Understanding Light in Photography. Part One: Intensity

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  • @ogonzilla
    @ogonzilla  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Likes (vs. dislikes) % for this video: 99.6%

    • @ruiigreja147
      @ruiigreja147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Omar Gonzalez! I bought a used Fujifilm X-T20 on ebay and I'm studying the camera controls and I have the manual in PDF and there's a
      problem that I still haven't figured out how to solve. This is the camera shot. When I shoot to take a picture the camera shoots three times and the same picture appears repeated three times. What I wanted to know was how to take the three shots out of the camera and shoot just one. Thank you for your attention. I'm an admirer of yours because everything I think of Fujifilm you mention in your videos. I have a Canon 5D Mark III and since a few years ago I discovered the Fujifilm system I almost never shoot with the 5D Mark III. I bought a used
      Fujifilm X-20 a few years ago on Ebay. Being an old camera, I still like it a lot because it takes wonderful pictures. A hug from Portugal.

    • @ruiigreja147
      @ruiigreja147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The question I want to ask you has to do with a problem I encountered with my Fujifilm X-T20 camera that I bought second hand and I would like you to help me solve this technical problem.

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ruiigreja147 you’re in bracket mode. Change to single shot on the mode dial

    • @ruiigreja147
      @ruiigreja147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ogonzilla Thank you so much! Its correct now! A hug from Portugal!...

  • @omi404050
    @omi404050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I might sound like a total noob here but this was the first time I understood what stops in photography really meant. Thanks Omar

    • @stephenmckay6762
      @stephenmckay6762 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree.

    • @freshrevelationmedia8123
      @freshrevelationmedia8123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea man i definetly agree he explained it so well and was kinda entertaining with the figure !

    • @michaelballinger6419
      @michaelballinger6419 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes first time I actually understood what stops were. This video has changed my understanding of light and it's so easy to remember half distance 2 stops. 1 stop is double or half brightness. Absolutely fantastic

    • @marcel9568
      @marcel9568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I might sound like a complete idiot, but I still don’t get it.

  • @Needacreate
    @Needacreate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Over the years, I must've seen cartloads of videos explaining this, but yours manages to be one of the most practical, intuitive, and lucid, Omar. Super-helpful.

  • @cesarallforce
    @cesarallforce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I need to refresh the concept of light ,I come back to your understanding light series, Omar you're a great teacher, I've learned so much watching your videos. thank you!

  • @designdouche
    @designdouche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeh, thanks Omar !! I love your channel. You persuaded me to move from Nikon to Fujifilm and I got myself an XT30II and I literally love it. You + new camera have reminded me of why I love photography so much. Just wanted to give you a massive Thankyou from across then pond on the tip of the UK by the water. Your channel is great and I really do appreciate my daily watch with you ! Legend 🙂

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      appreciate that. Enjoy your camera!!

  • @diamondshark11
    @diamondshark11 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Truly fantastic workup of the inverse square law, loved the tips for group photography, especially the feather to the furthest trick, I'm going to have to try it soon! The background exposure via light distance was also such a short time but such a powerful concept, great job! The measurement board was also genius

  • @waltermitty5883
    @waltermitty5883 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Another brilliant video! Well done Omar!

  • @melissafaria5386
    @melissafaria5386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely more of a visual learner and having those visual aids helps to make the principles easier to understand. Thank you!

  • @SolomonSpencerPhotog
    @SolomonSpencerPhotog 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the absolute best way to illustrate inverse square

  • @emediamoto
    @emediamoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved the visual aid. Thanks for taking the time to teach us about lighting and flash!

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the feedback.

  • @amb8405
    @amb8405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Omar. This made more sense and was more helpful than any other explanation i’ve come across since i began learning about photography. I think learning about light should be the first thing aspiring photographers should learn about. Your videos are very informative and inspiring and amusing to say the least. If you ever venture out to san diego tacos are on me

  • @SteveWilson27
    @SteveWilson27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have heard this discussion before, but it did not really sink in. You nailed it. Great job. You are an excellent teacher.

  • @richardsmith5021
    @richardsmith5021 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally got it. Your explanation of the inverse square law is the most practical I have ever seen. I get it. Thank you.

  • @watsembamiriam
    @watsembamiriam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful. For the first time in all my life, lighting in photography has made sense to me. I know there is more to explore on lighting, but everything that was taught in this video was clearly understood. And I want to celebrate that! Thank you, Sir.

