How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro!
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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 TH-camrs use a $700 120D light, but I guess it's all relative. I hope you enjoy it!
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90% of that visual improvement was achieved simply by setting the white balance. Lots of great tips Nigel.
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 Yeah.
@@031vinemedia2 same
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 😁
Less room sound and less noise on the audio.
The white balance thing blew my mind, invaluable tip right there!
Mine too..
Same
I didnt get it wat he did
Yeah it's was epic
@@jiyashrivastava9230 you need to check your white balance setting in your camera menu
You're not only making a cheap lens look pro, but you're teaching beginners how to go pro. Super.
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.
NigelBarros: bad camera great settings
PewDiePie: great camera bad settings
The gh3 isn't a bad camera at all. It may be outdated, but it still has solid video quality and features.
That's largely because pewdiepie is a cretin who doesn't actually care about his job or his viewers hahaha
@DuoBV Channel Well his videos never had the best quality...
Me af😂
You mean good camera great settings and great camera awful settings
Holy cow when ya fixed your audio. My brain just told me that your image looked better.
Poor audio kills video production dead faster than just about anything.
Yeah so funny how no matter how great the visual is, bad audio subconsciously tells us "cheap, amateur, not worth my time"
hahaha
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.
Franky Mana I believe it was George Lucas that said 75% of video is audio
honestly setting white balance and better mic did 90 percent of the job on their own!
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.
The amount of immediately practical info presented in this short video is great. Well done.
Yes this video was well put together and straight to the point. So much better than purchasing a new camera
What an incredible video, Nigel. Thanks for making this. To see the evolution of your shot was so cool.
Wow I’m honored to have you stop by one of my videos Garret! Much respect!
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!
I see Garretts comments on so many videos I watch 😅
Agreed. Showing the individual changes was awesome
Why do I see him on so many videos I watch 😂😂
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.
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
So bottom line, lighting is more important than the average person might think.
Exactly!
And camera settigs too
@@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 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 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 TH-cam channel, I forgot to buy a backlight!!!
Please send this to every "professional" journalist broadcasting from home during the lockdown.
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.
and ellen degeneres lol
Hahahaha😂😂😂. They need some knowledge tho.
@@kingkylie9655 *degenerate
@@MaximilianonMars gtfo
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!
The audio was simple and effective and the white balance was just magical.
This encouraged me to go on manual mode on my camera. 🙏🏼
This is probably the best demonstration on why the camera specs isn't as important as everyone claims. Great video man!
Camera specs are mostly irrelevant.. It's knowledge of videography and/or photgraphy, light, sound, etc.. that is much more important.
@@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.
he uses gh4 bro...best video camera ever
@@PadawanStudio I beg to differ. But it's all up to personal preference.
@@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.
"It's not about the tools you have, but it's how you use it" - Ex
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Lmao ! 🤣🤣🤣
*Uses Windows XP Camera*
Thanks for the tip 😌👌🏼
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!!
I don't think getting an expensive camera can achieve results anywhere closer to what you did over here 👍🏻👍🏻
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!
Soooo truee !
I’ve watched it over 5 timer already...
agree!
Agree! :)
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Just found this video because of TH-cam’s “Creator on the Rise” I’ve been wanting to start my own TH-cam 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!!
Is this his ult account?
Jordan Moore thanks great, Keep up the great work👍
Get makin vids
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.
Have you made your first video yet?
This video is fantastic. So many great tips and the transformation before and after is mindblowing. I no longer look unwell in my footage !
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 !
Your channel doesn’t deserve to be underrated like this.
“How lighting alone makes me look like two different people”
😂
Seriously though. A jacket, good lighting and some camera settings made him look super hot 🔥
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!
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! ❤️
Great lighting made simple. Thanks for sharing.
Can you please share the link for the free TH-cam studio LUT, you used to color grade this video
It’s in my Sellfy store, link to that is in the description 👍🏻
I'm all new to this, what's a LUT?
@@Jokl92 It's basically a color grading profile. I'm not a pro, tho. Don't take my Word for it.
@@Jokl92 its a Lookup Table that is applied on top of a video (usually RAW) to color grade it...more like image preset
Okay, so does it only work with a certain software? I am using iMovie at the moment because I‘m just starting...
I didn’t realize how bad the first shot was until this result came out
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.
@Pew Maya nice try lad
me neither thats crazy right
@@joeldiaz141 A little bit to dark for my taste too.
@Joel Diaz That was a _really_ long way of saying you can't afford $100 worth of lights.
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!
Super helpful, super practical... thanks for sharing!
so he just covered a whole studio and camera setup in only a 10min video? wow. This is what we want man!!!!!!
Gosh, sometimes TH-cam recommendations work
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!
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!
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 :)
This video is the perfect demonstration of that saying : "A tool is only as good as its user" Good job man! ;)
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
So much value out of this video. Thanks a lot!
This is why i like these sorts of youtubers, yall really look after us broke people
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.
I definitely need to change my underwear.
out of all the videos ive seen this is by far the best simple to the point
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.
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!
I was waiting till you start to sing "never gonna give you up" hahahahaha great video.
i was gonna say, he looks like rock astley now
That was exactly the video I was looking for. Nice clear step by step instruction on what each variable does to improve quality.
