There's never been a better photography teacher than the great Mike Browne! Even explained a lens hood in 2 seconds.

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks hamstersniffer - MIKE :-)

Still watching in 2019! Love every second of this tutorial video.

@Obeijin

3 жыл бұрын

2021

wow, for the first time, i ACTUALLY understand how to use the AE-L button properly! Thank you for explaining this :D

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

No worries yudontsay :-)

@MohammedRiad

5 жыл бұрын

this man is great. he is a teacher. others just blow you ears with lots of talking. Mike explains plus he demonstrates. it is guaranteed that you understand 100/100.

Bought a camera and never understood how to use it and none of my pictures were coming out how I wanted them to. Left it alone for a long time! Then I tell myself I can’t let this be a waste of money and I gotta figure this out, I KZreadd videos and stumbled across Mike Browne, can’t remember what video it was at that time but the way he explains anything, it all just made perfect sense. Thanks Mike!

@MikeBrowne

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - did you know I've got a photography course too? www.photographycourses.biz/courses/photography-masterclass

4 years later and still helping learning photographers :) Another great video Mike !

Great video and explanation👍👍

"...it makes me look EXTRA decorative." I damn near spit my wine out. LOL

I had my camera for over two years and never knew was the Ael buttom was for..didnt even think was important..you mentioned it in this video , i took notes and practiced,..it makes life so easy.Thank you..I dont know what I would do without people like you in youtube.... now I have to watch your others videos.

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you mickey mouse - delighted to help. Please help me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

@quangchen

9 жыл бұрын

cool thank

@dieselc68

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Browne as said by mickey mouse. you explained it very well. i just need it to stop raining so i can go out and try it! thank you.

@janp3743

6 жыл бұрын

You could try reading?

Would have liked to have seen your last 2 shots.

Amazing photographer. You make learning very easy. Your step by step approach is quite understanding. Thanks a bunch.

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Muyiwa Mayor Please help me make more videos like this one by sharing it with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.

@oldschoolwarrior

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve only watched a couple of your videos so far but each one has taught me something valuable. So much so that, though I rarely consider buying courses, I would consider yours.

Thank you Mike ! Backlit you look like the saint of photography ... :)

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha ha - but thanks...... MIKE :-)

Thanks very much indeed. Yours is the best demo I've found on backlighting in over a week of searching - clear, easy, brief, comprehensive and friendly. You're a natural communicator.

Thanks for another great video!! I have been shooting since I was 11 years old (won't tell you how long ago that was, but it involved film and a Canon AE-1 Programme) and I never ever thought of this. Amazing how we can go so many years and still learn something new. Love your videos, the way you explain things so clearly, and the humour. Thanks again!

i like how you go into details to explain things and setting up the shot !! really enjoyed the video !

Watched a ton of videos on this subject today and this is by far the best explained. Thank you.

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jungli 999 Please help me make more videos like this by clicking the like button and sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook etc. - MIKE

Fantastic video thanks very much it's always a treat seeing you at work-Keep it up Mike!

Possibly the best photography tutorials that you can find online.

I love back lighting it’s so pretty. That spot you’re in is gorgeous. I love to use this technique and adding a flash to get rid of any shadows and avoid the over exposure.

Hey Mike; first of all you just look like you have forgotten more about photography than I already know lol. useful knowledge, straight to the point, quick video, easy on the ears, your a great teacher Mike, thank you thank you thank you.

Love the speed at which you explain. Straight to the the point

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Life's too short to mess about... MIKE :-)

I wish to be your student. There are many hundreds videos on youtube with best lenses and expensive FF cameras, but nobody is explaining so good like you.It`s just amazing how good and simple you explain everything.

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin Peter I'm happy to have helped with the free vids. Please help me make more by sharing them around. There's also more in depth training available on my site at www.photographycourses.biz/courses - MIKE

you are an awsome instructor! thank you. I have learned so much. I watch your videos mutiple times. love your accent!

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words :) - Melissa pp Mike

Found you by accident last week. Best accident ever. Working my way through and I'd like to repeat what someone further down as put. Best video/tutorials on KZread. Thanks Mike. Much appreciated.

I am so happy to have found your videos on metering and back lighting and how to use the gray card for correct exposure. Until now I have not seen any video tutorials on that. You area really great teacher, thank you.

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

thank you +Rick Saint John :) - MELISSA ( for MIke )

I like your technique of using the AE-L for locking exposure. I set mine to hold--I find this easier than holding the AE-L/AF-L button while recomposing the shot. Another useful tip!

love all your vids! great work.

Good explanation with examples. Thanks.

Million dollar tips as always! Thanks!

You are one of the best teachers i have seen!!! Thanks for the video!

I've just got my first DSLR and been looking at all sort of videos and tutorial on youtube; can definitely tell that your tips and videos are by far the best! Well done and keep up the good work :)

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angelo Tardugno I’m delighted they are helping. Please help me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums etc.

