Is DARKTABLE Secretly Better Than LIGHTROOM? - Darktable vs Lightroom Nick Long 2024-01-09 | In this video, I stacked Darktable up against Lightroom and looked to see if Darktable can produce even better results than Lightroom and present a simple workflow for Darktable as well. My Photography Website: nicklongphotography.comEquipment:Camera & Lens: Nikon Z50 & Nikon 12-24 DXMicrophone: Shure SM58 in 3D printed DIY SM7B housing with Tonor Boom ArmKey Light: Mountdog softbox with honeycomb meshBackground Lights: Govee Glide LightsVideo Editing: Davinci Resolve 1800:00 - Intro01:31 - Image Edit + Darktable Workflow09:06 - Restoring Highlights with Filmic RGB & Sigmoid11:53 - Adding Haze/Fog with Diffuse or Sharpen13:13 - Conclusions & Outro
Photography Proves God? Nick Long 2025-09-11 | Normally, I talk about things like Darktable vs Lightroom, Darktable Tutorials and photography. Today we're going to talk about how photography proves the existence of God and I'd like to share some genuine personal experiences. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Nugget of Proof:youtu.be/9l5ZEsXjNVI?si=Za3Jp6YrMR8tJxcTyoutube.com/watch?v=BX71ieaiszcyoutu.be/zEORbqv6nI8?si=5irF-SxtuzltJW6Ekjvcode.comMy Photography Website: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Intro01:08 - The Miracle of Life02:57 - It Gets Real07:52 - Nugget of Proof08:46 - Outro
Editing AI Photos in Darktable | AKA How I get BANNED | Stable Diffusion Nick Long 2024-06-25 | In this video, I use Darktable to creatively edit AI photos I generated with open source Stable Diffusion. Darktable is the best free open source raw editor for Mac, Windows and Linux and the best Lightroom alternative. Darktable is very adept at editing JPEG and PNG photos.My photography website: nicklongphotography.comVideo on Darktable vs Lightroom + workflow: youtu.be/LzDMpl_ugTAVideo on using LUTs to recreate film looks in Darktable:youtu.be/W5RaMwRooygAurelian’s Pierre’s video on Portra 400 and film emulation:youtube.com/watch?v=fG0gD96TSdc&t=1917s00:00 - Intro02:16 - Yangshao Fishmerman with Sunset and Mist08:41 - Portrait of Beatiful Forest Nymph in Sacred Forest16:27 - Outro
BEST FEATURE in Darktable that your NOT using Nick Long 2024-05-21 | In this Darktable Tutorial, I am going to show how to use a Color Checker to create a camera color profile (with Color Calibration), which leads to more accurate and vibrant colors and gets you much closer to your internal camera profile /JPEG as well. An important facet to consider in the battle of Darktable vs Lightroom. My Photography Website: nicklongphotography.comAwesome Color Checkers - these are NOT Affiliate linksSpyder Checker 24 - used in videoamazon.com/Datacolor-SCK200-SpyderCHECKR-24/dp/B00LPS46TW/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3Spyder Checker 48:amazon.com/Datacolor-SCK100-SpyderCheckr/dp/B00465G49G/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4X-Rite Passport Photo 2:amazon.com/Calibrite-ColorChecker-Passport-Photo-CCPP2/dp/B0973HSH3V/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-200:00 - Intro01:08 - Photographing a Color Checker02:11 - Creating a Color Profile07:47 - Soft Yellow Flower 13:06 - Deer in Spring Snow17:33 - Outro
Make your photos POP with ONE CLICK using DARKTABLE STYLES Nick Long 2024-04-16 | In this Darktable Tutorial, I’ll show you how to create styles/presets to rasterize your Darktable workflow into one click, saving significant amounts of time. Darktable’s styles/presets are a huge benefit of Darktable vs Lightroom. I will also make finishing touches and edit each photograph. My photography website: nicklongphotography.comCheck my video with a comprehensive tutorial on my workflow:youtu.be/cfjpISWegY8Check out my video on Darktable vs Lightroom (with workflow): youtube.com/watch?v=LzDMpl_ugTA00:00 - Intro01:40 - Crafting a Workflow Into a Style06:50 - Creating the Style07:57 - Applying the Style to Snowy Dear08:46 - Applying Style to Sunset Blue Sky10:06 - Applying the Style to Deer with Red Fence13:31 - Outro
