Camera Basics - Aperture

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In this animation, I explain Aperture and how it interacts with the various parameters of photography.
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I am releasing an animation with a similar style to this one every month, so stay subscribed for more. Feel free to leave criticism in the comments, but keep in mind that I am still learning After Effects and Illustrator. Also, leave suggestions for different video topics. I plan on covering the other two pillars of photography: Shutter Speed, and ISO, as well as Focal Length.
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Credits:
Animation, Vector Design: Vincent Ledvina
Voiceover: contracted from Fiverr
Music: Wonder - Mattia Cupelli
Sound Effects: Created by myself and sourced online
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Thank you for watching!

[@lordnuminex5738]

Went from amateur to less amateur in photography

[@Apalapse]

Great to hear man!

[@kasadam85]

Haha

[@skywalkies77]

I know pretty much everything now

[@danielchandy1706]

*aperture* ba dum tsk

[@brettyg76]

Oh me too😂

[@KawaHato]

I'm a visual learner and this was such a huge help for me understanding aperture! I've watched multiple videos but this one was the best, thank you!!

[@maryjordan6]

Totally agree!

[@mashthereal]

Everyone is a visual learner because visuals help.

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for all the support and viewership on this video. It has really encouraged me to pump out more animations and one on focal length is in the works along with animations on ISO and Shutter Speed. I decided to monetize my videos. It was a hard choice as I would love to provide ad-free videos that everyone could enjoy, but if I am going to produce more animations, I will need money for the voiceovers which can cost a pretty penny, and licencing fees for some of the sound effects and music. I hope everyone understands why I am making this choice. Thanks again for all the positive feedback and support.

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Ads is no matter for me

[@Mmm-tj7ee]

Keep going bro We are with y Any way thanks for this video

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I don't think you have to apologize for needing money to produce quality content. Monetize! :)

[@brainybricks4371]

@Apalapse I am trying to create a presentation for work and was wondering how you created the aperture opening and closing animation

[@mbunds]

Subscribed! Thanks for the great work, I’ll pay attention to the ads, and visit the sponsors in support of your channel!

[@justoalejandrogonzalez5097]

Trust me... I've seen more or less every f***ing video on camera basics and ALWAYS thinking why is so damn hard to show and explain not only the theory and at the same time, show what's happening with the lens, the field of view, the depth of field, etc UNTIL I saw your video but more specifically things like 1:09 or 2:58 and I thought... FINALLY! Amazing video. I knew it already but was a pleasure to finally see a good damn job on the matter. I saw it because I really enjoy something when is damn well explained. Thanks a lot.

[@Apalapse]

Thank you!

[@brosende]

this video is awesome. it's entertaining and informative. i always ask myself to research about aperture and felt lazy and busy to do so. then this came as a recommended video in my KZbin homepage and it's gold! thanks man! you're doing great work.

[@elixorvideos]

This has always confused me. Thank you for the explanation, it was so clear and simple, and the graphics were amazing. Photography is so technical and I love it.

[@AlaynaJune96]

ISO, Check Aperture, Check Now onto Shutter speed! These videos are great!

[@playboybunny408]

This video? Apalapse's videos? Who's "these" ? Video or "Videos"?

[@Mimixorock]

@@playboybunny408 she’s been watching his channel, so she’s saying the videos on here are great

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@ricban1950]

Not "Shutter speed". it is really "EXPOSURE TIME".

[@objectsobjects4424]

this is perfect.

[@Apalapse]

Thanks.

[@FirmanIkhsanChannel]

Excellent!! The animation is clearly explaining how a camera works.. great job man!!

[@JPW02653876]

This is hands down the best explanation of Aperture I've ever seen! It's beautifully illustrated, interesting and NOT OVERLY COMPLICATED! KUDOS!!!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you, Patrick. Your feedback really means a lot. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@sleepinkarma]

I watched about 20 videos on aperture back to back and this one helped the most. Thank you.

[@heavensdaughter6109]

I just came across your channel and want to thank you for this! I have spent $ for private lessons and have not learned as much as I have from your channel. It's very encouraging and I really appreciate you taking time to help others!

