Basics of Light Metering for Photography with Mark Wallace

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  • @RogerMunoz-ci7it
    @RogerMunoz-ci7it 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What wonderful tutorial and inside does this gentleman has to share with us all. Perhaps this video was posted eleven years ago. But, it is still relevant today as mush as it was yesterday. I wish some of my college professors would have been this good about explaining this as this gentlemen did. Bravo!

  • @saadulhassan1026
    @saadulhassan1026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am fashion photographer by profession. Believe me, I've seen many video on using of light meter in photography but this one is really really good and most effective video to learn about light meter. Others are just increasing traffic on their TH-cam channel. This guy is really giving helpful information. I really appreciate. KEEP IT UP. BRAVO👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @leestafford9442
    @leestafford9442 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I really think this video is great, he speaks with authority, factual knowledge and does not waste time with needless conversation or silly jokes nor does it appear he is operating on a trial & error bases Great!!!

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  • @garym3407
    @garym3407 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for a really good introduction to light meters I am a bit clearer now on how to use them and the theory behind them. Much appreciated and thanks for taking the time to put this video together for keen photographers like myself.

  • @janplexy
    @janplexy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark, you're the best teacher!!

  • @theminimalist-
    @theminimalist- 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very useful tutorial, thanks very much for the great work. The tutorial is well structured, with clear explanation and instructions.

  • @Gravitys-NOT-a-force
    @Gravitys-NOT-a-force 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, great video! Having an expensive light meter is one thing, knowing how to use it is another.

  • @be-do-have
    @be-do-have 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for such detailed explanation how to set up the light meter! You saved my day! 👍

  • @flaviopresutti
    @flaviopresutti 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mark, you're everywhere!!! Great as always, thaks!
    Greetings from Uruguay!

  • @peepers4763
    @peepers4763 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I’ve learned more from this video than the others!

  • @AndrewKwabula
    @AndrewKwabula 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talk about a Man who takes command of the subject. This is the video that sold me on using a light meter and am looking for a Sekonic light meter. Thank you.

  • @movieprof1
    @movieprof1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great teaching. Thank you!

  • @tomytomytomy3188
    @tomytomytomy3188 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark for your very useful job.

  • @VRKtaka
    @VRKtaka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In depth and easy to understand 👌 Much appreciated 👏👏

  • @globalturfwar
    @globalturfwar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching this in 2019 - Just as relevant. Great tutorial for a budding DoP with a new Sekonic

  • @69ingleton60
    @69ingleton60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, wow, wow, thank you soooooo much! Your video was very informative, clear and well presented particularly for a newbie like me. You are really skilled in this area and I appreciate you sharing your experience and skills. I feel very inspired! Thanks again

  • @wilkeslg
    @wilkeslg 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark, you get around. Great job as usual.

  • @LeighWPhotography
    @LeighWPhotography 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much for going over the BASICS! Many more tuts out there that explain more complicated concepts and this is the first one I found that shows exactly what to do. Mark, you are the best teacher!

  • @ulisver
    @ulisver 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge explanation! Thanks.

  • @realamericannegro977
    @realamericannegro977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easiest lightmeter tutorial I've seen so far

  • @dukoproduction9159
    @dukoproduction9159 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark for great video with a lots of information !!

  • @dreamchaser6088
    @dreamchaser6088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honest person will always guide you thank you mark you are great and i subscribed

  • @leejongjin
    @leejongjin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice tutorial! Thanks for this video.

  • @videogra5645
    @videogra5645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all of this explanation. I still don't really understand how to find middle gray using a spot meter, but most of all now I got it.

  • @joonykids
    @joonykids 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely put video. Thank very much sir!

  • @randygreen007
    @randygreen007 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous photos and model.

  • @tristanlope93
    @tristanlope93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really spot on tutorial. Thank you so much.

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment.

  • @guerrerosdigitales
    @guerrerosdigitales ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfection! Thank you!

  • @thethirdman225
    @thethirdman225 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Mark.

  • @sunshines.t.n.3961
    @sunshines.t.n.3961 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's really inspiration for the new photographers & cameraman. ......

  • @ivaa7777JAWA
    @ivaa7777JAWA 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work!

  • @Drshibuvalsalan
    @Drshibuvalsalan 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really nice presentation. Superb!!!

  • @tcurry1756
    @tcurry1756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark. This has helped me so much.

  • @adamgregorynyc
    @adamgregorynyc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Thanks Mark!

  • @songman1950
    @songman1950 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Good info!!!

