iPhone RAW Long Exposure Tutorial // Shooting & Editing

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

I haven't smiled so much with the ending of a video as I did with this one in a long, long time, David. As I've already mentioned here and on Twitter, I've just discovered your channel some months ago, after you quit, then came back, and then did some videos here and there. I really love your content and think it's very useful for me, so I am very happy that you are definitely back! I wish you the very best in this return and for 2023. Have fun! Cheers! 🍻

[@David_Addison]

Back for good this time Juan! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@mariotomiak]

David is back! Great video. Can't wait to see more. Yes, besides the handy tap-to-focus that normally does the trick Even Longer has manual focusing. Tapping the magnifier button brings up a magnification square and the manual focus adjustment slider. Just drag the square over your point(s) of interest and check the focus in full resolution and adjust if needed.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Mario! Ah yes the magnifier. It's been too long!

[@MsJocadi]

I was trying to find it as well. Thank you, Mario!

[@SmartphonePhotographyTraining]

One of your best David. Really informative and succinct… without being rushed at all. Love the cut aways/pauses to further explain your thought process before resuming the video in the field. I feel for you, choosing to abandon the first video and starting again. He’s back! 🍺

[@David_Addison]

Thanks a lot Mike! That was the balance I was going for and the more videos I make the better I'll become at it again.

[@a-n-d-r-e-a-s]

ND filters are quite useful, especially in very sunny bright conditions. Whenever you wanna record a video with the correct shutter speed or taking a long exposure like in this case. Quite handy to have one.

[@Arda.D]

Your content is like a gem, thanks David. You’re the reason I discovered raw long exposure on iPhone and I’m loving it.

[@DwightsPhotoandArt]

David, a couple of things. #1 You are my favorite "explainer" for this amateur iPhone photographer. I still get twisted up with ISO, EV etc. You seem to have a knack of being able to pull it together for me. I will forget in 10 minutes. However, I promise I will practice. 2. Your honesty. You have no reason whatsoever to ever lose confidence man. Just know you are always 1000 steps ahead of me! Ha. 3. This video is not a miracle. You promised that you would do a Darkroom edit just for me and you did. I wholeheartedly appreciate it mate. Keep up the great work. When I get an Addison notification, I stop everything, run upstairs and watch. The family may be stuck with a prolonged Netflix pause. However, there are some good high def screen savers out now in 4k. Thank you!

[@David_Addison]

Thanks for this Dwight! What a wonderful comment. What gets you twisted about ISO, EV etc?

[@DwightsPhotoandArt]

@@David_Addison I think the numbers themselves. I know to start with the lowest ISO that I can. I guess EV is where it looks right on screen. This is fine for heic or jpg right? RAW, we need to test capture and then evaluate on a RAW viewer. Agree that Darkroom is best! Someday Inwould like to at least know some starting points for EV. Maybe my starting point is where the auto settings dial into. Maybe I am making it more tough than it needs to be. 🤪😵‍💫

[@David_Addison]

@@DwightsPhotoandArt EV is used to adjust auto exposure. For example, if auto makes things too bright then you'd dial in -1 EV etc... Whereas ISO and shutter speed are manual controls. I can feel a video coming on...

[@DwightsPhotoandArt]

@@David_Addison You are a good man! I went out yesterday to shoot in RAW with an ND filter. Oh man. I need work. I am up for the challenge however! That is great info Dave. So take the test shot in Auto, then go from there. I appreciate the response!!!!

[@David_Addison]

@@DwightsPhotoandArt I wouldn't take a test shot in auto as it'll likely use a high ISO. I think a 'basic's video is definitely needed!

[@gilroy78]

Great to see you back David! All the best over the festive period!! Looking forward to what 2023 brings for your channel!

[@David_Addison]

Thanks, me too!

[@reeceboyd4237]

Glad to see you back David! with another very well-explained tutorial. What you said about “guessing” the shutter speed is so true lol. There really is no way to know if your exposure is correct with the processed preview.

[@David_Addison]

It's part of the RAW iPhone fun.

[@MikelManitius]

I really like your videos. They are calm, well planned and thoughtful. You also do a fantastic job with your audio, lighting and color grading of the video. You’re also getting me back to thinking about taking photos with my iPhone again, which I pretty much gave up in favor of my Fuji cameras. The over processed “Deep Fusion” look of iOS turned me away creatively from iPhone. Your videos show that you can indeed get really nice results using more manual methods. Please keep making more of these. I like your review videos too. I think your best videos are where you talk about your approach and thought process.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks a lot for the feedback, Mikel! I too prefer those videos and I'll keep your comment in mind.

[@cathyfitzherbert1729]

It’s great to see you back, David.

[@David_Addison]

Feels great! Thank you.

