Does anybody else watch all these 'beginner tips' videos even though you've been shooting for years? I still usually find at least one pearl of wisdom in most of them!
Kai, Love your stuff, the simple format of presenting a real world attitude and humor to everything you do is refreshing. Love that you are willing to tell it like it is and dont shy away from saying that something sucks balls. Pour the content out brother I love it
Kai, I am sure you may hear this often, but i truly appreciate your birth and your willingness to guide those of us who are in a rabbit hole of technological world. You have inspired me to move forward with my desires to express my view or the world thru a lens. Your humor is satisfying whilst very witty with puns being priceless. The way you explain situations are very easy to comprehend and very entertaining as well, which keeps my interest going. I am a very insecure human in general, but with your virtual guidance, i don't have that physical insecurity or that feeling of being overwhelmed, i can pause you and come right back. When you work with Lok, it truly is like watching two genius's in such a natural element that encourages that push i need to get out there and practice. Thank you Kai.
I use the Dutch angle at parties all the time. Mostly to make the image seem a little more chaotic, but with the added benefit that I usually get more in frame. Then again, I'm Dutch. Does that make it just a normal angle?🤔
Kai you need to be at a million subs! Humor and education should always be at the top lol Thank you as a novice I have definitely been in the trap of focusing on taking that extra sharp image but lacking subject and the photo just being crap 💩! But man it was sharp!
No 6: frame right and symmetrical ,parallel to the ground when you have buildings ,just to make minimal adjustments to correct that perspective distortion.
Well, it's probably not overused, it probably the heavy processed editing HDR that the problem. Using HDR so you can get what your eyes can see is fine. HDR photos that don't look like an HDR photo is probably would not drive you nuts. Some people still love the heavy HDR look.
Yeah, most lenses are sharpest at f8-f11. Theres a great channel Christopher frost photographer who has detailed videos on lenses, check his channel to know more about your one.
I love your videos. Comment about the 1/ rule... Because I'm too cheap to go full frame, I have an APS-C sensor (just the sensor... no body). I've found that I have better success with the 1/x if I incorporate the crop factor first. In other words, when I'm using a nifty fifty, I try for 1/80th or faster. 1/(50mm x 1.6) = bingo!
Love your style, and your twin near the beginning looks a cool guy. Loved the location at 2.10; whereabouts is it, as it is ideal for long exposures. Glad to see you are supporting your local Premier League club.
Regarding #5, I will say that yes, too many people think good gear will make them a better photographer. That said, as someone who suffers from nerve damage that causes me hand tremors, I can say with full honesty that a camera upgrade would make a HUGE difference for me, as not only will I be able to have more play in my shutter speed(A larger sensor means more light, and better ISO handling means less noise if I decide to pump it a bit), but I'll also have less concerns involving micro-jitter, something I suffer with every day due to the aforementioned tremors. All of which is to say, Yes, a better camera, in my case, would help to produce better images.
Literally had the exact same shaky experience after having my first proper Italian espresso. My wife had to take the pictures when we visited the Vatican after breakfast, I was making a blurry mess. :P Thanks for another fun video Kai!
Biggest mistake I made was leaving my camera bag open and I ended up losing my spare battery but luckily I noticed and I went back and looked for it and someone had put the on the nearest wall and put a note on saying "found your camera battery and said next time be careful". I cried at this because of the kindness of someone.
speaking of filters and effects: there is one big part you always left out: editing and organizing. Yes, you could tell people to just get Lightroom, but that's not the ideal solution for beginners (its number 5 all over again). Soooo, what about Darktable? Luminar? Affinity Photo? Maybe a mixture of all of them? None? File explorer? Or the classic filters n film + a pair of scissors?
Kai, love your stuff. Are those arches the viaduct in Arnos Park? Football field also looks suspiciously like Brunswick Park. Lived there about a year ago!
Sony makes sensor stabilized cameras, but I’m surprised no one makes a self leveling sensor. Something that can rotate 5 degrees to help when you’re slightly off on stills and video.
One thing I detest, is the use of ND filters to make moving water look like candy floss. Every magazine seems to have these photos in them, probably why I never buy one. ( A friend lends them to me.) If you need strange angles, do it in processing. The same with correcting the horizon.
Funny, i just thought that "loose framing" example was an excellent shot. Obviously not if you want to make an interview, but as a still it's pretty good.
Does anybody else watch all these 'beginner tips' videos even though you've been shooting for years? I still usually find at least one pearl of wisdom in most of them!
Great tips, I am watching this because I have to improve my pics every day :)
I watch all Kai W videos..............................
Yes, 100%. And I always will. Sometimes we all get a bit too fancy and forget the basics!
Absolutely!!! We all need reminding
@@ceciliaandemilia amen to that!
A POV of a birth...did I hear it right? U ter us apart with those jokes.
I imagine that's exactly what giving birth must feel like.
*You tear us
Cyberpunk VR ok. I just tell you this: joke about birth = U ter us (Uterus)
Thanks no problem
Dude, there's a time and a placenta for everything
@@BloodpactORG hahaha :D
Hey Kai I’ve been watching you for a while and you have been a great inspiration to me. Thank you. Please don’t stop.
