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What is Dynamic Range in Photography? | Ask David Bergman

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Today's question is, “Capturing high-contrast scenes can be challenging. What are some strategies for pushing the limits of dynamic range in my photos?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. Adorama for all your gear purchases: http://adorama.evyy.net/GZVAL One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Adobe Photoshop https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops. Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:47 What is dynamic range photography? 01:42 Highlights vs. Shadows 02:12 Dynamic Range Limits 03:17 JPEG Limitations 04:08 Bracketing for HDR 04:34 Avoid Over-Processed HDR 05:25 Layering in Photoshop 05:42 Challenges of Multiple Exposures 06:09 Why Shoot RAW? 06:39 Digital vs. Film Dynamic Range 06:59 Read the Light 07:28 Outro SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/car5m2.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 Prograde cards and readers https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrL7KZ #dynamicrange #dynamicrangephotography #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

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