I Edit YOUR Photos in Darktable - Full Workflow Tutorial Nick Long 2024-04-02 | In this Darktable tutorial, I do a full edit of a viewer's landscape photo using my own Darktable workflow and show that the methodology is different in Darktable vs Lightroom. My photography website: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Intro01:09 - Basic Corrections08:11 - Magic of Difffuse or Sharpen12:54 - Final Touches14:41 - Outro
The SECRETS to Dramatic BLACK and WHITE in Darktable Nick Long 2024-03-19 | In this Darktable Tutorial, I’ll show you how to create beautiful and dramatic black and white photographs, like Ansel Adams, making use of unique features of Darktable vs Lightroom. My photography website:nicklongphotography.comMy workflow for Darktable:youtube.com/watch?v=LzDMpl_ugTAWays to add contrast in Darktable:youtube.com/watch?v=iwwzLH4U6u0Excellent book on black & white photography - inspiration for the way I described things in this video:amazon.com/Michael-Freeman-Black-White-Photography/dp/1781579059/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-100:00 - Intro01:37 - Black & White Conversion - Deadwood Fog07:00 - Contrast with the Tone Equalizer - Mountainside Fog08:58 - Local Dodging & Burning - Iceland Craypuscular Rays11:47 - The RGB Sliders - Dramatic Self Portrait12:58 - Outro
The TRUTH About Macro Photography that the PROS Know Nick Long 2024-03-05 | In this video, I’ll show you essential macro photography tips to take amazing photographs of things like flowers and what kind of equipment can enhance your photographs such as: extension tubes and macro lenses. My photography website:nicklongphotography.comVideo on what makes a quality tripod: youtu.be/VKfhkWswD64?si=37xTsxZuMmXtlT79Extension tube links - these are NOT affiliate linksCheap extension tube (manual focus)amazon.com/Fotodiox-Extension-Compatible-Close-up-Photography/dp/B003Y5T464/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H275h3JA1nG-O3-qL1jeCC7xLSQR48Da61-a3eNCEiezp7CIoPUH2nLcfa0L_u8_8oyVNUtxMfnE2_n55rsQof62zzat3pDr1ABkiiv0feLrsT1xp_mna4YHJiT0r9QlVCTqhSKfwFRq9VabMAfxTl-PWEaE08w9GFV1Gy0bWpMPUrOE6BGqKNjpUarB5rjvI5MYvP3CgZGl3VUyKnY9OHFrcbc9oOTg-YHkan5XpM4.7RLJbcA7hI6MuFxtSfYyuE8Tt9-q9zWY8Bt4iy9yQqI&dib_tag=se&keywords=extension%2Btube%2Bnikon&sr=8-3&th=1Extension Tube with AF:amazon.com/MK-N-AF1-Electronic-Extension-Adapter-D300SD800/dp/B07236CYDY/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.H275h3JA1nG-O3-qL1jeCC7xLSQR48Da61-a3eNCEiezp7CIoPUH2nLcfa0L_u8_8oyVNUtxMfnE2_n55rsQof62zzat3pDr1ABkiiv0feLrsT1xp_mna4YHJiT0r9QlVCTqhSKfwFRq9VabMAfxTl-PWEaE08w9GFV1Gy0bWpMPUrOE6BGqKNjpUarB5rjvI5MYvP3CgZGl3VUyKnY9OHFrcbc9oOTg-YHkan5XpM4.7RLJbcA7hI6MuFxtSfYyuE8Tt9-q9zWY8Bt4iy9yQqI&dib_tag=se&keywords=extension+tube+nikon&sr=8-5Mount options exist for manufacturers other than Nikon too00:00 - Intro01:07 - Feel the Power of the Tripod02:23 - Paralleling Our Subject02:54 - Lighting Our Subjects03:49 - Why You Don’t Need Expensive Gear05:47 - Outro
How to EFFECTIVELY Add CONTRAST In Darktable Nick Long 2024-02-20 | In this Darktable tutorial, I intend to demystify the process of adding contrast by showing a variety of simple and complex ways to add contrast using various Darktable Modules. I will demonstrate such modules as: Sigmoid, Diffuse or Sharpen, Color Balance RGB, and the Contrast Equalizer. I will show you how to add contrast effectively in Darktable Vs Lightroom. My Photography Website:nicklongphotography.comVideo with Darktable Basic Workflow Tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=LzDMpl_ugTAArticle on Local Contrast:luminous-landscape.com/contrast-enhancement00:00 - Intro01:46 - Sigmoid/Filmic RGB04:40 - Local Contrast - with Diffuse or Sharpen06:28 - Color Balance RGB08:57 - Contrast Equalizer11:38 - Outro
