Explained! - How to Read and Use Waveforms

In this video I explain how to interpret and use a waveform monitor!
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[@Frainkiz]

2021 who with me? .. btw your explaination is god damn clear!

[@raedaniel4444]

The best waveform explanation I've seen so far.

[@johnmcard3116]

Thank you for solidifying the purchase of the G9's waveform and VLog update, my wallet is immensely grateful xD

[@shiolei]

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.

[@abxsjwatever2910]

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

[@global001]

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.

[@abas1r]

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!! 🙏🏾👌🏽

[@kingmaxkey]

The best explanation I found

[@matt9z953]

This Video for sure helped me understand Waveform graphs. Thank you so much!

[@darrengodssonfielding]

Your mission has been a massive success for me. I understand clearly and concisely what function waveforms perform and how to utilize them.

[@evansycamnias8042]

Thank you - I have been looking at waveforms for years with no idea, and in 1 minute you helped me understand. Top Job :)

[@guichen6485]

I love how you grin a little bit whenever mention your cat lol

[@johngwheeler]

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!

[@thejubinbennett]

You did a great job by not making it complicated at all as much as it looks . . . ! Hoping to have more content ! Good luck !! 👍

[@mangushtvshow]

At long last i have understood wave forms. Thanks to the creator of this video

[@schabak2907]

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!!!

[@katherineefudge3616]

Wow, I am learning so much from watching your videos. I am happy I stumbled upon your page. Thank you.

[@newtonfall1]

Clearest explanation I've come across. Good job!

[@Forthejoyofphotography]

Many thanks. First time ever I have grasped waveforms and they use. Clear and succinct. Well done!

[@jerjimjr]

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.

[@moSahl]

Excellent. The very first video in my education journey about waveforms and you’ve nailed it. Thank you.

[@Belacofficial]

amazing

[@Peterade]

Such a clear explanation I'm taking the time to say thank you very much.

[@eugeniechereau3252]

Perfect explanation, thank you! Nice cat

[@benxgoh]

Thank you cat

[@dosvecesjaime]

Very clear and helpful, specially that bit where you played the video.

[@studyio7162]

Not Indian and still one the best explainations I've seen

[@Jamminn555]

Excellent explanation. Very clear and also entertaining to watch as well. Thanks so much for posting.

[@DMVisuals]

You explained this very well with some solid examples, thank you my friend!

[@kirankiranmishra]

Thank you for this video. 👌🏻 it didn’t made me master but it pushed me 1 step Further to become a master 😬🤟🏻 thank you

[@kewang4683]

This is extremely helpful! I'd like to see you explain more such concepts!!!!

[@yvette9867]

Wow! That was a great explanation. Thank you!

[@augustbengtson1139]

Very good video! Super clear and straight to the point. Well done sir 👍

[@linolafettatnet]

Yep, well explained, very useful. Thank you! :)

[@alberteye]

Absolutely great explanation!

[@tenabaker4600]

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.

[@daniel.h2488]

Thanks for this! Immediately understood something I've been wanting to know for so long!

[@sutv6754]

I knew all the but now I understand it and finally get it. Thank You.

[@kuunami]

The is the best explanation of waveform I've ever seen.

[@nellachristian3652]

This was so helpful man! Thanks!

[@mp9574]

Thanks again, ur helping my uni preparation a lot!

[@YBijan]

Thx very much for your explanatory! You have made it very well!

[@AndrewAzis]

Nicely explained and very helpful. Thank you for the video!

[@ProgressorMusicAcademy]

very good explaination. thanks for being real and down to earth.

[@ACrimsonFox]

That was super helpful! I really appreciate this video, thank you!

[@NguyenHuy-hl3nv]

Jezz, all the way til 2020 that I watch this. But very helpful+ love your vibe.

[@antonpeterson23]

Thanks man, really good explained!

[@KAS6119]

Well explained... Thank you very much mate

[@fittolast2647]

Well done - that's really helpful!!

[@stegoheg]

Extremely well explained, thanks v much

[@salmaelsharnouby48]

your videos are so clear and informative. thank u!

[@DebrajBiswas]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@barisdemiray]

Perfect explanation!

[@dbcooper7326]

Very clearly explained. Well done Sir.

[@ourtvchannel]

brilliant simple and quick - excellent video

[@parvishcena571]

Excellent explanation

[@AfterSunsets]

Brilliant! thank you for the help.

[@JIBNINJA9]

Really well done! Thank you! 🎉

[@isaacoboth1655]

Thanks, man. Great job!!

[@jipmus]

Thanks a lot man! Your effort really helped! I subbed! :)

[@Therium007]

Well done! Thank you!!

[@077Mannyt]

Great explanation!!!

[@wisienka1994]

Thanks, great work!

[@dominikmusic]

very nice explained!

[@fight2race810]

SOooOo CLEAR now..THANK YOU

[@kendricjones9189]

Great explanation

[@TheNitrohaulic]

Thank you! Great explanation.

[@Photographicelements]

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.

[@parsonspingaloca]

Nice video, i dont even have a camera but i enjoy learning from you

[@lautlos2121]

Very good explaination!

[@dixieechann]

Great explanation!

[@nothinbutarchives]

Best Explanation.

[@tamaratravels44]

great explanation!

[@castmaven]

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?

[@tobymcmullen]

Thank you, this rules

[@traceyclaver6076]

Thank you for this!!!

[@johnnewson2023]

Thank you very helpful

[@tedisrozenfelds7630]

Great video!

[@MrBopte]

awesome video..
one question
is histogram and waveform similar?

[@eyeojo]

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.

[@zy_cheng]

It's official! eyeojo explains better than me!

[@eyeojo]

Definitely not - your videos are Awesome!

[@garycrowson6751]

Great, Thank you

[@worldfacts9152]

Superb explanation thank u soo much

[@JackFang782]

Thankyou for this

[@Partykristian]

Good job, love the channel!!

[@jefferson.g.lleeephotograp1333]

Nice, could you explain RGB parade and vectorscope ? Thanks

[@morerealistic8780]

Really awesome! Helps me a lot

[@HikingWithCam]

Thank you sir

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helpful and nice content

[@videogra5645]

Thank you. U really explained it well

[@dannydiazphoto]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ΓιώργοςΑθανασιάδης-ζ2ν]

Very good!!!

[@MrMolack]

Thanks, very iseful.

[@BASSLINEPFP]

So what is the ideal waveform while filming ?

[@jeremyallen6043]

This is amazing. Thanks so muc b

[@samurais.a.s9682]

Wow! thanks!

[@jeancarlobetancourt2744]

Great video

[@MrMonk-ze8gm]

Thanks man!

[@JDPasternak]

excellent!

[@lharish0407]

Very helpful video...

[@swollenmonkey]

Thank you.

[@benjaminfilinson6788]

Thank you

[@alexmdrful]

Nice thanks!