I’ve watched many “tone curve” videos before... but I think it’s the first time someone explains the concept of input/output of the curve. Pretty important concept I think!
Brilliant! No other word describes what is probably the best, most easily understandable, explanation of tone curves I've ever seen! If they give Nobel Prizes in tone curve explanation I nominate Nigel for one! And I've read dozens of explanations and watched dozens of videos on this subject.Thanks!
Oh my god, those first minutes where you explain the difference between input and output and how the curves affects it, are gold. That should be taught first thing ever whenever anyone is getting into post-processing images. So easy to understand explained this way. Great video Nigel (can´t wait to get the book in my hands), keep up the good work!
Three years too late, Nigel! But I just want to agree with everyone here: superb video on an elusive, hard-to-grasp tool in Lightroom. I've been gradually coming to terms with the tone curve, and have learned some useful things already, but this crystal-clear explanation is still revelatory. Brilliant work, and thanks so much!
Finally THE explanation I can understand. Watched so many other vids about the tone curve before, but yours is the only one that gave the "a ha" moment. Thank you.
This is perfectly described. I've always been a little confused and somewhat afraid of the tone curve and any attempts to understand it by other videos haven't really helped. Decided to finally come back around to trying to grasp it and this video has helped immensely. Actually explaining 'why' it does what it does and not just 'what' is really helpful and comprehensive. Thank you for taking the time to do this!
This is without the best demonstration and explanation of the tone curves I've come across. It was like someone had flipped the switch on the room lights. Great stuff.
I never really understood how useful this tool is, or how it works. I stayed away from it actually. Now I will explore it, Nigel, thanks to this video and all you have shared. Thank you.
Just wow. Probably the best explanation of the tone curve in LR that I've ever heard. Thank you so much. I use the tone curve but never quite understood why it did what it did.
Nigel, I’m still relatively new to photography and post-processing and I am not sure I ever really understood the tone curve.... until now. Clearly, I will need a lot of practice but now at least I have a roadmap to get better. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much!
What a superb video. I have often played about with the curves in my images and been pleased with the results but have not really understood how and why they have worked. In twelve minutes you have explained it brilliantly.
Like others have said i have also watched many "curves videos" in the past and i actually thought some were well put. This definitely exceeds my expectations and is by far the best.
This is the most understandable explanation of tone curves. I've seen a lot of videos about tone curves but still didn't fully understand this tool. After you said about input and output the puzzle became solved in my head. Why did everyone keep this a secret before? :) Thanks a lot!
This was perfect!!! I’ve used the curves for years not fully understanding exactly what they did. Visually I could see what they did, but Now I totally understand!! Thank you!
Wow! Totally blown away Nigel! I have watched several videos on the tone curve and I now I realise, I have never really understood it at all, until now! Fantastic simple easy to follow guide! Get yourself on Udemy! lol 😂
First, I love how it is possible to edit with that ipad, so easy, especially on a trip, without having to bring a laptop. Secondly, I am still getting used to the tone curve, sometimes I prefer not to use it, but it is really helpful to know how it works and you just explained it very well and easy, not everyone does.
Found this most informative as I was playing with curves today, but didn’t know what was really happening.Bit like histograms you have de mystified this for me. Thankyou🇦🇺
You know what you’re gonna get with Nigel: great quality content every week. Keep up the amazing work Nigel! I always use curves but I realize I never really understood What I did until now! Thank you for the great explanation.
Great introduction & demonstration of Lr’s tone curve. Your new over-the-head down angle really adds to the iPad demo. It’s almost like sitting there with you.
I did not understand how the slope of the curve affects contrast until now. Thank you! Also, your book arrived at my house yesterday. I'm taking my time with it, but so far it's fantastic. I spend so much time viewing images on screens I sometimes forget how good they can look in print.
Thank you for this video. I don’t usually do much with the tone curve, mostly because I felt like I could do the same thing with the sliders. Note that I know what the tone curves do I want to rethink things.
Cool...I have used the tone curve for years to get an image to look the way I want it to, but had never thought of the input and output labels on the graph - now I know the science behind the art 👍🏻
OMG I understand curves now! Thank you Nigel! Really helpful and just like your focus and exposure explanation videos, really easy to follow! Thank you again!
It's always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your calming voice, it reflects the patience you have. I find your videos very educational.
I've been working for quite some time with tone curves and THOUGHT that I'd understood HOW it works BUT I never found such a GREAT EXPLANATION than yours. The explanation with the input and output helped my deep understanding quite a bit. Thanks.
That's brilliant! Finally, a simple, clear, and logical explanation of the tone curve. Having watched that video, I must say I'd been waiting for it for a long time, even if I did not actually realise that... :) Thank you!
I’ve watched many “tone curve” videos before... but I think it’s the first time someone explains the concept of input/output of the curve. Pretty important concept I think!
Yep! That for the kind words
Brilliant! No other word describes what is probably the best, most easily understandable, explanation of tone curves I've ever seen! If they give Nobel Prizes in tone curve explanation I nominate Nigel for one! And I've read dozens of explanations and watched dozens of videos on this subject.Thanks!