[@laurenleith2574]

Um, this is SO SO helpful because you are explaining it with such clarity and thoroughness. This is a great resource to me know, thank you!

[@Slam_24]

I know nothing about photography except that I love the idea of one day being good at it. I've looked at soo many guides and explanation videos and books and I swear they all expect me to already know the basics: 'To get that good aperture, make sure you....' 'What even is aperture?' This video is the only one to actually explain it. THANKS :>

[@Apalapse]

Yes, this video serves as a foundation for many. I am glad it was helpful to you and I hope you enjoy photography as much as I do. Thanks for watching and for the kind feedback, Cheers!

[@sangeethasangeee]

The making of this vid itself demands a big deal of appreciation from the learners for its creativity. Such a point to its detail... one of the very best learning tools video on photography that i have come across.

[@Apalapse]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. More to come as always!

[@jigggro]

Thank you. Spending the entire video on only one aspect has helped me understand immensely. It was also very useful to learn with the visual instead of looking at a person explain it.

[@whycantimarrypizza]

I really like your video, you made it very easy to understand! I hope you'll do more videos about photography!

[@Apalapse]

I release new videos every month so stay tuned!

[@davidepaula]

That is really great work. Thank you for taking the time to create and share these videos. Subscribed!!!

[@StarOasis26]

Rita I agree!!

[@IvanKam11]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Perfect explanation. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm definitely subbing so that I can follow your other tutorials.

[@momlife22]

OMG this is the best video I’ve ever watched. Well explained for the aperture,as a beginners for photography class. I’ve been watching many KZbin videos and searching many information on google a lot to understand the aperture, shutter speed and ISO. This video is so far the best video, it allows me to understand how to start using my camera. Thank you so much for the video and subscribed!!!!!!! :)

[@SsiolisP]

I've watched dozens of videos on photography. This video helped me understand what all those video's were about! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Apalapse]

I am glad I could help! Thank you for watching and enjoying my content. Stay tuned for more coming soon.

[@luiii_0616]

I'm a newbie to photography and I learned alot just by watching this video. Thumbs up! 👍

[@Apalapse]

Thanks, glad it helped!

[@magetime29]

This was a triumph. I'm making a note here. Huge success!

[@dwalters98]

Aperture science! We do what we must, because, we can.

[@kp7562]

I'm doing a piece of coursework on photography and maths and trust me when I say I've read about 15 different definitions for aperture and focal length and have looked at at least 50 different websites on photography. They all say they're going over the basics but it's so complex the way they explain it. This is the best video I have come across and it is so clear and HELPFUL so THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for the compliment, glad I could help :)

[@d.5432]

Oh my god this explained everything. I rewatched it a few times and took notes. Awesome!

[@denvernaidoo]

This video is fantastic. Thank you for conveying such clear and concise information.

[@Apalapse]

You're very welcome!

[@bishalsenhdri7655]

So simple to understand! Crystal Clear Explanation..

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@isefabillar6382]

Just got a new mirrorless cam and I don't know how the basics work. Until I found your channel. This is so informative and really helpful for an amateur like me. Easy to understand. More videos please.

[@issaafrican9008]

You still have to adapt to your environment.

[@MM-qv5lf]

Very nicely done these videos, I love the graphics and the simplicity, very nice.

[@rogerd9150]

You have hands down the best camera basics tutorials on KZbin!!!!!! You have boiled down otherwise complex subjects to extremely easy to understand short videos. Wish I had found you earlier!!! I already liked and subscribed on the last video.

[@Apalapse]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelcampbell9601]

Excellent, very easy and simple. Your explanations are excellent. Do you have a list of topic you intend to cover?

[@Apalapse]

Glad you enjoyed it! My next video will be about ISO, and I'll round out the three pillars of photography with shutter speed after that.

[@studio500]

This is the most comprehensive video I've seen. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yatendra0905]

This is most to the point video explaining aperature basics ever.

[@jfandersson3223]

Aperture Science

[@trueprogamer3018]

Fhagersson same XD only reason I clicked on this

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

Fhagersson Yes

[@rosiek1990]

We do what we must because we can

[@maxwellm1266]

-aperature- weatley laboratories

[@boondogglet132]

🎵Im making some notes here: huge success.🎵

[@sansational15]

Thank you. Not only did I learn where Aperture Laboratories got the logo from (I play too much Portal) but I learned some photography.