  • @cesarallforce
    @cesarallforce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw your channel for the first time this morning, this video about light is eye opening for me. thanks, I'm a new subscriber , keep up the good content.

  • @Blinddenial
    @Blinddenial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy crap this was amazing to use with the action figures. Best demonstration I've seen in 60hrs of researching photography. I'd love to see a demo with the action figures creating different light setups to show what it does to the face / mood. (Just found that you did. You're awesome :D)

  • @roccoroselli3957
    @roccoroselli3957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omar we need more event photography videos! You're the most informative on youtube when it comes to events!

  • @h3nriqu33
    @h3nriqu33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is probably the top5 greatest video ive ever seen on youtube, including any subject. Thank u, now i really learnt about light

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thanks!

  • @christinasmith9032
    @christinasmith9032 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @jamese4729
    @jamese4729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omar, this was great, thanks! I first learned about the inverse square law in radiation protection. Since visible light is just a type of radiation, I got very excited when my brain made the connection that it's the same concept here, too. Funny how you can understand an idea but not apply it in all the right places. As soon as you talked about background vs subject exposure my brain clicked. Completely obvious why the background is always dark when you use flash up close, and yet I never connected them before. Excited to keep learning through your series.

  • @adreaminfocus
    @adreaminfocus ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody hell… it’s a lot isn’t it. I’m going to watch this entire series another 32 times… I fully appreciate you and your videos … thank you :)

  • @aminjl_art
    @aminjl_art 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great u started this chapters cuz Lighting alongside Angles are the most important factors in photography

  • @illdee04
    @illdee04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool. Now I have to watch the video 10 more times to remember all of this since I'm a slow learner. I like these useful videos.

  • @mypinzhuang
    @mypinzhuang 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best explanation of light in photography. You make it much easier to understand. Thank you!

  • @charlesworks6572
    @charlesworks6572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for good information about the photography lighting! It's very helpful for my photo hobby!

  • @giselesmith7795
    @giselesmith7795 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining this subject with normal words and fun examples. My eyes didn't glaze over once. Good talk, Omar!

  • @TesseracMedia
    @TesseracMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty neat basics video. Learn something new every time. Thank you

  • @levirphillips
    @levirphillips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned something new today. Thanks Omar! My goal is to learn how to guess my Fuji's exposure settings and this is so useful...

  • @WalkingEng
    @WalkingEng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing this. It was great to see some basic principles.

  • @princessguppyhoho
    @princessguppyhoho 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who is just starting photography, this video is money. Thanks so much.

  • @alextorresphoto
    @alextorresphoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Omar! What a great explanation. now to take out that light and my figurines. New home project!

  • @thenomadbear
    @thenomadbear 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog, Omar. Thank you for sharing, very useful and entertaining 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @josephsettle4588
    @josephsettle4588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im still new and been learning a lot from watching videos. One video I never see alot is breaking down light. thannks for making these videos

  • @christians2603
    @christians2603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect timing. Please do more of those! Figuring out how to best use my 1 light mini studio setup at home at the moment. Thanks Omar for all the great content!

  • @kblam1
    @kblam1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Coming to Omar late. Watching this in 2024. And I am just eating up this really great content.

    • @favourbryan8753
      @favourbryan8753 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same here...just get to enjoy this now...I guess it's better late than ever...Thank you so much omar

    • @GLRibeira
      @GLRibeira 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too!

  • @TheRigldbrg
    @TheRigldbrg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Omar, I just recently found this video and your channel. Thanks for all of the terrific content and sharing your expertise!

  • @rambiltlaurel7954
    @rambiltlaurel7954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I stumbled into this video. Very enlightening. Thank you!

  • @abdulhasibtamim6905
    @abdulhasibtamim6905 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omar, you are truly a light master..

  • @TheDegals
    @TheDegals 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the greatest TH-cam video I've ever watched.

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Must've been Cap.

  • @foilpainterfantasyartist1711
    @foilpainterfantasyartist1711 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4 years later and I found this very helpful

  • @carljones5992
    @carljones5992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Thanks for the education. I'm new to photography and I have until July to get to know my Nikon Z5 and put it through it's paces to shoot a Wedding for a friend.

  • @AlexMaureira
    @AlexMaureira 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this video 5 months later that was launched . First time I really understood the stops !