  • @Connor_Dempsey
    @Connor_Dempsey 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks

  • @Shdd1122
    @Shdd1122 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great great video!!! Thank you

  • @targoljoonam22
    @targoljoonam22 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial, to the point with sample results...thanks for not boring me to death & making it long winded like others!! :-)

  • @Iamjustincognito
    @Iamjustincognito 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big thanks for clearing many misunderstandings

  • @sothathappened
    @sothathappened 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video!

  • @williequinlan4946
    @williequinlan4946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks great video

  • @vivahabbitvanassen
    @vivahabbitvanassen 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Mark, I wish you would do anything video on the Sekonic 758 DR again. very helpful indeed.

  • @normandavid67
    @normandavid67 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video, learned a lot

  • @MichaelStohldreyer
    @MichaelStohldreyer 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work!

  • @saikrishna1155
    @saikrishna1155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome explaination thanks ❤

  • @MrTanker10a
    @MrTanker10a 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video...

  • @mozmal
    @mozmal 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. I want one of these devices.

  • @SiddKundu
    @SiddKundu 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video....

  • @CarlWicker
    @CarlWicker ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent, thanks

  • @Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer
    @Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Compliments,excellent tutorial, great!!!

  • @Nicky411
    @Nicky411 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thank you

  • @WHITELIONNYC
    @WHITELIONNYC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mark is awesome

  • @52701970
    @52701970 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Mark you have a great way of explaining things..what I found odd is that people don't like using sync cords..what so hard about using a cord?

  • @markroberts9989
    @markroberts9989 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful thank you ;)

  • @aatvpresentations
    @aatvpresentations 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent 10/10

  • @piccolo8
    @piccolo8 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpfull, indeed !

  • @richardsilva-spokane3436
    @richardsilva-spokane3436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NEW SUB
    Great job on this video production and content. I don’t feel so overwhelmed with the metrics involved...in fact I’m grateful for all the data at my disposal 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @xm_tech
    @xm_tech 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Tutorial many thanks. Sekonic L-508 has same functionality with exception of built in Pocket Wizard trigger.

  • @p.burley4533
    @p.burley4533 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best explanation of the exposure triangle.

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sekonic is awesome, right? Thanks for the feedback.

  • @eevagirl
    @eevagirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good thanks so much (:

  • @icebird101
    @icebird101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As the transmitter inside the light meter is Pocket Wizard, is this means the receiver should be the same brand (Pocket Wizard) or any other receiver can work?

  • @edgarmauriciocontrerasland5333
    @edgarmauriciocontrerasland5333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent videos, thank you very much, but nobody talks about how to configure the buttons behind the photometer on the battery cover, thanks for your attention

  • @GavinSteiner
    @GavinSteiner 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. I'm not sure what you mean by the cameras "range" though?

  • @alan.macrae
    @alan.macrae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I know it's 7 years old but, with COVID -19, good time to catch up on some new / refresher information. Showing my age but, I'm using the L608 meter!

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! And it's awesome that you are using a meter. We appreicate it!

  • @khp333
    @khp333 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you are metering the dark and light areas of the building, do you keep the meter button held the whole time, or are you pushing meter button each time?

  • @joecerda630
    @joecerda630 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a video on all the different models of light meters for the sekonic brand and what are the differences?

  • @chophousefilms4334
    @chophousefilms4334 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mark, great video. Just to confirm, if I'm shooting 24fps video at 1/50, and I set my aperture to let's say f2.8 for an intense, intimate conversation... the meter will then give me the correct ISO for proper exposure? Am I saying this all correctly? Thank you

  • @Okechukwuobasijoseph
    @Okechukwuobasijoseph 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much Mark for such a wonderful tutorial as always. I finally bought an L-758 cine after watching this tutorial and I am rally enjoying it. Please my question is, is the Wireless Flash Radio Trigger only compatible with Pocket Wizard devices only or I can use it with any other wireless receiver e.g Pixel King Wireless E-TTL?

    • @JosesGarage101
      @JosesGarage101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can use your 758 with lots of flash brand but one studio flash with built in receiver is the the Phottix Indra 500ttl HSS.......AWESOME flash!!!! BUT the ONLY downside is that no meter of any brand today 2015/06/06 is compatible.
      I hope thay will consider this problem and make it work.

  • @happydays222
    @happydays222 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @tomtoka
    @tomtoka 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting, how about using it in real estate photography ? do you stand in the middle of the room and measure the light in ambient, or just shoot the meter at different places in the room to get the shutter ?

