How I create Dramatic Black and White images for Instagram

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I have been asked a lot about how I process my black and white images for my Instagram. In this video I show you the basic technique I use, using curves and HSL sliders within the Darkroom app, right on my iPhone. I will also show you how to get similar results on Snapseed for you Android users. You can also take these tips and use them high end editing software like Lightroom and Photoshop.
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  • @seantuck
    @seantuck7 жыл бұрын

    A few of you have jumped on and pointed out that if you shoot in RAW, even if you are shooting BW you will retain all the colour info. Of course you're right, and I hope these tips help you. I think the question came from an Instagrammer who is likely shooting in jpg, so the answer is geared towards those who don't shoot RAW for Instagram. I'm actually one of them. I only have a 16GB iPhone which always seems to be too full, so shooting and editing jpg from my X100 is a workflow which works well for me. RAW is saved for my professional work.

  • @beatrixpendragon

    @beatrixpendragon

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sean Tucker Thank you. :)

  • @piyushmishra7791

    @piyushmishra7791

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sean Tucker i have been using snapseed for like, 8 months, but never knew i could have so much control using colour sliders. Beautiful and easy explanation. Now i understand the hsl slider use. Thank you!

  • @stel1000

    @stel1000

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sean Tucker well... You know in Fuji you can shoot and keep both raw and the bw JPEG.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    7 жыл бұрын

    Stelios Kapet yes mate. I know. Thanks.

  • @melonyskinner2782

    @melonyskinner2782

    6 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @RickyKresslein
    @RickyKresslein7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips, Sean! I love the creative color (or lack of) and compositions of your videos. The way you did the iPhone shots with the color, zoomed in view on the right and you yourself doing the actions on the left is just awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bammozingo
    @bammozingo5 жыл бұрын

    This video opened the door to a whole new B&W view for me that I never knew existed. At least that gave me the confidence to where I could create it. Thank you so much

  • @WilliamLesourd
    @WilliamLesourd6 жыл бұрын

    Listening to you explaining something, whatever, is always a delight. And your videos and photos are great of course.

  • @graemewhittle1665
    @graemewhittle16656 жыл бұрын

    Hi there .... great video. Not sure if anyone else has pointed this out to you but in SnapSeed you do have slider control on the black and white colour filters. Just choose the filter and then move your finger left or right on the image. Thanks again, great info!

  • @13Stoked
    @13Stoked7 жыл бұрын

    You're killing it with your channel! Love the calm demeanour and clear guidance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion! 👍

  • @oinkooink

    @oinkooink

    3 жыл бұрын

    Killing it! Super cool! Super excited! Bro! Heads up! Pro tip! Hack! Peace! 100%! Super pumped! Killing it! Smashing it! Bro! Yo!

  • @broken12367
    @broken123674 жыл бұрын

    Love how you explain everything in detail. Makes a novice like myself keen to try these techniques

  • @PeterArnold1969
    @PeterArnold19697 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Sean. I've always wanted to learn how to properly use the black and white tools in Snapseed to create dramatic black and white shots from colour photos. Your tutorial made a lot of sense.

  • @gustaf80
    @gustaf802 жыл бұрын

    I keep going back to this video. Simply: THANK YOU!! I had the pleasure to start shooting with a real red filter... That really taught me how to handle it. So much easier now

  • @ClaudiuC
    @ClaudiuC6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video Sean. You have a very natural way of explaining things and I can tell you have a passion for photography.

  • @mrdev9843
    @mrdev98435 жыл бұрын

    Just recently started watching this guy's channel and I'm liking it more and more cheers

  • @carlosc.639
    @carlosc.6396 жыл бұрын

    You´ve helped me so much to understand how to edit more than use presets. Thank you!

  • @victorkhong7654
    @victorkhong76545 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sean, thank you for a great video on black and white. Clear, concise, demonstrative. You set a high standard for accessible instructional videos.

  • @CalvinHicks1
    @CalvinHicks17 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial Sean! It is quite helpful and I'm bookmarking it for reference as I attempt to apply the effects you've suggested.

