Dan Fox

Sign up for my newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter Stacking multiple images to reduce noise is not a new concept and is one of the best ways to get a clean, high-detail image in low light without noise reduction software, providing you have enough time to capture multiple images. But, it isn't always easy. Today, we're covering a much easier way to stack Astro landscape images than the classic photoshop method using free software called Sequator. We'll cover file prep as well as walk through all the Sequator settings to help you get to a point where you have a nice, clean image to further edit in your style. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🌐► Download Sequator: https://sites.google.com/view/sequator/download 🌐► Option for the Apple folks: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starry-landscape-stacker/id550326617 📽️► If you want a deep dive on how to get the best low light performance out of your Sony camera: https://youtu.be/gisj6Og3xCI ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Image stacking has gotten easier! 0:42 - Why would you stack exposures for noise? 3:26 - Capturing the files you need 4:43 - How many images should you take? 6:15 - Preparing your raw files for Sequator 15:13 - How to use Sequator for best results 24:41 - Let's see our results! 26:12 - A tip about stacking with panoramas 27:36 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell & Share This Video! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Vero - https://vero.co/foxandlens ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Shimoda: https://geni.us/shop-shimoda 🛒 Adorama: https://geni.us/shop-adorama 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use an awesome tool to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #astrophotography #sequator #imagestacking

Today we're going to dive a bit deeper into how the ISO setting on your Sony Alpha camera actually works. We're going to deep dive into two topics that can be pretty intimidating when you first try to understand them but that are actually really useful to understand: Dual Base ISO (sometimes called dual native ISO) and ISO invariance. These two topics are distinct, yet related in the sense that they affect how you'll use your ISO setting on your camera for noise performance, maximizing dynamic range, and for low light shooting, and since there seems to be an influx of people transitioning over to the Sony ecosystem with cameras like the Sony A7 IV, A1, and A7 SIII, I'm seeing a ton of confusion about how ISO seems to work differently than people expect it to. We'll also briefly discuss exposing to the right (ET) in the context of dual base ISO and ISO invariance. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 📼► My video about manual mode: https://youtu.be/Z27xQVFlntE 📼► The video where I discuss using zebras: https://youtu.be/nigy3Abbd38 📼► Videography for photographers video: https://youtu.be/JowsmWxd9LI 📚► Photon Transfer: DN to lambda by James Janesick: https://www.google.com/books/edition/DN_to_lambda/4IuH7FtVz90C?hl=en&gbpv=1 📄► Dual Conversion gain whitepaper by Aptina: https://photonstophotos.net/Aptina/DR-Pix_WhitePaper.pdf 🌐► Sensor performance testing site (Photons to Photos): https://photonstophotos.net/ 📼► @Alyn Wallace video (ISO variant vs. invariant comparison): https://youtu.be/d8QV00mkJW4?t=639 🎥► @Gerald Undone's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09qA4ixFS-KXIH6Nw0rg 🎥► @Philip Bloom's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcM_6ay33BNpChknCrMCgig 🌐► CineD website: http://cined.com/ ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - A deeper dive into ISO for your Sony Alpha camera 1:05 - More nuanced ISO interest than I thought 2:30 - Getting the most out of this video 4:52 - How your Sony Mirrorless camera works 8:37 - Different types of noise 14:41 - What does "base ISO" mean? 16:44 - Base ISO: Photo vs. Video 18:21 - Dual base ISO 21:06 - How a "typical" CMOS sensor works 24:04 - How dual conversion gain/dual base ISO works 26:52 - Figuring out your camera's second base ISO value 30:29 - ISO invariance explained 36:57 - Practical takeaways and recommendations 40:31 - A note about ET 42:36 - Did I miss anything? ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Shimoda: https://geni.us/shop-shimoda 🛒 Adorama: https://geni.us/shop-adorama 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for bulk channel optimization: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #DualISO #bestISO #ISOinvariance #danfox #foxandlens

► Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter Talking to a camera is awkward. Take some encouragement that almost everyone else struggles with feeling confident on camera at some point, too. Most days, I feel incredibly terrible at this whole YouTube thing. I've compiled a reel of bloopers, outtakes, and previously unshared footage from the past year with the hope that when you compare my final videos with all the mistakes you see in this video, you'll see that mistakes are just part of the process and not something to be embarrassed about. Keep going! Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= If you're interested in some of the videos where these bloopers occurred: ============================= ► Principles to help you prioritize what's important. - https://youtu.be/FImuVUZrF4w ► You're Doing Remote Work All Wrong | Tips for working remotely - https://youtu.be/ZeQq15aEUmc ► WHY CURIOSITY IS SO IMPORTANT and what you can do to develop yours - https://youtu.be/Yaj7mc35-g0 ► Principles to help you prioritize what's important. - https://youtu.be/FImuVUZrF4w ► Buying Your First Camera? Beware these hidden costs! - https://youtu.be/bKllcZhotv0 ► How to nail exposure every time | A tool you shouldn't ignore - https://youtu.be/nigy3Abbd38 ► Sony camera lens numbers explained - https://youtu.be/sGVXHcLQ9b8 ► When you feel your creative work isn't good enough - https://youtu.be/YXZyiwG-mSo ► OVERHYPED CAMERA GEAR beginners should avoid! - https://youtu.be/ZzJa1k7dbQc ► Stop Missing Focus! (with Back Button Focus) - https://youtu.be/ClPILWMFJdc ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Get ready to laugh at my expense 0:48 - Talking to a camera never feels natural 2:16 - Some days, I can't use my words 8:08 - Other days, my brain hits a wall 10:20 - Just because you made it, doesn't mean you have to share it ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Shimoda: https://geni.us/shop-shimoda 🛒 Adorama: https://geni.us/shop-adorama 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #bloopers

A Photographer's Intro to Videography: 4 key differences you need to know! A common misconception I see is that if you know how to shoot photographs, then shooting high-quality videos will be easy, but that's not really how it works. Videography provides new technical challenges, and photographers can find adjusting to new uses of familiar settings particularly tough. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= ► My Favorite Variable ND filter set: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_set If you need only one strength of VND, here is a 2-5 stop: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_2-5 ...and a 6-9 stop: https://geni.us/polarpro_vnd_6-9 ► Best step-up rings that don't get stuck (make sure you grab the right size): https://geni.us/brass-step-up ► My favorite "regular" ND system for photography (magnetic): https://geni.us/kase-filters ► PolarPro makes regular ND filters, too: https://geni.us/polarpro_quartzline ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - What photographers need to understand about video 0:58 - I finally made it out for some snowy photography 4:01 - Don't make this mistake! 5:24 - Frames per second are no longer a "nice to have" 8:19 - Shutter angle vs. shutter speed 11:31 - What's the big deal with motion blur? 15:06 - Solving the exposure conundrum 18:41 - Wait... ISO does what now?? 25:36 - An awesome tool to help you nail exposure ============================= Gear used to make this video: ============================= ► My favorite camera for video: https://geni.us/sony_A7Siii ► My main photo driver and hybrid camera: https://geni.us/sonyA7IV ► The best vlogging and tabletop tripod: https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod ► My Super sharp wide-angle lens: https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm ► The mic I used for my talking head: https://geni.us/deity-vmic-d3pro ► Awesome (and tiny!) wireless mics: https://geni.us/rode-go-2 ► Incredible vlogging mic: https://geni.us/sony-digital-mic ► Fast, reliable memory cards I use the most: https://geni.us/prograde-cards ► Affordable, yet still high-quality key light: https://geni.us/godox-sl60w ► Softbox for key light: https://geni.us/neewersoftbox35 ► My favorite mini RGB light: https://geni.us/aputuremcRGBWW ► My favorite landscape tripod: https://geni.us/favorite_tripod ► My favorite travel tripod: https://geni.us/travel_tripod ► The most versatile tripod head ever: https://geni.us/acratech-gxp ► The best camera bag I've ever owned: https://geni.us/shimoda_explorev2 ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #videography #filmmaking

Be the first to get updates! https://foxandlens.com/newsletter In today's video, I'm covering my FAVORITE method for getting reliable, consistent focus. Back button focus that allows me to leverage the strengths of autofocus while still allowing me to be in control of what the camera is focusing on. Plus, it really simplifies my workflow and helps me worry less about constantly changing focus settings. I'll cover how to set it up and how to use this method so that you can stop missing focus and enjoy your camera more. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Spray and Pray or nah? 0:53 - Recent A7IV upgrade reminded me to change this setting 2:05 - Autofocus modes (AF-S vs. AF-C vs. DMF) 5:14 - An almost universally applicable setting? 7:25 - The problem with using the shutter release to focus 8:33 - Why I love back button focus 11:08 - Setting up BBF on newer Sony Cameras (A7IV example) 14:21 - Setting up BBF on older Sony Cameras (A7RIV example) 16:35 - Give yourself a chance to adapt! 17:11 - Another tool you should know about ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #BackButtonFocus #sonyfocusmodes #foxandlens