Kai, Love your stuff, the simple format of presenting a real world attitude and humor to everything you do is refreshing. Love that you are willing to tell it like it is and dont shy away from saying that something sucks balls. Pour the content out brother I love it
Too damn funny and he made lok look like a badass with that one picture
But Lok is a badass
i miss this voice.. tnx for my childhood... 5 years ago atleast... or more... Kai... you are still the best blogger
Please do more about the tips and tricks of photography! It's fun to learn new ideas!
Kai, I am sure you may hear this often, but i truly appreciate your birth and your willingness to guide those of us who are in a rabbit hole of technological world. You have inspired me to move forward with my desires to express my view or the world thru a lens. Your humor is satisfying whilst very witty with puns being priceless. The way you explain situations are very easy to comprehend and very entertaining as well, which keeps my interest going. I am a very insecure human in general, but with your virtual guidance, i don't have that physical insecurity or that feeling of being overwhelmed, i can pause you and come right back. When you work with Lok, it truly is like watching two genius's in such a natural element that encourages that push i need to get out there and practice. Thank you Kai.
From the time I first started shooting photography I made almost all of these mistakes. A year and a half later I have learned so much. Awesome video
Shaking Kai in Death Metal style 🤟 made my day :)
I've been following Kai ever since he was with the old "Website" eons ago. They never get old, and he's just great at doing them well! Well done Kai!
I use the Dutch angle at parties all the time. Mostly to make the image seem a little more chaotic, but with the added benefit that I usually get more in frame. Then again, I'm Dutch. Does that make it just a normal angle?🤔
It’s just angle then
look why don't you be honest...if i use the dutch tilt at party's its normally because i am pissed
@Johan Sahlin
You're right. Dutch humor is far superior.
@@77appyi Of course I'm pissed when I use it, but how else are other people and sober me gonna know I was :p
You just had too much beer and can't hold the camera stright
I still haven't figured out how to take the lense cap off. Make a tutorial plz.
I miss digital rev and Hong Kong.
I was so happy when I found the Kai channel (cuz there are only old videos from him in digitalrev)
That's a great photo of Lok 📸
I love snaps that have a tree growing out of a subjects head in perfect focus.
Just got my a6400 and this video couldn't have come at a better time!!
Me too
That popcorn 😂 You are such a goof, and I love it!
The 1/focal length for shutter speed is only for FUll frames.. u need to multiply the focal length for the crop factor if u use a smaller sensor
Man I love your humor. Really informative video and, though I kind of knew these, found this video incredibly interesting anyhow.
You are literally the asian version on Jeremy Clarkson. That is a complement!
I would have said Richard Ayoade................... Also a compliment....? :)
I’d say “photography’s version of Clarkson” is more of a compliment...
@@unholysoldier13 Totally Richard Ayoade - eyes closed I'd think it's him, and almost as funny - both lift my mood!
I thought he was British
That's not exactly a compliment. Jeremy Clarkson, while funny at times, is a total knob.
Im not even a photographer and don't plan on being one but I love this channel because of the humor and Kai. Lol
The community thanks you for keeping the content real and the jokes original. Always fresh stuff 🔥
Thank you Kai. Excellent stuff. Please share more videos like this.
Kai you need to be at a million subs! Humor and education should always be at the top lol Thank you as a novice I have definitely been in the trap of focusing on taking that extra sharp image but lacking subject and the photo just being crap 💩! But man it was sharp!
You are slowly approaching the million. Good work
No 6: frame right and symmetrical ,parallel to the ground when you have buildings ,just to make minimal adjustments to correct that perspective distortion.
The last part is very true... Especially diffraction.
Remember the digital rev video about not dumping your DSlr for mirrorless 4 years ago, how do you feel now? Maybe an update video?
Kai I think knitting will suit you very well... also cookies baking and tea.
Over using HDR drives me nuts
Well, it's probably not overused, it probably the heavy processed editing HDR that the problem.
Using HDR so you can get what your eyes can see is fine.
HDR photos that don't look like an HDR photo is probably would not drive you nuts.
Some people still love the heavy HDR look.
Definitely great tips... wish I had this video 5 years ago, would have saved on lots of experimental purchases.
You can also stop down a lens to get a sharper image since most budget lenses are just ok wide open.
Yeah, most lenses are sharpest at f8-f11. Theres a great channel Christopher frost photographer who has detailed videos on lenses, check his channel to know more about your one.
I watch him too. It's usually zoom kit lenses that are best at f/8. Cheap primes like the Canon 50 f/1.8, I use that at f/2.8
Thank you for this video, and for making me laugh while teaching :)
I love your videos.
Comment about the 1/ rule... Because I'm too cheap to go full frame, I have an APS-C sensor (just the sensor... no body).
I've found that I have better success with the 1/x if I incorporate the crop factor first. In other words, when I'm using a nifty fifty, I try for 1/80th or faster.
1/(50mm x 1.6) = bingo!
Thats ofc necessary he meant full frame only otherwise use the multiplicator
More tutorials like that Kai, that's far more interesting for the Gaussian majority of Photographers over here.
