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Apple Shares Even More iPhone Photography Tutorial Videos

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Apple maintains a photography tutorial section on its website for those interested in stepping up their iPhone photography, and it's regularly updated with new videos. Apple also uploads its iPhone tutorial videos to YouTube.

Apple this afternoon shared four new videos on YouTube that will eventually be added to the site, covering shooting with light and shadow, shooting using the rule of thirds, trimming video on an iPhone, and shooting a time-lapse video.





Each video is approximately 40 seconds in length, ideal for use on social media. These videos are straight and to the point, offering step by step instructions on taking advantage of different iPhone features.

Apple has been sharing these iPhone photography tutorials for well over a year, and the site has a collection of videos on capturing different types of photos, best editing practices, taking advantage of environmental factors like lighting, and more.

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These are the kinds of things people use their phone for on a daily basis, so Apple focuses on promoting them.
 
AngerDanger said:
Gotta admit, that rule-of-thirds guide is pretty clunky; it’s odd that there isn’t an option to hide/show grid in the Camera app.
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You can turn the grid off in the Camera app prefs (in Settings). Not quite as handy.
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These are excellent tips for people getting started.
 
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Those cameras are getting more pro every year, so it makes sense to add additional training content.
 
After seeing Pixel 3 photos taken in a dark room, I think Pixel phones which use Machine Learning to recreate the scene are way ahead of the latest iPhone. I took the photo at the same time with my iPhone Xsmax. Not sure if there was something different I could do to get nothing but a dark photo compared to Pixel photo as if the room had lights switched on.
 
upnorth85 said:
After seeing Pixel 3 photos taken in a dark room, I think Pixel phones which use Machine Learning to recreate the scene are way ahead of the latest iPhone. I took the photo at the same time with my iPhone Xsmax. Not sure if there was something different I could do to get nothing but a dark photo compared to Pixel photo as if the room had lights switched on.
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Doesn’t the Pixel 3 have a feature for enhancing photos shot at night? Might be why it was brighter compared to your XS Max.
 
upnorth85 said:
After seeing Pixel 3 photos taken in a dark room, I think Pixel phones which use Machine Learning to recreate the scene are way ahead of the latest iPhone. I took the photo at the same time with my iPhone Xsmax. Not sure if there was something different I could do to get nothing but a dark photo compared to Pixel photo as if the room had lights switched on.
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Usually, when I make photographs in low light, I don't want them artificially enhanced to the point where it looks they were shot in bright light. That ruins what I'm trying to achieve.

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citysnaps said:
You can turn the grid off in the Camera app prefs (in Settings). Not quite as handy.
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These are excellent tips for people getting started.
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That's exactly what original comment says... it's not in Camera App... and not as convenient

Plus - once you know the rule-of-thirds - I don' think you need grid - it's easy to visualize...
Grid helps in leveling though - if that helps !!!
 
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And for those of use who are more experienced photographers? How about a better camera for low light? The iPhone camera is still absolutely garbage in low light taking videos, even on my XS Max. :/
 
lotzosushi said:
And for those of use who are more experienced photographers? How about a better camera for low light? The iPhone camera is still absolutely garbage in low light taking videos, even on my XS Max. :/
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The iPhone has the best video out. It depends on how much available light there is in the scene.
 
iMEric984 said:
The iPhone has the best video out. It depends on how much available light there is in the scene.
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During the day or with sufficient light, it takes the best video I've seen. But come night time and I hate to say I've seen much better low light videos from the Pixel and Galaxy phones.
 
While the iPhone camera is an amazing piece of technology in such a small device, bottom line is: it is absolutely the worst camera I have ever owned. Maybe not the camera per se, since it's so small, but definitely the photographs it produces. I've never owned a crappier picture taker than an iPhone, but since I always have it with me and I don't care about quality anymore- I use it for snapshots (I eventually delete) - because it's so handy.
 
now i see it said:
While the iPhone camera is an amazing piece of technology in such a small device, bottom line is: it is absolutely the worst camera I have ever owned. Maybe not the camera per se, since it's so small, but definitely the photographs it produces. I've never owned a crappier picture taker than an iPhone, but since I always have it with me and I don't care about quality anymore- I use it for snapshots (I eventually delete) - because it's so handy.
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In absolute terms I have certainly owned worse cameras than my iPhone. It certainly has its limitations and for getting really good pictures you need to keep those in mind. As you point out: for available use at any time it is super convenient it it just the wrong tool for the job. (This also happens with my better camera when I decide I only need one lens and discover I am wrong.)
 
alexandr said:
these videos create some serious competition for professional photographers...
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You're being sarcastic, right?

Relying on AI and various software crutches in order to "get the shot" is all well and good when all you have is your smartphone. However, there is no substitute for having a real camera w/ interchangeable lenses and an in-depth understanding of shutter speed, depth of field, f-stop, and basic rules of composition.

Apple has always been great at reducing the complex to the very simple and bringing it to the masses.
 
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lotzosushi said:
During the day or with sufficient light, it takes the best video I've seen. But come night time and I hate to say I've seen much better low light videos from the Pixel and Galaxy phones.
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Funny because reviews I’ve seen show the iPhone having the best low light video. Pixel isn’t good at videos at all. Galaxy is ok but over exposes a lot. Night sight for stills is a cool feature and works good for stills, as long as there is no motion. It requires 4 seconds to snap. Sometimes it looks way too fake bringing in way too much light that just isn’t there.
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now i see it said:
While the iPhone camera is an amazing piece of technology in such a small device, bottom line is: it is absolutely the worst camera I have ever owned. Maybe not the camera per se, since it's so small, but definitely the photographs it produces. I've never owned a crappier picture taker than an iPhone, but since I always have it with me and I don't care about quality anymore- I use it for snapshots (I eventually delete) - because it's so handy.
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Funny because my 7+ took amazing pics and video. Now that I have the Max, people are blown away at the pictures I can take.
 
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