. Photography is one of my outlets for mental health. I'm a recovering addict and hobbies like photography keep me going strong for well over three years! I'll be working on starting my own photography business in 2024, for now I'm building my portfolio. This is my second business. I did web design and SEO, made some money but wasn't happy. I'm going to follow my passions this time!
You can do it!
Good on you mate. I’m doing a very similar thing at the moment. Life is far too short and unstable (for lack of a better word), to be stressing over things we don’t really want to do. We got dis! 💪🏻😊 And yes, thank you for these very informative videos/tutorials Simon. 🙏😊
@granthartley man I wish I could do photography full time but I feel like it's so hard to make it unless you're doing wedding photography. Even then the living salary seems subpar unless you're a top 1% photographer. Not sure if the data im looking at is way off base. I hope it is.
Without your video, this program can be extremely frustrating... Thank you!
Glad it helped!
@@simon_dentremont Simon, I'm ge3tting back into Photography after a few decades..... 7D was my last best camera. I stepped up to a 5D and need to know what lens filters are best for this camera for the same sort of shooting you do. Can you suggest what types of lens filters I should invest in. I'm at a point where I can afford good stuff now. I appreciate your wisdom and experience.
I have a couple thousand photos I need to go through. I hate editing. Admittedly because, I don’t know how to use Lightroom. This video actually made me excited to go home and edit my recent photos from my trip to Vietnam. Thank you for making content like this.
so useful! Working as a designer / editor for decades and always learning so much here. thanks
Waiting, yes. There’s a natural excitement that plays into editing a good image that causes us to go overboard. You see this especially when reviewing photos from years past. A little waiting time benefits photographers at any skill level.
Wait… best advice that I’ve ever heard. Can’t say how many times that I have gone back to visit the RAW image in Lightroom after some time and thought “I can’t believe I did that and even posted it somewhere”.
Your turotials are alway so structured and easy to follow. Thank you! Subscribed.
You are an amazing teacher Simon. Your approach is just ideal for us beginners.
Glad you think so!
It is good you recognize we all do not use LR. I do use a similar processing scheme in Affinity Photo. It is good to see what you do as I admire your photos. Thank you.
Fantastic. Your videos are the GOAT 👍🏻
Too kind!
Been using Lightroom for many years, and still managed to learn something new. Thanks! subscribed!
Welcome aboard!
You are such a life saver Simon! LR can be really overwhelming, and having these 10 easy to follow steps is really a life saver for a person like me that can be paralyzed with too many options. I took notes of everything. So thank you, thank you!
Excellent advice all round and just as relevant in Photoshop, Thank you..
Simon, you keep teaching an old dog new tricks!
Man, I sure wish I had this video way back when I first started using Lightroom! Couldn't ask for a better video on the subject. I've been out of the loop for years and I'm just getting back into it. So not only was this a great refresher, I learned a ton too.
Glad it helped!
Most of us have our own styles, but in the end, I think we all do almost the same thing; That last tip about deactivating the white balance on presets has absolutely valuable meaning. Thanks, Simon! 😊
Thanks for sharing!!
Ah the little triangles on the histogram! That's what I've been trying to figure out to highlight over/under exposures. Thank you!!
Hey. Learned a lot from this video. Just one thing to note. While facebook recommends 2048p on the long edge, this is not the case for instagram. They recommend 1080p width and max 1350p height (height depends on the ratio). I just tested today, and the file size on my posts with the recommended 1080 were more than 60 percent larger, and with better colors, than the ones with 2048p at the long edge (I did apply sharpening: screen, standard, to both).
Dear Simon, I've been watching your videos for a while. Please continue doing them, they are a fantastic intro and support to those of us who love to take pictures and go the extra mile to make them unique. Really great stuff, I look forward to the next one.
Many thanks!
Simon, let me start by saying that I've been peeping on your tip videos for a few months and as an avid photographer from a line of photographers before me, you have been the highlight of my studies in upping my skills as a productive landscape/wildlife photographer. I want to thank you for giving me every possible answer to questions I've had about program workflow and file storage that I didn't know I needed until in the thick of it, and of course, your on the field experience is an added bonus. I can only imagine the hours of work you put into this channel and so for that, I thank you. ~Sedona from Washington
This video is concise, informative, and genuinely encouraging. Thank you very much, Simon!
Your contribution to the community is next level thank you very much sir
So nice of you
You have a new fan in me, in no small part due to the way you acknowledge amateur and casual photographers.