Mr. Browne, that was succinct and informative. Love your videos. Thanks.

Love all you videos. Been binge watching all your videos very easy to understand. Amazing teacher from sunny California

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justito Tanedo Please share them around and help me make more ... Mike :-)

i want you to know that i love you. "over expose the shot when back-lighting to compensate for camera confusion"

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

Cool - MIKE :-)

Man 1st the focal length video, my favorite one and now this back light one. Its like I am asking GOD to educate me on photography & he is directing me to your videos. Awesome explanation by Mike Sir.

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

Thant's very kind of you Amit Krupal - MIKE

One of my favorite and (so far) best pictures is that of my cat Alice when she was still a juvenile while sitting in the window. She's all black, and the maroon curtains were parted and she was sitting in the part with the sun coming in the window behind her. The backlight made her black fur very black when the camera compensated for the light, which allowed the copper hue in her eyes to stand out as well.

Very clear explanation! well done!

Mike, your explanation of this topic and every subject discuss is spot on!

@MikeBrowne

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan 🙏🏻

Hi Mike, I want to thank you very very much, you'r videos are just awesome! Probably best tutorials ever..

Mighty Thanks Mike for this enlightening tutorial. That small AE-L button on the back of my Nikon D5500 used to bug me a lot and I couldn't get to know its function. You have explained the backlighting so lucidly that all one needs to do is go practice with your words ringing in mind. Thanks again Sir.

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

thank you GiveUTremors - Melissa pp Mike

Very informative; walking to the subject and filling frame and manually dialing in exposure... I never thought to try that. Thanks for sharing.

@pedrosousa7254

5 жыл бұрын

I thought exactly the same. This was a great tip.

Very nicely explained, quick, accurate and fast....

Excellent video Mike, really beneficial for a novice like me. Thanks.

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Mike. Please share any of my vids you find usefull around - it helps us make more of them.... Best wishes MIKE :-)

So much to understand. I'm impressed with photographers!

@MikeBrowne

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. TBH it's a bit of knowledge and a lot of practise...

I hate to admit it but I never used the AE button unless I had it setup to rear autofocus, but I certainly will now. Great explanation!

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin Ramsey Go for it ..

Came for the tip, stayed for Natasha.

@maestrohun

4 жыл бұрын

Science of photography and beauty of nature.

You are fantastic sir, very clear and understandable video. Thank you

Another great practical tip. Thanks.

Amazing!!! After all this time, I learnt the correct use of AEL :)

I'm learning a lot from your tutorials. Thank you, master! new subscribere here.

Excellent! Thanks from Chicago

Thank you for taking the time to say so. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

This was very helpful! I've been really wanting to get into backlit photos and haven't quite found the right video to explain it, but this was great! Never knew the trick about the AEL button. Thanks very much!

I really needed to know how that worked. Thnx so much Mate. Now I will enjoy my camera so much more. Im a hands on guy, reading the manual is not the same. You are lucky your mate has such a beautiful subject. Thnx again. John/Canada.

very useful tips .. everybody else just says " fill flash" , but these tips are pro level

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks paul best :-)

@elr2141979

10 жыл бұрын

Well that depends if you want to expose the background as well as the foreground but see he's only exposing for the subject and not the background. This is a great technique but it depends on what you going for in terms of look

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

In this case elr2141979 I have accurate exposure for both subject and background because both are in shade facing me. Therefore the exposure is the same for both.

you are a natural as a teacher. I aspire to take a few decent pics.........you have a great presentation. Thank you!!! Your video helped a lot.

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you steve williams... MIKE

very good tips with simple fast explaining ,keep up the good work thx

Just the video I was looking for! Thank you for explaining all the options in plain English, I cannot tell you how long I looked for the answer to my blacked out subjects lol

@MikeBrowne

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear you found what you were looking for.

Really well explained, thanks!👍🏽📸👍🏽

Excellent video, really enjoyed it. Brilliantly presented!

@MikeBrowne

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul Miguel Photography . Please share it around and help me make more like it... MIKE :-)

Hey Mike; first of all you just look like you have forgotten more about photography than I already know lol. useful knowledge, straight to the point, quick video, easy on the ears, your a great teacher Mike, thank you thank you thank you. t

@MikeBrowne

8 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks James - MIKE

Great pics and great model !

Mike, great videos. I have really learned a lot from them. Specially liked the one about focal length. Excellent work, got a new subscriber here!

@MikeBrowne

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jaime. Please hare any vids you particularly like around, it helps me make more of them. Best wishes... MIKE :-)

Always Great Mike, thank u, ur tutorial improve my photography a lot.

You are an awsome presenter Mike!

Good on you mate. I like the way and language you use to explain things.

Thank you for all your videos. I "weaned" on them when I was just a real babe in photography. Sadly, I think and feel that I really do not have the natural talent for it and I am not any much better at it now. I understand all the principles and the technical facts ( Thank you, again) but it is composition where I suck. I've gotten many of your videos down to a CD for my son whom I think will do a better job at this hobby. He is showing some promise at it. Again, thank you, sir and God bless.

