FINALLY, someone on TH-cam teaching photography that actually knows what they are talking about. He is one of the very few on TH-cam that I would trust what he says.
My man Karl...I literally learnt photography in my initial days watching your videos. I keep coming back to your channel not just to watch new uploads but also to rewatch the older ones. It never gets old! Thanks
That was awesome, want to see your demonstration on white background shots for online. And also different lighting on white background. A very big thank you for this video.
Thanks, Hasselblad gave it to me last year when it was the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo landing. That's amazing to hear Neil was a friend of your's, did you see the film 'First Man', I really enjoyed it. I also read a couple of Buzz Aldrin's books recently too but I've never heard about the 'forgotten' camera, only ones that were deliberately left behind?
Guys if you are just starting to learn photography. We have been doing photography for a while and I can tell you as far as photography is concerned - Karl Taylor is the King at the top of that mountain. The best of the very best.
Who decides what is acceptable look? Why should all photography fit someone’s idea of what they should look like? As long as they are in focus and the light is good who is to say they are mistake?
They don't even need to be in focus but I'd agree light is often the defining factor. No person can decide what is an acceptable look but the perception of images is a visual science mixed with human biological and emotional responses based on the content of the images and it's representing narrative. From a visual science point of view it has been discovered that human vision reacts better to certain aesthetics, often related to particular contrast range, colour, diagonals and object positioning. This is all based on the human evolution and how our visual systems have evolved for survival reasons, things like, understanding camouflage, distinguishing certain coloured berries against a bush or assessing the threat of a moving item in your peripheral vision. The other part is how an image makes you feel and this can be based on previous emotional responses to situations, imprinting or cultural definition and biological emotional reaction. Essentially the story of the image may also make you feel something in combination with the visual science and then emotional aspects. I've spent many years studying this area and the work of scientists can demonstrate these things at a neurological level. So it's not really who decides, much of it is just a combination of science and interpretation but there are key things that mean while music is subjective that just like music if it's in the wrong note then you know something is clearly wrong.
Watching Your films two or three times, every time with the same engagement :) Thanks a lot! And for the understandable english on the first place :D :D :D
It's ridiculous how well thought out his outfit and the lighting is in this video. It's clean, straight and you can perfectly focus on the main subject. Even the umbrella in the top left corner creates sort of guiding lines to him. Background looks busy but not too busy and acts like a frame. Literally a "work"ing frame. I'm so amazed.
Nice video (as usual) Karl. But, I was hoping you'd address my personal #1 "pet peeve" when it comes to portrait photography: smiling subject with his/her arms crossed in front of the chest. This is a disturbingly common pose in promo images of real estate agents, lawyers and other business people. Any decent portrait photographer must be a student of body language. How we "read" people is based on a variety of factors including facial expressions and body positioning. Smile = friendly, happy & open. Crossed arms = defensive, uptight & closed. The combination of smiling/happy face and crossed arms is a mixed message that virtually never occurs naturally. A good photographer will know to avoid that illogical and unnatural pose.
You are the best pronouncing speaker I ever saw on youtube. Although beeing no native English listener I understood every word of yours. Thank you therefore - and furthermore for your helpfull hints. Regards from Hamburg
Hi, there are various ways - we cover them all in depth here - karltayloreducation.com/post-production/ but in this case it's usually just using the lasso tool with a wide feather to select an area then choose adjustment layer curves and pull them up or down. The finer techniques are covered along with others on my site.
Yes art, photography and music are subjective but if a musician played a song you'd never heard but with lots of off notes you'd recognise there was a problem.
About retouching, my best experience is : don't retouch expecting to save an otherwise poor shot. Retouch the best, only. After years of photoshop, the luxury is when you don't really need it. Peace of mind is when you leave the shooting location knowing you gave the good ones in raw in the memory card. And most of all : never submit to the girl request for skin, keep the truth natural look, it's always better. Never leave the location without some available light shots, those are often keepers. Turn slowly, move slightly, look at the light, the framing, there are pearls to be found there.
I didn't subscribe because of the free photography lessons but because every little detail is being explained well by you. Thanks for the great information. Loving your lessons! (just got my free ebook photography lessons from you) I should have known you before 😊😊😊
Nice educational videos 🙏. Please make videos on constant LED light photography with camera settings... Nowadays it's what we all need n would like to learn. Thank you 👍🤝
Hi I rarely use green screen but even to use that properly and not too close, you need to be careful or you'll get green bounce reflections on the subject.
