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Stacking multiple images to reduce noise is not a new concept and is one of the best ways to get a clean, high-detail image in low light without noise reduction software, providing you have enough time to capture multiple images. But, it isn't always easy. Today, we're covering a much easier way to stack Astro landscape images than the classic photoshop method using free software called Sequator. We'll cover file prep as well as walk through all the Sequator settings to help you get to a point where you have a nice, clean image to further edit in your style.

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🌐► Download Sequator: https://sites.google.com/view/sequator/download
🌐► Option for the Apple folks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starry-landscape-stacker/id550326617
📽️► If you want a deep dive on how to get the best low light performance out of your Sony camera: https://youtu.be/gisj6Og3xCI

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0:00 - Image stacking has gotten easier!
0:42 - Why would you stack exposures for noise?
3:26 - Capturing the files you need
4:43 - How many images should you take?
6:15 - Preparing your raw files for Sequator
15:13 - How to use Sequator for best results
24:41 - Let's see our results!
26:12 - A tip about stacking with panoramas
27:36 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell & Share This Video!

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Today we're going to dive a bit deeper into how the ISO setting on your Sony Alpha camera actually works. We're going to deep dive into two topics that can be pretty intimidating when you first try to understand them but that are actually really useful to understand: Dual Base ISO (sometimes called dual native ISO) and ISO invariance.

These two topics are distinct, yet related in the sense that they affect how you'll use your ISO setting on your camera for noise performance, maximizing dynamic range, and for low light shooting, and since there seems to be an influx of people transitioning over to the Sony ecosystem with cameras like the Sony A7 IV, A1, and A7 SIII, I'm seeing a ton of confusion about how ISO seems to work differently than people expect it to. We'll also briefly discuss exposing to the right (ETTR) in the context of dual base ISO and ISO invariance.

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📼► My video about manual mode: https://youtu.be/Z27xQVFlntE
📼► The video where I discuss using zebras: https://youtu.be/nigy3Abbd38
📼► Videography for photographers video: https://youtu.be/JowsmWxd9LI

📚► Photon Transfer: DN to lambda by James Janesick: https://www.google.com/books/edition/DN_to_lambda/4IuH7FtVz90C?hl=en&gbpv=1
📄► Dual Conversion gain whitepaper by Aptina: https://photonstophotos.net/Aptina/DR-Pix_WhitePaper.pdf
🌐► Sensor performance testing site (Photons to Photos): https://photonstophotos.net/
📼► @Alyn Wallace video (ISO variant vs. invariant comparison): https://youtu.be/d8QV00mkJW4?t=639
🎥► @Gerald Undone's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09qASY4ixFS-KXIH6Nw0rg
🎥► @Philip Bloom's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcM_6ay33BNpChknCrMCgig
🌐► CineD website: http://cined.com/

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Today we're going to dive a bit deeper into how the ISO setting on your Sony Alpha camera actually works. We're going to deep dive into two topics that can be pretty intimidating when you first try to understand them but that are actually really useful to understand: Dual Base ISO (sometimes called dual native ISO) and ISO invariance.

These two topics are distinct, yet related in the sense that they affect how you'll use your ISO setting on your camera for noise performance, maximizing dynamic range, and for low light shooting, and since there seems to be an influx of people transitioning over to the Sony ecosystem with cameras like the Sony A7 IV, A1, and A7 SIII, I'm seeing a ton of confusion about how ISO seems to work differently than people expect it to. We'll also briefly discuss exposing to the right (ETTR) in the context of dual base ISO and ISO invariance.

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📼► My video about manual mode: https://youtu.be/Z27xQVFlntE
📼► The video where I discuss using zebras: https://youtu.be/nigy3Abbd38
📼► Videography for photographers video: https://youtu.be/JowsmWxd9LI

📚► Photon Transfer: DN to lambda by James Janesick: https://www.google.com/books/edition/DN_to_lambda/4IuH7FtVz90C?hl=en&gbpv=1
📄► Dual Conversion gain whitepaper by Aptina: https://photonstophotos.net/Aptina/DR-Pix_WhitePaper.pdf
🌐► Sensor performance testing site (Photons to Photos): https://photonstophotos.net/
📼► @Alyn Wallace video (ISO variant vs. invariant comparison): https://youtu.be/d8QV00mkJW4?t=639
🎥► @Gerald Undone 's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09qASY4ixFS-KXIH6Nw0rg
🎥► @Philip Bloom 's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcM_6ay33BNpChknCrMCgig
🌐► CineD website: http://cined.com/

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Talking to a camera is awkward. Take some encouragement that almost everyone else struggles with feeling confident on camera at some point, too. Most days, I feel incredibly terrible at this whole YouTube thing. I've compiled a reel of bloopers, outtakes, and previously unshared footage from the past year with the hope that when you compare my final videos with all the mistakes you see in this video, you'll see that mistakes are just part of the process and not something to be embarrassed about. Keep going!