Manual mode on your mirrorless camera can seem challenging to understand, but it's much simpler than many photographers make it out to be. In this video, I cover the technical fundamentals for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, but also how to simplify how you make decisions about these settings so that you can focus more on the creative side of photography and easily master manual mode. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 📄 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Manual mode is easier than you think! 0:39 - Goal: Accurate, yet approachable info 2:26 - What is exposure? 5:21 - Aperture basics for exposure 7:01 - Shutter speed basics for exposure 8:41 - Understanding ISO 10:36 - ISO tradeoff 12:38 - Shutter speed tradeoff 14:00 - Aperture tradeoffs 16:56 - Bringing it all together 18:47 - Examples for helping you decide your priorities 21:10 - Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video! 🤘 22:17 - What to watch next ============================= Gear used to make this video: ============================= ► My favorite camera for video: https://geni.us/sony_A7Siii ► Camera used for most images in this video: https://geni.us/sony_A7iii ► The bast vlogging and tabletop tripod: https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod ► My Super sharp wide-angle lens: https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm ► The mic I used for my talking head: https://geni.us/deity-vmic-d3pro ► Fast, reliable memory cards I use the most: https://geni.us/prograde-cards ► Affordable, yet still high-quality key light: https://geni.us/godox-sl60w ► Softbox for key light: https://geni.us/neewersoftbox35 ► My favorite mini RGB light: https://geni.us/aputuremcRGBWW ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #photographyforbeginners #takebetterphotos #exposuretriangle #howtousemanualmode #danfox #foxandlens

We hiked across an avalanche on our way to Barclay Lake (just outside Index, Washington)! I decided to try a little bit of a different video on this day. Let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #pnw

Why curiosity is so important and what you can do to develop yours. Curiosity is so important for our personal development, yet as adults, it can seem as if curiosity is no longer valued in society. In this video, I discuss some of the research behind curiosity, why curiosity is so important, and what you can do to rekindle curiosity in your life. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 📑► Research on interest as it relates to curiosity: Silvia, P. J. (2008). Interest—The Curious Emotion. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17(1), 57–60. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00548.x 📚► This book is by the author of the above paper if you want a more accessible exploration of interest - 'Exploring the Psychology of Interest' https://books.google.com/books?id=YxhnDAAAQBAJ 📑► The meta-analysis I mentioned with a discussion of the 5 curiosity dimensions: Kashdan, Todd & Stiksma, Melissa & Disabato, David & Mcknight, Patrick & Bekier, John & Kaji, Joel & Lazarus, Rachel. (2017). The Five-Dimensional Curiosity Scale: Capturing the bandwidth of curiosity and identifying four unique subgroups of curious people. Journal of Research in Personality. 73. 10.1016/j.jrp.2017.11.011. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321471978_The_Five-Dimensional_Curiosity_Scale_Capturing_the_bandwidth_of_curiosity_and_identifying_four_unique_subgroups_of_curious_people ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Video Overview 1:51 - Stating the problem 5:06 - What is curiosity, anyway? 8:20 - Why curiosity matters 13:09 - How to develop your curiosity 21:57 - Curiosity issues & drawbacks 25:50 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell, & Share This Video! 26:18 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple of great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #curiosity #exploremore #danfox #foxandlens

Feel like you're doing remote work all wrong? Working remotely or working from home is not as easy or intuitive as it seems like it should be but there are ways to stay productive, motivated, and resist burnout while you're doing your remote work. In this video, I cover some common mistakes people make when working from home and give you some tips and tricks for improving how you work from home and having the right mindset. Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube instead ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🌐► 7 counterintuitive productivity tips that really work - https://rumble.com/vqa850-how-to-be-more-productive-6-counterintuitive-tips-that-really-work.html 🚫► The Do Not Disturb sign I mentioned - https://geni.us/dnd-sign 🎧► My favorite noise-canceling headphones - https://geni.us/noise_cancelling ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - A couple caveats 2:31 - Setting quality boundaries 5:18 - Managing your environment 8:17 - Adapting your communication 11:44 - Using meetings appropriately 13:02 - Feeling like you have to always be "on" 13:53 - Having a morning routine 14:55 - Being criticized for being a remote worker 16:13 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell, & Share This Video! 🤘 ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #remotework #WorkFromHome #RemoteWorkTipsAndTricks #danfox