Thank you, you make some key ideas that I could improve my skills much better. I really want to join your live talk and practical class (if you have), but I'm in Asia.
Have a thought about the hands. I have what might be a different take on it. If you get too heavy on instructing somebody on how to pose, or if whoever is getting their picture taken over thinks the posing, that leads to more likely awkward looking gestures. Give them a few ideas or comments about a feeling or a mood they can act out, you'll get a freer flowing time and you get a lot less stiff looking hands. Or anything else.
Then you are not a good enough photographer yet. Many customers don’t like a picture but don’t know why. A broad hand or a claw like fingers may be the answer. Karl is pointing out these very old known things that if you are taught to watch out for. Will improve your images. And a good photographer can quickly adjust a hand keeping your client relaxed and enjoying the shoot. You will find that you will notice these little things and change the pose quickly and naturally without the client really noticing or they will feel confident that they are in the hands of an expert. Who noticed the little things that make a great photographer. I was taught these things 40 years ago and I don’t even think about them I just do it. A little tip Karl didn’t mention here but I am sure he probably has is when placing fingers on the face. Tell the model to gentle touch the skin with a gossamer touch. Fingers pressed hard will distort the skin on the face.
Superior work, Karl. Your videos really stand out among the rest. You can tell how much time, preparation, and superb execution play into these videos. Cheers!
I always like your videos. Awesome instructions and great photos. This one is an amazing one. Enjoyed it. Have you ever noticed your hand movement during a video? Mute the audio and take a look. 😁 Cheers!
Hi Karl - great video as always. After the pandemic has come and gone, I'm planning on opening shop and going freelance as a photographer. I see a lot of other photographers run their business by their full name, such as yourself. However, "Michael Taylor" is a very common name here in the UK, especially my last name, as you could imagine! If you were to start your photography freelance career again in 2020, would you still go by "Karl Taylor", or would you chose a creative business name? Thanks!
@@VisualEducationStudio My middle name is "John", just to make things worse for myself... Haha! Nevertheless, this is a useful insight, thank you! I feel more confident using my name now!
Thank God that I've found your channel. There's a LOT of things to learn within your videos (including the english language, because I'm brazilian)! Thanks!
Posting hands , i prefer naturally.. with the shoot of indecent expose of the hand from nowhere is very interesting. Big shouder up front showing in a portrait is also an interesting argument.
In several previous videos I upset a few 'naysayers' by demonstrating that it wasn't just to do with studio space, equipment or photoshop and that it was everything to do with knowledge. That was the excuse eliminator and left them with no more excuses to blame for their lack of passion, I think those same haters hit the dislike button everytime :)
Karl Taylor, I take my hat of to you sir. Dealing with people now a days is often more stress than it’s worth. I’ve been learning from you for over 7 years. You taught me everything I know. I landed a photography job in Austria for a huge company. I’m now a pro photographer making my living from doing what I love. I’m truly blessed. I recommend your KTE to everyone and proudly stand as one of your members. Thanks Karl, I look forward to the future and all the things I’m yet to learn.
Another great summary. These definitely are mistakes to avoid. Often the hard part is figuring out HOW to avoid them! ...but at least being aware of the problems is a start.
I've subscribed to Karl Taylor's learning platform for a while now. I've continually looked for reasons to unsubscribe, but as yet haven't found any. With the youtube videos you're only seeing the tip of the iceberg. I strongly recommend subscribing.
@@VisualEducationStudio Most definitely, I don't subscribe to channels often but this was well worth it. I'll be checking out your website this week as well. Again, thank you for your time!
Hi Karl. I liked the video, but .... Diction was excellent, advice sound. But please watch the video back without sound. Concentrate on your hands. Very very distracting. That comment made, I have to say in every other respect I enjoyed the production.
#2 is what I live by! you can save yourself minutes of retouching by moving stray hairs, wrinkled clothes in real life instead of in PS. I had my first Covid-age shoot last week, and i had taken 5-6 shots before i realized the models jean care tag was sticking out of her waistline and on her stomach (she had on a croptop) we had to do those shots over, but I'm glad I took a second to look at the whole scene before
This is all great but it makes me feel uncomfortable. This is great for a specific aesthetic but it creates disastrous mindsets for people who are more interested in organic portraits. I listened to similar advice when I was young and starting and it created lifeless images. Eventually I broke every rule listed here and I can honestly say my work is better for it. People should understand these are suggestions for a specific aesthetic, not rules. A portrait of a center framed man in wrinkled clothes whiling his crying face while the world burns behind him is far more interesting than a “perfect”image.
