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CAMERA BASICS

by Peter McKinnon

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Published 24 Apr 2018

Learn the basics of photography. Aperture, Shutter speed and ISO. The fundamental big 3 you NEED to know! Lightroom PRESET PACK: https://goo.gl/BeQAcG The Music I use: https://goo.gl/IMZC9A - AMAZING for YouTubers Colour Graded with my PM LUTS Pack : https://goo.gl/JmUrM7 PM MERCH & COFFEE! : https://goo.gl/TkzM6S My Super Awesome Tactical Camera Bag : http://amzn.to/2m8jnaT My MAIN Camera - http://amzn.to/2kdu35o The Vlog Cam : http://amzn.to/2kSyfdj My Second Backup Camera - http://amzn.to/2r29gGg My FAVOURITE Lens Ever - http://amzn.to/2kQNK4U The Lens I am currently using right for EVERYTHING - http://amzn.to/2r2BssE The Magic Canon Lens of Life - http://amzn.to/2kXF9Qm LENSES I USE FOR MY PHONE! : http://momnt.io/2EwFLGv Best gimbal ever : http://amzn.to/2kRtdOg The Mic I use - http://amzn.to/2l23rrZ The Boom Mic I use for Crispy Audio : http://amzn.to/2t1MqyX My Drone - http://amzn.to/2kdE3M7 My Bigger Drone - http://amzn.to/2r2czgx My Tiny Drone - http://amzn.to/2tqWUwa The stabilizer I use with iPhone : http://amzn.to/2kWhajI My Slider - http://amzn.to/2sKyaeS The BEST monopod - http://amzn.to/2lOPnn3 GoPro HERO 5 - http://amzn.to/2l1Nhit FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermckinnon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/petermckinnon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petermckinnonphoto Website: http://www.petermckinnon.com

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@PeterMcKinnon6 years ago Who likes my cereal analogy!!! :) More Basics? 9473
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@donnykimbo5 years ago I think about it like an eyeball, The shutter speed is the blink speed, aperture is how wide you or how much you open your eye, and the ISO can be like how much light you are sensitive too. 4889
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@crispymeister80764 years ago Here are some notes I took to help all of you (myself included :P):
1. Shutter speed
2. Aperture
3. ISO
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: Each three terms complement eachother!!!
1. Shutter speed:
- Someone running in a fast pace -> can get clear shots (panning etc...)
- The image can get blurry if the shutter SPEED IS SLOW -> panning
- If the shutter speed is high, the image will be clear without any motion blur
2. Aperture:
- Lets light in
- Details: the higher you set the APERTURE the more light you will let in
which lets you see more from the object's background -> MORE APERTURE - MORE DETAIL
3. ISO ("fake light"):
- Mostly used at low light situations -> basically creates "fake light"
- Makes the photo brighter, but as bright as it gets the quality goes way down on the image... (noisy images) ... 1874
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@Imperatormusic5 years ago This has got to be the most expensive hobby ever. 4022
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@SR71BBFLYER5 years ago When I see someone explain something to beginners in layman terms and not use terminology that only a 10 year veteran would understand.....it gets a “subscribed” from me. 223
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@capp006 years ago Yes! Beginner basics. Definitely more of these. Would love to see a good breakdown of long-exposure shooting. What types of f/iso/shutter-speed you'd use for difference scenarios. Like astrophotography, etc.. 627
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@marjoriejohnson94214 years ago I have such a hard time remembering the way ISO, shutter speed, and aperture combine, and have honestly watched tons of videos and read a lot of articles, and on and on, and I actually had a light bulb moment during this one. Thank you! ... 115
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@pa90305 years ago -Thinks about learning more about camera settings
-opens youtube to find a good video about this
-sees this video at the top of my recomandations without typing anything 91
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@mblasavage6 years ago The fake light anaolgy for ISO...BRILLIANT! 385
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@JosephWThompson6 years ago Best quote out of this... "There's a large audience and I don't think everyone is at the same skill set." I love that he still cares about the beginners out there 56
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@menace2societies5 years ago I dont even have a camera yet still learning this good habit. 85
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@mariyadabova73854 years ago Let's appreciate that he puts the cereal first and then the milk. 209
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@SamuelRiveraFilms6 years ago Yes please more basics and maybe how these three settings apply in video 137
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@Vinnyography2 years ago been trying to learn photography terms and skills for the past 2-3 weeks on youtube tutorials, and i've learnt a lot but this is 1 of the videos that helped me understand it because of the way you explained it with how ISO, aperture and shutter speed work with each other, thank you so much :) ... 5
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@jimmy61954 years ago This guy is a genius!! Love how he explained camera settings and made it fun. Even the simplest things can be difficult but you nailed it when explaining everything. You nailed it dude!! Thank you so much. I really am looking to take my skills to the next level. I really do have a great eye for photography ... 9
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@rachaelquinn88506 years ago This was BY AND FAR the most useful and simple way I've ever heard those three things explained. Friggin Kudos. Thank you so much for simplifying this down! 1161
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@AnniinaJalkanen6 years ago I think you should do 20 minutes tuesdays 😂👍👍 1369
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@beverleypearson26464 years ago You’re like a breath of fresh air 👏🏻 I love to watch you explain the basics of photography. You’re SO passionate about what you’re exceptionally good at. Thank you 🙏🏼 for this. 5
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@dedaartist86765 years ago I’m trying to get into photography and you’re just the best teacher man. I love how passionate you are and your knowledge with your humbleness is just so unreal. Great work, videos and photography.