@MikeBrowne

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Composition is what i struggled with most when I was learning too. So keep practising and trying different angles, framing and positioning. Set aside 4 hours minimum per week to go practise and make sure you always do it. Study other images, ask yourself how they put their image together and why that works, then go try it for yourself... And most of all have fun - MIKE

Hi Seven - I don't remember what time of day we shot this and to be honest it won't help you to know because the sun's in a different place at the same time depending on time of year and where you are. It's more important for you to learn how to look at and recognise what light is doing. As you learn this you'll start to know where to find the kind of light you want for a film / photo. Or be able to create it. Practice looking at light first. Search our channel for understanding light

Excellent information thank you - you have a very easy to watch presentation style.

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Short, efficient and very good explained, thanks for this tutorial

@MikeBrowne

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love your videos

I like your style, Mike, and your videos are full of useful tips (e.g. using a dark background for better rim light). Thanks for sharing. Ezio

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ezio Falco Please help me grow the channel and make more free vids by sharing them here, on Facebook, forums etc :-)

Good stuff Mike. very simple. me understand better. thanx

Wow... finally! I cracked the secret code of backlighting style in robert richardson's cinematography. Thx to your tutorial video, sir. it's very helpful and informative 😎

@MikeBrowne

5 жыл бұрын

B.P. DHANA wow glad you got it :P - Melissa pp Mike

Subscribed! Thanks for your tutorial.

Awesome tips! Thanks!

thanks mate, appreciate your work

Another great video man. Thanks. May I ask what camera are you using?

Thank You ! You Were Major Help

I enjoy the way you explain your joy for photography

@MikeBrowne

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoy it!... MIKE 🙏😊

Really enjoy your lessons Mike, thank you

@MikeBrowne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mario

Dave that's Awesome! It's that kind of thinking that makes great photographers - not expensive cameras.

Thanks for the tip.

Thank you for showing, not just telling, how to use AE-L button.

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joana de Sousa. Please help me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MIKE :-)

Great video full of usefull tips thanx

great! I enjoy watching your vids, very informative and to the point

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank A

Nailed it! Thanks for the info!

@MikeBrowne

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful - plenty more where that came from it was such a long time ago!

Great Videos Mike

Oh, i know where the controls are :) My D7100 just came back from repair so I will go out and practice more with backlighting. I used the wrong word in my previous post, I don't mean to say contrast, I mean to say I find a little bit of fill flash helps separate my subject from the background so they popout a little bit. Love your videos, will continue to watch.

Top communicator,great videos

Nice... Really learned something in a long long time.

How amazing you explained these concepts. Keep up the good work. Thanks

@MikeBrowne

9 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Elsa Ortiz - please help me make more free videos by sharing them on photo forums, Facebook etc... Thanks in advance :-)

Thanks, Mike. I hope to be able to try some of your tips out during some of my upcoming travel. And whatever I do try, I'll sure post to "our" Facebook page.

Awesome vid!!!

great video Mike Browne thank you sir for the efforts

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

:-)

Thanks Mike ! Great stuff !! I am a newbie out here and do not have a DSLR. Anyway your videos are inspiring and helps me to get more out of the little PS I have. Thanks again !!

No worries. Also don't forget you can boost contrast in post production or by changing the picture controls in your cameras menu. Sorry - don't ask me where they are - you'll have to have a look in your camera's handbook.

Hmm - Sorry I didn't notice I had. It must have got mixed up in the edit process. However the effect of increasing the exposure is exactly the same.

Yours are the most informative videos I’ve come across. They contain practical, helpful advice. So much so I’m considering looking into your courses.

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

that's really cool! which course are you interested in? maybe i can guide you - Melissa pp Mike

@oldschoolwarrior

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Browne I’m not sure if the beginner’s one is for me. I’m somewhere between beginner and intermediate so I’m not sure how to determine whether or not I need that one. I’m also considering the wedding one because I’ve already been asked whether I would take wedding pictures for a friend (they’re aware I’m not a professional but they’re ok with that).

@MikeBrowne

6 жыл бұрын

Hi oldschoolwarrior. Sorry for the delay replying. I've not even had an evening off this week. If you're confident controlling your camera then the next step is the 7 Blocks. But if you're not, please be aware there are no camera controls or similar techniques. 7 Blocks is for people who've mastered their camera and need to connect their technical skills with their creativity. The beginners course has everything anyone needs for camera skills. Hope this helps... MIKE :-)

Basically yes. You can combine backlighting with flash or a reflector if you like - there's no right or wrong they just give you slightly different looks. Go have a play and try it yourself and then you'll see what i mean.

Thanks Mike, i now how the exposure lock works, hopefully my photos will improve now :)

@MikeBrowne

10 жыл бұрын

Have fun with it Darren Powell