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!
Wow! I can't believe what a difference there is. Amazing video! :D
Yes it’s true ! This will help for my home TH-cam setup 💯
I've heard Matt D'avella saying "the best tool isn't the pricey one, is the one you master"
Very true!
That was amazing. Thanks so much for these tips. I really like your laid back and friendly style of presentation.
Great video Nigel! Thanks for sharing all this tips!
It’s a dramatic portrait lighting. Also called Rembrandt lighting
good to know thanks
Also chiaroscuro.
The live demo format made a world of difference in being able to see the effect of each step. Thank you!
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 TH-cam algorithm recommended this to me at some point! And thank you Nigel!
that's an amazing transformation :D Cool one mate!
damn, hard to believe the gh3 is now an "old" camera lol. loved that little beast!
once a new camera is out the previous is considered ancient.
@@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.
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 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.
@@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.
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!
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.
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 $350. It's more than enough camera for me. It just doesnt have the flip out screen.
Canon EOS RP (1100$), Sony A7III (2000$), but you can have similar (exactly similar) results buy simply choosing a 2000D Canon.
@@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
@@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.
Honestly, this is pretty remarkable, especially to those just thinking about getting their TH-cam channel started. The quality is every bit as good as established TH-camrs. Great job.
This is the best video I have seen on lighting so far. Thank you!
Now this is what you call a pro-tographer whose skills does not depend on editing software
Pew Maya way to be sexist
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.
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!"
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.
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.
@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.
The difference a good oven makes vs a good camera isnt very comparable. I understand your point though.
It’s not about the tool or device...it’s about the skillful individual behind it
This is a great video. Loved the evolution from different lighting
Love this video! It helped me out so much and answered a lot of my questions. Thank you.
I’ve been getting recommended this video since it’s creation. Glad I finally clicked
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.
I was about to write the same thing :D
Same with a 1400 dollar camera too though so spend smart I guess 🤷🏻♂️
Tomáš Vician
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 This. +1 for this! I guess it might be hard as everyone has different lights at home. But you might love this - th-cam.com/video/NVIbirzZn0M/w-d-xo.html (though he doesn't use mobile cam0
best video i have ever seen for lightning. Thank you so much bro.
I can't stress enough how the light change made you go from white dweep geek to Handsome Rock Star.. Lol
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It is like magic ! Have you used these techniques in your videos ?
This is fabulous. Thank you for posting this video. I will definitely be doing this to improve my videos.
Whow! Such a great effect with small changes - outstanding!
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!
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!
Damn, I need to learn how to light.
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Awesome! How’s it going ?
Nigel, this is the best video on this topic, so praise where praise is due: You knocked it out the park with this one.
Love how you gave many basic tips anyone can use rightaway, instead of slapping 200 dollar lights everywhere around the room
Just ran across this on my Recommended and you managed to make this so easy to absorb in a short amount of time! I’ve been making videos on TH-cam for years, and it’s high time to step up my game!
I get excited about this, until I realize my DSLR is so old it doesn't even support video.
😂
Yeah my Canon EOS 40D cant shoot video either :(
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 11 pro is beast
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
one of the best videos I have ever seen, Thank you man, it helps me a lot as a content creator!
Well done. I totally agree with your approach in regards to how lighting can fix most image issues. Thanks for your video
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.
Very nicely done, I enjoyed that!
I'm honored you stopped by my channel Gordon, always been a big fan!
@@NigelBarros thanks! You've inspired me to raise my lighting game. I'm quite lazy on my pieces to camera, generally using natural light from a big window and a plain background.
This was a great video and reminder that it's not all about the camera! Lighting, color, and planning is so important!
Thanks for tips, love how you make everything so easy to understand and follow!
The legends says that this man can make any camera look like $15,000 camera.
THE WHITE BALANCING CHANGES EVERYTHING 😱✨
THANK YOU FOR THIS 💖💖💖
This video just helped me in so many ways. Thanks for taking the time to share this. Looking forward to getting a few GH3s.
Hands down, best lighting under $500 tutorial idea on YT! Creative……practical…..and likable! Thank u brother!
this was dope! so often I'm thinking like if I have this gear or that gear my images will do well but it just goes to show how important the fundamentals of lighting are
Applied most of everything you as I could in my last video and pleased with the results! still got much more to do doe. Thanks!
Sound and lighting is everything. Thanks for showing why in this educational video.
Nicely done! Clear info presented really well. Thanks so much!
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!
Greetings from the UK. I've struggled with the same issues shown in this excellent video, I use the Lumix G80/85 and now I know what to do to drastically improve my videos. Thank you for making things so much easier for me. Great video with great music. I have now subscribed.
People who sit and take time to show us tips and tricks are God sent!! 🙏🏽
Awesome work my Nigel...thanks for sharing those Tips !
Legit one of the most useful videos on TH-cam. Thank you very much! ^_^
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.
This gives me a lot of hope, glad you explained it clearly.
Thanks, I appreciated the content and recommendations. The before and after was amazing and I learned a lot. I ordered one of the RX 8T lights.