  • @davidjenkins8009
    @davidjenkins8009 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just one point, there are or were many cameras that can measure flash when using a dedicated unit, for example the Rolleiflex SL66X. That camera and a number of other cameras in the Rolleiflex range could also meter standard studio flash with an accessory FM1 which was called a meter but was simply a readout and control mechanism as all the metering was actually done by components in the camera. I know it may look like I am being picky, but really I am using the opportunity to spread some knowledge about a fantastic range of cameras. Generally though, I really enjoyed your video.

  • @brunolondinese5857
    @brunolondinese5857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to put it into reflective flash metering? You were taking multiple reflective readings around your studio while in ambient mode, when in fact you would go on to use flash.

  • @hakamsoufan
    @hakamsoufan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    mark w is the great teacher thank you

  • @JoshuaFeist
    @JoshuaFeist 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the radio trigger mode only work with PocketWizard technology or can it work with other radio triggers?

  • @wild.Petals79
    @wild.Petals79 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have to determine the ISO yourself or the meter light will determine for you? so if you are doing an outdoor portraits, you would have to measure the light each time your subject moves? how that will work with children portraits (where they cannot stay still?) .. after your meter light determine the aperture and speed..does it matter how far or how close do you have to stand? thanks

  • @jayampushpa3926
    @jayampushpa3926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks super excited 💐💐🍎🍋🍍

  • @photomusicman9413
    @photomusicman9413 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks. Are you using the flash on TTL or setting the flash output manually please so that it stays the same for measurement and shot? What would you set the flash level to before taking the reading please?

    • @jonnitm7370
      @jonnitm7370 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +PhotoMusicMan The flash in this video is operated manually. Normally you have a desired aperture value depending on the depth of field you want to achieve. Once you've done your first measurement you either increase or decrease your flash output, do another measurement, then adjust accordingly. You repeat this until you've achieved the aperture you're looking to use.

  • @shaneburgess5590
    @shaneburgess5590 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark I own sekonic 478dr when I meter and enter reading into my 70d I always get overexposed picture Fresh out of the box no tweaks any suggestions

  • @UGCFalguni_Shah
    @UGCFalguni_Shah 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mark
    I was watching one of your videos and mistakenly followed to bring f/s on the screen of my L-758DR digital master light meter. I have lost one function to measure ambient light with {T}. How can I come out of f/s mode? Please advise.
    Thanks

  • @stevecarmeli2056
    @stevecarmeli2056 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you recommend a light meter for night/astrophotographers?

  • @clarencenewby716
    @clarencenewby716 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you edit that photo before posting?

  • @neiltai5663
    @neiltai5663 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please my question is,i use Profoto Air remote ,can i use the sekonic 758 trigger my air remote?

  • @broskies2598
    @broskies2598 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you use a fd filter?

  • @RollinWithSteven
    @RollinWithSteven 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and considering getting this product. My only question is if I'm using a speedlight, how do I decide at what power to leave my speedlight, full? half? etc? What if I have multiple speedlights, how does metering the flash work then?

    • @JerryMac1125
      @JerryMac1125 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Again, take a test image and look at it.

  • @dicklloyd9584
    @dicklloyd9584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful Mark. Just one question - you said when metering incident light to point the lumisphere at the camera. I thought you should point it at the light source.

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dick
      Yes pointing the light at the light source is the most accurate way to measure light ratios. There are do schools of thought and pointing it at the camera is a general method to get an overall exposure. But it is not the case under all lighting conditions and for you you may desire creatively.

  • @bobakdota
    @bobakdota 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well you say point the thingy to the camera, but you are pointing it to the source of the flash of soft boxes....I am confused.

  • @christinfanta8736
    @christinfanta8736 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to set the both key and fill light metering value in camera

  • @canalilucato
    @canalilucato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I recently bought a Sekonic L-558 Cine and it doesn't metter where I point the spot meter or any change I do at ISO ou T value, it always give "E.u" F value, or if change to T always giver "E.u" fot T. Even by keeping the measure button hold and moving the sekonic, allways the value is "E.u". (The delector dial is turned to spot meter). Is there any CF settings other thing I need to set to make it works or the spot meter is deffective? Thanks.

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for reaching out! Please get in touch with Sekonic's experienced support team at support@sekonic.com.

