ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture Explained | Exposure Basics for Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2017
  • In this video, David Flores explores the "trinity" of photography fundamentals: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Learning to not only expose properly, but creatively using all three settings, is one of the most important aspects of photography.
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  • @nataliazondo521
    @nataliazondo521 5 років тому +505

    I've watched multiple beginner videos especially focused on these 3 aspects. Never have I come across one as simple and easy to understand as this one

    • @BandH
      @BandH  5 років тому +14

      Glad you enjoyed!

    • @harsh1784
      @harsh1784 Рік тому +3

      Same man literally 😊❤

    • @PhotoshopLab
      @PhotoshopLab 10 місяців тому +2

      I do agree with this. Love your video mate.

    • @lissajay5866
      @lissajay5866 7 місяців тому

      Agreed

    • @milam7252
      @milam7252 6 місяців тому

      Facts!

  • @maggiee..2
    @maggiee..2 5 років тому +490

    everyone else makes it so hard to understand and you made is so easy, thank you ❤️

  • @MatthewVideoProduction
    @MatthewVideoProduction 4 роки тому +327

    I wish all videos were straightforward like this. I've been watching videos all day and all I got was a headache 😅
    Now, in only 3 minutes I got a better understanding to improve my pictures.

    • @paulsp1ano
      @paulsp1ano 4 роки тому +5

      What Matheus said and many other commenters! I can't thank you enough for this video. I've always had a pretty good feeling about B&H being reputable too, and you've done it again with this super well done video. My understanding and confidence for figuring out iso, aperture and shutter speed, has been low for years and I feel like I have a launchpad now with the help of this video. Thanks Again!

  • @darkdoggo8181
    @darkdoggo8181 4 роки тому +108

    Finallyyyyyy... a video that explains EVERYTHING super clearly, without going on about it for 1,000,000 years and leaving you confused in the end. Thank you sir!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  4 роки тому +5

      We're glad it helped!

    • @darkdoggo8181
      @darkdoggo8181 4 роки тому

      Thanks to you. I wish you could explain everything in life haha!

    • @ikechicoreralation
      @ikechicoreralation 5 місяців тому

      Lol facts

  • @brendancahill3723
    @brendancahill3723 2 роки тому +8

    Learned more here in 3 minutes than 3 days in college

  • @Adrienople
    @Adrienople 4 роки тому +66

    OMG You explained in 3 minutes and 30 seconds what my college professor kept confusing me on for a three hour lecture. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  4 роки тому +5

      Glad we could help!

    • @KaranSingh-jb2ss
      @KaranSingh-jb2ss Рік тому

      Wish I could mention my teacher here!

  • @jacelynl2283
    @jacelynl2283 5 років тому +62

    can't believe I've learnt 1 hour worth of the same thing in just 3 minutes in this video xD thanks !

  • @ericrenquist6494
    @ericrenquist6494 4 роки тому +30

    0:18 Holy shit. For a second I thought I was gonna have a spiritual awakening. This guy is the guru of camera stuff.

  • @FaisalAhmadNoori
    @FaisalAhmadNoori 3 місяці тому +4

    The best and simplest explanation of all 3 options ever!
    No one could beat you man! Thanks!!!

  • @MrY
    @MrY 3 роки тому +66

    straightforward.. Thank You!

  • @connorgioiafigliu
    @connorgioiafigliu 3 роки тому +18

    Here's my notes, let me know if I misunderstood something!
    Shutter speed: the length of time between the opening and closing of a camera shutter
    -High/fast shutter speeds to capture motion/freeze action
    -Low/slow shutter speeds to blur motion
    Aperture: the size of the hole that lets light into a camera
    -Larger apertures/lower f stops like f/2.8 (the smaller the number, the larger the hole) create a very narrow area of focus (shallower depth of field)
    -Smaller apertures/higher f stops like f/20 (the larger the number, the smaller the hole) give the image more overall focus (more depth of field)
    ISO: light sensitivity
    -low ISOs like ISO 50 are good for well-lit rooms and sunny days
    -high ISOs like ISO 2500 are good for environments with less light
    Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are all equally important, however you should focus on one at a time depending on which elements you want to emphasize in the photo, and adjust the other two accordingly