Great tutorial. As a former broadcast TV videographer, studio and location, transitioning to dance photography, I learned from many of the pitfalls that are demonstrated here in video production. Yet there are other issues to look for even in stills. Thanks.
When I set my Nikon d5300 camera for auto-focus and want to shoot, the camera focuses on other objects than what I expects (which usually the eyes or some objects in the frame). So I periodically half-push the button to see if it focused on the right thing. I tried to use manual focus but it is very hard to be precious; I assume the focus is right, but when I want to work on the photo on my computer, I notice the focus was not completely sharp. I can't determine if I've focused, for example on the eyes or other parts of the body or even the other stuffs around environment when I try to use viewfinder. Is there a way to fix this?
Do you use single point autofocus? Do you use focus and recompose? Which lens do you use? Also yes, the easiest way to review focus, is to play back your image on the screen, and zoom in to 100%. On my D800 I can assign the main control pad button to instantly zoom in 100% to the focus point of an image, which makes it significantly easier to quickly check focus. You can usually find it under the 'controls' section then 'multi selector center button'. I am not 100% sure if it's available in the 5xxx series though.
FINALLY, someone on TH-cam teaching photography that actually knows what they are talking about. He is one of the very few on TH-cam that I would trust what he says.
Very kind, cheers.
I will have to check out and review again old videos. Still useful for today hobbyist or part time worker.
Karl you’re just awesome 😎
Great explanation, clear pronounciation, which I appreciate very much, because english is not my native language.
Your content is great Karl Taylor keep moving
Very helpful tips.... sometimes we're so concerned about the camera settings that we forget these little details... thank you so much sir
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Sir, knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do. Can’t wait for your next video.
More to come
Thank you for sharing karl
My pleasure
As usual Karl more professional level information in under 10 minutes then most college level courses! BRAVO!
Wow, thanks
My man Karl...I literally learnt photography in my initial days watching your videos. I keep coming back to your channel not just to watch new uploads but also to rewatch the older ones. It never gets old! Thanks
Great to hear!
That was awesome, want to see your demonstration on white background shots for online. And also different lighting on white background. A very big thank you for this video.
You sound like a professor...great tips.
Thanks
Really good tips getting distracted by a really good watch 😉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Me too. Looks like a nice Rolex
It's a precision diving instrument called a 'Submariner', that's what I told my wife 😊
Karl --
NICE SHIRT! (Neil was a friend of mine.) Did you ever hear how he and NASA settled for the cost of the forgotten camera?
Thanks, Hasselblad gave it to me last year when it was the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo landing. That's amazing to hear Neil was a friend of your's, did you see the film 'First Man', I really enjoyed it. I also read a couple of Buzz Aldrin's books recently too but I've never heard about the 'forgotten' camera, only ones that were deliberately left behind?
Thank you for the reminder.
Any time
Guys if you are just starting to learn photography. We have been doing photography for a while and I can tell you as far as photography is concerned - Karl Taylor is the King at the top of that mountain. The best of the very best.
Very kind thank you
Who decides what is acceptable look? Why should all photography fit someone’s idea of what they should look like? As long as they are in focus and the light is good who is to say they are mistake?
They don't even need to be in focus but I'd agree light is often the defining factor. No person can decide what is an acceptable look but the perception of images is a visual science mixed with human biological and emotional responses based on the content of the images and it's representing narrative. From a visual science point of view it has been discovered that human vision reacts better to certain aesthetics, often related to particular contrast range, colour, diagonals and object positioning. This is all based on the human evolution and how our visual systems have evolved for survival reasons, things like, understanding camouflage, distinguishing certain coloured berries against a bush or assessing the threat of a moving item in your peripheral vision. The other part is how an image makes you feel and this can be based on previous emotional responses to situations, imprinting or cultural definition and biological emotional reaction. Essentially the story of the image may also make you feel something in combination with the visual science and then emotional aspects. I've spent many years studying this area and the work of scientists can demonstrate these things at a neurological level. So it's not really who decides, much of it is just a combination of science and interpretation but there are key things that mean while music is subjective that just like music if it's in the wrong note then you know something is clearly wrong.
Watching Your films two or three times, every time with the same engagement :)
Thanks a lot!
And for the understandable english on the first place :D :D :D
I am glad you have this refresher course. Just in case you have campaign coming up or Portfolio. Thanks.