  • @A861967
    @A861967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool . I tried these exact principles on Sunday. With the light of the window for a self portrait. Interesting enough I got better results in BW and I think the problem was the quality of light. It was changing too often and it had Shadows and bright spots, reflections of the street. Looking forward to the next Episode 😊🐢

  • @tonygreenwoodN10
    @tonygreenwoodN10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial!! I mostly (up until now...) have shot landscape but as I get into more genres, this knowledge about light/lighting is really useful and important. Many thanks!!

  • @brucehaggie7202
    @brucehaggie7202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You explained it perfectly Omar.

  • @sidvicious3129
    @sidvicious3129 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You kept it typical Omar Style, you are a natural Omar !!!

  • @Javier_FH
    @Javier_FH 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!! Terrific tutorial.
    I have been taking pictures for many years, but never properly understood that concept. I have heard the term zillion times, but never put the time to properly understand it.I am one of those that gets lost once there are too many maths involved (even though im an engineer :) ). What a good teacher you are!!!
    I'll prepare the popcorn and wait for the next episode. Be safe and stay home.

  • @diego_perez
    @diego_perez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked a lot! thank you so much for this video, I'm just starting portrait photograph on my work (like for some events and things like that, I don't get paid too but is nice to learn without pressure) :D

  • @debbiemowry2591
    @debbiemowry2591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omar, I love that you use your superheroes as models. I'm taking a page from your book. My project during quarantine, not being a professional photographer, is creating a new Zoom background for every day I have a Zoom conference call. That ends up being 6 days a week since I have 1 every workday and 1 Bible study on Sunday. I used the lights slightly differently today to make a darker image of Daredevil which is my favorite shot so far of my superheroes ... even though Cap is my favorite Marvel character.

  • @andygray7776
    @andygray7776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks Omar. You have a really good way of explaining things and the pace is just right. Please can we have more videos like this 👏👏👏

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate the feedback thanks!!!!!!!

  • @morcef
    @morcef 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like it! Please keep the series going. Very well explained

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Working on it. Stick with the series! :)

  • @davidbrighten2572
    @davidbrighten2572 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Omar. Please keep producing work like this. Truly informative, useful and real world.

  • @ajithpanakal
    @ajithpanakal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a fan. Thanks a lot for the classes.

  • @wolfshader18
    @wolfshader18 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You nailed, a great way to teach about such bizarre topic for most.

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Tried to simplify so I could understand.

  • @ladyamalthia7688
    @ladyamalthia7688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a fantastic way to splain. Light. No prob! Wait, whaaaaaa? Ive had my Canon 80d over a year now and this is the best info I've found yet. Thanks! I may finally venture out of the auto zone.

  • @Enrique-the-photographer
    @Enrique-the-photographer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good tutorial Omar, clearly explained, makes it very easy to understand. Now, to be honest, I already know everything about lighting because I learned it on my second day of plumbing school, but I watched the video in its entirety just to be nice. Hahaha

  • @Ahkuji
    @Ahkuji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful! Wow. So much respect to professional photographers who could do this quickly so they get the shot.

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It becomes second nature. When you first start, you are fixing 100 mistakes in post. As you shoot more and more, it starts to get closer in-camera. But yes...sometimes it's a nightmare when the DJ decides to turn the house lights on AND a spotlight on!!!

  • @arttiz01
    @arttiz01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Omar! I really like tutorials like this. I don't know how to use a flash in my photography and is a task I would like to learn. Lightning is another. Keep instructing us in such matters.

  • @reginabowe5132
    @reginabowe5132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omar-you are a great teacher! Your use of visuals-even if they are your dolls-was super helpful! I'll have to get me one of those models to practice. They seem very easy to work with! ;0) Thanks for all your help! Your videos are some of my favorites!

  • @giantmango8957
    @giantmango8957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful! Amazing explanation👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @wilhelmrosenthal1305
    @wilhelmrosenthal1305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredibly helpful. thank you Omar

  • @JLCB20
    @JLCB20 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Omar as usual. Love the visual aids and very informative.

  • @everfree198102
    @everfree198102 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love, love your channel. Thank you for explaining so simply so I can understand better.

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your explanation of the inverse square law is sublime. Big thumbs up 👍

  • @lesstringer
    @lesstringer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Omar! Great way to explain what is a difficult subject to get my mind around. Thank you for your videos in general. Always fun, entertaining and informative. (From Manchester (UK))

  • @ShutterSounds
    @ShutterSounds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video - thanks Omar

  • @jeffmichaels2672
    @jeffmichaels2672 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Explanation I have seen yet well done

  • @peterrudolf6780
    @peterrudolf6780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Omar, just found your channel, this is not new to me, but it’s always worth a recap! nicely explained and great practical demonstration one of the best explanations of the inverse square law that I have seen and I’ve seen quite a few! 👍🏻
    Oh, and I have subscribed! One question though, what’s with the dancer on the thumbnail, absolutely nothing to do with the content? Should have had the Cap on there. 😉

  • @christinasmith9032
    @christinasmith9032 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really, really helpful. Yes, I understood everything. Had to rewind a couple of times, but I got it.

