Ok I need SERIOUS HELP! I am going MAD with this manual mode challenge I gave myself with this 365 project. I HATE EVERY photo I've shot in manual so far!!!! They look grainy, not clear, yellowish, dark...everything about them looks & feels WRONG! (and these are edited) Sniff...I do want to cry!...I've played & played with lighting and camera setting and they still look like excuse my choice word but they look like CRAP! It's beginning to frustrate me. PLEASE PLEASE ANY AND ALL advice, pointers...anything!!
Would you mind sharing your settings? Also, the yellow is the white balance. Check out these two posts - http://clickitupanotch.com/2010/09/shooting-in-manual-the-basics/ and http://clickitupanotch.com/2013/05/white-balance-comparing-different-methods/
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DeleteI am still learning my setting as I've always shot Auto and not paid much notice to settings. 100 / f5/ ISO 4500 ......Not sure how to change my ISO with each shot or would that be a set setting? I will be reading those posts now!
Deletedon't worry! courtney's got you covered ;). you are doing great! we all have to hit that learning curve, and it can be really frustrating at first. don't forget you are your own worst critic, and it will take time. i hope you are proud of yourself for putting in the time, and as you grow your skills it will pay off!
Deleteone quick idea that would probably help fix the issues you mentioned is to just use natural light and turn off any indoor lights that would cast a funny color on your photo.
when you go back to your original file you can see the settings you use for sure in your camera, and probably on the editing software you are using.
it will be worth it! :)
The reason they are so grainy is because your ISO is so high. If you can stop your aperture down further it will let in more light and you won't need to go so high in ISO. What kind of lens do you have? If you have the kit lens (18-55mm) the only way to get the smallest aperture is to zoom out to 18mm. It's a pain but it should help. Also try doing your photo in a bright room. It took me a while to get it too but I'd be more than happy to give you some pointers! You can shoot me an email if you'd like at erinchauvinphotography@gmail.com and I'll try to help you out. Manual mode is a bit scary at first but it's just about figuring out the exposure triangle. :) Keep practicing. You'll get it soon. I promise.
ReplyDeleteIf you are worried about your grain, like Erin said it is because your ISO is so high but that won't cause as much grain if your image is exposed properly. Check out this post - http://clickitupanotch.com/2010/12/iso-dont-be-afraid-to-raise-it/ It is okay to have some grain in your image as long as it's exposed properly. I agree with Rachel, definitely try and shoot with natural light as much as possible. Pull out your manual or google how to change your ISO that is a key part to figuring out manual mode. Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! I did adjust my ISO right after posting my settings the other night and wow what a difference!
ReplyDeleteI generally for the most part do shoot in natural light but with up coming holidays I want to be a little better about adjauting the camera setting for indoor light.for better photos.