This is by far the best explanation I have ever seen. The input output part blew my mind
Oh my god, those first minutes where you explain the difference between input and output and how the curves affects it, are gold. That should be taught first thing ever whenever anyone is getting into post-processing images. So easy to understand explained this way. Great video Nigel (can´t wait to get the book in my hands), keep up the good work!
Once again, your experience as both a scientist and an artist combines to bring us a better understanding of how the technical relates to the visual.
Three years too late, Nigel! But I just want to agree with everyone here: superb video on an elusive, hard-to-grasp tool in Lightroom. I've been gradually coming to terms with the tone curve, and have learned some useful things already, but this crystal-clear explanation is still revelatory. Brilliant work, and thanks so much!
This is the best explanation I’ve heard for tone curve. In my limited time doing this I’ve learned more in this video than in 1 year.
Best explanation I have ever seen. One thumbs up is not adequate. TWO thumbs up!! Thank YOU
Finally THE explanation I can understand. Watched so many other vids about the tone curve before, but yours is the only one that gave the "a ha" moment. Thank you.
Tone Curve is no longer a dark art, I actually understand it now, thank you Nigel :)
i have seen countless videos about this and never fully got it. thanks for this video. it is the best video ever to explain the curve.
What a great explanation Nigel so simple!
This is perfectly described. I've always been a little confused and somewhat afraid of the tone curve and any attempts to understand it by other videos haven't really helped.
Decided to finally come back around to trying to grasp it and this video has helped immensely. Actually explaining 'why' it does what it does and not just 'what' is really helpful and comprehensive.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
This is the best and simplest explanation I've ever seen on tone curves. Thanks.
I thought I never would unerstand tone curves, until I watched this video. Thanks a lot!!!
Never knew it was about inputs and outputs. Best explanation ever and I have no fear of the tone curves now.
Finally a GOOD explanation of input/output of the curve, that made the world to me. Thank you Nigel!!!
The best Tone Curve video on TH-cam.
This is the best explanation of Lightroom curves I have ever seen! Thank you.
This is the best explanation of the tone curve I’ve ever heard. Thank you!
This is without the best demonstration and explanation of the tone curves I've come across. It was like someone had flipped the switch on the room lights. Great stuff.
Thanks Nigel. From all your videos, it's evident that you're a great teacher :)
Best tone curve video I have seen! First time I actually understand how it works.
Thanks Nigel, in one video you have explained clearly what tone curves are, and why I should not leave them in the “too hard” basket!
I never really understood how useful this tool is, or how it works. I stayed away from it actually. Now I will explore it, Nigel, thanks to this video and all you have shared. Thank you.
First video that actually helped me understand tone curve! Cheers!
Great video. Best and most simple explanation of the tone curve I seen. Thank you!
Just wow. Probably the best explanation of the tone curve in LR that I've ever heard. Thank you so much. I use the tone curve but never quite understood why it did what it did.
You have such a gift of teaching Nigel. I finally understand the power of the tone curve.
Yeah!! Brilliant
Best explanation of tone curves I’ve ever seen. I’ve gone straight to a load of my old photos to experiment with them! Thanks Nigel.
It's such a nice feeling when you suddenly understand something completely.
Thank you very very much!
this is the best tone curve vdo i've ever watch. love it. thanks
no one have explained me this better thanks! i think i need to watch it every morning until i can explain it like you haha
Simplified brilliantly........demystified the tone curves. Just need to go an practice now. Cheers!
The input/output concept nails it. Thanks!
Thank you! This is the best explanation of the tone curve I've seen. Input/output explanation makes perfect sense; yet, I have never seen it before.
Nigel, I’m still relatively new to photography and post-processing and I am not sure I ever really understood the tone curve.... until now. Clearly, I will need a lot of practice but now at least I have a roadmap to get better. Your videos are fantastic, thank you so much!
What a superb video. I have often played about with the curves in my images and been pleased with the results but have not really understood how and why they have worked. In twelve minutes you have explained it brilliantly.
Easily the best explanation of tone curves out there!!
Like others have said i have also watched many "curves videos" in the past and i actually thought some were well put. This definitely exceeds my expectations and is by far the best.
This is the most understandable explanation of tone curves. I've seen a lot of videos about tone curves but still didn't fully understand this tool. After you said about input and output the puzzle became solved in my head. Why did everyone keep this a secret before? :) Thanks a lot!
Best explanation of the tone curve I think I've seen, thank you!
You are a fantastic teacher Nigel - thank you!
This was perfect!!! I’ve used the curves for years not fully understanding exactly what they did. Visually I could see what they did, but Now I totally understand!! Thank you!
Thanks, it's great to see a more detailed overview of the tone curve!!!
Wow! Totally blown away Nigel! I have watched several videos on the tone curve and I now I realise, I have never really understood it at all, until now! Fantastic simple easy to follow guide! Get yourself on Udemy! lol 😂
The best explanation I've seen yet on tone curves. Using the iPad app to have the overlay on the image itself as you make changes was brilliant.