This man is a beast. Very high quality content at a very low time, constantly. Thank you, I´ve learned so much.
Glad to hear it!
I love these kinds of videos. They are so helpful and actually take me through the process of not only how but why we make changes to a photo! Would love to see more of these style of videos! 👏
You're so welcome!
Your videos are so helpful. No matter how much you know or think you know, there's always something you can learn, even from the basics!
Happy to hear that!
Excellent tutorial. As someone who has almost exclusively shot on film and done minimal editing, going to RAW has been daunting. This video is very helpful!
Thanks again, Simon! I learned new things again. Finally I understand the difference between vibrance and saturation. Decreasing clarity for waterfalls, noted too! The 30 minutes tip is a golden one. This was taught to us at Uni: when writing papers/essays, take a break for a few hours or days, and then re-read what you have written. But I have never thought of using this "technique" for photo editing.
Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge so openly!
You are so welcome!
Another great video from Simon just what i was looking for. many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
The ‘wait 30 mins’ tip is the best. My first attempts at editing were very saturated and ‘crunchy’. I’ve calmed down a little now!
Great to hear!
Thx very much for this video. It really changed the way I looked at clarity.
Glad it was helpful!
I still like to use the Auto button in the develop module as a starting point. It usually gets me in the ballpark and I can still tweak the individual sliders until I'm satisfied. There are times though that Auto is WAY off and I have to start from scratch, but overall, it works for me.
Your videos have really helped me in the last couple of months. Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with those who need it.
I'm so glad!
Your videos are the best by far for learning nature photography basics and more. Keep them coming.
Love your videos, as an aspiring photographer your channel is pure gold
this was an amazing video! everything was explained clearly and you make it so easy to follow along. you really saved me with this one
Even photos taken with a mid range cellphone by me now look more artistic with this channel's tips... Thanks.
I'm blown away! Thanks.
These are fantastic tutorials. Well put together and extremely useful. Great work Simon!
Wow, watched this a couple times and got more out of it the second time through, thank you for great tips!
Excellent video, thank you! Waiting is an important step that I've often done because of something interrupting me and found helpful, so you making that a point in this video confirmed that it's a good thing to do!
Thank you Simon. A really good video in simple terms. I struggle at times in LR but looking at this video simplifies certain aspects of editing. Thanks again.
Thanks a lot Sir Simon for a very clear explainations & making this so informative videos on a step by step photo processing in a Lr. I've really learned a lot. Keep safe always Sir & God bless! 😊💗 👍🇵🇭
Thank you for taking the time to break down different topics from taking a photo to editing, it’s helpful. Even if your video is something I know or whatever I still run them in the background when I’m editing and give it a like.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the video i was searching for... Thank you very much for all your knowledge that you share...
I never knew about saving presets and unchecking the white balance. Thank you for this tip. When I started my photography journey, I wish I found your channel first. While tech channels might get the most revenue covering new gear, the real value of developing skills and talent are in channels like yours.
Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done, Simon. Thanks for sharing your workflow with us. I do a lot of what you demonstrated in my workflow also, but it's always nice to have confirmation you are doing it right as the amount of adjustments are really overwhelming. I did pickup on a couple of good suggestions such as saving the adjustment settings and wait 30 minutes...all good stuff sir.
Great video - no, wait... EXCELLENT VIDEO!
Thanks!
So good I had to watch it twice. Then the third time I opened LrC and edited one of my photos along with you. Thanks
Crystal clear as ever. Thanks Simon. I’m not quite at the stage where my work is worthy of saving as a preset, but I am finding that creating multiple virtual copies of the same raw file to test different processing approaches really helps (with a 30 minute rule for each of course!)
0:03 Thank you so much for this video. So helpful and gives me the confidence to shoot in raw. I so appreciate the way you share your experience and knowledge without any hint of ego. I feel like we are having a coffee at Tim Hortons and chatting about photography.
Simon, your video is amazing! I didn’t know how much I didn’t know! But thanks to you, I now know a little bit more!
Thanks Simon, this really helped connect the dots for me.
I just came back from a little bit of shooting with a new camera and lens, first time going RAW only, these tips are gonna be super helpful :) Thank you Simon!
Always complete and succinct. Great job!
This is the best RAW processing video on the interwebs! I've watched a bunch of them, trying to gain confidence for moving from PS/JPEG to LR/RAW, and now I feel like I'm ready. Thanks Simon!