[@Apalapse]

Good to hear!

[@LEAHx781]

I can’t express my feelings for this video. It was amazing yet interesting. I didn’t have to listen a person talk and talk before getting to the point. Thank you so much for all of the useful information!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you for the comment and I am glad you liked my video. Your feedback about getting "straight to the point" was exactly what I hoped to achieve in this video. Too often I see photography videos that are too winded with hosts that carry on about nothing. My channel aims to solve this by giving the viewer unbiased information in a clear and concise manner, with no "fluff" attached. When someone clicks on the video, they expect to be educated, and I want to provide them with direct information.

[@eashwaraerahan861]

One of the best videos Ive ever seen. Clean and crisp

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@zflieger1]

Thank you so much for this video! It was really helpful, explained clearly and the visual were perfect! On to the ISO and Shutter speed videos now :)

[@MeganHodes00]

Oh my gosh this is so helpful why didn't I find this video earlier

[@treasureislandofworld]

Your Explanation is SOOO Attractive & WELL-PLANNED ! Really Appreciate Apalapse !

[@roshnishetty9209]

This is such an informative video. I learnt the basics from this video and excited to apply on my upcoming trip. Thanks a ton!

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

Great summary! Only one tiny correction, in case of human eye, when you pointed at the white part, it's called sclera. Cornea is the glassy, transparent part directly in front of iris. In a way, the camera lens' glass is cornea.

[@ski.7]

Come on asian

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[@rexallmonitors3409]

Well explained. I have been looking at my ZS100 manual and I don't understand a thing. I am a noob in this field and just starting. This video explained what I need to do as a starting point.

[@Apalapse]

I'm glad it helped. Good luck with the ZS100!

[@alexeleave4551]

Brilliant visual explaining in details! Thank you, animation is also great!

[@deepakkumar2000]

Nicely explained. Genuine content never gets old. 10/10🙌

[@davidepaula]

Great video. Are you writing, animating and doing the voice over yourself? If so, you are one very talented individual!

[@Apalapse]

Everything but the voice over I do myself.

[@abdullaharif6455]

+Apalapse Did you use a comparized voice or did you use your own voice?

[@ItalyPaul]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@sueturner1629]

Wow thanks, a lot​ of info to take in your animation made it very pleasing.

[@maryam-vj7ho]

Wow great video I didn't need to watch anything else to learn about aperture thank you so much

[@haroldmethven]

Brilliant wish I'd watched this yesterday!

[@f12025]

For dummies, small aperture is better, example f2.8 > f3.0

[@Andresvideo]

@@Kessekom well, "film look" as we understand in in this internet and DSLR days 😅 is supposed to use shallow depth of field, so the background is in focus and your subject in focus. You achieve that with a fast lens, using a small f-number. So with a 1.8 lens would be easier to blur the background than using 5.6 aperture. Between 2.8 and 3.0 you won't notice any difference in depth of field.

[@Apalapse]

A couple things. First, you are correct. Smaller f-numbers will produce a shallower depth of field which is ideal if you want to achieve a very standard look (i.e. what smartphones are trying to reproduce with fake bokeh; there is a reason they are doing it - people want it). One thing you should be aware of though, smaller aperture =/= smaller f-number; the relationship is inverse, meaning that larger apertures, which correspond with larger lens openings, are coupled to smaller f-number values. For example, f1.8 is going to have a larger diaphragm opening in the lens than a setting of f8. It's just semantics but it IS important to understand so you do not get confused nor confuse others. Thank you all for commenting and watching the video. I really like responding to people's questions; it keeps me engaged and motivated to create new videos. Take care, everyone.

[@LloydSpencer]

Smaller apertures …. such as f/5.6, f/8 or f/11 give a more ‘generous’ depth of field (more in focus, less chance of missing focus. Nothing “better” about that. I am not keep on bokeh, but nothing “better” about that.

[@hazelfajardo7615]

Excellent animation. Simple yet informative!