    • @nadhirumohamed1781
      @nadhirumohamed1781 3 роки тому +4

      Great summary! Here’s mine;
      1.) Shutter speed; is the measured time of an image, the moment between the opening & closing of the camera shutter
      - if you need to stop time, freeze a fast moving object, then shoot with a HIGHER SHUTTER SPEED,
      - eg. 1/6s; low shutter speed creates a blur in a moving object. Blurs the motion.
      - 1/4000s; high shutter speed freezes a moving object.
      2.) Aperture- this is the size of the hole that let’s the light into the camera.
      By changing the aperture, you are able to specify by how much the subject stays in focus,
      - shooting on a larger aperture like f/2.8(the the smaller the number, the larger the hole) creates a very narrow area of focus,
      - stopping the aperture down to f/20(the larger the number, the smaller the hole) creates a greater depth of field; with more of the subject & background,
      * The larger the f stop (f/_) the more shallow the depth of field with more of the subject and background in focus.
      * The smaller the aperture the more overall the focus of the image.
      3. ISO- the chosen light sensitivity of the film or sensor.
      - in a room with ample light, shooting at a lower sensitivity like iso 200 should be fine.
      - But when the light goes down, we need to raise the sensitivity to make an exposure, hence we should employ a higher iso.
      * Lower iso- brighter environment.
      * Higher iso- low lit areas.

  • @SuperNolane
    @SuperNolane 2 роки тому

    The best video on the topic I've seen so far. In fact the only one that doesn't fall into explanation of how it works but actually gives straight advice of how to choose settings correctly.

  • @PapaCopperpot
    @PapaCopperpot 8 місяців тому

    Dude, THANK YOU. Every video I’ve watched on these features is literally a video essay about how I “need to forget everything I think I know about photography and just try things out” without sharing any actual information I was looking for. You’re a gem

  • @sagarenfy998
    @sagarenfy998 2 роки тому +1

    Worth every second of the video.
    No non-sense or extra explanations.
    He is perfect on to the dot. 👍

  • @SkiiSlopeCorbs
    @SkiiSlopeCorbs 3 роки тому +7

    Perfectly articulated for beginners. All you we need so thank you!

  • @yshvergara2544
    @yshvergara2544 27 днів тому

    I'm a beginner and I appreciate your simple and easy to understand explanation! I hope all videos are just as simple and straight to the point as this! I really learned a lot!

  • @sammyjay5292
    @sammyjay5292 Рік тому

    This was actually one of the best explained videos on all three, thanks you, don’t think I need to watch anyone else talking about it

  • @adrieljeremiah8371
    @adrieljeremiah8371 3 роки тому

    This dude is the goat. You know how many times I had to go over this to get it and still forgot from other videos? Too many. Thank you. Strait to the point.

  • @Am92Al
    @Am92Al 2 роки тому +3

    I'm a bigenner photographer and when I ask about aperture other photographers make it sound so difficult. You explained it simply and straight forward. Thank you ❤️❤️

  • @tayjones8552
    @tayjones8552 2 роки тому +2

    This info is broken down very well and he speaks so clear. I love it. Plus the examples are on point!

  • @arkoudanthrope
    @arkoudanthrope 8 місяців тому

    I really like your slower, calmer approach to explaining this. Too many UA-camrs have to rush with manic energy to get their videos as short as possible since people have short attention spans nowadays. But when explaining something like this I need some time to let everything sink in.

  • @flylorenzo2127
    @flylorenzo2127 2 роки тому +1

    Well spoken, best break-down on these 3 fundamentals I've seen thus far. All done in a timely manner. Nice work playa!

  • @1Bonvie
    @1Bonvie 2 роки тому +1

    Very clear and concise. This is a basic beginner's concept, that despite numerous classes I just couldn't understand. You demystified it and made it easy to understand in just a few minutes. Thank you for making this easy to understand and with samples.

  • @fernandobarrientos4243
    @fernandobarrientos4243 2 роки тому

    This is probably the best and easy to follow and understand video I’ve seen all year

  • @ellisvisuals746
    @ellisvisuals746 3 роки тому +1

    i’ve been trying to understand this FOREVER, thank you God. i will finally step into a better bag

  • @phokismusic
    @phokismusic Рік тому +2

    I can’t believe i understood this in 3 mins. I’ve watched 45,713 videos that were 94 minutes long and still didn’t get it.
    Thank you for this!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching!