This HIDDEN Darktable Feature Unlocks FILM COLORS Nick Long 2024-02-06 | In this Darktable Tutorial, I’ll show you how to use the Color Look Up Table and 3D LUT modules to create beautiful film looks. I’ll show infamous films such as: Velvia 50, Kodachrome 64, and Kodak Portra 400. A unique feature of Darktable vs Lightroom. My Photography Website:nicklongphotography.comVideo with Darktable Basic Workflow Tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=LzDMpl_ugTAExcellent Film LUTS: rawpedia.rawtherapee.com/Film_Simulation00:00 - Intro02:03 - Velvia 50 - Color Look Up Table - 105:10 - Velvia 50 - Color Look Up Table - 205:50 - Kodachrome 64 - 3D LUT08:49 - Kodac Portra 400 - 3D LUT09:54 - Outro
Darktable: The Tone Equalizer is INSANE - Recovering Shadows and Highlights Nick Long 2024-01-23 | In this video, I show you how to use Darktable’s Tone Equalizer module to effectively recover shadows and highlights, while preserving local contrast. I show how the methodology is different in Darktable vs Lightroom. The tone equalizer can also be paired with Darktable’s highlight reconstruction tools. Check out my video for a basic and powerful Darktable workflow: youtube.com/watch?v=LzDMpl_ugTAMy photography website: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Intro01:56 - Image 1: Maroon Bells Sunset - Tone Equalizer Tutorial06:54 - Image 2 - Kauai Sunset09:05 - Image 3: My Dog Zeke11:15 - Conclusions/Outro
Do CCD DSLRs Produce BETTER COLORS Than Mirrorless Cameras? Nick Long 2023-12-26 | In this video, I look to see if an old CCD DSLR can render better colors than a modern CMOS/Mirrorless camera. I compare images of colorful flowers taken with a Nikon D200 and a Nikon Z50. I also look at the effect of the camera profile and how it colors this analysis. My Photography Website: nicklongphotography.comEquipment:Camera: Nikon Z50 and Nikon D200Microphone: Shure SM58 in 3D printed DIY SM7B housing with Tonor Boom ArmKey Light: Mountdog softbox with honeycomb meshBackground lights: Govee Glide LightsVideo editing: Davinci Resolve 1800:00 - Intro01:51 - Nikon D200 vs. Nikon Z50 Comparisons06:12 - Conclusions08:02 - Outro
Is a TRIPOD More Important Than Your Next CAMERA or LENS Upgrade? Nick Long 2023-12-13 | In this video, I discuss how tripods can MASSIVELY transform your photography and how they are often forgotten in the modern photographic landscape.If you found this video intriguing, you may enjoy this video:youtube.com/watch?v=HB0yVjBhPkwMy photography website:nicklongphotography.com Tripods in this video:My heavy duty tripod - Slik Pro 700 with 808DQ head (I have the 635AS Head): amazon.com/SLIK-Tripod-SBH-808DQ-Ball-Head/dp/B00NQD680E/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=slik%2Bpro%2B700%2Bwand%2Bhead&sr=8-3&th=1My travel tripod - Slik Sprint 150amazon.com/s?k=slik+150&ref=nb_sb_noss_1I have heard good things about these affordable tripods (seek larger tripods for use with long telephoto lenses):K&F Concept 94”:amazon.com/Concept-SA254T1-Aluminium-Professional-Detachable/dp/B088FPBXHH/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=K%26F%2Bconcept&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1Surui Traveler 7C:amazon.com/Traveler-Lightweight-Portable-Panorama-Capacity/dp/B07KD2DBV6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sirui%2Btripod%2Band%2Bhead%2B7c&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d&th=1Inspiration