# @danfox on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=_UOOOThuYO4 - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/6775717-danfox-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8be7fa6c63.jpg - **Posted:** 2021-08-01T18:30:32.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Dan Fox (@foxandlens) — https://gondola.cc/foxandlens ## Caption A camera's histogram can seem really confusing when you're first getting started in photography or videography, but a histogram is a great tool for getting a high-quality exposure, particularly for photography. In this beginner's guide to understanding your histogram, we're talking about what a histogram even is; why you should care about histograms; how to understand the different types of histograms; how they're useful for exposing your shots; and even how histograms can lie to you sometimes. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links: ============================= 📼 ► North Cascades Milky Way Photography - Behind the Scenes - https://youtu.be/3LJAqQCGO2I ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Why Are We Talking About Histograms? 1:15 - What Is A Histogram? 1:51 - Generic Histogram Examples 3:23 - Why This Matters For Photography 3:57 - Camera Histograms Explained 8:37 - Photography Histogram Examples 11:49 - Getting Better Exposures 13:22 - Don't Listen To This Advice 14:31 - Histograms Can Lie! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Shimoda: https://geni.us/shop-shimoda 🛒 Adorama: https://geni.us/shop-adorama 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #histograms #photography #foxandlens ## Stats - **Views:** 9,216 - **Likes:** 512 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 28 ## Tags foxandlens, photography, histograms --- Copyright (c) Gondola