Why is it? (**RANT**) ...

[Archiver]

Do you have any examples of great photographers who produce bad tutorial videos? There is a wide range of people on YouTube producing photography videos, but I haven't come across too many that are great photographers but bad video producers.

 

[ruby.monkey]

"Them what can, do. Them what can't teach". It's pretty hard to make a good living just from photographs for most.

I prefer Aristotle's version: Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

 

[David Hughes]

Trouble is that those who don't know; don't understand and don't care usually end up as politicians...


Regards, David

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Trouble is that those who don't know; don't understand and don't care usually end up as politicians...


Regards, David

Funny. But I guess you haven't met many politicians. I have known my state senator and one of my state reps for almost two decades, and it is hard to imagine two more intelligent, earnest, hardworking people. Doesn't mean they are all that way, of course. 😉

The OP's question asks why so many people in category A are also members of category B. I am not convinced, as in my counterexample above, that the OP has identified an actual correlation, but let's say he has. The two categories have nothing to do with one another. A photograph represents an instant in time; a video shows a sequence of events over time. It is like asking why photographers don't make good ballet dancers. The OP's question also assumes that a great artist knows what makes him/her great and can explain him or herself. This is also a dubious proposition.

 

[David Hughes]

Funny. But I guess you haven't met many politicians. I have known my state senator and one of my state reps for almost two decades, and it is hard to imagine two more intelligent, earnest, hardworking people. Doesn't mean they are all that way, of course. 😉

Well, I have been living and trying to cope with their blunders for decades and am not very impressed. Most seem to have their heads stuck firmly in the sand.

As for videos and still photo's, they are two different things. Both require several skills and not every one has them all. Professional video makers often employ several others to do all the various things that make a good video etc. That is rather beyond the typical amateur video maker...

Regards, David

 

[Pherdinand]

it's a bit similar to interviewing sportsmen or artists: the amount of nonsense they say can be staggering and disappointing.
They're just good at something and bad at something else. Like most of us🙂

 

[Out to Lunch]

''Click and move on'', indeed.

 

[Benjamin Marks]

Well, I have been living and trying to cope with their blunders for decades and am not very impressed. Most seem to have their heads stuck firmly in the sand.

As for videos and still photo's, they are two different things. Both require several skills and not every one has them all. Professional video makers often employ several others to do all the various things that make a good video etc. That is rather beyond the typical amateur video maker...

Regards, David

I don't disagree about the results, David, just the personal characterization. Politics, which is to say: the art of Intelligent compromise, is a lost art the world 'round right now, and we should all be asking why that is. And as for video: we agree.

 

[David Hughes]

I don't disagree about the results, David, just the personal characterization. Politics, which is to say: the art of Intelligent compromise, is a lost art the world 'round right now, and we should all be asking why that is. And as for video: we agree.

Hi,

Well, yes, I think we agree.

FWIW, I don't think the idea of a sensible compromise ever enters what - for want of a better word - we'll call their minds. It seems to be about winning and humiliation these days.

Regards, David

 

[MIkhail]

Why is it that so many otherwise great photographers who take and display countless great photos insist on producing totally awful videos purporting to teach us how to take great photos?

It could be that their kids want to eat too? 🙂

 

[farlymac]

I think a lot of the worse video makers either don't have the time to put out a quality product, or think all you have to do is sit in front of your camera and blah blah blah for fifteen minutes.


I like the ones who try to give a lively presentation, as long as it gets across what they are attempting to teach.


PF

 

[Filter Factor]

There ARE some good photographers that make excellent videos; just thought I should mention. They're not hard to find.

Cheers, Robert

 

[Ambro51]

Well here’s a simple formula that Always works. Take 50,000 photos. Pick out the best 20.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Whenever I need an inspirational kick in the pants, I watch this video:

https://vimeo.com/116692462

If you want a video that will help you become a better photographer, this is it.

 

[ptpdprinter]

There is nothing inherently wrong with videos. It is just that most videos, like forums, are about cameras and not about photography. How many videos about how such and such a camera is the greatest thing since sliced bread do you really need to watch, if any, to improve your photography? I'm reminded of late night Veg-a-matic commercials.

 

[MIkhail]

Well here’s a simple formula that Always works. Take 50,000 photos. Pick out the best 20.

Following the same logic, does painter paints 1000 paintings and then pick 10 good ones?
If you clearly know what you looking for (with obvious variations) or at least have an idea of your own basic criteria of what's good, then you don't need the 50 000. Unless you just want to take 50 000 for fun - nothing wrong with that I suppose.

 

[shawn]

Following the same logic, does painter paints 1000 paintings and then pick 10 good ones?

van Gogh produced something like 1000 oil paintings. I think most people know a handful of his works.

Shawn

 

[Darthfeeble]

I prefer Aristotle's version: Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.

Aligns better with my feelings about teachers. Amazing people.

 

[Darthfeeble]

Trouble is that those who don't know; don't understand and don't care usually end up as politicians...


Regards, David

Seems anymore to be so.

 

[ptpdprinter]

Following the same logic, does painter paints 1000 paintings and then pick 10 good ones?

Surely you are not suggesting that all paintings of an artist are equally good.