[@chrisbray-cotton5005]

Thanks for the realness

[@David_Addison]

You got it

[@Lindsay.Martin]

David…welcome back to YT! Another thoughtful video. I’ve been struggling with finding the correct exposure settings as well.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Lindsay! That's why I made the video.

[@Lindsay.Martin]

David...I would really like to see the content you originally created for this video in a series of "mini tutorials" for iPhone long exposure. I've learned more in the last couple of days about ND filters and long exposure settings than I have over the last year with my own trial and mostly error! :) Thanks so much for putting this video together! Happy New Year!!

[@jasonstevenson1478]

Whoop whoop he is back. Great Video David, have missed your tutorials.

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Jason! Me too!

[@paulmorgan6860]

Good work David and glad you’re back. I did notice the colour coordination between the wallet’s hat and his overalls.

[@alimzahem_]

It would be great if you enlisted the tools you have used to take the shot of the waterfall including the camera app the iPhone cover and the filters

[@roneydeoliveirayoneda8933]

I love this guy. 😅 🎉🎉

[@David_Addison]

My mother loves me too 😊

[@GregMcMillan]

Great tutorial, David. I definitely think the ND filter helps with this type of work. And thanks for showing the calculator app. I think it will come in handy for sure. Glad you’re back! Oh… and I did notice that bloke in the background doing… something. 🙂

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Greg! Yes, ND filters are a must have for me now.

[@ScottBaker1]

What's one more app, right Greg? 😉

[@GregMcMillan]

@@ScottBaker1 😃

[@bkthompson877]

Welcome back friend. Merry Christmas.

[@David_Addison]

Thank you my friend 😊

[@satchman2000retro]

glad youre back David, enjoy your videos immensly!

[@David_Addison]

Thank you fellow David!

[@StalwartMan]

Thank you

[@David_Addison]

You're welcome

[@ShayneMostyn]

I use the histogram to get the exposure mate. It works quite well on EL. Good video, good to see you back

[@wearetrackclub]

Great video, David! iPhone cameras can really capture some sick shots. Also love the music you chose :)

[@ScottBaker1]

[The Rock] Finally, David has come back to KZbin![/The Rock] Great video David! I really need to get a proper lens mount for my 13 Pro. Hate the idea of changing cases though. Really enjoy the thought process behind your choices. Why you chose to frame it how you did, why you used an nd vs just even longer. Well done sir.

[@David_Addison]

The Dave’s gonna whip out his electrifying $200 filter set, but I need to pause my tutorial because they are chanting his name…. Oh wow I miss late ‘99 - early 00’s Rock.

[@ScottBaker1]

@@David_Addison it was the most electrifying time in sports entertainment

[@David_Addison]

@@ScottBaker1 The guy that came back in 2011 was The Rock for one night, but then turned into some actor who got truly owned by John Cena, whom himself is now a CCP shill 😔 Ambrose was my guy, but now the Tribal Chief looks quite compelling.

[@ScottBaker1]

@@David_Addison Was terrible! I'm curious how the waterfall would have looked with say a 2-5min long exposure? Would it still have been not as smooth like the 7sec shot?

[@David_Addison]

@@ScottBaker1 I'll confirm the next time I shoot and let you know

[@manosg180]

Wonderful tutorial David 👌. Thank you very much. I really like the video. I really really love the last two words you are saying. Welcome back! 👏👏👏

[@David_Addison]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@offalyman1]

Great informative video. Thank you

[@David_Addison]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonearly2026]

Great video, and very pleased that you are looking so well!

[@David_Addison]

Thanks! I feel great too

[@moiracallegari5194]

Fantastic video. Excellent information

[@blobby482002]

David hi!! Have shared this on VERO. Great work again!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@David_Addison]

You just reminded me to update my Vero account, thank you!

[@lil_crunchy5229]

Great work and explanation! Keep it going❤

[@simonharper8978]

Another great watch David. Love your style, manner and approach to these videos. Keep ‘em coming 🙌🏼

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Simon, I will! The video machine is well oiled and in gear!

[@simonharper8978]

@@David_Addison That’s great to hear 👍🏼

[@WillNewcomb]

You're back...yeah!!!

[@David_Addison]

Certainly am 😊

[@SmartphoneCinematography]

Thank you, very educational video, I've learned a lot, the photos look awesome at the end. It's one of the best channels I am subscribed on KZbin 👍

[@David_Addison]

Great to hear!

[@landscapephotograffer]

Great video. I really wanted this supports iPhone 14 pro 48mp for the next firmware. This app gives the best DR I think.

[@xcleggyx]

Great to see you back David. Hope all is well and the move went well. Rather off topic question, but where did you get the bobble hat from? It’s quality.

