Photography Hack: The Secrets to, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO & How to Get The Perfect Exposure

[@froknowsphoto]

Photography Hack: The Secrets to, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO & How to Get The Perfect Exposure. Get my 11 Days to Better Photography Free Mini-Video Course right here froknowsphoto.com/11days

[@LawsonPhotos]

Jared Polin Hello there!!!

[@froknowsphoto]

hi

[@trapmuzik281]

Jared Polin I have learnt so much from you about photography that I have started shooting raw, although I don't get the right picture in three shots but I'm getting there. Also I got your video guide which is helping me a lot. Thanks Mr Fro

[@Saltycures]

Jared Polin awesome info, thank you! Do you have another video or information you could point me to that similarly describes a scale of adjustment for stops of light when zooming in and out with a non-constant aperture lens? For example, when using the 16-80mm on the Nikon D500, I'm often zooming all the way in from 16mm to 80mm and just want to know if there's a reliable rule of thumb of how much shutter speed or other settings I have to adjust between the two ends of the lens's focal lengths (as opposed to wasting time guessing how much shutter speed I have to adjust when zooming in). Thanks!

[@PurandarKakde]

Good one! get perfect exposure in 2 shots

[@makeupsthegame]

I have taken 6 YEARS of photography and I have learned more from this video than any of my photography classes ever taught. Thank you so much!!

[@Диванныйвоин-ф1з]

Probably you attended wrong classes) these are the basics of photography

[@voodoowraith]

I swear I've learned more from the three shots or less series than anything else out there.

[@PaulAlabama]

You know what Jared, I do photography for already 4-5 years, and know all this by heart. But I always click on such of your videos and enjoy every second of it!

[@carly9355]

Thank you for showing the "math" on here, the calculations is something I always struggle in. When I see a lot of those "How to shoot in manual" videos, they don't really touch on ways to do the calculations. Thanks again!

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome.

[@deborasvillegas]

This is so true! Thanks Mr.FRO

[@ChaplainDMK]

Back in the good old days of analog photography if you didn't have a lightmeter with you, or in your camera, or a battery for it, you'd use the sunny 16 rule - sunny midday is F16 1/125 exposure on ISO100 film. Are you shooting in a snowy or sandy area? Lower the aperture to F22, or raise the shutter speed to 1/250, or get ISO50 film. It's cloudy? Use F8, or 1/60, or ISO200 film. The settings on these cameras were made so you could easily adjust exposure in steps (which is what you use the EVS setting today, EV-1 is basically the same as going from F16 to F22 or from 1/250 to 1/125 etc.) without needing a light meter. Some of todays cameras of course have different settings that fuck with these rules, but in general most of the time you still adjust exposure in steps, with each full step in any setting being equal to a full step in any other setting.

[@lilfear]

I cannot believe how good this worked...I have an old POS camera "Kodak easyshare Z1012 IS" i took the photo (in sorta low light) and came out (with flash) over exposed...set my camera to your first manual settings, and black as yours did...then made same adjustments and OMG the picture came out perfect....THANK YOU SO MUCH AWESOME VID

[@HawkeScream]

As a beginner hobbyist, these are honestly some of the most helpful videos and have really helped me stop and think rather than just messing with the settings on live view until it looks about right. They've really helped me get better at guessing a good starting point (rather than being totally off) for whatever I'm trying to photograph. I always feel like I "get it" after watching one of these and it makes me excited to take more pictures and apply what I learned!

[@coffeebot3000]

Your style of “trying to find stops of light” and “building” the proper exposure, makes it super easy to understand. I love these 3 shot videos.

[@DivertLiving]

This is amazing for new photographers! Thank you!

[@adityasundar324]

Finally I've figured out the holy trinity of exposure. All these years I've been doing it in trial and error (and it was a hit or miss) - good enough for stationery subjects, but not insects. Finally you helped me to mathematically understand the correlation between the 3 variables

[@TheBeamanater107]

Your videos, more than any other KZbin photography person, have taught me the most about photography. Other photography people, such as Thomas Heaton, are very entertaining. I've seen him using these methods to build a perfect exposure but you're the one who explains it and writes it out.