No one is immune to procrastination. In this video, I explore what procrastination actually is, whether or not procrastination can be a good thing, and how you can leverage the Zeigarnik effect to practice productive procrastination. Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff mentioned: ============================= 📼► Counterintuitive tips to help you be more productive 👉 https://rumble.com/vqa850-how-to-be-more-productive-6-counterintuitive-tips-that-really-work.html 📚► For more info about habit building, check out Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://geni.us/atomic_habits_book ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - Video Overview 1:31 - What causes procrastination? 1:59 - The procrastination habit cycle 3:30 - How to pattern interrupt yourself 4:33 - What is the Zeigarnik effect? 5:55 - How I productively procrastinate 8:15 - Recap 8:34 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell, & Share This Video! 🤘 ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #procrastination #procrastinateproductively #danfox

15% off prints through the end of 2021! 👉 https://foxandlens.com/wall-art-and-prints Spending money on gear you don't need or will never use is the worst... Today we're chatting about overhyped photography and filmmaking/videography gear: a couple of pieces of gear that I think are overrated because they're terrible (plus what to get instead), and we'll also explore some camera gear that gets a lot of hype, but that aren't great purchases at the beginning of your photo or video journey - items that aren't terrible, but that beginners should avoid until they have a bit more experience and know what direction they want to go. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= ► My favorite compact, sturdy vlogging tripod/handle - https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Let's talk (overhyped) gear 0:44 - I've made this mistake, too 1:54 - Does this make me a real YouTuber? ;) 4:30 - Stop buying pointless lens filters 5:28 - A few reasons UV filters are pointless 8:31 - A favorite of landscape photographers 9:46 - The problem with "getting it right" in camera 11:15 - But does that camera fly? 14:34 - A good piece of kit, but wait 16:01 - Thoughts on camera bodies 16:57 - When is it time to upgrade? 17:53 - My planned approach to gear advice on this channel 19:13 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #foxandlens #cameragear #cameraequipment

In this video, I share a few thoughts about why you should love being an introvert (at least, why I think you should). Being an introvert comes with its own superpowers though introverts often struggle to embrace them. I also share a few tips about how we introverts need to take responsibility for helping extroverts understand us better. Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube instead ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🎥 ► How to know whether you are an OVERT or EXOVERT (Plus some Introvert THS) - https://rumble.com/vqfw5g-how-to-know-whether-you-are-an-introvert-or-extrovert-plus-some-introvert-m.html 🎥 ► Things Introverts Do Better (even though they probably won't tell you) - https://rumble.com/vqfybs-things-introverts-do-better-even-though-they-probably-wont-tell-you.html 📚► Quiet by Susan Cain - https://geni.us/quiet_susan_cain 📚► The Introvert Advantage by Marti Laney - https://geni.us/introvert_advantage ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Video Overview 1:56 - How I started to embrace introversion 2:45 - Take Ownership of Understanding Yourself 3:11 - Become Good at Managing Your Energy 4:53 - Prepare ahead of time 5:45 - Accept Yourself - Lean Into Your Strengths 8:04 - Share More of Yourself 9:25 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell, & Share This Video! 🤘 ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #introverts #introversion #danfox

Wondering if you're an introvert or an extrovert? And what is an introvert anyway? In this video, I explore some of the myths about introverts and share how to know whether you are an introvert or an extrovert. This video is the first of a three parts series discussing introverts, their strengths, and how they're misunderstood. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to subscribe! ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff mentioned: ============================= 📚► Quiet by Susan Cain: https://geni.us/quiet_susan_cain 📚► The Introvert Advantage by Marti Laney: https://geni.us/introvert_advantage ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Video Overview 1:08 - The cultural narrative about introverts 2:01 - Ambiverts 2:27 - Misunderstandings about introverts 3:24 - Introverts and Extroverts: what's the difference? 4:10 - Helpful framing 5:15 - Book recommendations with pros and cons 7:24 - Like, Subscribe, & Share This Video! 🤘 7:35 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs. ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #introverts #danfox #extroverts