    • @phokismusic
      @phokismusic Рік тому

      @@BandH no problem at all. Be doing business soon 💯

  • @broujz
    @broujz 2 роки тому +5

    I love it when it’s short, simple, and straight to the info. Great video! Subscribed👍🏼

    • @BandH
      @BandH  2 роки тому

      Glad to hear this, welcome to the channel!

  • @chumaakuchie1634
    @chumaakuchie1634 Рік тому +1

    So straightforward and clear. Just bought a Nikon Z50 so your vid really helped improve my understanding of these three important aspects. Thank you!

  • @marshan34
    @marshan34 2 місяці тому

    OMG, I can't believe I caught on to what was being said so easily. I have watched several videos and this one hit home. Thank you for the info with the visuals.

  • @2kpapii
    @2kpapii 2 роки тому +1

    I needed this one. Very clean and straightforward. Most videos explain this like rocket science trying to sound too smart. But you did the opposite. Thank you

  • @UgniusHot
    @UgniusHot 5 місяців тому

    Literally straight forward, no BS like all others on youtube wasting time and leave you still confused at the end. Thumbs up and subscribe for such a quality stuff.

  • @yearight1205
    @yearight1205 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for making this. I'm starting my film school journey and my teacher explained this in a way I didn't understand, this was very clear and easy to understand.

  • @KwameGyanko
    @KwameGyanko 2 роки тому

    Appreciate this. I was getting blurry images and decided to look around to understand the basics. Can't thank you enough 🤝🏾🤝🏾

  • @colinchester4501
    @colinchester4501 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant! You explained in 3 minutes what others take 40 mins to do and far more succinctly!

  • @devils_night570
    @devils_night570 5 місяців тому

    oh my lord THANK YOU. as a beginner trying to learn aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, this is the one video i’ve found that was really easy to follow. again THANK YOU GOOD SIR

  • @ysabellegale
    @ysabellegale 3 роки тому +2

    this 3minute video explained so much! Thank you for a straightforward tutorial about this! I learned so much!

  • @WorldUnseen
    @WorldUnseen Рік тому

    Bro thank you for making a short and sweet video. I don’t want 15 minutes of explanation so this was perfect

  • @mr.ganito1340
    @mr.ganito1340 2 роки тому +1

    The most easy yet understandable explaination is found in this content thank you for this

  • @matteoguerra2223
    @matteoguerra2223 4 дні тому

    could not be more precise on the way you explain, perfect video !

  • @lyfatjie
    @lyfatjie 4 роки тому

    Thank you - easy does it! Explanation was simple enough yet thorough to explain this "difficult" triangle to beginners

  • @shortbreadhead
    @shortbreadhead 5 років тому +6

    I knew this stuff already, but I wanted clarification and a sort of refresher because I haven't been as active with photography as I want to be lately. Honestly? This video deserves a lot more likes, it is very informative and well put together in a very visual way to show people what to expect from the different settings.
    Of course there are other things they will need to take into consideration but this is where I would definitely recommend a newbie to come!
    Excellent work man, keep it up, I'm about to subscribe to you as well anyway because I believe you should never stop learning, and even if you think you know something, it's better to double check, triple check, keep checking, don't fall victim to pride and try to justify your mistakes as intentional later on.
    On the lateral side of that, work with your mistakes and make them either the focus or take the focus away from it, the choice is yours and your style is yours.
    There is no right or wrong way, only guidelines and information out there.
    Be you, don't be another in the line of the same photographers you see on instagram, unless that's what you want to be, but don't force it.
    Sorry I got a bit hippy there :) I'm just a happy person and feel like people need to stop giving themselves such a hard time, learn from your mistakes and figure out what you can do with them. Art is everywhere

    • @BandH
      @BandH  5 років тому

      Thanks, for the nice words. Happy shooting!

  • @Javernoss
    @Javernoss Рік тому

    Extremely easy to understand! Very simple yet effective! Thankyou very much!

  • @vivianknudsen235
    @vivianknudsen235 4 місяці тому

    This is a really great video. Thanks for explaining it in such simple terms!