  • @ruthgross647
    @ruthgross6476 жыл бұрын

    The more I see your pictures and videos more i love your work! Very professional. Congratulations

  • @cameronjamieson163
    @cameronjamieson1637 жыл бұрын

    Another exceptional video thanks Sean! Yes please, of course we'd love to see your color editing process! Your incredible eye for composition is something I'd love to hear about too, how you go from walking around the streets to framing up - that part of the process. I've been walking around a lot looking for photo opportunities, even more since you suggested in a video to walk more and ride less - and sometimes I see something cool but can't seem to get the right fit in the frame like you would. Keep up the great work!

  • @Outlast1965
    @Outlast19656 жыл бұрын

    Another of your concise video, Sean. Its more clear to me what to do to make images pop out. Thank you so much!

  • @NigelWarren
    @NigelWarren7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these wonderfully useful techniques. Gave me a lot more understanding in 10 minutes than I've had in years of casually editing with digital tools. I'd also love to see a video on color grading techniques. Hope there's enough interest for that.

  • @rodolfoarmendarizhernandez8325
    @rodolfoarmendarizhernandez83255 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching your videos, about editing and I find them really enlightening! Thank you very much

  • @sendingyoulovefrom6231
    @sendingyoulovefrom62315 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are my favorite instructional videos. Thanks so much!

  • @DenisThibeault_inci
    @DenisThibeault_inci7 жыл бұрын

    I have learned more in this short video than many other tutorials for both applications. Thank you.

  • @anujasharma9677
    @anujasharma96775 жыл бұрын

    Lovely tips for editing B&W images. Great video as always, Sean!

  • @megamind3339
    @megamind3339Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video Sean. Much appreciated and beautifully done !

  • @chenk2106
    @chenk21066 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for sharing! I truly enjoyed it. Love your works

  • @kindmessias
    @kindmessias7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Love the new Q&A approach! Can't wait for your workshops!! Some coming in Austria I hope! 😆

  • @arielaganon5367
    @arielaganon53676 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel, man! Thank you for sharing your talent to the world!

  • @captureallen8632
    @captureallen86322 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this tutorial, it has increased my understanding of how to use curves.

  • @mrtbhdr
    @mrtbhdr7 жыл бұрын

    love your work Sean. you have the heart and we can feel that you love what you do. a great video as always and please do a tutorial about colour grading too. in fact, please do make videos every day. you are giving me inspiration that I need. thank you!

  • @thedadglide5665
    @thedadglide56654 жыл бұрын

    Immensely helpful video at how to make great black and white photos. Thanks Sean.

  • @danielcattermole125
    @danielcattermole1257 жыл бұрын

    Great channel Sean, by far one of my favourites on KZread

  • @christianhuber2186
    @christianhuber21868 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video! I've whatched a few other videos on the same topic, but here I learnt the most!

  • @tewhetuthompson6348
    @tewhetuthompson63487 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Very genuine and always helpful. Thanks so much.

  • @samwoods6035
    @samwoods60357 жыл бұрын

    This was great - some stuff I never really considered here. Would love to see the color version! Thankyou once again

  • @ralphjaywallace7084
    @ralphjaywallace70847 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done, Sean. Well explained with clear, easy to comprehend examples. 5 Stars!

  • @danielcockram4201
    @danielcockram42017 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video tutorial Sean. I am really into my black and white images lately and although I have a similar workflow you have given me some extra tips which I'm sure will help my edits. Really enjoyed this video, thank you again!

  • @Glasshousebc
    @Glasshousebc5 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent tutorial... used it with snapseed.... great help thank you.

  • @sarahbaldwin5156
    @sarahbaldwin51567 жыл бұрын

    Such a helpful video! Thanks Sean, I'd defo like to see a colour grading tutorial next.

  • @johnspencer1146
    @johnspencer11467 жыл бұрын

    Great video Sean and thanks for the information and I would dearly love to see your colour processing too.

  • @suzannemullaney3205
    @suzannemullaney32054 жыл бұрын

    Great information that I can use on my photography journey. I watched this video twice.