Ever wondered if there are things introverts do better than extroverts? Extrovert strengths tend to be more obvious and celebrated, but introvert characteristics and personality traits tend to bundle together to form really powerful skill sets that show up in less obvious ways. In this video, I share some ways in which introverts tend to excel compared to extroverts and discuss some unique introvert qualities that extroverts can benefit from and learn from. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to subscribe! Or subscribe on YouTube instead ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🎥 ► How to know whether you are an INTROVERT or EXTROVERT (Plus some Introvert MYTHS) - https://rumble.com/vqfw5g-how-to-know-whether-you-are-an-introvert-or-extrovert-plus-some-introvert-m.html 📚► Quiet by Susan Cain: https://geni.us/quiet_susan_cain 📚► The Introvert Advantage by Marti Laney: https://geni.us/introvert_advantage ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Check out the introvert playlist 1:12 - Introvert strengths that extroverts can leverage 5:23 - Like, Subscribe, & Share This Video! 🤘 5:36 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #introverts #danfox #foxandlens

Want to change your life? Perseverance is one core skill you can practice that's a foundation of self-discipline, habit change, and personal development. This skill will positively affect all aspects of your life. In this vlog, we go to Deception Pass in beautiful Washington State and I share some thoughts about perseverance, including a really practical tip to help you practice it. Don't forget to subscribe! ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - My first vlog! 1:35 - Why it's called Deception Pass 2:13 - Ever see The Ring? 3:08 - Are we there yet? 3:22 - One of the most important skills to develop 4:19 - The view is incredible! 5:12 - Happiness is not what we think 6:30 - How you can practice perseverance 8:00 - Like, Subscribe, & Share This Video! 8:31 - Selected photos ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs. ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #perseverance #grit #danfox

Ever feel like you can't focus or that your thoughts are dipped in mud? In this video, I share 4 tips/habits to help you improve your mental clarity and focus so you can get rid of the brain fog and get more accomplished. Don't forget to subscribe! ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🧠 ► Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/ ⛅ ► Calm - https://www.calm.com/ 📚 ► The best version of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius that I've encountered so far - https://geni.us/meditations_new 📝 ► The Pocket-Sized Notebooks I use - https://fieldnotesbrand.com/ ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Video Overview 0:45 - Obligatory "Diet, Sleep, Excercise" Reminder 1:16 - Stop Multi-Tasking! 2:11 - Create Intentional Routines 4:01 - Declutter Your Mind 6:35 - Practice Being More Self-Aware 9:16 - Like, Subscribe, & Share This Video! 🤘 9:36 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs. ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #mentalclarity #focus #brainfog

Trying to figure out how to be more productive, but keep finding the same old productivity tips again and again? These 6 (or is it 7? 🤔) productivity tips may seem a little counterintuitive, but they actually work. ============================= Relevant Links: ============================= 🌐► Coffitivity - https://coffitivity.com/ 📱► A Soft Murmur - https://asoftmurmur.com/ 📚► Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://geni.us/atomic_habits_book 📝► The study mentioned ('Is Noise Always Bad? Exploring the Effects of Ambient Noise on Creative Cognition'): https://academic.oup.com/jcr/article-abstract/39/4/784/1798283 ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Video Overview 1:34 - Be Curious & Experiment 3:08 - Shrink Your To-do List. 5:53 - Curate a Not-to-do List When Necessary 8:29 - Do The Hard Thing First 11:16 - Give Yourself Permission To Adapt 12:48 - Introduce Distraction 15:06 - Take Better Breaks 18:45 - ಠ_ಠ ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music and sound effect needs. ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #productivity #habits #danfox

Check out my new print store! 👉 https://foxandlens.com/wall-art-and-prints As I move further away from my former "corporate Dan" career and push more and more into a focus on creative work, I've been experiencing old fears and challenges in new ways. In this video, we chat about how I've been experiencing some pretty crippling feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome, and a general perception that I'm "not good enough." I also share 4 practical tips that you can try to break your mental patterns and get back on track when you are doubting yourself so you can stop feeling like your creative work isn't good enough. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - I've been feeling inadequate lately... 1:27 - My recent struggle in my creative work 5:03 - The power of negative visualization 8:42 - How to focus on what you can control 11:11 - A simple tip to counteract your self talk 12:31 - Should you compare yourself to others? ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #selfdoubt

