How To Make A $300 Camera Look Pro! 

Joooo white balance is a killer. Im just waking up the first thing I'm grabbing my camera and try to get it right.

@@031vinemedia2 Yeah.

@@031vinemedia2 same

Straight up just discovered how important white balance is a few days ago. I was getting really bored with learning photography because I couldn't figure out how to get my photos to look better. "Oh what's this white balance? Wow I've been shooting in a mode set for incandescent lights this whole fucking time?!" Changed it up properly and boom, photos look way more professional and now I'm stoked to learn more 😁

Less room sound and less noise on the audio.

The gh3 isn't a bad camera at all. It may be outdated, but it still has solid video quality and features.

That's largely because pewdiepie is a cretin who doesn't actually care about his job or his viewers hahaha

@DuoBV Channel Well his videos never had the best quality...

Me af😂

You mean good camera great settings and great camera awful settings

Mine too..

Same

I didnt get it wat he did

Yeah it's was epic

@@jiyashrivastava9230 you need to check your white balance setting in your camera menu

Poor audio kills video production dead faster than just about anything.

Yeah so funny how no matter how great the visual is, bad audio subconsciously tells us "cheap, amateur, not worth my time"

hahaha

I was thinking the same at first (I also wrote a comment about it)...BUT then, if you look closely you will notice that there IS a difference in the picture :-) The picture without the mic is more blown out.

Franky Mana I believe it was George Lucas that said 75% of video is audio

Like they know how this works? There is a reason those professionals stand only in front of a camera. But also don't forget, this torture is over as soon as the lockdown is removed.

and ellen degeneres lol

Hahahaha😂😂😂. They need some knowledge tho.

@@kingkylie9655 *degenerate

@@MaximilianonMars gtfo

Exactly!

And camera settigs too

@@zasvedogovore Sound is CRUCIAL to a great video as well. People will watch a crappy video as long as the sound is good. But if the video is awesome and the sound is bad...they're MOVING ON!!!

@@rsm307studios I got your point, but this is about video... Script or content is what is most important..you can record sound with top quality equipment but still talking bs

@@zasvedogovore Yeah, I get this is more about lighting and taking a setup and making it so much better. I got it and you even improved it all; video, lighting, and sound! Great job and I'll have to use your techniques when I set up my studio. I will DEFINITELY use your tips about lighting for my upcoming interviews I am shooting. When I bought all this gear for my RU-vid channel, I forgot to buy a backlight!!!

Camera specs are mostly irrelevant.. It's knowledge of videography and/or photgraphy, light, sound, etc.. that is much more important.

@@gooseknack And that's why the newer flagship phone cameras can come off better to some people than actual professional cameras. Because the phone AI automatically fixes the image to the best possible way after the photo is taken. I was suprised when a 12mp iphone camera took better photos than a red dragon camera. It all depends on lightning, color grading and sound.

he uses gh4 bro...best video camera ever

@@PadawanStudio I beg to differ. But it's all up to personal preference.

@@DeathSkullY Flagship phone's sensors suck. Those peasize sensors barely get any light and will always have grain unless you have perfect lighting. Don't even get me started on low light photos. The grain is purely atrocious on phones. Next is tracking. Your phone will not even keep up with beginner camera's that struggle with blur and autofocusing. Camera specs are way more important than YOU think. They aren't make or break, but it's your potential.

Yes this video was well put together and straight to the point. So much better than purchasing a new camera

Soooo truee !

I’ve watched it over 5 timer already...

agree!

Agree! :)

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Wow I’m honored to have you stop by one of my videos Garret! Much respect!

Love to see my favorite creators supporting one another. This video was infinitely helpful in subtle changes I can make to my shots to give a more professional feel, and I'm so grateful for it. Cheers Nigel!

I see Garretts comments on so many videos I watch 😅

Agreed. Showing the individual changes was awesome

Why do I see him on so many videos I watch 😂😂

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Lmao ! 🤣🤣🤣

*Uses Windows XP Camera*

Thanks for the tip 😌👌🏼

Is this his ult account?

Jordan Moore thanks great, Keep up the great work👍

Get makin vids

Soreblood yes lol. I’ll make a vid on this ult account bc I don’t want to advertise on Nigels channel. I don’t think it’s right to self promote in other people’s comments.

Have you made your first video yet?