[@bunsy777]

Finally I get the interrelationship between the three elements of exposure. "Building the exposure" is sooo accurate a phrase and introduces the right mindset for getting it right.

[@madi.7.7.7]

Hey I know you stopped making videos but these will forever be relevant and helpful to us just beginning in the world of photography and I thank you for the detail and time you put into all of your videos:)

[@beautifulace72]

I absolutely love how you really break down info that is very easy to follow, learn, and digest. I have been having trouble understanding photography as I am newer to using manual mode and did not want to keep shooting in Auto. I will be practicing what you have shown in this video as well as the other videos you have and I hope that my images turn out nice like yours.

[@breezy503]

I've been shooting for two years now - I remember doing this when I first started because I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to manipulate my controls in "manual" mode. I finally switched over to "auto" to find out the ball park that I needed to be in. Thanks for the reminder - I can use this method when I'm shooting in front of clients to dial in quickly. Thanks Bro!

[@firstname1810]

The shirts are a great conversation starter--especially at theme parks haha. I want one!

[@westernmortician5959]

One of the best videos on the internet explaining how to work with those three elements!!!! Awesome!!!

[@georgmohr1266]

I think it is one of the most helpful 3 shorts or less video for beginners to understand how expsure apeture and ISO are connected. well done, thanks alot!

[@froknowsphoto]

you're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@myroadtours6147]

Agreed.

[@jamesmyers8580]

As a beginner in photography, I would have to say that this is probably one of the best ever for explaining Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO & How to Get The Perfect Exposure. Mind Blown! New Paradigm being created in Brain. Thanks for the mental reboot for photography.

[@harishkarthiktk2242]

This is literally the best explanation to how light works.. cheers to you...

[@garygooch8638]

Bravo! I loved the way you broke this down. Explaining the camera didn't get the focus quite right on the auto setting, and walking us through the process of correcting it in manual mode, explaining what & why you were doing it verbally & on paper. Thanks again!

[@hemmerable]

Hello common core math😎 I'm old and it took me years to appreciate the "new math" my kid was taught. but this is exactly how we want brains to build systems even when the components are not in the same units. Excellent!

[@johnramos7024]

This is by far the best explanation on how to get to the right exposure. Fro knows how to shoot 😊

[@ColinBloodworth]

Jared, this was an incredible 3-shot video. I have a decent understand of light stops, but this is by far the best and easiest to understand explanation in video form I've ever seen. Well done, bro.

[@haram209]

Yay! Thanks for pointing this out - for us that are mathematically mind, this makes perfect sense! Will help to enjoy this hobby even more!

[@froknowsphoto]

glad it helps.

[@jonweinraub]

I’ve hard the idea of stops but never understood the mathematical complement that this short video explained. Thanks Jared!

[@ahmadabrar4460]

Jared probably won't see this. However I'm new at photography and this was immensely helpful. He should be making stuff like these again

[@dres100ish]

I've been shooting casually for 3 years and I've never seen this before some how - love it

[@harshanamaduranga6927]

Thank you Jared Polin, I was serching videos with related to the exposure, shutter speed and ISO but this is the best video among the rest. As new to the photography industry there are so many things that I have to learn so this video resolved one of my mysteries.....

[@robwhitmore9799]

More people need to see this and find out how easy it is to shoot manual. They day someone told me that turning the aperture wheel up 7 clicks and the shutter speed down 7 would give the same exposure was the day I stopped being worried about shooting manual. And with RAW, you have so much room for error while learning.

[@michaelganner1581]

I'm just starting out in the world of photography , I've just watched this video and it makes tons of sense , thank you for making another great vid .

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

This is very important not only for macro but for photography in general. During the day, I like to shoot using Aperture priority, but at night I prefer to use Manual priority and these tips are very useful. Thanks a lot.

[@iwangmail]

5 stop aperture = 3 stop Shutter speed + 2 stop ISO. Thanks for tutorial 👍

[@antorchowdhury1707]

most easy and understandable video about the relation between ISO, shutter speed and F stops... most help full learning video of all about photography...