[@David_Addison]

Thank you! Yes, Roxy and I are settled and feel blessed every day. I got my hat from Urban Bear, a company local to where I live: www.urbanbearco.com

[@xcleggyx]

@@David_Addison thanks for the info, I’ve taken a look and enquired about stock, looks nearby aswell which is always good. Wishing you all the best of health, happiness and success for 2023.

[@christophedeat]

Thank EVEN LONGER … thank you for specifying everything 😂😂😂

[@Arda.D]

Is there an app on iOS to merge bracketed images?

[@GlennsTech]

New to your channel. But what software are you using on your iPhone camera. Now I have see this video. I'd like to give this a go

[@frankb3229]

It's a bit strange: Even Longer was invented - at least that was my understanding - to avoid the time consuming and frustrating handling with ND filters. You use both together ?! I will try that soon nearby wit the Elbe river here in Hamburg ... But apart from that: great video Andy, you really cover a niche in iPhone photography which is getting more and more interesting with improving quality of the smartphone cameras and sensors. More of this! Frank

[@David_Addison]

It depends what you're photographing and how good you want the long exposure effect to be. If you'd be happy with the effect without the filter as I show in this video then no filter required!

[@bodo-on-tour]

And another cool video - thanks for that! I'm interested in the Pan's Snap ND filter set. However, I always see it on an iPhone without a case. Always. Does it work with a silicone case or a leather case?

[@David_Addison]

The manufacturer tells me a case does exist for £9.99 but I won't have one available in time for the filming of my review.

[@ArminHirmer]

welcome back. interesting video, thanks for that. You seem to have lost some weight?

[@David_Addison]

Thanks Armin! I've actually gained 5kg as I'm well again now 🤩

[@ArminHirmer]

@@David_Addison happy to hear that!

[@torcuatothorosiris3692]

fantástico❤

[@manosg180]

Spending some time waiting for the battle of 13 pro Max Vs 15 pro Max

[@utag.6073]

Which tripod do you use here? Please... 😊❤

[@chrisgc77]

What programme are you using on the iPhone for the long exposure?

[@Rudel23]

Nice video, I didn't understand whether parallel bracketing means that you've to take two normal photos and then merge them in Lightroom or other softw. or is a tool that you find in some photo app.

[@The9PointStar]

What app is that? thanks

[@Dinga271]

David, do you use Darkroom for merging or another program?

[@David_Addison]

I use Lightroom. You can see me doing it in this video.

[@tomcat7525]

You managed to stop farmer Ned photo bombing your waterfall shot, but he was determined to be in this video. 😀 Did you speak to him or was he unfriendly?

[@David_Addison]

We said hello each time I walked past but apart from that just got on with what we were doing like two introverts passing in the countryside lol.

[@Syrius_X]

Hi what app do you use?

[@cindysmith6842]

Which photo app are you using?

[@suehanen6775]

What camera app did you use for this? Thanks much.

[@David_Addison]

It's called Even Longer - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWaZaZisrN96a5Y

[@BCE-111]

Hey David, not to be critical, but this video obviously is way, way too short!........................................... Kidding. 🙂 Just messing with you. 🤣 Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. Nicely done. Welcome back! Looking forward to trying some of these methods. Wishing you a Happy New Year! 👍✊👌📱📷

[@David_Addison]

There's a 1 hour version on the cutting room floor somewhere lol. Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

[@natalieciufo]

🙌🙌🙌

[@David_Addison]

My channel hasn't had an appearance from 'The Ciuf' in too long!

[@natalieciufo]

@@David_Addison we need to fix this!

[@David_Addison]

@@natalieciufo I'm all ears!

[@timday]

You mentioned about blending the image in “Lightroom Mobile on the mac”, did you mean the full desktop version of Lightroom? (I’m now searching through Lightroom Mobile like an excited puppy looking for a way to merge images 😂)

[@David_Addison]

I don't think it's called 'Lightroom Mobile', it's probably called just Lightroom or Lightroom CC. Anyway, yes on the Mac version you can click ctrl+h just like in Classic to merge the image. Unfortunately there's no way to do it on iOS.

[@juancarlosarevalo4507]

Hola, que app usas para fotografiar

[@StarBattle08]

Do you think using an ND filter is a must?

[@mariotomiak]

For waterfalls it helps a lot to achieve the look shown in this video. To get results reasonably close to these you need to shoot a lot longer than 7 seconds. Without bracketing I found 20-30 seconds to work for me. With bracketing it would be at least one minute due to the drastically reduced frame rate. For waterfalls I personally do not use bracketing. I expose for the highlight and bring up the shadows in post.

[@David_Addison]

Do you want to be a comment moderator for me, Mario? 😆

[@mariotomiak]

@@David_Addison 😂, my opinion may be a bit too biased sometimes

[@David_Addison]

That is true 😆 you’re fired lol

[@David_Addison]

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