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@andyisyoda6 years ago Best basic explanation I’ve ever seen. For the first time ever I TOTALLY understand. I was 90% there but this anchored it in my brain. Thanks so much. 160
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@TechWithBrett6 years ago I loved it Peter! Exactly the step I am on right now. I can't wait till the next class!
PS: You can make Two Minute Tuesdays 2 hours long and no one will care about how long it actually is. You have a massive amount of knowledge that we all want to hear. ... 222
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@SPProps5 years ago I’ve seen a few “intro to photography” courses/vids/write-ups, and ISO is always an afterthought to aperture and shutter speed, so thanks for clarifying!
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@janette6185 years ago I'm starting off into photography to accompany my writing, and feel like I got the basic mechanics from you. You explained it in a way that was easy understand and to see so thank you! Now to just practice. 1
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@PhantomRides6 years ago This is exactly how long it takes to cook my 2 minute noodles. 724
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@m.r.othman5 years ago If u could just make a whole playlist teaching photography from zero.... Could be a huge step for ya........... And me 😅 961
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@AshAswaDigitalPortraits5 years ago I've always been meaning to look into this subject, very well explained. 10
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@Jeloquence5 years ago I love the way everything got explained. It's clear language, so even I (an artificial English speaker) can understand it really good. I wanted to get ahead of the basic information before my next semester in college where I want to do a class called 'Photo Design', really helps me out thank you! ... 4
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@nickythepro57436 years ago I'm beginning to start my adventure, and I'm making you my teacher/sensei/guru. 29
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@aroundthegoodworld6 years ago And thats how you provide value for your audience! You're such a great inspiration for my channel Pete. Keep it up :) 46
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@jackbartrem5 years ago Absolutely brilliant. Just got my first camera and you’ve explained the basics perfectly. Thank you 🙏🏻 6
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@enigmagermanotta52915 years ago I’ve watched so many other videos on trying to understand this and your video is the only one I understood right away! You explain everything so well so thank you so much! I’m going to go to college for photography and I still have to figure what camera to buy! ... 3
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@AnitaGoaWellBeing6 years ago The cereal analogy was brilliant! You are brilliant 👍🙏🌻 📷 129
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@Tia-gy1ij5 years ago tbh I never thought photography was this complex... damn I just thought you find a nice thing and take a picture see if it came out good... then be like ok bye.
This is very enlightening.. very iso-ing 832
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@JBLMotovlogs5 years ago You explain things so good! I started my motorbike channel a year ago and thanks to your advice my “film making” and photography has skyrocketed! Can’t wait to see where I go
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@rachelmccray60434 years ago Hands down best teaching style for cameras/photography I’ve seen so far! After watching this video I’m truly beginning to understand how higher quality cameras can be used! Ty💕
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@jorgenmalmo6 years ago When you know all that but still like the video 😀 366
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@VIFILM6 years ago Can you please make that same video just for the basics of videography? 31
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@MegaMerkz3 years ago Thank you Peter! I am just getting into photography. Just bought a used. Canon Rebel T7i. Excited to get started and play with my Shutter Apature and ISO adjustments. 1
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@lucid-3lim9655 years ago I’m a beginner photographer and i love the whole idea and culture i just never understood anything like what you mentioned in the video but i do now. Thank you brother! 5
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@rspring20105 years ago Just getting into photography, and this was SUCH a huge help! Thanks for the awesome video 17
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@KerryCronic6 years ago Always good to be reminded of some good basics. 16
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@RichardNorfolk5 years ago I've watched this video a few times and it made sense but it was still hard to get my head around. I'm now in module two, of a 4 module diploma for professional photography (to help me with my vlogging and photography skills) and I've just watched this video again and it blew my mind how simple it sounds this time around! Thank you so much for influencing me to take this path :) ... 2
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@kimberleesublett2 years ago I love these quick camera basics that are broken down in simplistic terms for beginners like myself. Thank you for doing them.
