Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO - The Exposure Triangle Explained

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[@mausieur]

Thank you!!! I have seen a lot of exposure triangle diagrams and read/watched a lot of articles on this subject. The diagram in this video is the first one I have seen that instantly makes sense, and your explanations are really clear. In 8 to 10 mins I was able to set my DLSR to manual focus and I actually understood what I was doing!

[@KennethYimHomes]

SAME

[@kiahmckinney1625]

This is literally the best video I have watched on exposure triangle. Thank you it finally clicked for me.

[@tommyharris5817]

The best explanation on the subject

[@iutb]

Very clear and precise. Never understood these three elements this way. This 9 min Video is a life saver. Thank you!

[@katherinedavis3708]

I'm brand new to photography and this was so clearly explained, thank you - there is a minefield of information out there but most people speak way too quickly or deviate from the point. I will keep coming back to this video!

[@alexmuli]

This has got to be one of the best tutorials in photography.Some things have instantly made sense!Keep em coming.New sub.

[@ashleyarmand9916]

THANK YOU!!! Finally a video that explains how to balance the 3 aspects of the triangle! Soooo helpful.

[@gisstudents1098]

Thanks so much! This is the best explanation and diagram I have seen to understand the exposure triangle. And, for each one there is a tradeoff. Increasing or decreasing light is the goal. But, trade off for shutter is "motion blur" or lack thereof, ISO is grainy texture, and aperture changes "depth of field" creating blurry background (low F stop) or clear background (high F stop).

[@drramasamy6897]

Simple & beautiful detailing .very useful & easy to understand.thank you !

[@adewalesanni9167]

Very simple and educative. You are great teacher. Keep it up.

[@faris.shoraif]

Thank you very much, my dear! Indeed this was one of the best explanations for my camera exposure question! Searching for more tips and lessons on the channel already! Cheers!

[@agrafes6]

Hurrah!! I’ve finally found a channel that explains why I need to change settings, rather than just what I change them to, if this makes sense. Thank you. Subscribed. 👍🏻

[@samueleshun5727]

I have been struggling with this for a while since getting my camera but this definitely nailed it for me.

[@WISDOMWELLHQ]

Thanks a lot,today I start my photography journey but I believe all shall be well even though I don't know where I'll get my first camera but skills come first,,,be blessed.

[@ggulliford]

This is the first time I realized if you change the aperature, you need to pay attention to shutter speed and ISO. I'm a beginner and it is starting to make sense. Thank you.

[@ayresc4]

Thank you so much for a brilliant refresher. I did industrial photography 55 years ago with an old plate camera and have forgotten it all over the years. I'm just blowing off the dust of my DLSR and charging the batteries ready to play again.

[@AliHassan-ft7jh]

This video right here was more useful than all the hours of research. I’ve seen this triangle before but could’ve make sense of it. THANK YOU!!

[@ExpertPhotography]

Thank you so much for your kind words! :) I'm glad you find it useful.

[@lex4next420]

Thank you! What a nice video!!! Those triangles for visual representation of different scenarios really helped =)

[@Tradie777]

This is the first video talking about exposure that has finally made sense to me. Excellent work, well done!

[@sivaragolu1110]

Thank you very much for the explanation. After so many videos I found this and got clarity to my doubt.

[@keriguertin2215]

🤯 you made learning this sooooo much easier to understand!! Thank you so so much!

[@chromakeyblue]

I liked the presentation as I have never looked at aperture, asa/iso and shutter speed in this manner. Really enjoyed it and reinforced my knowledge.

[@alaciamurray6709]

Appreciate the value. This helped me understand my exposure a bit more. Will definitely be applying ASAP.

[@scottcharleslumix]

This video is by far the easiest (for me) explained and understood talk on the exposure triangle. I can now with confidence, go out and use the calculator i have in my brain to easily capture photos without having to delete in camera the captures that did not come out correctly. And, finally I can get off just Aperature Priority.....Thank You.

[@tommyharris5817]

And me. I wish he had more videos with real-life examples.

[@Western-Ranger.]

One of the best tutorial videos ever! I've only been an amateur photographer for 12 months and still struggle with the triangle but this video really helps. Thank you so much!!

[@neilmcgill1987]

This was excellent! very clear explanation!

[@stepankapersis]

Super helpful and clear explanation with great examples. Thx so much!

[@MagnetMossable]

I loved this! Thanks so much for teaching and enlightening my mind in this way

[@philimonkuku4873]

Always grateful watching you...keep up the good work.

[@user-ri5my8zc9w]

Short and Sweet, well done sir !!!

[@samuelyung6ixconteh287]

I need more tutorials You make me understand quick how to dealt with shutter speed, iso, and aperture Thanks my bro

[@larissauemura8416]

Your channel was a delightful finding! Thank you for all the information !

[@ganeshv1419]

Easy to understand the concept of Exposure triangle. this video help me a lot

[@alexpinto5247]

Great video! Thanks for sharing in a very easy way. Cheers

[@clintredux]

Well done, using this in my Intro to Photo class in Michigan. Thanks!

[@shivanipatel6747]

This is fantastically explained, so easy to understand!Thank you so much for taking out the time to make this video! I look forward to watching more of your content! ✨.

[@shinlee2579]

This is the most amazing and clear explanations ..

[@Ashleys172]

Thank you for that break down! 👏 Great video!