[@achrafazzouzi8878]

Great Vincent. I love your channel. And the way you explain. Keep on

[@itsthesola10]

Aperture Laboratories, otherwise known as Aperture Science, or simply Aperture, is a top-secret organization located in an abandoned salt mine in Michigan. The company's last known CEO, Cave Johnson, started the business by providing shower curtains for the U.S. Army. At that time, the company went under the name "Aperture Fixtures", before diversifying their assets into experimental research. It was later found that the government-funded agency Black Mesa acquired various patents from Aperture regarding portable, controlled wormhole-generating technology. Officially, Caroline [REDACTED], Johnson's secretary, is the current CEO of the company, but her whereabouts still remain unknown.

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

TheSola10 We need more portal related things on this video

[@cammac66]

Scp?

[@froxdoggaming3385]

@@cammac66 what?

[@chrisleazy]

Thank you! Very helpful information for a beginner like me!

[@Apalapse]

Glad it helped!

[@Akros2009]

Oh I've loved this video!! That's amazing! Thx a lot for sharing it with us.

[@saeedmomin2338]

You have given a basic information. Explained with pictures in a very easy way. Thanks.

[@gfernandes]

Uma das melhoras animações explicativas sobre abertura do diafragma, muito dinâmico e didático, parabéns

[@exe66]

I like this video a lot, but don't teach people that walking closer to a subject is zooming. 3:02 There is a different besides changing the distance and changing the vocal length (compression)

[@akshayhiremath4584]

Awesome! Loved the explanation.

[@kirkuleetz]

Great video! I love the condensed information!

[@harisht45]

The white area is sclera not cornea . Iris gives colour to cornea which is transparent.

[@fax4000]

Oh fuck so this is how aperture science logo comes from

[@Shreymani2]

Holy shit fam.. thanks :D if u r talkin bout 'Portal' game.

[@fax4000]

Shrey Tiwari yea that's what I'm talking about, big fan of the series

[@jordanvanderkeyl642]

They do what they must, because they can

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[@rayngkt]

I like this info graphic and thanks for the team for explaining in a easy to use way with motion pictures.

[@alecicruz388]

5 years later still a very good video. Thank you!

[@trueprogamer3018]

So that’s where Aperture science got its logo from

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

TrueProGamer Hell yea

[@sansational15]

I didn't know that the aperture was actually on a camera. I've only associated the word with Portal for a few months since I played it.

[@eyeofminati2653]

Cave Johnson must have a patent on all Lens Apertures

[@flajflaj]

352 people use GoPro ;).

[@huseyinsheikh]

after spending so much time on this concept, I have now understand this and all thanks to you. May God bless you with wealth and health.

[@Apalapse]

Thank you very much, to you too! Thanks for watching and good luck in your photography. Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to reach out.

[@InYourElementTV]

I loved this video for its easiness of understanding, the visuals, and great information in an easy format. Thank you.

[@roiscavel3923]

"This was a triumph... 🔷🔶

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@DrChicken5269]

I think we can put our differences behind us, for science, you monster.

[@msetmset4857]

Great video explaining the aperture in photography, also peeked on your other videos on photography, great work. I've subscribed to your Chanel and hope you continue uploading videos

[@Apalapse]

Thank you for the kind words! I am currently working on a video right now that should be posted in a few weeks, and I am making some major changes to my channel.

[@Friendroid]

Perfect presentation, I was completely ignorant about these concepts beforehand (now less so). As I watched, I thought "this video must be in the millions of views", and sure it is!

[@clinicalnutritionistgew7126]

I cannot hear at the end

[@Apalapse]

It is fixed now.

[@mty1966]

2:03 Max aperture F-stop 2:50 2 types of lenses (1) 2:55 Prime - fixed focal length (2) 3:02 zoom 3:09 3:12 focal length increase, max aperture decrease (increase F number) 3:57 Benefits of fast lens 4:03 fast lens can increase shutter speed

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for pointing that out!

[@Kerbychat]

KZbin needs people like you, Sir!

[@shivamarora930]

This was awesome! Loved the video and the way it shown the information in such an easy way. Thanks!!!

[@Apalapse]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind feedback.