for this video:John Shaw’s Guide to Digital Nature Photography:amazon.com/Shaws-Guide-Digital-Nature-Photography/dp/0770434983/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=john+shaw&sr=8-1John Shaw’s Landscape Photography:amazon.com/John-Shaws-Landscape-Photography-Shaw/dp/081743710X/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=john+shaw&sr=8-5John Shaw’s Website: johnshawphoto.comEquipment:Camera: Nikon Z50Microphone: Shure SM58 in 3D printed DIY SM7B housing with Tonor Boom ArmKey light: Mountdog softbox with honeycomb meshBackground lights: Govee Glide LightsVideo editing: Davinci Resolve 1800:00 - Intro01:19 - More Obvious Reasons Why Tripods Transform Your Photography02:24 - Less Obvious, But More Important, Reasons for Why Tripods Transform Your Photography03:56 - What Actually Makes a Good Tripod?06:46 - Outro
LIGHTROOMS New Features SAVED My NIGHT PHOTOS Nick Long 2023-11-26 | In this video, I apply Adobe Lightroom's new Denoise AI feature to a night photo taken at a high ISO of 51,200 and see if the images can recovered from a sea of noise. Is the noise reduction feature capable of rescuing these images?My photography website: nicklongphotography.comIf you found this interesting, check out this video here: youtube.com/watch?v=lxd-m5i2pTUEquipment:Camera: Nikon Z50Microphone: Shure SM58 in 3D printed DIY SM7B housing with Tonor Boom ArmKey light: Mountdog softbox with honeycomb meshBackground lights: Govee Glide LightsVideo editing: Davinci Resolve 1800:00 - Intro00:59 - Applying Denoise AI to an ISO 51,200 Panorama02:48 - Final Result03:01 - Outro
When You ANGER the PHOTOGRAPHY GODS Nick Long 2023-11-15 | #shorts You have angered the photography gods for the last time
Does BAD WEATHER completely RUIN your PHOTOGRAPHY? Nick Long 2023-11-12 | 00:00 - Intro00:29 - Photographing Fog02:38 - Photographing Snow04:52 - Photographing Rain07:05 - Photographing Lightning09:10 - Outro
Do MIRRORLESS cameras FLIP THE SCRIPT on MANUAL FOCUS lenses? Nick Long 2023-04-23 | See my photography here: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Start01:12 - What is Focus Peaking?02:40 - Manual Focus with Still Photography03:55 - Manual Focus with Fast-Action Photography06:16 - Do Mirrorless Cameras Flip the Script on Manual Focus?07:35 - Conclusion08:03 - Secrets Revealed: Rainy Car SceneSpecial thanks to Brady Bessette's YouTube channel for advice on how how to film a rainy car scene.Video Equipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: Nikon Z50 + Nikkor 12-24 DX & Iphone 11 + Beast CamLighting: Clamp Lights with 300W Daylight LED Bulb & 100W color change LED Bulb (Teal), Amazon Basics light stands, and white bedsheet from Target as diffusion materialVideo Capture: OBS Studio with HDMI Capture CardVideo editing: DaVinci Resolve 18
SHOULD you buy a BARGAIN camera from KEH? Nick Long 2023-04-02 | If you found this video intriguing, you may enjoy this video on if CCD DSLRs produce better colors than modern cameras: youtu.be/_yXHVIlSpr4?si=4z94hmUPk3AUFiO0See my photography here: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Intro00:39 - Unboxing The Camera03:18 - Inspecting the Camera06:17 - Me Being a Dumbass07:24 - Conclusions About "Bargain" Grade08:02 - Outro08:38 - Nikon D200 Sample PhotosVideo Equipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: Nikon Z50 + Nikkor 12-24 DXLighting: Target white bedsheet as diffusion materialVideo Capture: OBS Studio with HDMI Capture CardVideo edited in DaVinci Resolve 18
