Please don't be 'THAT' Photographer...
TLDRThe video highlights a landscape photographer's adventures capturing dramatic scenery in Wales. Despite multiple failed attempts ruined by weather and technical issues, he persists in scenic locations like Snowdonia. Interwoven is commentary on photography gear, arguing skill matters more than expensive cameras for landscape images. He compares photos from his $2,000 Sony with a $50 Lumix compact camera - online, quality differences aren't noticeable. Ultimately, he advocates practicing and developing talent rather than blaming limitations on equipment.
Takeaways
- 😟 Struggled to attach microphone and had no podcasts/radio for the long drive
- 🎥 Drove 7 hours round trip for filming, but initially had no usable footage
- 🌧 Tough filming conditions with wind and rain made it very difficult
- 👍 Got one good rainy mountain photo that captured the mood well
- 😀 Finally able to record properly on the third attempt
- 🌄 Hoping for good sunset light over the clouds, but very dependent on conditions
- 😋 Ate freeze-dried chili con carne while waiting for sunset - was delicious
- 📸 Thinks landscape photography doesn't require the most expensive gear
- 😷 Caught a bad cold from the challenging filming conditions
- 👍 Grateful for fast, durable Lexar memory cards that work well in tough conditions
Q & A
What equipment issues did the narrator encounter when trying to record the video?
-The narrator had issues attaching his microphone to his t-shirt and forgot to download podcasts for the long drive to the filming location. He also had issues with no audio recording on some of his initial takes and had to redo the filming.
Where did the narrator travel to try and film the sunset footage?
-The narrator drove about 3.5 hours each way to west Wales, specifically to a place called Clengranog.
What conditions made filming difficult on the second attempt?
-On the second attempt, there was a lot of wind and rain which made recording very difficult.
What does the narrator think is the main benefit of expensive, professional cameras?
-The narrator believes expensive professional cameras mainly provide better autofocus, dynamic range, and low light performance which are not as necessary for landscape/outdoor photography.
What does the narrator recommend to improve your photography skills?
-The narrator recommends focusing on improving your own skills rather than only blaming your gear, and taking the time to learn and get better rather than expecting an expensive camera to fix everything.
What sponsor is featured and what product are they promoting?
-The sponsor featured is Lexar, promoting their 2000x memory cards.
Why did the narrator switch to using Sony cameras?
-He switched to Sony mainly for the improved video autofocus and feeling that if he was shooting video with Sony he may as well use Sony for still photos too.
What type of conditions is the narrator hoping for on his next trip in autumn?
-He is hoping for an inversion in the area to provide some epic photographic conditions.
How does the narrator compare the image quality between an expensive and cheaper camera?
-He states that at normal online viewing resolutions, you likely can't see a huge difference between images from his €2000 Sony camera and €50 Lumix camera.
What discomfort did the narrator experience while camping/filming?
-He experienced significant hay fever and pollen allergies which also led to him developing a bad cough and cold.
Outlines
🎤 Introducing the video and initial challenges setting up
The narrator introduces the video, sponsored by lexa, and describes initial struggles setting up including attaching the microphone and lack of podcasts for the long drive. He ends up just having his thoughts for 3.5 hours which was scary. Later when reviewing footage, he realizes there is no audio for the entire day of filming.
🌥 Attempts filming in poor weather conditions
The narrator describes two more failed attempts to film the video in very windy and rainy weather. He got one good photo but otherwise no usable video. He also saw a woman in her dressing gown in the mountains.
🌭 Dinner and hoped for sunset timelapse
On another attempt, the narrator sets up a tent and makes chili con carne for dinner while waiting for sunset. He shows the surroundings and talks about wanting to capture the sunset lighting up the clouds. He also thanks viewers for the response to his cheap camera video.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Camera gear
💡Photography skills
💡Landscape photography
💡Weather/conditions
💡Wales
💡Sponsors
💡Vlogs
💡Editing
💡Social media
💡Inversions
Highlights
I honestly thought that uh that not, being able to attach the microphone to, my t-shirt it was going to be the worst, audio problem i had that day
i drove seven hours that day for no, video got some all right photos i think, and i got scope out the location but,
when you have the two together, basically makes it really really, difficult to to record
i like the, little out of focus white crusty peaks, of water in the foreground,
there must be an, award for that anyway yeah again no,
i have, chili con carne for my dinner so, silver lining,
doesn't look great, but it tastes very nice,
if it stays like that for the, next, hour and 20 minutes or so then i'm, hoping that as the sun sets, all of this high cloud, will light up,
they're not apportioning any of, the blame for their bad photos to, themselves it's all about the camera and,
that those, people are robbing themselves of the, opportunity to get better at photography,
try and force yourself to try and improve,
i suppose the question is do you need them,
video is the answer i switched to, sony primarily for video
pleased i had a chance to, to get this off my chest
it's what you get though for for going, out in conditions like that i think
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