DSLR Light Metering (Matrix, Evaluative, Center weighted, Spot)for Portraits Photography Tutorials

[tkmaz]

I agree on there being no viable reason to use Center metering in most photos...but my instructor wants us to & now I don't know what subject to use! He was clear on Rule of 3rds, yet he still wants us to try all the metering options in an assignment.

Any insight on the right subject matter for "center"???

[g1ovan13]

Good review!!

[DaVaLAndiL]

Awesome job man!! Your videos are really easy to understand and they have helped me a lot! Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Lol

[SMARTDOORJAMB]

All I can say is. YOU ARE THE MAN! GREAT VIDEO!

[madCR8tionz]

great tutorial

[tubeyou007gmail]

very well explained tutorial.

[MrYawn1]

good video thank you

[7dustakpno1]

@PhotographersOnUTube Thanks

[7dustakpno1]

When is your next tutorial? Will there be a Len's Filter tutorial? UV filter? ND filter? Circular Polarizer Filter? and what are they purpose?

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@7dustakpno1 I'm not sure when. Maybe in a week or two. Next video is Quick Shots - Princeton University. Not sure when I'll do the filter video. I don't use them anyway. Polarizing cuts glare, ND blocks light, UV protects lens. I don't do long exposure during day, I use post processing for polarizing and my hood protects the lens and I am extra careful on top of everything.

[CarlislePhotography]

Good job on the explanation, you gave the "why" and then the examples showing "why". Overall, quality lesson. I cannot get with the idea however that spot metering is best for portraits as a general statement. The reason is because if you have a dark subject with a white suit on or with a white background, you'll have problems. Same thing if the opposite is the case (light subject/dark clothes). However, if the subject's face is 1/2-3/4 of the frame, your comment is true. My $.02.

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@CarlislePhotography Thank you! You missed the part where I talked about over/under exposing the subject deliberately. I also talked about using matrix for portraits once you have enough shoots under your belt you'll know right away. Just shot a wedding using matrix metering. Will be shooting another wedding on 14th using spot based on client's skin tone. I already know the red in my RGB histogram is going to over expose by 2/3 stop. Eventually all this will be covered under wedding photography

[iMacMan77]

Another great video. Your videos are so well thought out and have been in such a logical order. I have really learnt a lot from you. Thanks so much.

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@iMacMan77 Appreciate that, iMac. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[skelter741]

Great tutorial! Every beginner needs to watch this as it is spot on in explaining the different types of metering. 

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@skelter741 Thanks you much. Don't forget to subscribe for future easy tutorials. :)

[blackberryD7000]

hello Jib! it's Yas from FB. once again nice tutorial bro. I thought i'd share an experiment i did with metering mode. I had this set up at home: 2 bedside lamps turned on with dimmed to the minimum voltage so it's quiet dark in the middle of the bed etc. had my d7k on tripod, focused on the middle of the bed head at different exposure metering modes. Results: spot metering = over exposed to max!, centre weighted = not so overly over exposed, matrix method gave me the best exposure.

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@blackberryD7000 Matrix is pretty sophisticated and should be used for everyday shots. For portraits, spot metering would be better. But again, sometimes no matter what mode you use, it gets fooled. That's when we improvise and make the adjustment with either aperture/shutter or ISO.

[SpyralTwilight]

I was just hoping there would be an upcoming video for this!! WOO HOO! I do have a question....Does spot metering meter from your area of focus even on a Canon? I heard otherwise, but I honestly can't remember the source.

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@SpyralTwilight Say that again. I don't quite get it. Does spot meter from the area of focus even on Canon?

[SpyralTwilight]

@PhotographersOnUTube Yeah, as you can see I am still learning the language. For example, if I use spot metering, will it meter from the center OR the area that you select to focus? I heard it meters from the center only on a Canon...Did that come out any clearer at all or am I rambling?! :)

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@SpyralTwilight lol. Loud and clear. No, it would read the light on where the focal point is placed. The only time camera reads the light from the center when you select the center weighted meter. If you do spot, it reads on where you place the square focal point. NOW.. if you're using a point and shoot camera, then maybe center weighted is the only option and you probably can't change that.

[PhotographersOnUTube]

@SpyralTwilight A great teacher can read minds lol. Why did you remove your comment?

[SpyralTwilight]

@PhotographersOnUTube Lol! Typos. See my other comment. 

[igotabeard]

a+

[igotabeard]

+1

[cassey05]

thanks for the vids!! <3

[itzihuariquintero]

Again another great and detailed tutorial, it all makes sense now

[aaronsVlog]

you rock!!! thank you so much for the tutorials!!! =D