Awesome, thank you!
Priceless information for beginners in 15 minute video. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, video was just perfect, I had no idea where to start, and now I have a roadmap. 👍
What a great way to start my new year by watching this video. I'm a long-time LRC user but you've still taught "this old dog" some new tips. These are easy, simple-to-use procedures that will enhance any photo. My workflow is similar but probably not as organized as your's. Your recommendation of leaving the photo for at least 30 minutes is a great tip. Evaluating one's work with "fresh eyes" usually reveal changes that will improve the image. Waiting until next day is even better. I love your content and your friendly, concise delivery of information. I wish I could have gotten your advice and tips when I was starting this hobby 60 years ago. It would have saved me a great deal of time, frustration and money. My granddaughter (16) is interested in horse photography (she participates in English jumping). Photographing horses and jumpers is like "wildlife" photography with similar problems of lighting, freezing action, techniques and equipment. I'm going to recommend she watch your videos. You are a great teacher and she'll benefit from your experience. You explain the concepts much better than I can. Very best wishes for continuing success in 2024!
Thank you, Simon! I find your videos so valuable! They are concise while including so much information. Your instructions are especially helpful for me with the new LR Classic. As for waiting 30 minutes, I refer to that as my time to step back and then return with fresh eyes...so, I tell myself, "Fresh Eyes" as my cue to step away & return when my brain & eyes are ready. Thank you!
This tutorial helps me a lot to start wild photography
...and ctrl-y is "re-do" if you want to toggle back-and forth. Nice of you to provide a very straightforward tutorial. As you point out, there are multiple RAW processors and related software out there and many of us prefer more "pro-centric" programs such as DxO PhotoLab and Capture One. Not only you you own these (as opposed to Adobe's rent-them-forever scheme), but they enable finer control over tonality, HSL, and other parameters while being much more powerful (with a bit more of a learning curve--an F1 car's a lot harder to drive than a road car but these programs are very manageable and offer free trials). I also have Topaz but prefer DxO's NR in most cases.
Thank you so much for this, Simon. I have wanted to learn Lightroom, but it just seems so difficult. I only process jpg files and want to work with my RAW files. I'm going to give this a shot. Your teaching style is perfect. You never assume that we know what your explaining, going one step further, to make sure it's clear. I appreciate this.
Thank you Simon for an excellent tutorial. You have a fantastic way of explaining the process to make it easy to understand. I've watched many of these tutorials - I am a very amateur and inexperienced photographer - and by far I think your video here is one of the best ones.
Many thanks!
Extremely helpful. Thank you!
Great job Simon!
This is the most helpful video I have ever come across. Thank you!
This is the sort of guidance ive been looking for in photo editing! Nicely paced and with thorough explanation of each step and what is does and why you've chose to do it! Will be looking through your videos to see if you've done any other guidance videos like this! Excellent stuff !
Glad it was helpful!
This is fantastic, seen so many videos of people trying to sell you their presets or their complicated work flow but yours is so simple and yet so effective. I've started using Topaz AI recently and it's awesome, glad to see you include it too, makes me feel like I am doing the right thing. Not that there is a right and wrong thing as it's all in the eye of the artist.
Thank you so much for posting this video. I finally am seeing the sense in Lightroom editing.
Thanks again Simon, for a great and informative video. It's nice to see you get more comfortable and confident in your video's. You are a natural teacher...
Glad you enjoyed it
I think the 30 minute idea is great! I’ve just applied this with a few of my photos and I’ve already made a few adjustments😊
Excellent!
Thanks again for sharing your insight! I really appreciate how you communicate technical details in a way that is accessible to anyone while also encouraging creativity and exploration. Way too much gatekeeping and elitism going around and your willingness to share your wisdom and expertise is a breath of fresh air!
I wanted to thank you, with sharing your work and insights, I was able to improve my photography skills and shooting more consistent pictures. 😊 For the tips, I agree for the 30 mins wait. With years, sometimes I want to come back to some old photos. But now, I'm always editing with the original and the edited one side by side to stay on tracks. :D
Thanks for sharing!
Another good tutorial Simon.
OMG I am sooooooo happy you made this video. THANK YOU. All other Influencers will show their grade and edit but stop just short of how to turn into a jpg to share. You're the best Simon.
Welcome!
I aways learn something from you Simon, thanks!