  • @ricardo.queiroz
    @ricardo.queiroz7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sean. Thank you for this great video. It's definitely an easy way to achieve great results. I, for one, would be extremely interested in a color grading tutorial. Take care

  • 7 жыл бұрын

    Great video, sir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and revealing the true potential of these apps. I've never thought I could use Snapseed more precisely than just using its filters. Quite helpful!

  • @handyman1104
    @handyman11046 жыл бұрын

    I haven't finished watching the vid but this ish is flippin awesome Sean! Thanks!

  • @GarnettLeary
    @GarnettLeary7 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. I follow your work. You are very talented sir. Keep encouraging folks. You're good at it.

  • @Cryvern
    @Cryvern5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips and that was a very well edited and intuitive video explanation!

  • @archithkamath6371
    @archithkamath63715 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️, such an awesome orator and artist u are

  • @JohnChubbSr
    @JohnChubbSr4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. Thanks for these great tips!

  • @michaelnikonfuji3539
    @michaelnikonfuji35395 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your videos becoming obsessed with how you achieve such great contrast and shadows this video was awesome more please cheers michael

  • @carmenfissenden2530
    @carmenfissenden25303 жыл бұрын

    Interesting . I tend to use Snapseed to achieve similar effects . Both appear great tools and invaluable for most of us processing our digital images and posting them on social media or producing photo books. Thanks for showing us your processes

  • @koolgk
    @koolgk6 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial on black and white. Thank you

  • @michaelneuharth5170
    @michaelneuharth51707 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Sean. I have enjoyed your stuff--and your heart--since stumbled onto the Snowdonia video. I'd love to see your color grading advice. Thanks!

  • @miguelferme
    @miguelferme7 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks for the greate content. I'm defenitly trying it

  • @deeperwithgod7932
    @deeperwithgod79323 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, as always! Thanks for you consistently great work and content!

  • @mrfreezeindahouse
    @mrfreezeindahouse7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Sean, both educationally and visually. Yes, i would really like to see your workflow with colour photos. Keep up your inspiring work.

  • @anthonyhedger4301
    @anthonyhedger43017 жыл бұрын

    A great video Sean with some great tips, thanks buddy. Tony

  • @fredericodeazevedo
    @fredericodeazevedo5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @JoeLopez
    @JoeLopez7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I just learned more about Snapseed! I would be interested in color processing tips as well.

  • @oinkooink

    @oinkooink

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet you would, Lopez.

  • @MrVeni0910
    @MrVeni09107 жыл бұрын

    A tutorial on color grading would be amazing! And great job on this one! Really liked the way you presented the entire theme.

  • @ncrh5186
    @ncrh51866 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos Sean! Keep them up

  • @robertbellomy2
    @robertbellomy26 жыл бұрын

    Just began using Darkroom and making B&W per your video. App very intuitive! Thanks!

  • @marindebelic3341
    @marindebelic33417 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sean. Yes, a colours tutorial would be very welcome. Thanks and keep up the good work.

  • @edithscholter2764
    @edithscholter27647 жыл бұрын

    Great, very clear, concise and helpful video. Yes, please, please do one on color processing as well - especially the aspect of keeping consistency you've mentioned is really interesting for me. I usually end up with results I like (using Snapseed), but they are not all that consistent. Thanks!

  • @kstenson
    @kstenson7 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, look forward to something about colour!

  • @TheCostah1997
    @TheCostah19975 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Helped a lot!

  • @adammikhail2420
    @adammikhail24203 жыл бұрын

    This is the best black and white tutorial I've ever watched😍😍

  • @wdoodoo1
    @wdoodoo15 жыл бұрын

    Your video is very helpful! Thank you so much! From a hobby photographer from South Korea

  • @pgknighton
    @pgknighton3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sean. Great video.

  • @silviocaravelli3567
    @silviocaravelli35673 жыл бұрын

    You are a Genius Sean.

  • @reginaldgooden2445
    @reginaldgooden24453 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully Done!

  • @christosvrettos7996
    @christosvrettos79965 жыл бұрын

    Once more absolutely helpful. Thank you so much

  • @laetitiaetanthonymahieujea2640
    @laetitiaetanthonymahieujea26404 жыл бұрын

    Very very helpful. Thank you Sean!