[@CartoonsEffects]

Waiting for Aperture Science comment

[@poelow2178]

Don’t tell me I’m the only one who looked into their phone camera🌝.

[@wangkevin3431]

@@marksworkbench8705 i think Samsung phones have dual aperture settings?

[@Apalapse]

Yes. Some new Samsung phones have a dual-aperture setting that allows them to "stop down" from f1.5 to f2.4. I did some research and the whole implementation wasn't much of a success so they are not including it on the most recent generation now.

[@RealVenkatesh]

Join the club

[@kylesaporas5279]

Wow i love this channel real quick

[@Ghandjaloodah]

Looking forward to grow as a photographer with this channel. Loved the explaination.

[@Apalapse]

I am here to help. Let me know if you have any video suggestions or need help with any specific concept. I hope my videos will guide you on your quest to become a better photographer. Thanks for watching!

[@prat20009]

No audio after 4:30

[@Apalapse]

Fixed. Sorry, there was a copyright issue with one of the music pieces in the video. I just decided to demonitize the video so that the audio could stay in.

[@SessesSniper]

Aperture is a companny that produces shower curtains

[@Apalapse]

And it's a reference to Portal 2 I am learning :D

[@procrastinator24]

Such a great video! thanks!

[@colinedemkwakofi1704]

The best camera basic tutorial on the entire planet. I dare say that.

[@TheBearGrylz]

THE CAKE IS A LIE!

[@Sebi0425]

Yes

[@tangled_goo]

science

[@iUnboxedit]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@HannahSachie]

This is what I needed. So helpful

[@MateuszPolkowski]

I liked your animation, but I have a few bugs that I would like to clear out. Please take this as positive criticism, as I believe you have done a great job and I just want your video to be better. 0:20 - In the eye animation the pupil is moving around the iris instead of the pupil and iris going around the eye simulating the movement of the eyeball. 0:25 - The animation is showing the SCLERA of the eye and calling it the CORNEA. The Cornea isn't the white part, but the transparent part that goes over the iris. 3:00 - The statement that a prime "can't zoom without moving" is misleading. Primes can't zoom at all. It should refer this as framing the shot. 3:05 - The animation doesn't show the difference of dolling and zooming. While dolling reframes the shot, zooming flattens it. If both actions did the same thing, you could not create a popular "vertigo" (or dolly zoom) effect in movies. 3:37 - The aperture "affecting" the ISO and shutter speed is a bit of an overstatement. I know what you mean, but I feel that is an oversimplification. You tried to explain it later, but it just made it more complicated with the ISO. Apart from that I really liked your animation. What I enjoyed the most was all the movement like zooming with the telephoto lens that makes the frame darker while moving the zoom ring on the animated lens itself and so on. How long did it take you to animate this whole thing?

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for the constructive criticism. It takes me about a month to produce one of these animations, since it's just myself who does the script writing, illustrations, and animating. This animation took me about 30-40 hours to make, but once I refine my workflow from Adobe Illustrator to Adobe After Effects, I should be able to decrease the time it takes for me to release animations. Right now, I am working on one concerning focal length, and I have just finished the script and most of the illustrations.

[@novablum3399]

The comparison to an eyeball made this more confusing.

[@norbertwaal3417]

Just WoW, best explanation ever. Thank you so much for this easy to understand video.

[@valerieschoof4813]

this is fantastic! very clear. thank you

[@DeShoujo]

Yooooo this is like the best video that I've found about aperture!!😩 Thank you very much ❤️

[@Apalapse]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@becauseican7499]

Short and very easy to understand, subscribed!

[@solu.s7]

oh man I love aperture! Perfect video for aperture ⭐💯!

[@milinddixit6583]

This is a great video. Very professional. Subscribed!

[@cheesyoutanimations2045]

*Well here we are again* *it’s always been such a pleasure*

[@melindamel4036]

This is very well presented. I am about to get one camera but have issue understanding the lens. This video helps me to understand it easily. I will surely watch the rest of your videos!

[@kparmaraa178]

Making animation for tutorial is the hardest job ever😁 Salute!

[@arunkumarkarayi]

so adorable explanation and graphics, thanks a lot