[@kanishkahettige741]

Thankyou very much. Best video I've seen so far regarding this topic ❤❤

[@faizawaziha6882]

Thank you for explaining the concept in easy terms

[@trevonkolodziej4560]

I have spent HOURS today looking for a more in depth explanation of this ever since my professor did a terrible job of it in class and this is the first video that has made me understand so I really appreciate this video.

[@dashonedashtwo4304]

Great explanation mate. I’m really trying to get my head around this and your video helped a lot.

[@cassandraopiari9937]

Thank you so much! The is literally the best video I've seen so far.

[@amalmounmak2068]

Best explaination I came across! Thanks so much for sharing

[@StuartMalan-dw7vu]

Amazing! At last: it all makes sense. Many, many thanks. Heading out with my Nikon D3000 now!

[@aysegulonur7962]

Thank you very much for this video, it's explaining very well. Now I understand how I can use these apertures, shutter speed and ISO.

[@jocimarton4726]

Beautifully explained! Thanks a lot

[@Diceroll]

Beautifully explained!

[@user-gd6dm7cz5n]

Great refresher course. thx

[@sambacarlson]

Clear and simple. thank you sir

[@kathysheffield6191]

This was a great explanation! I’m going to make a copy of your triangle and go out and try some shots

[@dihannwillemse2790]

Wonderful video, well explained. Thank you.

[@lesleyhalsackda3398]

Really good explanation, it’s one of the best videos I’ve watched. Thank you

[@andsomeenery2964]

Thanks for the explanation, i shall keep watching this video until it sinks in and will be practicing more from now on!

[@AutumnJHarmon]

you explained this so well, thank you!!

[@felixmuvevi3878]

Very precise and well detailed.

[@arnsing5276]

Love the explanation! Thank you!

[@kingpho79]

Great video. I just wish you would have included some sample photos to see what the differences are. Maybe taking the same exact picture only changing the settings.

[@jolenethebean]

Great video thank you so much!

[@miguelfelix9775]

Great explanation. “Photo-Geometry “ 👍👍👍

[@juancamusic]

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@nanhinting7447]

Thank you. You had made it so simple to understand.

[@wendybartz919]

Great one, I have been struggling with this triangle

[@miguelcarrasquillo6738]

Thanks my friend this was very much of help you've got a gift for teaching blessings happy new year

[@haydeeholliday8866]

Thanks for the easily understood tutorial!!!

[@mathiasmartins61]

Amazing tutorial. Absolutely love your technique and i learnt faster from it. Maybe next time you could make use of images to show differences in your explanation. But above all else it’s a 5 star tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@hurleygreen927]

Way to take us back to basics!

[@TheDigitalLearningConsultant]

Thanks for this. I’m shooting video and trying to get a better quality shot. Still trying to wrap my head around this so will deff be revisiting!!

[@aletpieterse7375]

Now i understand a way better the difference and why. thanks so much

[@MariannePetersen-yw1nm]

THANK YOU !!! I've a visual person so this was GOLD

[@vishalrubdi4199]

Nicely explained...thanks!!!

[@royjohnson8526]

Very well said, I did get and understand that triangle lesson and thanks for your expertise and knowledge it is very much appreciated. You're a very good Photography instructor. Roy

[@alejandrof4680]

Great video, thanks.

[@samuelyung6ixconteh287]

Really it understandable, I love it

[@muhammadnazar2359]

He just make things complicated when explained about shutter speed.. The concept is there but the explaination is terrible. Shutter speed is not about light coming in, its about how fast u can capture a moving object an make it look static. 😂.. however, we could praised him for his concept in his short explaination.

[@albertqss]

Thank you. Very easy to understand.

[@georgedesouza4718]

Thanks. Very clear explanation

[@tareqshams6197]

Wonderful, like the way you taught

[@sainathrao1758]

Thanks a lot! That was amazing class

[@putu2003in]

Fantastic video. It's education. Thank you so much Brother 🙏

[@raghavkansal9701]

Loved it, friend

[@samodamaduranga6139]

A great explanation 🦾🖤✨

[@ekaterinaserebryakova1156]

Thank you, very nice explanation for beginners

[@frankgrimace7913]

A consise explanation with out metaphors, and using precise language, gave me a lightbulb moment ( I'm ASD) thank you

[@nyenyeug]

Thanks 👍 alot hope to improve on my photography skills

[@njoumenserge146]

Woow perfectly explained. Thanks for the information

[@rujlanahmad]

wooooo wonderfully explained... it was a nice refresher for me and learned something today. now i need to keep it mind onething at a time and adust either of other two accordingly... thank you very much

[@sunilavro]

well explained.. Thank You

[@dicegametherealone6651]

Great video…You really helped 😊

[@andrewonsongo3045]

explained in simple clear manner

[@JH-qi9pz]

Great analogy withe the triangle thanks

[@manutdkenya1]

Thank you so much very well explained

[@khaliq5756]

Best explanation about why we use triangle. Thanks

[@joelslutsky7370]

very well explained!

[@john1182]

Love it makes a lot of sence. Then there us the 4th dimension. Nd filters

[@alexanderfaes]

what a great video !

[@henryauto1847]

Very helpful, thanks you ❤

[@TonyXOriginalz]

Fantastic thank you!

[@marcuswilson1230]

This is the first video to make sense! Can you do cinematography videos?

[@davidoluyori9637]

Thanks Really helpful 🙇🙇

[@MilestoneCanada21]

I understood it ....nicely explained