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@flashysmiles27856 years ago Been learning since last june getting there slowly bought a 80D straight into manual mode not looked back since so wish I'd started sooner now great video man nailed it keep them coming 3
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@jkelly62255 years ago I have watched so many tutorials this one is amazing!! Thank you for explaining it!!!! 8
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@jopiluis3382last year I just feel so grateful for being able to have someone explain all of this stuff to me with such passion! I have to study cameras for a test right now and I've decided to go the YouTube route just because I trusted in finding someone like you! Thank you for this. ...
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@adriana69924 years ago Just saw your camera basics numero #3 and had to go back and watch all of them! They are that good! Thanks for all of the great info! I'm a beginner and your content is super helpful
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@meetpatel75645 years ago This is actually my favourite video among all Peter's Videos.
So much quality information and perfect examples to enhance further understanding.
Really good stuff mate. 51
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@ellie__64535 years ago This is legitimately the best camera basics video on youtube, thank you so much!! 7
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@Baleiric2 years ago Such a good teacher! My father was a photography buff and I learned all this when I was a kid on his old SLR with B&W film. Now in my 50s I'm a bit rusty but want to finally pursue this. TY and look forward to more info. Cheers ...
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@deborahdossantos75365 years ago this video was by far the simplest and most helpful video to understand. thanks for making this video! 4
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@fareswali6 years ago it's like Ive had an empty bowl of cereal for a longgg time 24
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@vibetribe45135 years ago Thank you!!! Very helpful! I’m just getting into photography seriously, and some of these things I already had a feel for, but didn’t know what they were. This helps so much!
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@sweetdreams3347664 years ago Saved this video 2 years ago and I finally watched it today... really wished I watched this earlier cause this really made things a whole lot less scary. Most simplest explanation of Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO I have ever seen! <3 ... 1
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@dodmedia6 years ago It's the holy trinity of photography and filmmaking. Something that might help photography beginners as well is that you *should aim to shoot your focal length as a minimum shutter speed or higher. So if you're on a 50mm lens, aim for 1/50. If you're on a 200mm lens, 1/200, etc. Obviously with image stabilisation and/or tripods this is less of a thing but for handheld unstabilised, that's the minimum you'd probably want to go to get a sharp image. *should: rules are meant to be broken, when the need is there. ... 127
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@ivankaburov72135 years ago I literally got a 2000D and I really like taking photos (always done that with my phone), and now I'm listening to everypart of your video like 30 times to learn everything, REALLY useful <3 <3 <3 3
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@w62635 years ago I love your analogy!!! I love the way you break things down and there is no condescending attitude! Thank you much appreciated!
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@douggonzales20104 years ago Thanks Pete, it’s always good refreshers that keep us aware. 1
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@rickbrewer27456 years ago Just recently discovered your channel and have been binging. It's amazing how much value I have already taken from it. Thank you for such great videos. Incredible work! 4
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@SewStruck6 years ago Very well explained. Thanks for the video! 4
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@lorenzotackett66714 years ago I watched this video over and over about 10 times to try to get a good handle on the idea. But this is great for me as a total beginner. I had no clue what any of this did and how it affected pictures. Now I have some idea. Thanks! ... 5
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@ceetee20213 years ago Many years ago I took some photography classes to learn how to be a better shooter (IE get out of Auto). Aperture, Shutter speed & ISO were coined as the "Love Triangle". Always thought it was a great description. I am well past the Basics but still enjoyed your presentation! ... 1
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@GirItsLiz6 years ago I just watched 5 other videos before yours and YOU HELPED ME UNDERSTAND MORE! I love when it's broken down into easier lingo, with thrown in analogies... it really helped my crazy brain!! I'M SO OUT OF PRACTICE HELP!!!! <3 ... 3
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@ABugMansLife6 years ago So glad you explained this so easy and simple Peter!! Anyone who asks will now get a link to this DOPE VIDEO!!! WELL DONE MAN!!! Greetings from South Africa!!! 5
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@jeremysunker4 years ago I'm a beginner and I've learnt a few things from this, Loved it Peter! Very insightful. Thank you! 2
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@AK-od5go5 years ago Never made a photo with anything else than my I Phone camera. Now I feel to have an idea what to look for to learn. Thank you🙏 11
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@coachallen5x5 years ago Love the simplicity for those of us who are just getting started and using beginner equipment. 5
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@emmettbryant84355 years ago Peter your tutorials are so helpful man! You make it easy for beginners to start out 1
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@koteto9996 years ago I loved this video! I am by no means a photographer, just interested in photography and I will for sure make use of these tips! 4
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@kenzieevans37426 years ago Subbed because of this video. I'm just getting into photography and this was super helpful man! Keep up the awesome work and helping new people to understand how photography works :D 14
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@tamaraweiss54625 years ago amazing video! getting back into photography and this super helped 2
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@fabledchaos5 years ago Love the video! Just starting and really needing basics. Helped out a lot.
