How I Film Wrist Watches | Watch Videography/Photography for Beginners!

[@TheBigWrist]

Over 10 years ago I retired as a photographer. I have taught this same class too many times count. Very nice updated equipment for making tried and true images and video. The info is timeless and you present it well. Good job.

[@elle_grant]

Cool, thanks

[@BecauseYoureWrong]

Cool stuff!

[@JusttheWatch]

Totally going to steal that lighting reveal with the shadow. I've tried to do that a bunch of times by hand holding an LED light and moving that over the watch, never occurred to me to do the opposite and move the shadow instead of the light...

[@elle_grant]

You’re welcome to “steal “ it 👏 just be sure to tag me when the video drops 😉 That why I can see your work.

[@thomasballenger1158]

l learned a few things today. Thanks!

[@elle_grant]

Glad to hear it!

[@crisfehr]

Awesome video - well done with all these amazing tips!

[@IronTiger84]

Good information and as always great content ‼️

[@craig2100]

Awesome!!!!!!

[@elle_grant]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lukasz_zegarkowy]

Thanks for a bunch of advice. I will try to use them to make better shots of my watches :)

[@OnetoWatch]

Some excellent tips and tricks, thanks for sharing Elle! 👏☺️ Best wishes with your new channel 👍

[@Alex_GMan]

Hello again and well done ❤

[@craig2100]

Very excited, you've always been a great resource and responder... thanks for all that you do

[@elle_grant]

I appreciate that!

[@andywilliams4887]

Have subscribed as will be interested in seeing what's in store with the new channel, so good luck.

[@elle_grant]

Thanks for subbing

[@cleacalisto2349]

I want to see more 😀 Would you consider making more videos on this channel?

[@Trapvision3D]

This video is extremely valuable. Thanks for dropping this one!

[@anthonystevens8683]

Very well done Elle! Very informative and in a language that can be understood using lights and items for reflectors. I would have been tempted to talk about apertures and depth if field and that certainly would not have worked for people starting out. One suggestion when using two opposing lights though, try one of them at 1/2 the power of the other (one F stop difference for the techies out there) or just place one of them further away, that might help to show dial textures a little more but without harsh shadowing. You probably to this already and it might have been a tad much for the 1st beginner video. Bottle corks can also be useful to raise the watch head above the display platform to defocus the back ground a little more than bottle caps. Anyway I apologise for waffling. This video is a great idea. I'm looking forward to more.

[@pablostrashni]

Nice shot of your trousers :)

[@cwwatchenthusiast6727]

Great idea to do this new channel Elle, very very informative ! I subscribed and was number 100 😎👌

[@elle_grant]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@WatchWithMike]

Yes, it all made sense! I started following your watch channel in part because of your keen eye for photography. I am glad you are sharing your tips, and I had some great takeaways from this video. Congratulations and best of luck on the new channel!

[@elle_grant]

I appreciate that!

[@johnburgess6572]

I subbed for you first , was already watch sub ! Great personality , and hair !

[@ericbrown4681]

You are gorgeous!!! Sorry, I had to say it. Thank you for this video. Straight to the point yet informative.

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

Super interesting and helpful. Even though my channel isn't "watch" related, taking good photos of scale models requires a similar process. I don't do a lot of straight down photos but how you adjust for glare is something I hadn't thought about. Thanks for the video, have a great weekend. -David

[@DougFNJ]

Great video, subscribed! And yes....macro!! please do a macro video, always looking for more ideas.

[@elle_grant]

I will add in to the queue 👍🏻

[@timetowatch_francois]

👏🏼😃 Bravo! Hope this new channel goes well 😎👍🏼

[@TheBimmer74]

Your voice sounds great with the new mic. Great content. Best wishes with this new channel Elizabeth. I'm a subscriber!

[@elle_grant]

Thank you so much!

[@Chris1111116]

Great tutorial! Should have way more views tbh!

[@freddyt55555]

The first comment I ever made on your main channel was about how great the production value was on your video. Thanks for sharing how you pull it off.

[@elle_grant]

Wow, thank you!

[@BillW1]

For someone who hasn't done this type of content before, you did a dam fine job. I will probably never do anything like what you do, but you explained your process very well. Easy to understand for a novice. I found your main channel several months ago, and really enjoy your watch, and boot reviews. Now I have another channel to sub to. Keep it up Elle. You're doing a fine job.

[@WATCHingJames]

Perfect timing Elle. I am really wanting to improve the quality of my videos. Time to take this KZbin thing a bit more seriously. Would still like to know what camera and mic you are using. Thanks

[@elle_grant]

I'll cover everything eventually.