I pressed like twice. Everything for you Kai!
alex mutovin that is equal to nothing
you’re like the top gear of photography 🙏🏻
Nice video as always :3 a question: is the Fuji xf 55-200 worth the price? Would like to take photos of some animals.
living on the edge there, balancing that Ceylon on a macbook! those liquid indicators inside are already shivering in fear.
Love your style, and your twin near the beginning looks a cool guy. Loved the location at 2.10; whereabouts is it, as it is ideal for long exposures. Glad to see you are supporting your local Premier League club.
I love this guys voice
Awesome stuff man, love your channel and videos, not like the others
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Hope you do more
Regarding #5, I will say that yes, too many people think good gear will make them a better photographer. That said, as someone who suffers from nerve damage that causes me hand tremors, I can say with full honesty that a camera upgrade would make a HUGE difference for me, as not only will I be able to have more play in my shutter speed(A larger sensor means more light, and better ISO handling means less noise if I decide to pump it a bit), but I'll also have less concerns involving micro-jitter, something I suffer with every day due to the aforementioned tremors. All of which is to say, Yes, a better camera, in my case, would help to produce better images.
1:46 You a Watford supporter Kai?
Literally had the exact same shaky experience after having my first proper Italian espresso. My wife had to take the pictures when we visited the Vatican after breakfast, I was making a blurry mess. :P Thanks for another fun video Kai!
I just came here to see which football team Kai W. is photographing. Also, I love his humorous narration and british accent.
Biggest mistake I made was leaving my camera bag open and I ended up losing my spare battery but luckily I noticed and I went back and looked for it and someone had put the on the nearest wall and put a note on saying "found your camera battery and said next time be careful". I cried at this because of the kindness of someone.
Kai makes the best videos
I see you are using the ol' formula for content. Like in the DigitalRev days. It's quite nice seeing something like that again.
Love these vids! Digital rev SUCKS without Kai
Their newer stuff's pretty cool though
speaking of filters and effects: there is one big part you always left out: editing and organizing. Yes, you could tell people to just get Lightroom, but that's not the ideal solution for beginners (its number 5 all over again). Soooo, what about Darktable? Luminar? Affinity Photo? Maybe a mixture of all of them? None? File explorer? Or the classic filters n film + a pair of scissors?
The rain man part was hilarious... i almost fell of the chair.... 😂😂
The promised video with content
thanks for excellent advice
Thanks for the tips! Some of these were sadly close to home haha
It would be nice if you made a few videos talking about the basics of photography even if you have made plenty of them.
Thanks. Really good points.
Kai, love your stuff. Are those arches the viaduct in Arnos Park? Football field also looks suspiciously like Brunswick Park. Lived there about a year ago!
Sony makes sensor stabilized cameras, but I’m surprised no one makes a self leveling sensor. Something that can rotate 5 degrees to help when you’re slightly off on stills and video.
Stabilized sensors are kinda new ... Give it about 5 years or so
😆😆😅👏🏼👏🏼 love you Kai!! always a creative but informative videos!
Where can I get that blue bomber Kai was wearing?
You make me happy everyday. Great job Kai W!! ;)
always love myself some JPB
More videos like this please. I suck at photography and the others that make these are boring...
1:37 buy a pentax with a self-leveling sensor and an electronic level that's displayed on the rear lcd, the top lcd and the viewfinder. :P
Thanks!
0:02 Whoa! That's a very lovely dog with a very weird tail!
Thank You
Great video!
I have nikon coolpix s3300, do I need to buy a new gear?
Kai you are really funny. Love your channel.
Should I shoot all my footage in a flat profile or just the normal profile?
btw, i'm talking about video not photo...
Great Rainman impression just by movement alone. LOL
Massively off topic....but where did you get the camo jacket?
This is great and informative Kai - perfectly funny too 😆
5:36 I laughed way too damn hard at this!!!
When did you come to vicarage road?
Anyone know the link to the video of Kai and that bearded guy putting all the filters on the camera around the 5 minute mark?
That cheeky VITA lemon tea in the back
Good vid. Enjoyed it
We’re you in Felixstowe for that beach scene?
One thing I detest, is the use of ND filters to make moving water look like candy floss. Every magazine seems to have
these photos in them, probably why I never buy one. ( A friend lends them to me.)
If you need strange angles, do it in processing. The same with correcting the horizon.
Thank you😁
Funny, i just thought that "loose framing" example was an excellent shot. Obviously not if you want to make an interview, but as a still it's pretty good.
Haha good watch! Thanks Kai!
good stuff as always
Great stuff..!
Great content m8. I do enjoy your vlogs .
The intro though hahahaaa omg i laughed alot watching this😂😂😂 and learned at the same tim😏
The pink Kipon is already part of your videos.
Yay! Chinese lemon tea :D
"That moist spongy bit." 😆
its all very well but let us see your pictures show off just how good your advice is ;-)
best video yet - great humour
Your forgot, don’t hold popcorn when behind the camera!
I would have only added lens calibration to the blurry image portion of the video.
Lovely stuff!
Good video.