I would wear an Omega speedmaster and not a Rolex Submariner with that shirt.
Yes that would make sense with this shirt but most of the time I'm a diver not an astronaut 😊
@@VisualEducationStudio
I used to dive a lot in the past, I prefer the No date version which is my daily wear.
Thank you Karl, been learning from you since 2010!
Cheers, great to hear.
Hi Karl, nice video, Do You have a ballerina video photo session?
It's ridiculous how well thought out his outfit and the lighting is in this video. It's clean, straight and you can perfectly focus on the main subject. Even the umbrella in the top left corner creates sort of guiding lines to him. Background looks busy but not too busy and acts like a frame. Literally a "work"ing frame. I'm so amazed.
Very kind thank you, I'm trying to present visually and audibly in a way that provides as much clarity as possible.
I could say much good of the content but I just want to compliment the moon shirt :)
Great lesson. Thank you!
Thank you
You're welcome
Great video thank you!!
Nice video (as usual) Karl. But, I was hoping you'd address my personal #1 "pet peeve" when it comes to portrait photography: smiling subject with his/her arms crossed in front of the chest. This is a disturbingly common pose in promo images of real estate agents, lawyers and other business people. Any decent portrait photographer must be a student of body language. How we "read" people is based on a variety of factors including facial expressions and body positioning. Smile = friendly, happy & open. Crossed arms = defensive, uptight & closed. The combination of smiling/happy face and crossed arms is a mixed message that virtually never occurs naturally. A good photographer will know to avoid that illogical and unnatural pose.
Every restauranteur in the universe gets posed that way in photography. It's hilarious if you're looking for it 🤣
Thank you for producing this guide, I found it very helpful and insightful. I particularly appreciated the simple hand posing "steps" idea!
You're very welcome
Thanks a lot for excellent to the point 9 minutes, good job Karl.
You are welcome
Great Information, It will help us a lot...Thanks Karl Taylor...
My pleasure!
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After many years following your channel youtube mysteriously un subscribed me.. not cool youtube... Unsub me from any other channel but NOT this one.
Glad to have you back.
Don't hesitate...become a member, this site is truly worth your money and well above most sites I've known and practiced...
Thank you so much.
You are the best pronouncing speaker I ever saw on youtube. Although beeing no native English listener I understood every word of yours. Thank you therefore - and furthermore for your helpfull hints. Regards from Hamburg
Thank you.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Fantastic sense setting , it is so high-end
Not to sound super dumb but how did you selectively control exposure in photoshop?dodge and burn or something else?
Hi, there are various ways - we cover them all in depth here - karltayloreducation.com/post-production/ but in this case it's usually just using the lasso tool with a wide feather to select an area then choose adjustment layer curves and pull them up or down. The finer techniques are covered along with others on my site.
I love ur vedios as a beginner photographer they are extremely useful
Happy to hear that!
This is like trying to explain why one music piece is better than another.
Yes art, photography and music are subjective but if a musician played a song you'd never heard but with lots of off notes you'd recognise there was a problem.
Great Video Carl. I hate seeing women dress their skin like a sailor. Its sad...
Thanks.
About retouching, my best experience is : don't retouch expecting to save an otherwise poor shot. Retouch the best, only. After years of photoshop, the luxury is when you don't really need it. Peace of mind is when you leave the shooting location knowing you gave the good ones in raw in the memory card. And most of all : never submit to the girl request for skin, keep the truth natural look, it's always better. Never leave the location without some available light shots, those are often keepers. Turn slowly, move slightly, look at the light, the framing, there are pearls to be found there.
Good advice.
thank you for the advice
This is impressing. I've been looking for an online photography class for a while now. And this has proven the most professional Karl. From Nigeria
Karl is awesome!
Great video. But would you create an index for every parts of your video on your caption (or the description below the video)?
Thank you 🌹
I didn't subscribe because of the free photography lessons but because every little detail is being explained well by you. Thanks for the great information. Loving your lessons! (just got my free ebook photography lessons from you) I should have known you before 😊😊😊
Thank you so much sir! This helps amateurs like us to improve a lot. Thank you very much.
Most welcome
Nice educational videos 🙏. Please make videos on constant LED light photography with camera settings... Nowadays it's what we all need n would like to learn. Thank you 👍🤝
Sir your great tutor on youtube about photography
Glad you think so!
Grazie))
If we're confined in terms of space what tips do you have for having to resort to green screen
Hi I rarely use green screen but even to use that properly and not too close, you need to be careful or you'll get green bounce reflections on the subject.