  • @ricardosuarez1881
    @ricardosuarez1881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muy bueno. Ahora hay que procesar todo esto poco a poco.

  • @stevengall1218
    @stevengall1218 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful Omar. Thank you very much

  • @jonasjung256
    @jonasjung256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a guy who rarely uses flash mostly because I didn’t completely understand how to use it well, I appreciate this content very much. Thanks Omar! Now I gotta go buy a flash 😂

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is just STEP one....once we are done, you're going to kick butt.

  • @ivanstevens
    @ivanstevens 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed that, thanks. May need to watch it another zillion times for it to stay in my head but I will like the video each time 😉

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck!! Practice!

  • @RodolfoVanzini
    @RodolfoVanzini 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific, as helpful as can be. You taught me something!!! Thank you.

  • @shrooqbu768
    @shrooqbu768 ปีที่แล้ว

    Supper useful video, thank you Omar!

  • @tomlopata
    @tomlopata 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay bring stuck inside, I just started to dig out my X-T2 flag and ,had no idea how to properly use it. So this video couldn't have come at a better time! Looking forward to Part 2 where I assume you will discuss the different flash setting like TTL!

  • @victorsitkevicz8312
    @victorsitkevicz8312 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your instructions.
    I can always use more help.

  • @ericbenquet3470
    @ericbenquet3470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many thanks 🙏🏼 for another great video and for taking the time to really teach us important basic about photography

  • @russellfernandes9607
    @russellfernandes9607 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial Omar thanks 👍

  • @SeanC1959
    @SeanC1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Omar. Another great and helpful video. :)

  • @AlfredoBai
    @AlfredoBai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting eagerly for the next one. Wonderful class

  • @Jayshooter_photo
    @Jayshooter_photo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Omar, I really learned something new!

  • @rgwightman
    @rgwightman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job explaining the concepts. I'm learning light and lighting - this was helpful. thanks!!

  • @Prince_Vultan
    @Prince_Vultan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial Omar, the way you simplified it and made it make sense was genius, now I have just got to try and remember it. I need a Captain America for practice

    • @ogonzilla
      @ogonzilla  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha...Barbie is cheaper. lol...

    • @Prince_Vultan
      @Prince_Vultan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omar Gonzalez Photography I’m in the UK, over here it will have to be an Action Man

  • @evaruppert9373
    @evaruppert9373 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you omar.very well explained.learned a lot!

  • @rosemarymonegro2708
    @rosemarymonegro2708 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Omar. Me ha servido tanto su ayuda :D

  • @marviltron9562
    @marviltron9562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful. Thanks for this video.

  • @Dominik_1978
    @Dominik_1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was cool! I've read a book about this, but your explanation was much more intuitive. Thanx :)

  • @tomslittlecorner
    @tomslittlecorner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol the led thingy, love that name...that looks very interesting :) been looking after something simular:)

  • @tinisnottin
    @tinisnottin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    luv your video! they are funny and knowledgeable. keep them coming.

  • @mazettas
    @mazettas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is was extremely helpful!
    Thank you very much Omar!

  • @luellenarts585
    @luellenarts585 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful, simple, love the basic demo. THANKS!

  • @tazonline21
    @tazonline21 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing tutorial 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bruchino
    @bruchino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was sooo helpful and informative! Thank you Omar!

  • @AP-vi2bb
    @AP-vi2bb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was super helpful, thank you very much!

  • @karlwalters3763
    @karlwalters3763 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This was brilliant for a newbie like myself!!

  • @violetacanta
    @violetacanta 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ¡Excelente! Thank you very much. Hello from Mexico City.

  • @digitalventas92
    @digitalventas92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I get it if Im lock in one setting like 5.6 instead of moving my camera settings all I have to do is move the light closer or farther from my subject? Im a little confused.

  • @ChasingBarrels
    @ChasingBarrels 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learned something new. Thanks Omar. Nice Sarb ;)

  • @francisbaker1756
    @francisbaker1756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome Omar...Thank you.👍🏽