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Basic Principles of Photography
​SHUTTER SPEED
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Shutter speed is the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes.
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A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure — the amount of light the camera takes in — and a slow shutter speed gives the photographer a longer exposure.
​International Organization for Standardization​ (ISO)
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ISO is one of the three pillars of the photography exposure triangle.
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ISO controls the amount of light that your camera lets in and has a huge impact on the darkness or light in your photos/videos.
​APERATURE
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Aperture controls the amount of light that enters your camera.
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A small aperture has a higher f-stop, whereas a large aperture has a small f-stop number.
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Smaller apertures let in less light, so naturally, larger apertures let in more light.
​WHITE BALANCE
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White balance is the adjustment of a digital photograph to make its colors appear more realistic.
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To achieve good in-camera white balance when shooting, consider these factors: Shoot in RAW file format.
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Aim for consistent lighting. Use a gray card to be precise.
​S-LOG
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S-Log is a log curve that has been specially optimized for digital motion picture cameras to maximize the performance of the image sensor.
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Cinematographers shooting in the current REC.709 standard has to choose whether to sacrifice detail in the highlights or the shadows.
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S-Log allows you to retain all of this information.
COLOR GRADING​​
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Learn how to use "Lumetri Color Scopes."Color correct before you color grade.
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Color grading helps you create a mood or coherent sensibility with your color palette.
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Color grading conveys a visual tone.
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With color grading, you’ll want to focus on adjustments in curves, brightness and contrast, color match, and white balance.
​LUTs (LookUp Tables)
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LUT is an acronym for Look Up Table. It processes a color value and outputs a corresponding value.
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You can use LUTs to manipulate saturation and contrast, or completely change the color of a clip. LUTs are commonly used to create and save color grades that can be applied to give your clips a unique style.
​ND Filters (Neutral Density)
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A ND filter is a physical filter made of resin or glass that attaches to the front of your lens.
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They can be used on film or digital cameras and block out some of the light in your image.
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If certain areas are too bright for your desired camera settings, an ND filter may be the solution.
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Less light enters the lens, because the filter in front of it has a higher optical density.
DRONES
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Drones provide new aerial perspectives, enhancing visual experience and capturing new vantage points of the world.
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Download satellite mapping apps to learn free and no-fly-zones.
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Airspace safety is very important.
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FAA Safety Rules and Regulations - https://www.faa.gov/uas
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