Your camera’s LCD screen is lying to you. But the histogram? That’s the truth.
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to read your camera’s histogram — and how to use it to nail perfect exposure in every shot. Whether you're a beginner trying to stop blowing out your highlights or an intermediate photographer looking to master manual mode, understanding the histogram is a total game changer.
📸 What you'll learn in this video:
✔️ What a histogram is in photography (in plain English)
✔️ How to read a histogram on your camera
✔️ The difference between shadows, midtones, and highlights
✔️ How to avoid overexposure and underexposure using the histogram
✔️ A killer analogy that makes it all click
✔️ Why your screen lies — and how the histogram gives you the truth
✔️ What the RGB histogram is — and when it can save your shot
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - In this video
01:09 - What is a Histogram?
02:49 - The Histogram is a Bank Statement!
03:33 - Real World Examples
05:07 - Bonus Tip RGB Histogram
06:25 - Subscribe & Have You Used The Histogram?
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