I found the quick demonstration at 5:00 to be extremely helpful in understanding how adjusting the curve affects the waveform and the image. Really enjoying the videos in the Explained! series.
Brilliant & comprehensive explanation of wave forms. Coming from photography its good to have this explained for photography. Videographers assume we already know. Just started watching your videos, they’re great! So thanks for posting.
Just seen these, nearly 3 years later, and have to say it's the best explanation of how to read waveforms that I've seen so far. One suggestion for improvement would be to explain that while the horizontal axis aligns exactly to the horizontal axis of the image frame, the vertical axis is a composite of luminance levels from all of the vertical pixels, and does NOT correspond to the position of the pixels virtual image axis. i.e. it's similar to a 90-degree rotated histogram in this respect. So if you have a bright strip at the bottom of the frame, the waveform would still show the bright lines at the top of the waveform representing the "weight" of bright pixels form *any* part of the vertical strip of pixels. This may not be immediately obvious to everyone - at least I had to think about it when I first saw a waveform!
Very Very Good explanation. After watching several other videos on waveforms, it was your video that made me truly understand the scope waveform. Keep up the Good work.
You should do a part2 of this video, explaining how to record video using waveforms, as it varies from camera to camera or the log profile you use; For you, using a C100, the ideal waveform for Canon Log is slightly different than Wide DR, or for the 5D, Landscape picture profile is different than Prolost.
Thanks for the concise video! I think you did a great job of correlating waveforms to the histogram, but how are they used for color correction? I realize this video is 3 years old and you may have already covered it in a future video. But if not, it might be a good topic! Thanks :)
Yes, I have a question - how do you see with your hair over your eyeball? :). Just wanted to say thanks for this thorough explanation. Quick question, generally when exposing a scene, lets say a subject in foreground but a white bright sky in the background. Where exactly should the IRE be? Is it ok to push it all the way up to 100 IRE, assuming then nothing will get clipped?
Patrick Chan there is no spatial information in a histogram, one axis is level and the other is amount for an entire frame/image. An image of the cat and it's mirror opposite image would have the same histogram but mirrored waveform.
Excellent. I only disagree with one comment. Pushing blacks down close to 0 can sometimes be a cinematic style choice and doesn't always mean it "looks bad". In fact, look at a lot of Hollywood movies, they can be very dark and contrasty.
The best waveform explanation I've seen so far.
2021 who with me? .. btw your explaination is god damn clear!
I found the quick demonstration at 5:00 to be extremely helpful in understanding how adjusting the curve affects the waveform and the image.
Really enjoying the videos in the Explained! series.
The best explanation I found
It was your video that explained histograms to me and now I’ve got a better camera I’m back for waveform explanation; thanks man; you’re a star!! 🙏🏾👌🏽
damn bro, been searching on youtube for hours and this is the first video that can actually explain it so well.. and yeah i’m commenting in 2024
Thank you for solidifying the purchase of the G9's waveform and VLog update, my wallet is immensely grateful xD
Thank you - I have been looking at waveforms for years with no idea, and in 1 minute you helped me understand. Top Job :)
At long last i have understood wave forms. Thanks to the creator of this video
You did a great job by not making it complicated at all as much as it looks . . . ! Hoping to have more content ! Good luck !! 👍
Your mission has been a massive success for me. I understand clearly and concisely what function waveforms perform and how to utilize them.
Brilliant & comprehensive explanation of wave forms. Coming from photography its good to have this explained for photography. Videographers assume we already know. Just started watching your videos, they’re great! So thanks for posting.
oh my got i frikin love it so much when asians explain things and make presentations and you r trying so hard to explain soo usefulll thx dudeee!!!
Just seen these, nearly 3 years later, and have to say it's the best explanation of how to read waveforms that I've seen so far.
One suggestion for improvement would be to explain that while the horizontal axis aligns exactly to the horizontal axis of the image frame, the vertical axis is a composite of luminance levels from all of the vertical pixels, and does NOT correspond to the position of the pixels virtual image axis. i.e. it's similar to a 90-degree rotated histogram in this respect. So if you have a bright strip at the bottom of the frame, the waveform would still show the bright lines at the top of the waveform representing the "weight" of bright pixels form *any* part of the vertical strip of pixels. This may not be immediately obvious to everyone - at least I had to think about it when I first saw a waveform!
I love how you grin a little bit whenever mention your cat lol
Not Indian and still one the best explainations I've seen
Clearest explanation I've come across. Good job!
Perfect explanation, thank you! Nice cat
Thank you cat
Wow, I am learning so much from watching your videos. I am happy I stumbled upon your page. Thank you.
Very Very Good explanation. After watching several other videos on waveforms, it was your video that made me truly understand the scope waveform. Keep up the Good work.
Very good video! Super clear and straight to the point. Well done sir 👍
Many thanks. First time ever I have grasped waveforms and they use. Clear and succinct. Well done!
Very clear and helpful, specially that bit where you played the video.
Excellent. The very first video in my education journey about waveforms and you’ve nailed it. Thank you.
Such a clear explanation I'm taking the time to say thank you very much.
You explained this very well with some solid examples, thank you my friend!
Thank you for this video. 👌🏻 it didn’t made me master but it pushed me 1 step Further to become a master 😬🤟🏻 thank you
The is the best explanation of waveform I've ever seen.
Excellent explanation. Very clear and also entertaining to watch as well. Thanks so much for posting.
Wow! That was a great explanation. Thank you!
brilliant simple and quick - excellent video
This was so helpful man! Thanks!
This is extremely helpful! I'd like to see you explain more such concepts!!!!
Absolutely great explanation!
Hi, you started really good for the beginner trying to understand wave forms. It got a little techy towards the end. But pretty good overall.
Very clearly explained. Well done Sir.
Thanks again, ur helping my uni preparation a lot!
Thanks for this! Immediately understood something I've been wanting to know for so long!
very good explaination. thanks for being real and down to earth.
That was super helpful! I really appreciate this video, thank you!
your videos are so clear and informative. thank u!
I knew all the but now I understand it and finally get it. Thank You.
Nicely explained and very helpful. Thank you for the video!
Yep, well explained, very useful. Thank you! :)
Extremely well explained, thanks v much
Thanks man, really good explained!
Nice, could you explain RGB parade and vectorscope ? Thanks
You should do a part2 of this video, explaining how to record video using waveforms, as it varies from camera to camera or the log profile you use; For you, using a C100, the ideal waveform for Canon Log is slightly different than Wide DR, or for the 5D, Landscape picture profile is different than Prolost.
Perfect explanation!
Well done - that's really helpful!!
Thx very much for your explanatory! You have made it very well!
Very informative video. Thank you.
Well explained... Thank you very much mate
Excellent explanation
Jezz, all the way til 2020 that I watch this. But very helpful+ love your vibe.
Really well done! Thank you! 🎉
Thanks, man. Great job!!
Great explanation!!!
very nice explained!
Brilliant! thank you for the help.
Thanks for the concise video! I think you did a great job of correlating waveforms to the histogram, but how are they used for color correction? I realize this video is 3 years old and you may have already covered it in a future video. But if not, it might be a good topic! Thanks :)
Yes, I have a question - how do you see with your hair over your eyeball? :). Just wanted to say thanks for this thorough explanation. Quick question, generally when exposing a scene, lets say a subject in foreground but a white bright sky in the background. Where exactly should the IRE be? Is it ok to push it all the way up to 100 IRE, assuming then nothing will get clipped?
Thanks. Are the waveforms in cameras based on REC.709?
Thank you! Great explanation.
Great explanation!
Best Explanation.
Great explanation
Could you please make a video for teaching how to use curves to do colour correction?
Thanks, great work!
amazing
Superb explanation thank u soo much
great explanation!
awesome video..
one question
is histogram and waveform similar?
Patrick Chan there is no spatial information in a histogram, one axis is level and the other is amount for an entire frame/image. An image of the cat and it's mirror opposite image would have the same histogram but mirrored waveform.
It's official! eyeojo explains better than me!
Definitely not - your videos are Awesome!
Well done! Thank you!!
Thanks a lot man! Your effort really helped! I subbed! :)
what is the correct ire range for whites, highlights, mid tones shadows and blacks?
Really awesome! Helps me a lot
Nice video, i dont even have a camera but i enjoy learning from you
SOooOo CLEAR now..THANK YOU
I have understood...now i will try by myself and lets see if i can do it or not...if I'll face any problem I'll text you.
Good job, love the channel!!
Thank you for this!!!
Great video!
Great, Thank you
helpful and nice content
What does it mean when I see squares clipped at the top of a wavefom?
Excellent. I only disagree with one comment. Pushing blacks down close to 0 can sometimes be a cinematic style choice and doesn't always mean it "looks bad". In fact, look at a lot of Hollywood movies, they can be very dark and contrasty.
At what percentage IRE should the skintone be placed at?
Thank you very helpful
This is amazing. Thanks so muc b
Damned you are a genieus at explainning things
Very good explaination!
How far you push highlights? Below 1000 CRI?
Thank you, this rules
Very good!!!
Thank you. U really explained it well
Great video
Good job 👍
Very helpful video...
Thankyou for this