Grab the deep link syntax I reference in the video from here: https://foxandlens.com/blog/instagram-link-in-bio-for-youtube-vids Let's face it - Instagram bio links suck for YouTubers. Sure, people can view your video in the horrible Instagram browser, but they can't interact with your video in meaningful ways without a bunch of extra steps to log in, making your YouTube video "link in bio" cross-promotion efforts virtually worthless. What if you could force the YouTube video links that you share on Instagram to open natively in YouTube's app, giving your audience a better experience and increasing the likelihood that people will like, comment, or subscribe? Well, after much research and testing, I've figured out a way via dynamic links (or deep links) using an intelligent link shortening and tracking tool that many YouTubers already pay for - Geniuslink - and I'll show you exactly how I did it in this video. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Stay up to date: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🌐► If you want to follow Michael Shainblum: https://www.instagram.com/shainblumphotography/ 🌐► The service I use and demonstrate in this video - https://geniuslink.com/ 🌐► URL Genius (alternate solution) - https://urlgeni.us/ ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Is posting YouTube links in your Insta bio worthless? 0:23 - Explaining the Instagram bio link problem 1:43 - Services to consider 2:46 - Leveraging deep links 4:09 - Setting things up 6:44 - Testing it out ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #linkinbio #danfox #foxandlens

Larch Madness in the North Cascades is a special thing in the Pacific Northwest. These trees (two species, actually: Subalpine Larch - Larix lyallii - and the Western Larch - Larix laricina - also called Tamarack) are a pretty rare type of deciduous conifer and hard to get to compared to other conifers. And I've been wanting to photograph them for years. Everything finally aligned for me to get out and get some shots of these incredible-looking trees at their peak fall color. I had no idea the views of the North Cascades that were in store for me, though! I was so distracted by all the incredible panoramic views, that I barely pulled off making this video about it! 😉 Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 📼 ► Want to see more behind the scenes? Check out this video 👉 https://youtu.be/F7wftj5NV-k 🌲► If you're interested, here's the trail I was on: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/grasshopper-pass-via-pacific-crest-trail ============================= Gear Used for this Video: ============================= ► My main camera for video - https://geni.us/sony_A7Siii ► My main photo camera for landscapes - https://geni.us/sony_a7r4 ► The hybrid camera I use for everything else - https://geni.us/sony_A7iii ► Wide Angle lens - https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm ► Medium zoom lens - https://geni.us/sony_24-70GM ► My "long" (telephoto) lens - https://geni.us/sony_70-200GM ► The mic I used for crispy vlogging audio - https://geni.us/sony-digital-mic ► The vlogging handle (finally ditch those crappy Gorilla pods!) - https://geni.us/vlogging-tripod ► An almost perfect tripod that blends being lightweight with being incredibly sturdy - https://geni.us/favorite_tripod ► Favorite travel tripod - https://geni.us/travel_tripod ► The best camera backpack I've ever owned - https://geni.us/shimoda_explorev2 ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Sketchiest road ever? 1:42 - The PCT from Brown Bear Trailhead 3:07 - What took me so long?! 4:47 - We all make rookie mistakes 🤣 7:20 - Views for days! 10:18 - Found some photo-worthy larches 12:06 - Sharing the results ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #larchmadness

Sony Mirrorless Camera Lenses - What Do the Numbers on my Camera Lens Mean?! Does this sound familiar? You're shopping for your first Sony mirrorless camera lens and you're scratching your head wondering things like: "What in the world is all this jargon?" "What do all the numbers on the lens mean?" "How do I even know what's supposed to fit my Sony mirrorless camera?" These are all questions I'll be addressing in this video! Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 🌐► My favorite brass step-up rings (make sure to get the right size(s)!): https://geni.us/brass-step-up 🌐► My favorite "walking around" lens: https://geni.us/sony-24-105G 🌐► Amazingly sharp wide angle I use to film myself: https://geni.us/sony_16-35gm 🌐► Incredibly popular Sony zoom lens with a very useful focal range: https://geni.us/sony_24-70GM 🌐► If you need a REALLY wide zoom while still getting straight lines: https://geni.us/sony_12-24GM 🌐► My favorite telephoto lens: https://geni.us/sony_70-200GM 🌐► The lighter, cheaper version of the telephoto: https://geni.us/sony_70-200G ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - So much jargon, so little time 1:03 - The most easily overlooked markings 2:04 - The only 2 numbers by the mount to care about 2:47 - Why the short product number can be useful 3:39 - How to tell if a Sony lens will fit your camera 4:47 - The most info-packed lens marking 5:21 - Full-frame and cropped sensor explained 6:55 - How to read the long product name 8:21 - Lens marking variations you may see 10:09 - What about optical lens stabilization? 11:10 - What does that ring do? 12:01 - A very cØnfusing symbØl! 12:56 - Save yourself some dough! 13:25 - If you need to get close, you need to know this 14:15 - An awesome tool you may not have known about ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple of great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #sonymirrorless

