Mastering photo and video exposure

Understand why exposure is one of the first elements to master in order to improve your photos and videos.

Know how to recognize an underexposed, overexposed, or correctly exposed image.

Understand the three settings that control exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

Simply understand the concept of stop to better compensate for exposure.

Know how to choose which setting to modify first according to the situation.

Understand the role of the ISO and know why it should be used with caution.

Understand how shutter speed influences light and motion.

Understand how aperture influences light and depth of field.

Understand when to use manual mode, aperture priority, or shutter priority.

Knowing how to enhance a photo in low light without unnecessarily increasing the ISO.

Knowing how to choose an appropriate speed to photograph a moving subject.

Knowing how to adjust your device to take a well-exposed portrait with a background

Identify common video exposure mistakes and know how to avoid them.

Know how to display a video with the available light sources before excessively modifying the settings.

Understanding how to choose a natural shutter speed in video.

Understand the important differences between exposure in photography and exposure in video.

Apply a simple method to quickly adjust your device in real-life situations.

Know how to use the control tools to check if an image is well exposed.

Project objective:
Put the exposure triangle into practice in several real-life situations.

Mission:
Your mission is to produce a small complete series to verify your mastery of exposure.

Create:
1. A portrait with a slightly blurred background.
2. A photo of a moving subject.
3. A low-light photo with controlled ISO.
4. A short video facing the camera with stable exposure.
5. An image or video corrected after analyzing the exposure.

For each production, note your settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, light used, and difficulties encountered.

Practical advice
Don't just aim to get a beautiful image. Focus especially on understanding why the image works: which setting was prioritized, what correction was necessary, and what you would do better next time.