  • @yuriko189
    @yuriko189 4 роки тому +1

    This was an excellent video. I just want to commend you on how well you explained these photography terms. It was really easy to grasp and understand. Thank you.

  • @SilentOutside
    @SilentOutside 4 місяці тому

    I wish I could smash the like button multiple times. Such valuable information!

  • @danand725
    @danand725 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect and simple explanation - I know exactly how to use the manual settings on my camera now. Thank you!

  • @genesisbarnachea7863
    @genesisbarnachea7863 3 місяці тому

    Simple, clear, and straightforward explanation. Thank you, sir!

  • @CareyKirk-444
    @CareyKirk-444 6 місяців тому

    This was so helpful! Thank you for the organized, and simple delivery. I will save this to watch again and again.

  • @DeusExMalto
    @DeusExMalto 7 місяців тому

    This was a very helpful rundown, especially with the great examples presented!

  • @sofiasilon819
    @sofiasilon819 4 роки тому +1

    U are amazing ! Straight to the point , perfectly and easy explained and using at the same time useful examples with real models that I was trying so hard to find in other videos and I couldn’t cause they put some objects or landscapes ! Thank you so much !

  • @TannazWithT
    @TannazWithT 8 місяців тому

    Loved the clarity and structure of your tutorial! I’m exploring photography and videography to enhance my self-improvement channel, and your insights are a big help. Excited to learn more!

  • @LLogik
    @LLogik 2 роки тому

    Perfect. Short, sweet and no random filler.

  • @KevyD77
    @KevyD77 4 роки тому

    What everyone else said....... short video with a LOT of useful info crammed in. Thank you!

  • @JC_500
    @JC_500 2 місяці тому

    Who knew B&H could make such a good and straightforward video?

  • @prodpype
    @prodpype 2 роки тому

    The ending was very useful, thank you! Prioritize the effect you want first, then follow with the other two!

  • @markandreirabago7677
    @markandreirabago7677 3 роки тому

    Best beginner tutorial ever. So straight forward.

  • @kayyywild
    @kayyywild 4 роки тому +1

    Very easy to understand. Exactly what a tutorial should be like! Fantastic, thanks David and team!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  4 роки тому

      We're glad you found it helpful!

  • @iampaulwadsworth
    @iampaulwadsworth 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for going a great job on teaching this so well. Best I've seen.

  • @julissafourtwenty
    @julissafourtwenty 4 роки тому

    BRAVO! I've taken photo in high school and it was SO confusing. This was so easy to understand, thank you

  • @akahayden
    @akahayden 3 місяці тому

    Such an AMAZING Explanation. Straight to the point! ❤❤

  • @Aleksandra_li
    @Aleksandra_li 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for a simple, short and helpful video!

  • @PawirodinomoM
    @PawirodinomoM Рік тому

    So straightforward, love it! Thank you very much

  • @DestructX
    @DestructX 3 роки тому

    Nice calm voice and great explanation with examples, thank you!

  • @tariksmith9786
    @tariksmith9786 4 роки тому

    Added to the playlist big homie!! Just picked up a camera to create more content for my music and merch. Thank youuuuu!!!

  • @ttuurrookk1
    @ttuurrookk1 6 років тому +7

    Great simple video! loved it

  • @mathiassusuassey3223
    @mathiassusuassey3223 Рік тому

    Well explained. I have been grappliing with this in my visual anthropology class, but you made it easy to understand. thank you

  • @nagarjungopal
    @nagarjungopal 2 роки тому

    Explained with such simplicity and clarity! thank you

  • @selinabelina1729
    @selinabelina1729 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Thank you! for making this understandable!!! All the other videos i checked out are so complicated.

  • @masterlyrics1
    @masterlyrics1 6 років тому +6

    Thank you mr. David that was explained perfectly

  • @hannahruthwalker6867
    @hannahruthwalker6867 Місяць тому

    This was such a helpful video, thank you. So clearly explained!!!

  • @Information_by_ted
    @Information_by_ted 11 місяців тому

    Just thankyou 😭❤You don’t know how much these 3 mins helped me

    • @BandH
      @BandH  11 місяців тому

      Glad we're here to help, thanks for watching!