MASTERING Sunset/Sunrise Photography: How to Edit STUNNING Sunset/Sunrise Photos in LIGHTROOM Nick Long 2023-03-10 | How to use Lightroom to transform sunset & sunrise photos to bring them to their fullest potential. I go over using techniques such as making local enhancements rather than global enhancements to really bring character & depth to the sunset/sunrise photograph. See my photography here: nicklongphotography.com00:00 - Intro00:45 - 1st Photograph - Crepuscular Rays - Iceland01:51 - Noise Reduction & Despotting04:43 - The Power of Local Enhancements05:33 - Correcting the sky07:19 - Increasing Radiance of Crepuscular Rays 108:51 - Locally Reducing Exposure to Increase Contrast10:50 - Increasing Radiance of Crepuscular Rays 212:08 - Locally Applying Reduced Clarity13:43 - 2nd Photograph: Maroon Bells Colorado15:07 - Correcting Sky - Modified Linear Gradient17:24 - Adding Luminance to the Foreground18:21 - Uncovering the Shadows19:15 - Adding Contrast to Peaks19:51 - Adding Contrast to Rocks & Ripples21:02 - Final Saturation TouchVideo Equipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: iPhone 11 using Beast Cam & Iriun WebcamLighting: 3 Clamp Lights - 300W Daylight (5000K), 300W Soft White (2700K), 100W RGB Bulb (Teal), and Target white bedsheet as diffusion materialVideo Capture: OBS StudioVideo edited in DaVinci Resolve 18
Is an OLD DSLR Still RELEVANT in 2023? Nick Long 2023-02-14 | If you found this video interesting, you may enjoy this video on if CCD DSLRs produce better color than modern cameras: youtu.be/_yXHVIlSpr4?si=4z94hmUPk3AUFiO0See my photography here: nicklongphotography.com0:00 Introduction1:03 High Performance at Low Cost03:10 Understanding What Really Matters in Taking Exceptional Photographs06:50 OutroVideo Equipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: iPhone 11 using Epoch CamLighting: 4 Clamp Lights, 4 Ecosmart color LED Bubs, and large shower drape diffuserVideo Capture: OBS StudioVideo edited in DaVinci Resolve 18
TRANSFORM your WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY in LIGHTROOM: Editing Tips and Tricks Nick Long 2023-01-24 | See my photography here: nicklongphotography.com0:00 Introduction1:25 Image 1: Vibrance, Reducing Clarity, & Dodging & Burning09:01 Image 2: HSL & Dodging & Burning16:35 OutroVideo Equipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: Logitech 920 webcamVideo & Screen Capture: OBS StudioVideo edited in DaVinci Resolve 18
At YOUR WITS END trying to get DAVINCI RESOLVE to Start in WINDOWS 11? - TRY THIS! Nick Long 2023-01-15 | In this video, I discuss an alternative solution for fixing the issue of Davinci Resolve not starting in Windows 11 after installation. I tried numerous popular solutions discussed in other YouTube videos as well as solutions presented in forums. In this video, I discuss and walkthrough the solution that worked for me. 0:00 Introduction0:23 History of the Issue1:02 Uninstalling Davinci Resolve2:21 Removing Davinci Resolve Folders3:12 The Trick: Installing Davinci Resolve with Modifications (no add-on components)5:38 OutroSee my photography here: nicklongphotography.comEquipment:Mic: Tonor TC20 XLRCamera: Logitech 920 webcamVideo & Screen Capture: OBS StudioVideo edited in DaVinci Resolve 18
Joe Satriani - Forever and Ever V1 (Guitar Cover) Nick Long 2019-06-04 | Thanks for watching!This is Version 1 of this cover and my first YouTube video. I am working on a version that will have a professionally created backing track, not the original song, will have better videography, and better overall performance. Will be posted mid-late June. Equipment UsedGuitar: Ibanez RG 1070PBZAmp: Headrush Gibboard - Marshall Plexi 100 (rythm), 2 different DC Distortion overdrive (melody & Lead), dyn delay, and med plate reverbAudio: Behringer UMC204HDSoftware: Mastered and recorded with SoundBridge DAW, video editing was done in ShotcutAdditional Headrush 112 FRFR