  • @marklambert7734
    @marklambert77344 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, very practical as ever, with clear explanation

  • @oistories
    @oistories Жыл бұрын

    I m kinda late to know this tips! Thanks seantuck!

  • @TheBiggervern
    @TheBiggervern7 жыл бұрын

    Easy and powerful. Thanks Sean.

  • @channamasala
    @channamasala7 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always. Keep up the fantastic work. Would love to see you colour process. Also, how about a discussion or commentary on photos/artists you like? Famous or not well known it doesn't matterI. I imagine your style, honesty and thoughtfulness would work a treat with your audience.

  • @nahluck
    @nahluck4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your tips. I think I learned something things... great.

  • @rsh9826
    @rsh98267 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, you are so right about quality. I mean you are my favourite photography youtuber. You don't upload often, but every video feels like a work of art. Exquisite content. Love it!!!

  • @3Gleb
    @3Gleb7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Sean, this subject is very interesting

  • @musashi_kun
    @musashi_kun7 жыл бұрын

    Great content and great video editing too! Would love to see your colour editing tips, thank you for the video!

  • @alexalexxis170
    @alexalexxis1707 жыл бұрын

    Editing images in color. Yes, please!

  • @puspenbain45
    @puspenbain454 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for great idea!!

  • @osideselecta
    @osideselecta4 жыл бұрын

    Masterclass Tutorial and the price is right! Thanks Sean! :)

  • @nickschulman986
    @nickschulman9866 жыл бұрын

    Just a beautiful channel. So happy to have found this.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    6 жыл бұрын

    Welcome:)

  • @rogersalz4572
    @rogersalz45727 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the video and learning about Darkroom; I use Snapseed on my iphone as well. As always your video is well produced and pleasing. Your artful and philosophical discussions about photography, printing, creativity is your strongest card; I hope you will continue inspiring your viewers with your gift. Didn't mind the ad; may look at Squarespace today! Thank you for all you do.

  • @bivboy10
    @bivboy107 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see your colour editing tips Sean

  • @beegees21
    @beegees216 жыл бұрын

    Great chanel! Love the mood, quality content. Greetings from Warsaw, Poland (I've seen you visited us lately!).

  • @norakaszuba
    @norakaszuba6 жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent teacher, Sean! I am enjoying your videos and yes...would love a video on color processing.

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    6 жыл бұрын

    It’s there waiting for you to watch:)

  • @Kiywii
    @Kiywii7 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful, thank you!!

  • @musicshend
    @musicshend5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.tnx for your honest tips❤️

  • @chriscard6544
    @chriscard6544 Жыл бұрын

    awesome, that changes the life, thank you so much

  • @am9291
    @am92916 жыл бұрын

    Best video i see, pls share more tutorial like this, love your video..

  • @robertbutts9835
    @robertbutts98355 жыл бұрын

    Great video I love your video on color the splash . I am now adding the splash to some of images thank you .. I used black n wht . But gone back to color . I was shooting in color then editing them into BLK n wht but it's not nice . So back to color with the splash editing .Works incredible .

  • @seantuck

    @seantuck

    5 жыл бұрын

    Splash editing?

  • @richardswift8517
    @richardswift85177 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always,would love to see how you color grade your images.

  • @mikegindling4236
    @mikegindling42366 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I just got Snapseed. The tips are very informative.

  • @jensarne5773
    @jensarne57735 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @zenflynn
    @zenflynn7 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial ... and would love the learn color grading as well!

  • @mikegindling4236
    @mikegindling42365 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. I use Snapseed.

  • @TheDogsSide
    @TheDogsSide5 жыл бұрын

    Your Chanel has been a welcomed find 🙌🏾

  • @WarrenCay
    @WarrenCay6 жыл бұрын

    You are nothing fantastic, love all if your videos, perspective, talent and delivery, thankyou

  • @wiktormilo4772
    @wiktormilo47727 жыл бұрын

    Great content as always! Thank you, Sean! =)

  • @sookhiangoo1330
    @sookhiangoo13305 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the guidance