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If you're interested in some of the videos where these bloopers occurred:
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► Principles to help you prioritize what's important. - https://youtu.be/FImuVUZrF4w
► You're Doing Remote Work All Wrong | Tips for working remotely - https://youtu.be/ZeQq15aEUmc
► WHY CURIOSITY IS SO IMPORTANT and what you can do to develop yours - https://youtu.be/Yaj7mc35-g0
► Principles to help you prioritize what's important. - https://youtu.be/FImuVUZrF4w
► Buying Your First Camera? Beware these hidden costs! - https://youtu.be/bKllcZhotv0
► How to nail exposure every time | A tool you shouldn't ignore - https://youtu.be/nigy3Abbd38
► Sony camera lens numbers explained - https://youtu.be/sGVXHcLQ9b8
► When you feel your creative work isn't good enough - https://youtu.be/YXZyiwG-mSo
► OVERHYPED CAMERA GEAR beginners should avoid! - https://youtu.be/ZzJa1k7dbQc
► Stop Missing Focus! (with Back Button Focus) - https://youtu.be/ClPILWMFJdc

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0:00 - Get ready to laugh at my expense
0:48 - Talking to a camera never feels natural
2:16 - Some days, I can't use my words
8:08 - Other days, my brain hits a wall
10:20 - Just because you made it, doesn't mean you have to share it

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A Photographer's Intro to Videography: 4 key differences you need to know!

A common misconception I see is that if you know how to shoot photographs, then shooting high-quality videos will be easy, but that's not really how it works. Videography provides new technical challenges, and photographers can find adjusting to new uses of familiar settings particularly tough.

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► My Favorite Variable ND filter set: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_set
If you need only one strength of VND, here is a 2-5 stop: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_2-5
...and a 6-9 stop: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_6-9
► Best step-up rings that don't get stuck (make sure you grab the right size): https://geni.us/brass-step-up
► My favorite "regular" ND system for photography (magnetic): https://geni.us/kase-filters
► PolarPro makes regular ND filters, too: https://geni.us/polarpro_quartzline

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0:00 - What photographers need to understand about video
0:58 - I finally made it out for some snowy photography
4:01 - Don't make this mistake!
5:24 - Frames per second are no longer a "nice to have"
8:19 - Shutter angle vs. shutter speed
11:31 - What's the big deal with motion blur?
15:06 - Solving the exposure conundrum
18:41 - Wait... ISO does what now??
25:36 - An awesome tool to help you nail exposure

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► My favorite camera for video: https://geni.us/sony_A7Siii
► My main photo driver and hybrid camera: https://geni.us/sonyA7IV
► The best vlogging and tabletop tripod: https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod
► My Super sharp wide-angle lens: https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm
► The mic I used for my talk..

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In today's video, I'm covering my FAVORITE method for getting reliable, consistent focus. Back button focus that allows me to leverage the strengths of autofocus while still allowing me to be in control of what the camera is focusing on. Plus, it really simplifies my workflow and helps me worry less about constantly changing focus settings.

I'll cover how to set it up and how to use this method so that you can stop missing focus and enjoy your camera more.

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0:00 - Spray and Pray or nah?
0:53 - Recent A7IV upgrade reminded me to change this setting
2:05 - Autofocus modes (AF-S vs. AF-C vs. DMF)
5:14 - An almost universally applicable setting?
7:25 - The problem with using the shutter release to focus
8:33 - Why I love back button focus
11:08 - Setting up BBF on newer Sony Cameras (A7IV example)
14:21 - Setting up BBF on older Sony Cameras (A7RIV example)
16:35 - Give yourself a chance to adapt!
17:11 - Another tool you should know about

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Manual mode on your mirrorless camera can seem challenging to understand, but it's much simpler than many photographers make it out to be. In this video, I cover the technical fundamentals for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, but also how to simplify how you make decisions about these settings so that you can focus more on the creative side of photography and easily master manual mode.

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0:00 - Manual mode is easier than you think!
0:39 - Goal: Accurate, yet approachable info
2:26 - What is exposure?
5:21 - Aperture basics for exposure
7:01 - Shutter speed basics for exposure
8:41 - Understanding ISO
10:36 - ISO tradeoff
12:38 - Shutter speed tradeoff
14:00 - Aperture tradeoffs
16:56 - Bringing it all together
18:47 - Examples for helping you decide your priorities
21:10 - Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video! 🤘
22:17 - What to watch next

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Gear used to make this video:
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► My favorite camera for video: https://geni.us/sony_A7Siii
► Camera used for most images in this video: https://geni.us/sony_A7iii
► The bast vlogging and tabletop tripod: https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod
► My Super sharp wide-angle lens: https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm
► The mic I used for my talking head: https://geni.us/deity-vmic-d3pro
► Fast, reliable memory cards I use the most: https://geni.us/prograde-cards
► Affordable, yet still high-quality key light: https://geni.us/godox-sl60w
► Softbox for key light: https://geni.us/neewersoftbox35
► My favorite mini RGB light: https://geni.us/aputuremcRGBWW

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Spending money on gear you don't need or will never use is the worst... Today we're chatting about overhyped photography and filmmaking/videography gear: a couple of pieces of gear that I think are overrated because they're terrible (plus what to get instead), and we'll also explore some camera gear that gets a lot of hype, but that aren't great purchases at the beginning of your photo or video journey - items that aren't terrible, but that beginners should avoid until they have a bit more experience and know what direction they want to go.

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► My favorite compact, sturdy vlogging tripod/handle - https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod

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0:00 - Let's talk (overhyped) gear
0:44 - I've made this mistake, too
1:54 - Does this make me a real YouTuber? ;)
4:30 - Stop buying pointless lens filters
5:28 - A few reasons UV filters are pointless
8:31 - A favorite of landscape photographers
9:46 - The problem with "getting it right" in camera
11:15 - But does that camera fly?
14:34 - A good piece of kit, but wait
16:01 - Thoughts on camera bodies
16:57 - When is it time to upgrade?
17:53 - My planned approach to gear advice on this channel
19:13 - ಠ_ಠ

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