Update (October 2021): The final image from this excursion is now available in both metal and acrylic wall art prints! You can check it out here: https://foxandlens.com/shop-prints Failed Sunset Photography turns into Milky Way Photography Adventure My plan was to head into the mountains for some awesome sunset photography, but that plan didn't work. At all. Instead, I hung around Washington Pass to attempt to make the photo I had in mind the last time I visited this spot. Oh, and I get a bit loopy and start waxing philosophical about doing the hard things and one (of the many) reasons why Autumn is my favorite time of year. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 📼 ► North Cascades Milky Way Photography - Behind the Scenes - https://youtu.be/3LJAqQCGO2I 📱► The awesome photography companion app: https://www.photopills.com/ 🌐► Nick Page's Awesome YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxv1rK6prSp2aoNqNyxD_Vg ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - No chance for a good sunset tonight 1:13 - Check this place out! 2:02 - Finding a composition 2:40 - Here's the plan... 4:59 - Two ways your mobile phone can help your photography 6:46 - I forgot snacks :( 7:10 - Capturing my foreground exposure 8:35 - Almost dark! 9:05 - Did you know?... 9:31 - Waxing philosophical 10:34 - Getting pinpoint stars on a high megapixel camera 11:38 - Autumn and photography 12:51 - One reason I love photography 14:04 - Getting those tasty star shots 14:33 - Putting it all together - Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #danfox #foxandlens #milkywayphotography

In this week's video, we're talking about using a flexible tool to help you judge exposure in mirrorless cameras: Zebras. Originally a videographer's tool, many photographers don't think to use them for still images, but they can be used to great effect alongside your Histogram. We'll cover why they're useful, how to set them up for both videography and photography scenarios, and I even cover some interesting Zebra information specifically for Sony Alpha photographers that shoot in RAW. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= 📼► Here's the video I mentioned from Mark Galer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPhC0xr8-IA ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 1:25 - What Are Zebras? 2:11 - Benefits of Zebras 2:35 - Targeting Exposure Values for Videographers 4:43 - Setting Up Your Zebras to Target Specific Values 7:31 - Using Zebras to Indicate Overexposure 8:21 - Highlight Clipping Warning Setup 10:17 - Info Specifically for Sony Alpha Shooters 12:08 - Setting up Your Zebras to Shoot in RAW 14:13 - Don't Forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #zebrasexposure #SonyAlpha #foxandlens