Just getting started after not for a very long tome. This is all very helpful!
Thanks
I like the shirt
Cheers
Thank you, you make some key ideas that I could improve my skills much better. I really want to join your live talk and practical class (if you have), but I'm in Asia.
Hi thanks, you can join our live workshops online on our website.
@@VisualEducationStudio Yes, I am considering this.
This video is the proof that photography is WAY harder than people think
Cheers
Thank you karl...white on white demo please. 🙏
Thank you Karl Taylor...!!!
Thanks
Just ridiculously useful... He passes useful information without sounding condescending
Thank you Albert
Have a thought about the hands. I have what might be a different take on it. If you get too heavy on instructing somebody on how to pose, or if whoever is getting their picture taken over thinks the posing, that leads to more likely awkward looking gestures.
Give them a few ideas or comments about a feeling or a mood they can act out, you'll get a freer flowing time and you get a lot less stiff looking hands. Or anything else.
Then you are not a good enough photographer yet. Many customers don’t like a picture but don’t know why. A broad hand or a claw like fingers may be the answer. Karl is pointing out these very old known things that if you are taught to watch out for. Will improve your images. And a good photographer can quickly adjust a hand keeping your client relaxed and enjoying the shoot. You will find that you will notice these little things and change the pose quickly and naturally without the client really noticing or they will feel confident that they are in the hands of an expert. Who noticed the little things that make a great photographer. I was taught these things 40 years ago and I don’t even think about them I just do it. A little tip Karl didn’t mention here but I am sure he probably has is when placing fingers on the face. Tell the model to gentle touch the skin with a gossamer touch. Fingers pressed hard will distort the skin on the face.
Really useful Tips. I agree in every of them.
Glad you think so
Superior work, Karl. Your videos really stand out among the rest. You can tell how much time, preparation, and superb execution play into these videos. Cheers!
Glad you like them cheers
Damn! Karl just dropped some serious knowledge in just 10 minutes.
Thanks
I always like your videos. Awesome instructions and great photos. This one is an amazing one. Enjoyed it. Have you ever noticed your hand movement during a video? Mute the audio and take a look. 😁 Cheers!
Thanks. Ha I hope it doesn't look like anything rude!
Karl Taylor nah, you’re fine. 😆
Such a perfect teacher
Thank you.
"If an image is able to hold the viewer's attention, we can consider it successful." Our marching orders!
Excellent advice
Glad you liked it
Hi Karl - great video as always.
After the pandemic has come and gone, I'm planning on opening shop and going freelance as a photographer. I see a lot of other photographers run their business by their full name, such as yourself. However, "Michael Taylor" is a very common name here in the UK, especially my last name, as you could imagine!
If you were to start your photography freelance career again in 2020, would you still go by "Karl Taylor", or would you chose a creative business name?
Thanks!
Ha Ha funny and true, no I'd still go with my name and I wouldn't worry about going with yours. Maybe use your middle initial if you are concerned.
@@VisualEducationStudio My middle name is "John", just to make things worse for myself... Haha!
Nevertheless, this is a useful insight, thank you! I feel more confident using my name now!
Michael J Taylor - has a good ring to it.
@@VisualEducationStudio Thank you!
Hands: I know exactly what you mean. But in the shown examples on 3:46 I must say that I like them both.
Great tips! 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank God that I've found your channel. There's a LOT of things to learn within your videos (including the english language, because I'm brazilian)! Thanks!
Welcome aboard!
Posting hands , i prefer naturally.. with the shoot of indecent expose of the hand from nowhere is very interesting. Big shouder up front showing in a portrait is also an interesting argument.
8 people accidentally hit the ‘thumbs down’ button. Lol
In several previous videos I upset a few 'naysayers' by demonstrating that it wasn't just to do with studio space, equipment or photoshop and that it was everything to do with knowledge. That was the excuse eliminator and left them with no more excuses to blame for their lack of passion, I think those same haters hit the dislike button everytime :)
Karl Taylor, I take my hat of to you sir. Dealing with people now a days is often more stress than it’s worth.
I’ve been learning from you for over 7 years. You taught me everything I know. I landed a photography job in Austria for a huge company. I’m now a pro photographer making my living from doing what I love. I’m truly blessed.
I recommend your KTE to everyone and proudly stand as one of your members.
Thanks Karl, I look forward to the future and all the things I’m yet to learn.
Thanks James and congratulations on your progression as a photographer and working in the industry.