😂

Seriously though. A jacket, good lighting and some camera settings made him look super hot 🔥

Truth is, the original image wasn't bad. The second image along with the audio was better in a sense because it just produced a more dramatic look. A bit too dark if you ask me but the audio was definitely better. Most people wouldn't care to see the original image. It's more of the content that matters either way.

@Pew Maya nice try lad

me neither thats crazy right

@@joeldiaz141 A little bit to dark for my taste too.

@Joel Diaz That was a _really_ long way of saying you can't afford $100 worth of lights.

I think cameras and lenses probably make more difference than ovens but still a good point. It's not what you have but how you use it.

However, the chef does actually use a professional, expensive oven and the photographer does use a professional, expensive camera. Because when you know what you're doing, better tools will make your life easier and your results even better.

@Blablabla but does he use professional equipment at his restaurant? Of course as a professional he can cook with any kind of kitchen equipment, but he most certainly doesn't use a 299,- stove from Walmart at his restaurant. Not trying to say that you have a cheap stove from Walmart, this is just an extreme example. What I am trying to say is, yes, professionals can make cheap and old equipment work well to a certain point. But there is a reason for expensive, professional equipment, too. It is actually better, not just more expensive.

The difference a good oven makes vs a good camera isnt very comparable. I understand your point though.

It’s not about the tool or device...it’s about the skillful individual behind it

It’s in my Sellfy store, link to that is in the description 👍🏻

I'm all new to this, what's a LUT?

@@Jokl92 It's basically a color grading profile. I'm not a pro, tho. Don't take my Word for it.

@@Jokl92 its a Lookup Table that is applied on top of a video (usually RAW) to color grade it...more like image preset

Okay, so does it only work with a certain software? I am using iMovie at the moment because I‘m just starting...

I definitely need to change my underwear.

XDXDXDDXDXD

Nah. Pediepie's video fits the content and his image. Inconsistent lighting, overexposure, audio saturation and everything else. It wouldn't work with a "presentation" look. The rounded "Rembrandt" look in most youtube videos these days is usually enforced by the content. They are showing equipment and gadgets, giving advice and selling services. They need a this type of lighting, a soft calm voice, soft music, slow body and camera movement, slow editing rhythm, basic wardrobe, basic furniture, etc. Corporate video is also like that. RU-vidrs do not know much about lighting and generally have no personal style, so Rembrandt lighting is the only thing they know. They may discover Edward Hopper and other artists in the future. Btw, the skin tones in these videos are nowhere near natural.

Something happened because I remember "Fridays With PewDiePie" back in 2013, they looked fairly decent.

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Yes it’s true ! This will help for my home RU-vid setup 💯

Wow only an amerature would say that. If I used auto white balance at one of my wedding gigs I'd be scolded by the editing team for months lol. If I was stubborn about it I'd be fired

Bullshit, you can check the wb trough your shooting, if you get it completely wrong you'll notice before shooting

i was gonna say, he looks like rock astley now

good to know thanks

Also chiaroscuro.

Video is 1/2 the gear, get a good audio recorder, and learn to add your audio recording to your video. Don't rely on in-camera audio for more than sync in post. Along with Nigel, check out Filmriot and Indy Mogul for great DIY film production videos.

I got a good deal on a Cannon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D. Idk why it has 2 different names but they are the same camera. I'm really happy with it. I got one of the bundle kit deals for around $350. It's more than enough camera for me. It just doesnt have the flip out screen.

Canon EOS RP (1100$), Sony A7III (2000$), but you can have similar (exactly similar) results buy simply choosing a 2000D Canon.

@@animalmother3526 my first camera was a Canon 600D / T3i they are no longer manufactured but it was a good start. Now the same t 3 Series has the same sensor but a significant amount of upgraded features including Wi-Fi. While not a full frame sensor you do get quite a lot of good quality for the price

@@animalmother3526 Hey I just bought a T7 and I'm having the hardest time getting a non-noisy video signal out of the HDMI into my capture device. Setting the ISO down to 100 is really tough though because I'm not sure my lights are enough, plus I use a green screen. I was thinking maybe I just should have gotten a Lumix G7.

Very true!

I was about to write the same thing :D

Same with a 1400 dollar camera too though so spend smart I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️

Tomáš Vician

Yeah, it will be nice if he actually did real budget videography with handphone camera and diy lighting for people who can't afford buying those lightings.

@@GigawingsVideo This. +1 for this! I guess it might be hard as everyone has different lights at home. But you might love this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NVIbirzZn0M.html (though he doesn't use mobile cam0

Said samin,but not greg

ur wierd

That's why. Don't trust girls with extensive make up knowledge, camera skills and lightning skills. They can absolutly fake themselves so much.

