How to Read a Histogram | Adobe Photography Basics

In this video, photographer and filmmaker Ben Lee (@itchban) demonstrates how to use the histogram tool to nail your exposures and improve your photography. Whether you’re shooting in real-time or editing post-photography, learn all about how to use and read the histogram tool in-camera and in post-processing to reduce noise and enhance details.  See more tips and tricks for how to read a histogram here: https://adobe.ly/3Dx7MbF Want more videos like this? Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/3IuryXO 00:00 Histogram tutorial 00:10 What is a histogram? 00:36 How to read a histogram. 01:25 Using the histogram to check exposure, contrast, and brightness of an image. 01:50 Common histogram examples 01:54 Left heavy histogram 02:24 Right heavy histogram 02:23 Narrow / Compact histograms 03:40 Using the histogram in editing Take your photography to a new level with a free trial of the Creative Cloud Photography plan: https://adobe.ly/3wOuFqZ From beginner skills to specialised, get photography tips for all skill levels: https://www.adobe.com/au/creativeclou... Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3IuryXO