  • @dreamyvisuals9181
    @dreamyvisuals9181 3 роки тому

    Very crisp and straight to the point!

  • @UrbanGuitarLegend
    @UrbanGuitarLegend 11 місяців тому

    Yeah this video is golden. Knowing these 3 things is just about know everything you need to know to get started.

    • @BandH
      @BandH  11 місяців тому

      We're glad this was helpful!

  • @lanipieper4203
    @lanipieper4203 2 роки тому

    Super helpful! Loved the visuals examples to see it in action.

  • @MSVideos11
    @MSVideos11 8 місяців тому

    Short, to the point, and informative. Thanks.

  • @RKAlapana
    @RKAlapana Рік тому

    Clearly explained ...Short and very much detailed with all images of the subject. Helped me a lot as a beginner to handle the camera.

  • @seandoykioelgarico3101
    @seandoykioelgarico3101 4 роки тому +2

    Very clear and easy for me to understand. Thank very much! i learned the three important in photography. Big hug and kisses!

  • @Victor-my2tz
    @Victor-my2tz Рік тому

    Gosh you have no idea how much this has helped me. Thank you so much for posting!

    • @BandH
      @BandH  Рік тому

      happy to help 😁

  • @IsraelChaffin
    @IsraelChaffin 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this comprehensible video. I've dabbled with photography in the past, and I want to take it to the next level. This helped me.

  • @mayrance.carignan
    @mayrance.carignan 6 місяців тому

    Finally ! So simple and clear 🤓 thank you !

  • @PlacidoYT
    @PlacidoYT 7 місяців тому

    concise and direct to the point. Thank you very much!

  • @evelic
    @evelic 2 роки тому

    Perfectly explained. To the point and simple.

  • @balam8743
    @balam8743 6 місяців тому

    Dang, I learned more than I ever knew about using a camera with this three minute video than my whole life using a camera. Thank you Sir! You got a subscriber in me. Now to watching the rest of your videos.

  • @Jarek_73
    @Jarek_73 2 роки тому

    The best explanation so far! 👍

  • @classicigniteyoutharchived2972
    @classicigniteyoutharchived2972 8 місяців тому

    This is amazing, thank you for the simplicity but detailed video :)

  • @gerhardusgrobler771
    @gerhardusgrobler771 Рік тому

    Actually simple and straightforward not a 20 min video and not getting to the point
    Thank you

  • @MikesLife87
    @MikesLife87 3 роки тому

    The best video explained. And only in 3 mins. Awesomeness bud. Keep up the great content 📸

  • @finns23653
    @finns23653 8 місяців тому

    Great videos! can't wait to play with some of these

  • @punotomalf6408
    @punotomalf6408 2 роки тому

    well done explained like, easy peasy. straight to the point! thank you!

  • @koneking2569
    @koneking2569 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, quick and straight to the point for a noob like me.

  • @audreyfearon4325
    @audreyfearon4325 3 роки тому +2

    This was so helpful. Everything was simple and well explained

  • @nickjones7026
    @nickjones7026 3 місяці тому

    This is so well explained, thank you

  • @oakiron6455
    @oakiron6455 5 років тому +2

    The lost comprehensive explanation of ISO/Aperture!!! Thank you much!!!

  • @zairyemiya5825
    @zairyemiya5825 2 роки тому

    Dec 2021 still watching...thank you sir!!! Very detail in a short and simple video...

  • @luke_carter
    @luke_carter 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. No long intro and unnecessary buts. I’m new to photography and live it and to be able to learn the basics in 3 minuets with examples and very sinply

    • @BandH
      @BandH  4 роки тому

      We're glad our video was helpful!

  • @clementbraden4022
    @clementbraden4022 2 роки тому

    Absolute best description I’ve found

  • @thewalkietalkiescrew
    @thewalkietalkiescrew 3 роки тому +1

    This is so helpful... And u explained it tooo easily.. Loved watching

  • @kylepiff5479
    @kylepiff5479 3 роки тому

    You make it sound so easy - thank you

  • @damonrynvis6668
    @damonrynvis6668 Рік тому

    very quick and well explained vid, i love it, helped a lot

  • @BeardedSportsman
    @BeardedSportsman Рік тому

    Beautifully explained. Thank you