[@oliverbeginner5789]

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[@jonathonmanxrusby7762]

Cool video, I hope this channel gets picked up by those in need.

[@DjKayD]

Awesome content thanks 🙂

[@elle_grant]

My pleasure!

[@whywecollectwatches]

Elizabeth your first video is great, awesome advice and examples!

[@elle_grant]

Thank you so much!

[@TomRaine]

Great tutorial, beautiful gradient on the Breitling background. Wouldn't like to put a pricey watch on that stack of boxes on the edge of a table though, recipe for disaster.

[@terencemangan9193]

Information density and pacing very good. Stellar 1st video.

[@elle_grant]

Glad you liked it!

[@ashleytee]

This is so helpful Elle! I'm a total beginner watch youtuber and had no idea how to even start filming watches nicely. This is very helpful. Thank you so much

[@elle_grant]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻

[@StandardTime]

Cool new channel, Elizabeth! Useful for all those of us into getting better at video making:)

[@elle_grant]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@weswatches]

Great tutorial! Many thanks 😊

[@Watch.Hightower]

Subbed! Belled! lets goo!

[@Time4Life321]

Super impressive. I just found your channel and subscribed. I do have a host of questions though. I know you started your other channel about a year ago but what is your background? Did you have photo and video experience before? What about editing software experience? And you sound so natural in your videos, do you use a script or are you winging it? I started my watch channel about 8 months ago and I am constantly trying to balance improving while also reducing the amount of time it take me to produce one video. How long did it take you to produce your first video, how long does it take you now to produce a video, and do you have any recommendations for producing quality content in a reasonable amount of time? Keep up the amazing work. 😁😁

[@elle_grant]

Wow there’s a lot to unpack here. Most of these questions I will cover in future videos very soon ( script versus bullet points, editing software, my workflow,etc. ) I did cover a little bit about my background in my Q and A video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3XUYYqPgrKsa8U if you’re curious 👀

[@Time4Life321]

@@elle_grant thanks Elle. I will definitely check it out and also keep an eye out for you future videos.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Subbed and thumbs upppped.

[@elle_grant]

awesome! thanks!

[@borisstepanyan9611]

Great video ❤

[@elle_grant]

Glad you liked it!!

[@borisstepanyan9611]

@@elle_grant liked it very much .Thank you.

[@AntonyMiles]

Been watching and enjoying your videos for a little while now and have often wondered what went into making them. Even though don't have a creative bone in my body, I am lookin forward to seeing how it all comes together

[@elle_grant]

Glad you like them!

[@AnotherAbdul]

a sub ! good job.. keep going miss ! dont ever look back !

[@Trapvision3D]

I just recently found your main channel and it's not often that I choose to join a larger content creators second channel. However, I consider you to be a professional content creator and very likable. Simply put, you've become a household name and I'm here to learn and witness greatness on this channel as well.

[@elle_grant]

Wow 😳 thank you so much 🙏

[@AnzorKhawaj]

are you using your macro lens ?

[@elle_grant]

It this video, I’m using my sigma 70mm macro lens.

[@WatchWitt]

Pretty much dig "all things Elle," so start a few more channels!

[@elle_grant]

😅 I think two is plenty

[@911_dan2]

👏👏

[@attainablewatches]

Great video, I always wondered where do you get shots or clips of watch content that you have not shot yourself and still follow copyright rules, are you subscribed to a site or do you reach out to others for permission ?

[@elle_grant]

That’s a great question! ☺️ Going over all the ins and outs of “fair use “ here would require a few paragraphs. The short answer is I don’t need to ask for permission. All the footage I use in my videos either falls under “fair use” or is stock footage that I paid for a license to use. I will definitely unpack this topic in a future video, thanks 👍🏻

[@ForeverBrooklynNYC]

GREAT content -- thank you for this video. Count me in as a new subscriber and someone who is interested in a macro videography/photography lesson (particularly on watches, if possible).

[@Spartan.....]

Keep it up, don't feel demotivated due to slow growth of channel, your content is very good, but why very few videos? Make at least a video a month in five years your channel will have a million subscribers,.. Time flies by my lady.. Just work on your content,.. You deserve more

[@elle_grant]

Currently I’m taking a sabbatical due to health issues. This is my second channel. I have other videos on my main channel.

[@whywecollectwatches]

Where do you get your music?

[@elle_grant]

I use epidemic sound. I pay $14 a month and have access to all the royalty-free tracks and sound effects I need.

[@whywecollectwatches]

@@elle_grant Thanks Elle!

[@jonathansmith283]

1-28-2024 , E G , hope all is well . stay healthy . ~. JDS/CT

[@alistairmacrae4870]

Photography for Beginners with loads of cash