YouTube (Page 2): I would have to say that from YouTube the most valuable lessons came from Brian Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/results?search

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

bsprague wrote:

What are the most valuable photography things you have learned on YouTube? I use YouTube a lot for learning Adobe software.

The video that saved me the most money was fixing a Samsung refrigerator that had a defrost cycle drain that would freeze up, fill with water and ruin the vegetables.

I would have to say that from YouTube the most valuable lessons came from Brian Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brian+peterson+photography
and Tony and Chelsea Northrop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOYKrnvgME&list=PLBE338967F8DB7F2A&index=8

Smile,
JimmyT Sends

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

RodeoMan wrote:

Yes but that is whether you visit them on Youtube, UHH or on the street.

agillot

You tube has everything you need , most of the videos are right on . Yes at time something is not up to the job , but most of the time it is .Anything you need is there .

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Mcwane wrote:

I don't know about the rest of you but I have learned a lot of things from YouTube. Sometimes you have to watch several postings to get the information you want. Not just photography but auto repair, small engines and many other subjects. Some folks were born experts but I wasn't one of them. I am glad there is a YouTube.

As long as the source is credible.

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Actually, there are many things about photography on YouTube that are interesting and informative about photography. There are pro photographers that will take you along on their 'shoots'; whether landscape, portrait, or wildlife--whatever interests you. It may be about equipment they are using-such as a lens or camera you are considering buying or technique. Or maybe you want to hear some reviews of equipment or comparisons of equipment. More recently I wanted to see how others set up certain camera settings for my camera. Basically you find those people who you like and 'follow them'. Watch what you want. Take away what you want.
A valuable resource that should not be denigrated, but welcomed.

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

The workflow of acquiring Light frames, Dark frames, Bias frames, and Flat frames. Then how to stack and process the data to the finished image with Siril, PS and Topaz. Did I mention Astrophotography?

tcthome Loc: NJ

I would have to say editing. LR-6 & Affinity Photo. Although I'm not a heavy hitter when it comes to editing, local brush adjustments, cloning, etc. plus some light layer work which I might need to do a refresh watch because it is far & few between layer type edits. Second up might be tips on composition & third would be locations for...

Thanks for asking!

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan

I find you tube to be a good source of information for a lot of things, even for tips on setting up these new fangled, computerized camera's!

Bubbee Loc: Aventura, Florida

I've learned a lot about Photography and Photoshop, both here and on YouTube, and I'm very grateful for both sources!

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I learned how to use my Speedlight.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

User ID wrote:

Amazing ! Exactly same here ! Also my cousin.

You fired your... cousin??????????????

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

bsprague wrote:

What are the most valuable photography things you have learned on YouTube? I use YouTube a lot for learning Adobe software.

The video that saved me the most money was fixing a Samsung refrigerator that had a defrost cycle drain that would freeze up, fill with water and ruin the vegetables.

> Compositional sensibility (just from watching thousands of videos on everything)

> All I want is the perfect camera (but there are no perfect cameras) — Camera Conspiracies channel (hilarious)

> How to build about 20 different variations on a copy stand

Saving Money?

> How to change the high voltage battery in a Prius without killing yourself (haven't changed one yet, though) — Chris Fix channel

> Hot to configure a modern Mac for the sweet spots of performance and longevity

YouTube is amazing. About 80% of it is pure crap, but the other 20% makes the search worth the time. Unfortunately, the randomness of its algorithm sends you a lot of the same crud over and over, unless you tell it you're not interested.

I tend to watch the practical stuff on photography, audio, video, music, car repair, cooking, travel, photography, "how to," comedy, and short films. I ignore religious and political channels, channels about alien space travelers, conspiracy theorists, chatty teenagers, whiners, complainers, models, etc. There are lots of nuts and kooks out there.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Camera menu walk through and initial settings’ recommendations

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

bsprague wrote:

What are the most valuable photography things you have learned on YouTube? I use YouTube a lot for learning Adobe software.

The video that saved me the most money was fixing a Samsung refrigerator that had a defrost cycle drain that would freeze up, fill with water, and ruin the vegetables.

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BSPrague... You are so Right

Me, now at the age of 77...
...... I am 'forever telling' my grand-kids -- "You Can Learn Anything on YouTube"

FACT..... I also use it often and daily...

Cheers
Goldstar46
George Veazey...

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

bsprague wrote:

What are the most valuable photography things you have learned on YouTube? I use YouTube a lot for learning Adobe software.

The video that saved me the most money was fixing a Samsung refrigerator that had a defrost cycle drain that would freeze up, fill with water and ruin the vegetables.

Youtube is loaded with info on any subject you might care to know about, and that includes photography and photo editing. Much of the info is wrong, but loads is also correct. The net and particularly YT taught me how to use PS and later Affinity photo editors. Now that I forgot more than I know, I use it all the time to refresh my memory. YT has both saved and cost me money in how to repair all sorts of things from pressure washers, appliances, pocket doors, power windows and so on. YT, together with the internet in general has about eliminated the need for encyclopedia's, libraries and even books for this sort of stuff, not to mention entertainment and news perspective's never before available to the general public. For Affinity (and PS) I even made my own local web pages of how to do stuff.

Here's a sample Affinity page, mostly links to YouTube articles, but others as well: