In this video, I’ll explain the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO—and how they work together to create perfectly exposed photos. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer looking to brush up on your fundamentals, this tutorial will help you master manual exposure settings in under 15 minutes.
By the end of this video, you’ll understand how to control depth of field, freeze motion, and achieve sharp, properly exposed images in any lighting conditions. I’ll also walk you through common challenges, like balancing ISO, shutter speed, and aperture in different scenarios, including shooting outdoors in bright sunlight.
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Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478DR-U-EL Series Light Meter for Elinchrom EL Skyport System https://amzn.to/2NM9DTz
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Nikon f3 photo by Dan LindsayBy User:Edgy01, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61351737 via Wikimedia CommonsLeica 50mmBy Sodacan, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leica_APO_Summciron-M_50mm_f2.jpg CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nikon 50mm lens with aperturesBy KoeppiK - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78136658 via Wikimedia CommonsChapters00:00 Introduction03:08 F-Stops05:38 Shutter Speeds08:07 Lighting Handbooks08:50 ISO10:23 Exposing Correctly12:40 Shooting O utdoors on a Sunny day15:42 Conclusion
Music: Evolution and Going Higher by Bensound http://bensound.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:08 F-Stops Explained
05:38 Shutter Speeds & Motion
08:07 Lighting Handbooks
08:50 ISO Settings
10:23 Correct Exposure Techniques
12:40 Shooting Outdoors in Bright Sunlight
15:42 Conclusion
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