- Capturing moving images is really the process of capturing light. Exposure refers to the amount of light that is being recorded by your camera. Exposure can be affected by lights in the scene, or by your camera settings, but in this chapter, we're going to be primarily focusing on ways to adjust exposure in camera. We adjust exposure on the camera in three ways, with the aperture of the lens, the sensitivity of the camera sensor to light, this is called ISO, and also with the shutter speed.
These three things are often referred to collectively as the exposure triangle. Now when we adjust these settings, not only is exposure affected, in other words the brightness of the image, but aperture, ISO and shutter speed each have their own unique side effects that also need to be taken into consideration. In the next few movies, we're going to learn how each of these concepts work. For the rest of the course, we'll use these foundational principles over and over again, so make sure that they are clear to you before you move on.
As we dig into these ideas, remember that there are no right or wrong answers per se, sometimes I might seem kind of intense about how things should always be this way or that way, or whatever, but you know, a lot of times, it's just like any other artistic endeavor, amazing results are achieved by doing things the wrong way. The key is that you need to understand the rules to know how to manipulate them to your advantage. So watch the next few movies, and learn the ins and outs of exposure.
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9/12/2017- Understanding exposure
- Getting coverage
- Diffusing, blocking, and shaping light
- Shooting at night
- Using wide and long lenses
- Telling stories with camera movement
- Framing the shot
- Using mobile cinematography apps
- Mastering cinematic lighting
- Using common grip equipment
- Lighting people in a flattering way
- Achieving a shallow depth of field
- Creating more cinematic shots
- Working as a Director of Photography
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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The assurance7m 43s
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1. Cinematography Basics
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Understanding exposure1m 31s
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Adjusting the shutter speed2m 45s
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Adjusting ISO1m 50s
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Exposing for the subject3m 46s
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Using a light meter1m 16s
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Evaluating a histogram1m 37s
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Choosing a frame rate1m 34s
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Shooting slow motion footage2m 40s
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2. Setting Up the Shot
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The cinematography workflow5m 54s
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Understanding shot sizes5m 59s
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Using POV shots2m 10s
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Understanding the line2m 22s
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Creating dimension2m 44s
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Selecting the aspect ratio3m 33s
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Leading the eye4m 11s
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Cheating lights and talent1m 35s
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3. Framing the Shot
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The importance of framing3m 34s
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Utilizing thirds1m 54s
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Centering the subject1m 32s
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Using high and low angles2m 10s
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4. Lighting in Theory
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Hard light vs. Soft light4m 27s
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Avoiding "sourcey" light2m 18s
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Realism vs. Beauty3m 13s
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5. Lighting in Practice
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Mastering cinematic lighting3m 47s
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Diffusing light4m 51s
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Blocking and bouncing light4m 51s
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Using scrims2m 3s
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Working with natural light4m 20s
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Shooting night scenes5m 20s
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Making magic with fog2m 56s
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Coloring light with gels4m 13s
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Creating lens flares2m 19s
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Preventing lens flares1m 40s
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6. Lighting People
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Lighting from above1m 52s
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Lighting from below1m 49s
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Minimizing blemishes1m 49s
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Making light flattering1m 18s
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Using eye lights3m 10s
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Making a silhouette1m 38s
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Creating the film noir look2m 34s
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Lighting dialog scenes2m 3s
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7. Camera Basics
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Which camera should you use?3m 48s
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Building the camera2m 41s
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Supporting the camera1m 8s
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Achieving critical focus3m 48s
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White balancing the camera1m 50s
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Setting up video village2m 55s
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8. Telling the Story with Lenses
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Using lenses to tell a story3m 13s
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Working with wide lenses3m 20s
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Working with long lenses4m 28s
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Using premium optics1m 51s
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Racking focus1m 45s
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9. Moving the Camera
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Moving the camera6m 24s
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Using a slider1m 39s
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10. Creating Cinematic Shots
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Critiquing the shot2m 18s
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Changing the background1m 2s
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Rethinking the lighting1m 39s
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Changing the tone with gels1m 53s
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11. Fixing Mistakes
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Recreating the faceoff shot1m 26s
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12. Working as DP
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Responsibilities of the DP2m 29s
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Knowing the script1m 30s
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Scouting locations2m 26s
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Getting coverage4m 6s
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Gear: Renting vs. Buying2m 20s
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Working with the crew3m 47s
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Stealing shots2m 33s
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Shooting visual effects4m 48s
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Conclusion
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Improving your DP skills3m 10s
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Previewing the next course1m 49s
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Final thoughts56s
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