Another great summary. These definitely are mistakes to avoid. Often the hard part is figuring out HOW to avoid them! ...but at least being aware of the problems is a start.
Thank you.
Hello There Karl, What are the Prices for Lifelong Courses that you have? I saw the option before but can't see the prices now. Please let me know
Hi they are on the sign up page on the site
Claw Hands and Bear Paws .....my family can’t help themselves....and I position them! Bless their hearts!
🤣
I've subscribed to Karl Taylor's learning platform for a while now. I've continually looked for reasons to unsubscribe, but as yet haven't found any. With the youtube videos you're only seeing the tip of the iceberg. I strongly recommend subscribing.
Cheers 👍
Dang, this was fantastic. This is why I love the art of photography, I have a lot to learn!!
Glad you enjoyed it
@@VisualEducationStudio Most definitely, I don't subscribe to channels often but this was well worth it. I'll be checking out your website this week as well. Again, thank you for your time!
Superb!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Karl. I liked the video, but .... Diction was excellent, advice sound. But please watch the video back without sound. Concentrate on your hands. Very very distracting. That comment made, I have to say in every other respect I enjoyed the production.
Glad you like the video but unfortunately my hands move without my instruction :)
What a video.. very detailed explanation.. impressive.. even little tini tiny details are considered properly by you sir.. thanks..
Thanks and welcome
Karl taylor is rolls royce of photographers !
Ha Ha thank you, but I'd prefer to be a Mercedes :)
Thanks for the tips good Sir!!!! Nothing but admiration for how you critique correctively without being harsh. True professional indeed!
I appreciate that
Muchas gracias.
#2 is what I live by!
you can save yourself minutes of retouching by moving stray hairs, wrinkled clothes in real life instead of in PS.
I had my first Covid-age shoot last week, and i had taken 5-6 shots before i realized the models jean care tag was sticking out of her waistline and on her stomach (she had on a croptop) we had to do those shots over, but I'm glad I took a second to look at the whole scene before
Exactly
Great tips under 10 minutes no bla bla.. Thank you for the video.
Glad you enjoyed!
It's again a perfect tutoriel :) Thank you
Glad you think so!
Thankyou ❤️
No worries!
Super.
Thank you! Cheers!
This is all great but it makes me feel uncomfortable. This is great for a specific aesthetic but it creates disastrous mindsets for people who are more interested in organic portraits. I listened to similar advice when I was young and starting and it created lifeless images. Eventually I broke every rule listed here and I can honestly say my work is better for it. People should understand these are suggestions for a specific aesthetic, not rules. A portrait of a center framed man in wrinkled clothes whiling his crying face while the world burns behind him is far more interesting than a “perfect”image.
Amazing thank you for this video
Our pleasure!
Very informative thanks Karl.....
Very welcome
amazing explanation even a layman can understand.
Cheers
Great tutorial. As a former broadcast TV videographer, studio and location, transitioning to dance photography, I learned from many of the pitfalls that are demonstrated here in video production. Yet there are other issues to look for even in stills. Thanks.
thank you
Very detail and well said full of knowledge 👍
Glad it was helpful!
When I set my Nikon d5300 camera for auto-focus and want to shoot, the camera focuses on other objects than what I expects (which usually the eyes or some objects in the frame). So I periodically half-push the button to see if it focused on the right thing. I tried to use manual focus but it is very hard to be precious; I assume the focus is right, but when I want to work on the photo on my computer, I notice the focus was not completely sharp. I can't determine if I've focused, for example on the eyes or other parts of the body or even the other stuffs around environment when I try to use viewfinder. Is there a way to fix this?
Buy a better camera? Nikon's auto-focus is suspect. If not maybe change it to spot focus and move it on the eye before the shot?
Do you use single point autofocus? Do you use focus and recompose? Which lens do you use?
Also yes, the easiest way to review focus, is to play back your image on the screen, and zoom in to 100%. On my D800 I can assign the main control pad button to instantly zoom in 100% to the focus point of an image, which makes it significantly easier to quickly check focus. You can usually find it under the 'controls' section then 'multi selector center button'. I am not 100% sure if it's available in the 5xxx series though.
I always love your videos and your great work👍
Thank you so much 😀
Thankyou sir video was very informative
Most welcome
Very smart, clean, useful. And its nice!
Glad you like it!
Every single word you say has meaning and purpose. Perfect
Cheers
You are looking stressed then your previous videos! is there everything ok ?
Feeling great! But thanks for asking 🙂