Light goes on. You have successfully adjusted my internal tone curve. It's clear now. Thanks!
awesome explanation Nigel. This will make tone curves a lot clearer to many people. ☀️😊
First, I love how it is possible to edit with that ipad, so easy, especially on a trip, without having to bring a laptop. Secondly, I am still getting used to the tone curve, sometimes I prefer not to use it, but it is really helpful to know how it works and you just explained it very well and easy, not everyone does.
Thanks - pleased it helped
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@@jjualvare Yes, which iPad?
FINALLY I understood how to use tone curves in another way than just trial-and-error. Thank you ever so much, Nigel. Splendid!
Found this most informative as I was playing with curves today, but didn’t know what was really happening.Bit like histograms you have de mystified this for me. Thankyou🇦🇺
One of the best explanations of the tone curve I've seen. I knew what raising or lowering the curve did but didn't understand why! Now I do - thanks.
Wow! Thank you for your clear explaination! I use tone curves very often but now I finally know what I'm doing to the image with those curves.
You did a great job. You're truly an inspiration. God will surely take care of you.
Brilliant explanation of the tone curve. Finally understand it! Thank you.
Brilliant. It finally sunk in. best explanation I have ever seen/heard/read.
Thanx Nigel that has made it easier to understand for a LR beginner!
This is literally the only explanation on the tone curve that is easy for me to understand. Thanks Nigel.
Really valuable tutorial Nigel - explained in a way I've not heard it explained before. Thanks very much!
Cheers Nigel, I never really knew what I was doing in curves but this video has been a real eye opener for me.
That is great!
I've watched a few videos on curves, but you've explained it in a really nice and new way. Thank you :)
Thank you. This is the best lesson about curves I have seen.
I think you nailed that. Everyone enjoyed and probably understood that, me too. Now not afraid to go and experiment. Thank you, ND.
Thank you so much. This was the best interpretation I have heard and now I actually understand it.
Came here because of your newest video - your tutorials are just so good! Again, thank you for your work you put into those videos!
Very elegant and straightforward explanation of tone curves. Great job.
Thanks for this! The input/output explanation really made things click for me, never realized that before.
Thanks for such an informative explanation! Now I have a much fuller understanding of the Tone Curve.
You made it so clear for everyone - BRILLIANT!
Well done Nigel. An excellent teacher. Excellent explanation, clear and precise. Thanks.
I’ve never touched the tone curve before as I’ve never understood what it does. Brilliant explanation, thank you!
Very helpful, but need to watch this again... Thanks Nigel. I'll go experiment.
Thank you for a great explanation on how to use tone curves.
You know what you’re gonna get with Nigel: great quality content every week. Keep up the amazing work Nigel! I always use curves but I realize I never really understood What I did until now! Thank you for the great explanation.
So damn true
Thanks for the very understandable demonstration Nigel!
Great introduction & demonstration of Lr’s tone curve. Your new over-the-head down angle really adds to the iPad demo. It’s almost like sitting there with you.
I did not understand how the slope of the curve affects contrast until now. Thank you! Also, your book arrived at my house yesterday. I'm taking my time with it, but so far it's fantastic. I spend so much time viewing images on screens I sometimes forget how good they can look in print.
Fantastic. Thank you Nigel it is really nice to know why something is doing something! A very clear explanation - cheers.
This is such a great video! I learned more during the first half than I've learned watching about 5 other videos on the tone curve. THANK YOU! 😊
Thank you for this video. I don’t usually do much with the tone curve, mostly because I felt like I could do the same thing with the sliders. Note that I know what the tone curves do I want to rethink things.
By far, your BEST video to date ...
Cool...I have used the tone curve for years to get an image to look the way I want it to, but had never thought of the input and output labels on the graph - now I know the science behind the art 👍🏻
Thanks Nigel, clear & concise, well done.
OMG I understand curves now! Thank you Nigel! Really helpful and just like your focus and exposure explanation videos, really easy to follow! Thank you again!
Very well done! I really loved this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it.
Very educational video! Thank you!!! Need to watch it several times
It's always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your calming voice, it reflects the patience you have. I find your videos very educational.
So So easy to understand tone curves after this video. Thank you Nigel, what a great teacher. Keep up the good work & more videos like this please.
Super clear and enlightening explanations. I'm learning lots 👍
Having seen many tone curve videos yours is a brilliant explanation!!
Thanks a lot. That was most enlightening. Few people go into the why the way you did. I will definitely try this out on my own images soon.
Great video Nigel, wonderful explanation of the tone curve 👌
Best video I have seen on Tone Curves. Thanks!
I've been working for quite some time with tone curves and THOUGHT that I'd understood HOW it works
BUT I never found such a GREAT EXPLANATION than yours. The explanation with the input and output helped my deep understanding quite a bit. Thanks.
The best explanation of the tone curve yet on TH-cam. Thanks for the effort Nigel, it helped a lot. Cheers!
Hi Nigel, I recently subscribed as I feel a dedication and calmness in your work which is very pleasing.
Fantastic as usual! Thank you so much Nigel!
Excellent video. I kind of knew how this tone curve worked but this was really useful explanation.
That's brilliant! Finally, a simple, clear, and logical explanation of the tone curve. Having watched that video, I must say I'd been waiting for it for a long time, even if I did not actually realise that... :) Thank you!