Love your work man.
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@KSoul6 years ago THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REFRESHER! I DEF FOUND IT USEFUL!! 12
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@AlexLaneLife6 years ago when the two minute tuesday is a 7 minute video. What good deed did I do to deserve this 😀 27
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@dclark31244 years ago Loved this video man, definitely would love to see more camera basics. 1
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@accessfashion4 years ago Great explanation of everything. Thank you!
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@stack3rz6 years ago Could you explain white balance and what you can do with it to get different effects? Love the vids!!❤️ 4
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@lizzarevalo24345 years ago Thank you so much, this actually helps a lot. I feel a little more comfortable if I try manually taking pictures with my phone just to learn before I buy an actual camera. 4
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@seemoroosh48534 years ago I just want to say that your content is so inspiring and it has really helped me alot. I look up to you as a mentor. Hope you never stop sharing your knowledge.
I'm an aspiring photographer.. And I study your content religiously ...
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@urbanpatriottactical87175 years ago Awesome video. Quick and to the point. Well explained. I just recently got into photography and bought a Canon T7, love it so far but was confused by the Manual mode to really make my photos more personal. This video helped me understand these 3 key things and how to use them and where. Thanks so much!! ...
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@Ogmatty975 years ago Recently feel in love with photography, realized its what I was missing in life. This helped a lot. Appreciate it ✨ 1
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@daria81534 years ago Thank you so much! I'm just starting with photography, and your video has helped me so much! After I finished it, I went out on my balcony to try shooting manual keeping in mind your explanations, and I easily made the shots that I wanted! ❤️ ...
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@lifeofbmp6 years ago When you are describing about Aperture, Shutter and will be more better if you show us how to set them as well because you wrote Basic.We are the beginner.
Please can you make the video describing about the all parts works, setting with Example .
I love your video. And the way you describe and talks ... 262
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@asadjessani6 years ago Definitely kill the 2 minute Tuesday, you can't possibly explain all this awesome shit in 2 minutes 🤣 8
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@landenbouma90912 years ago As a freshman, taking an A/V Fundamentals Class, this was a video that provided much help to figuring everything out. Keep up the good work daddy. 1
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@nolessonplan3 years ago Great explanations, mate! Love the vids!
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@ellensackett5 years ago Great video for someone who is having trouble getting the basics down. Plus, you are adorable! I liked, I subscribed, and I'm moving on to Camera Basics II. Thanks for thinking of us remedial photographers! <3 7
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@dontrinh76863 years ago Thanks alot peter, i apreciate you sharing the basics with us. I am starting to get into photography, so this has helped a bunch!
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@samcorey74682 years ago Dude, phenomenal video! Great pacing, great delivery! I learned so much, thanks a bunch 1
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@TheNetflixNook6 years ago this was an awesome video! I've had people explain those concepts to me before and have it not quite click. For whatever reason your explanation helped me get a better understanding. Is there anyway you could show effects of those concepts in real time? Like a video where you talk through different shots out in the world? ... 4
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@TruTheCreator6 years ago needed this! I literally took the leap and started shooting manual last week. going to keep these tips in mind and practice, keep the dope content coming! 3
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@ChronicLeeiLL5 years ago I’ve been trying to figure those 3 things out for a while now. You’ve explained it in a way that helps me understand! Thanks!!
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@veggiesaurus58345 years ago This was so helpful!! Thank you so much and yes please to more basics! 1

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