    • @canalilucato
      @canalilucato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PhotoVideoEDU Thanks, I just got to solve it and if anybody else need this solution I've made a video showing how to fix it at: th-cam.com/video/PLEI19IpB8w/w-d-xo.html

  • @ChesneyDigital
    @ChesneyDigital 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This meter assumes your shutter angle is always 180 degrees. Does anyone know how to properly calculate the adjustment of ISO setting for film cameras (like the Bolex H16) that have a different shutter angle? (Like 135 degrees). The seikonic instructions are vague and confusing. Thanks to anyone that cam help!!

  • @mnash3
    @mnash3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the video. I watch your videos and bought the 758, but it is giving me to blues as I am not able to get it to trigger my b1s! I have verified the channels, but still to no avail. Any thought would be greatly appreciated as I might have to send the product back if I can not get it to do what I bought it for which is to meter read the B1s....sigh....

    • @richardburnett-_
      @richardburnett-_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old video&comments, sorry. Real-world troubleshooting, very important.
      How was this issue resolved? Could be valuable to anybody like me
      going forward. Firmware updates? Any help appreciated.

  • @carlosp.galvez4639
    @carlosp.galvez4639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! I've seen several videos about this. I'm just not sure which is the saving button you pushed?

    • @PhotoVideoEDU
      @PhotoVideoEDU  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you want to store a reading, press the "MEMORY" button on the side of the meter. Multiple readings may be stored.

  • @jganun
    @jganun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not all reflected light meters are spot meters.

  • @paulpowers4
    @paulpowers4 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great thank you! However, in film, you don't want your shutter to be more than 2x your frame rate ie at 24 fps your don't want your shutter speed to be more than 1/48. So, if I want to set my f-stop for shallow depth of field and I decide to use an ND filter to do it, then is the light meter now useless?

    • @DulceXimenaBO
      @DulceXimenaBO 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would enter the ISO and shutter speed, it will give you an aperture. Therefore, you'll know how dense your filter needs to be. Let' say you have an f/2.8 and the meters suggests you use f/5.6, then you know you need a filter that will block those 2 stops of light.

    • @paulpowers4
      @paulpowers4 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I will experiment with that tomorrow.

    • @mikewinburn
      @mikewinburn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you may have figured this out already, but if you have the L-758-DR, it has a cine meter mode... so, just use that

  • @PetrKrenzelok
    @PetrKrenzelok 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, I like Mark, however it is difficult for me to follow english wise :-) Just one question - wouldn't it be safer, during the incident metering, to point the meter towards the light, instead of the camera? If the light would be off-side, the reading would not be imo correct ...

    • @movieprof1
      @movieprof1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You typically point the hemisphere dome directly towards the camera because you want to detect the same 180º angle that the camera is shooting. If you pointed it away from the camera, it wouldn't see what the camera is seeing. You can retract (lower) the incident dome, THEN point it to a light source. This is particularly helpful when we want to determine, say, the key light ration to the fill light, etc.

  • @Avidcomp
    @Avidcomp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Question: In a world of instant digital cameras, especially with histograms, I was wondering for example why the need for a light meter, when in reality if for example, you set your ISO and f-stop, one could get close with manual shutter and review... then if it's overexposed, or underexposed, dial in some adjustment until the exposure looks right. Each time reviewing the instant digital image on the camera until satisfied. I can see that when working in film, the light meter is essential due to the photo development time, but given the expense of light meter is it really essential? If yes, what would be a good example?

    • @Dmitryzakharov
      @Dmitryzakharov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Histogram does not tell you if your picture is correct or not. It only tells you how much you have from black to white in your picture. If it is correct or not it cant tell.

    • @JerryMac1125
      @JerryMac1125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's called "add on sales", they want you to believe the light meter is more necessary than it actualy is in digital photography !!

  • @kalelissuperman
    @kalelissuperman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi there!
    since i am very new in i troducing light into my work (strobes and flashes) using key and fill light; is there a way to know the proper ratio betwee the lights?
    thank you so much!

    • @JerryMac1125
      @JerryMac1125 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take a test image and look at it.

  • @virajkudtarkar3362
    @virajkudtarkar3362 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    how to change camera 1 , camera 2 & cam 3 mode ?

  • @stevelee2504
    @stevelee2504 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi,
    My Sekonic meter is set to 1/2 steps. How do I set my nikon d750 to 1/2 steps?

    • @mikewinburn
      @mikewinburn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Lee - you can change the metro to 1/3 stop readings as well.

  • @TheChinatownkid
    @TheChinatownkid 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's some model you got there.

  • @yassernadaf1599
    @yassernadaf1599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine shows only one stop & not in between them like f1.8 , f2.2 help me I have the same meter