@@HermanWillems this is a man, you womanhater. Fucking incel.

@@Nagutama who is a man?

once a new camera is out the previous is considered ancient.

@@floatingrabbit3556 I wouldn't say that, but two generations is definitely a pretty major step. Personally I'm learning using a Rebel T5i and I'm thinking about getting an SL1 to be its sibling, and while newer cameras have nice features, it's more than enough for what I'm doing while I'm not making any money.

I loved my GH2 for the longest time, still an awesome camera especially with the hacks. Everyone has just gotten so obsessed with "flat" and log images these days that those old heavily baked color style cameras aren't desirable.

@@iviaverick52 I get that they're less reliable, but I'm not "advanced", and the cameras I mentioned are affordable especially since they're plentiful in the pawn shops.

@@iviaverick52 with the hacks it was better than the gh3. the gh3 just had a nicer body and menu. i remember upgrading from the 2 to the 3 then to the gh4 and not noticing any quality improvement lol.

You could also shoot the video during the day in front of a window. Natural sunlight is a pretty good light source. If it's direct sunlight you could put a curtain on the window, and there you have it. The rest is just camera settings

And a nice tan leather jacket!

Válter Venâncio you can just buy a bunch of 99 cent store LED’s . I’ll post a video on just using 99 cent store stuff ^_^ hehe

no -- it was about the settings.

I know this reply is long and unwarranted by the original comment, but I think I have some good things to add. First of all, the settings made an absolutely huge difference, especially the white balance! The white balance change alone made the shot look 3 times better. Also, he used the same equipment in both shots and that obviously didn't matter. Even though he made quite the effort to start with a scenario where a lot of technical aspects were off, it's actually quite representative of where a lot of people fall short in their abilities! There are a lot of people out there who are interested in creating video content, and in the landscape of gear reviews and studio tours, it's really easy to get caught up in the equipment side of things. Some people are willing to jump in and get a whole ton of stuff while others can be daunted by the perceived barrier of entry. But the truth is that most everyone has decent tools within their reach, and how you use them makes all the difference. A poorly lit shot stays poorly lit when you point a more expensive camera at it. There is an artistry to video that must be learned, and it can be supported but not created by equipment. You need to have your skills down to take advantage of substantial equipment. The good news is that with little to no dedicated gear, you can also take advantage of what you have already! Use a room in your house with good natural lighting. (The sun is a great light and free!) Set up in an area where the light will hit your subject the best. Smartphone cameras are getting crazy good, and if you are doing a simple talking head video, you will be able to dial in your framing and other aspects of your shot. Sound is really important, and it's usually a great call to buy a budget microphone for your setup. The good thing is that the bang for your buck on solid and simple budget equipment is really high, whether it's audio, lighting, or something like a tripod. Audio done right can do a lot to save a video while audio done without care can easily destroy the quality of your video. I hope I shared some good tips, and while this video isn't the first of it's kind, this information and perspective can't be shared enough.

Pew Maya way to be sexist

The thing is, almost nothing he did could even be fixed in editing software. Except the white balance, but only if it was shot in RAW (where you can adjust the white balance in post production without any quality loss at all). If you don't shoot in RAW, even worse when it's just an 8-bit format (like most smaller cameras) then you can't even really fix the white balance, only slightly adjust it, or the whole picture falls apart. In cinema post-production and color grading they can do a lot of magic tricks these days like insert fake lighting and stuff like that - but they can only do that because it's shot in raw formats and it has been lit specifically flat to give more room for the grading.

Everybody loves Raymond and Kermit's lovechild.

hahahahahahaha

More like Patrick Mahomes

Bro dont talk crap about my cousin😑 im glad to see that hes doing awesome in his yt career👌

- KingMeh - just cause your cousin is a muppet doesn’t mean you have to be butthurt jeez bro

It is like magic ! Have you used these techniques in your videos ?

😂

Yeah my Canon EOS 40D cant shoot video either :(

My pentax k10d doesnt do video too:( But i got a dji osmo 1 and an iphone 11 pro so maybe i can pull good shots off

@@Alvaro-em1dj 11 pro is beast

KingSam thats true, i literally got it yesterday so i havent seen its full potential yet, but im going to make some experiments with it and maybe upgrade it with some accessories. Maybe ill post something on my channel, i dont know yet though