You've decided to buy your first camera and you've begun to research all the different options and sift through all the conflicting advice. Overwhelmed yet? Unfortunately, most folks who have been on this journey seem to forget what it was like and will pretty consistently forget to mention that the cost of a camera is never the cost of the camera. In this video, I explain what I mean and share some things you need to know, and accessories you need to buy when buying your first camera so that you can avoid the frustration that will come with finding out there are "hidden costs" once you've already made your purchase. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links/Stuff Mentioned: ============================= -- 🔋 Camera Power -- ► Batteries I use (Sony) - https://geni.us/sony-zbattery ► Sony Official Single Charger - https://geni.us/sony-official-charger ► Sony Official Multi-Charger - https://geni.us/sony-multicharger ► Much Cheaper Dual Battery Charger - https://geni.us/dual-sony-charger -- 💾 Memory Cards -- ► My Favorite SD Cards - https://geni.us/sony-tough-card ► The other SD Cards I use - https://geni.us/prograde-cards ► If you prefer SanDisk - https://geni.us/SanDisk-SD-cards -- 🖥 Card Readers -- ► Cheapest - https://geni.us/anker-card-reader ► Much Faster/Better Quality - https://geni.us/prograde-sd-reader ► If you need to read SD Cards and CFexpress type A cards - https://geni.us/jTog9 -- 💻 Hard Drive Options I use -- ► Super Fast SSD - https://geni.us/super-fast-SSD ► Tons of space, but slower - https://geni.us/WD-elements-10TB ► Portable, rugged option in the slower/cheaper category - https://geni.us/LaCie-rugged -- 📷 Lens and Sensor Cleaning -- ► Best lint-free wipes to absorb water - https://geni.us/kimwipes ► Pre-moistened lens wipes (great for travel) - https://geni.us/zeiss-lens-wipes ► Zeiss Lens Cleaning liquid - https://geni.us/lens-cleaning-liquid ► Blow out the dust bunnies - https://geni.us/rocket-blaster ► Microfiber cloths - https://geni.us/microfiber-cloths ► Remove fingerprints and grease - https://geni.us/lens-pen ► Sensor swabs (full-frame) - https://geni.us/sensor-swabs -- 🎙 External Mics I mentioned -- ► RØDE Videomic Pro Plus - https://geni.us/rode-vidmicproplus ► The special dead cat that fits it - https://geni.us/rode-deadcat-vmp ► The Shotgun mic I use most - https://geni.us/deity-vmic-d3pro ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Why don't more people talk about this? 2:23 - Powering Your Camera 3:10 - A word of caution about batteries 3:50 - Memory Card Considerations 5:14 - Important Notes for Video 6:38 - Counterfeit Cards 7:42 - Do You Need a Fast Card Reader? 8:32 - Backup Storage and Hard Drive Tips 10:13 - Don't forget to budget for this! 11:57 - Cleaning Supplies 12:27 - What Will You Put Your Camera On? 13:43 - You'll need this for Video 15:09 - Carrying Your Stuff 15:36 - Behold! My Stuff... ;-) 16:23 - Like, Subscribe, Hit The Bell & Share This Video! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= #foxandlens #camerasforbeginners #cameragear

A camera's histogram can seem really confusing when you're first getting started in photography or videography, but a histogram is a great tool for getting a high-quality exposure, particularly for photography. In this beginner's guide to understanding your histogram, we're talking about what a histogram even is; why you should care about histograms; how to understand the different types of histograms; how they're useful for exposing your shots; and even how histograms can lie to you sometimes. Don't forget to subscribe! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCus0EfumCZFhgT2_LDxWXfg?sub_confirmation=1 Get updates via email: https://foxandlens.com/newsletter ============================= Relevant Links: ============================= 📼 ► North Cascades Milky Way Photography - Behind the Scenes - https://youtu.be/3LJAqQCGO2I ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Why Are We Talking About Histograms? 1:15 - What Is A Histogram? 1:51 - Generic Histogram Examples 3:23 - Why This Matters For Photography 3:57 - Camera Histograms Explained 8:37 - Photography Histogram Examples 11:49 - Getting Better Exposures 13:22 - Don't Listen To This Advice 14:31 - Histograms Can Lie! ============================= Follow Me: ============================= ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/foxandlens/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foxandlens ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/foxandlens ► Website - https://foxandlens.com/ ============================= Music & Stock Footage: ============================= I use two main services for my music needs: ► Artlist - Use this link to get two extra months when signing up: https://link.foxandlens.com/artlist ► Epidemic Sound - Use this link to get 30 days for free: https://link.foxandlens.com/epidemicsound Also, check out Artgrid if you need stock footage with incredibly simple licensing. This link will get you two extra months when signing up, too: https://link.foxandlens.com/artgrid ============================= Affiliate Links: ============================= Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below. 🛒 Amazon: https://geni.us/browse-amazon 🛒 Bookshop: https://link.foxandlens.com/bookshop 🛒 Moment: https://geni.us/shop-moment If you want more information about my participation in affiliate programs, check out https://foxandlens.com/disclosures ============================= Monetarily Supporting The Channel: ============================= ☕ Want to support the channel? Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foxandlens While this is appreciated and helps the channel, please don't feel that it is necessary to enjoy my content! ============================= Recommended Channel Tools: ============================= Aspiring YouTuber? I use a couple great tools to help me manage my channel that you should check out: ► Tubebuddy - great for channel optimization and keyword research/ SEO: https://www.tubebuddy.com/foxandlens ► Morningfame - I use this to optimize videos and come up with better titles. They also have some fascinating channel analysis tools. Use this link to get a free month should you choose to subscribe: https://morningfa.me/invite/foxandlens ============================= #histograms #photography #foxandlens