[@TheMindOfBrick]

You have helped me SO much in just under a month... I wish I could share some before and after with you. Long way to go but with your help I’m getting there

[@ChristopherPerezAHCG]

Great teaching style and methodology to break this process down. More importantly, you demystify it for those of us determined to get out of Auto! Fro Hates Au-to cuz Fro Knows Pho-to! Love it, man, thanks.

[@attilathemom]

This is the best explanation of the relationship between iso, speed and depth of field that i've seen yet. Thanks so much for the great content!

[@UseHERnam3]

Listen, this tutorial was all kinds of amazing. I am slightly more than a newbie and I understand the principles behind exposure, but to see the practical elements behind building back the stops of light was just what I needed!

[@rickmaiers4231]

Parallel Pairs....also known as Equivalent Exposures - ....EXCELLENT video....nicely explained.

[@jasekjaan]

This is an excelent thing. I usually just guessed and never actually thought about the settings in "steps". Thanks a lot!

[@killjoystevey1478]

You've taught me more in one video than my teacher has in a semester!! Thank you!!!!!

[@oc2phish07]

What a clear, jargon-free and VERY informative little video. Thanks Jared.

[@kevin__grantham]

Possibly the best video I’ve seen to explain exposure. Thanks so much

[@Ub3rn00berer]

I love these kinds of videos you do. Really helps out a lot of people who are interested in getting better at photography.

[@florutherford9743]

Good explanation of the three elements-- aperture, shutter speed, and ISO! Never thought of first shooting in auto.

[@natalebabbu2513]

Your three shots are one of the best and simple way to learn things that I ever saw. Thanks Jarod

[@fjeepers]

I just totally learned something new. So basic, but I’ve never seen it explained this way!!

[@Montauk198]

@JaredPolin Thank you so much for this simple explination.. I am a novice hobby photographer that has struggled with this... You made the pyramid so much easier than others trying to explain the same thing.

[@richardsimmons6470]

Keep telling new members of Canon Facebook page to look at your Three exposures to a perfect picture REALLY helps me hopefully will help them This is another step forward THANKS

[@infantryblack]

watched this 3x till I fully understood what was going on. Just got my Rebel T7i 2 days ago and love how there is so much more then just point and shoot.

[@froknowsphoto]

+Steven exactly. If you want to learn even more please check out my video guide.

[@SchardtCinematic]

The Rebels are an amazing starter dslr. Mine was a T3i. But I learned photography on my Dads 35mm Minolta film slrs. I now have an 80D, 5D mark III and plan to buy a 6D mark II next year. Enjoy that T7i. You will love it

[@AbsoluteAreeya]

Thank you sooo much. You make camera setting much easier to understand. I’ve just bought my first camera and have absolutely no idea how to use it. So its been on Auto for the past couple of days. Now i guess I should play around a bit more with the settings. Thank you!!!

[@beanhoneybuns]

I've been in manual for years but this is exactly what I would recommend for someone to watch who doesn't know the exposure triangle!

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Jared, Jared, Jared! Loving your channel, became a Subscriber a week ago, and I'm excited about how fast I'm picking things up. I'm a Babe, just purchased a T5i, and I have a Sony a300, got a sweet deal for both. I've begun the 11 Days to Better Photography and I have plans to go further with your channel. Thanks for the lessons thus far and I'll be watching. Be well, stay encouraged, and an encourager!!!

[@andnatanael]

You're a gifted teacher Jared, thank you

[@misszaida]

Subscribed today and after watching a few of your vids, you've inspired me to get outta auto and play with aperture, shutter and iso! Just in time for vacation :) Thx so much!

[@hazelkay05]

This just made everything make sense... I've been watching the shit out of KZbin videos and doing trial and error shoots... this will help me ALOT! Thanks

[@CowgirlVickie]

I am just starting out and this was very very helpful. Everyone explains things but not like you did with the "5 stops" and how to get it.

[@deb8183]

Showing how you build the exposure is very helpful.

[@johndickinson5428]

Congrats...This probably the BEST breakdown manual calculation I have seen, Thankyou

[@sylwekbarcikowski3209]

The best explanation of exposure I've ever seen - easy, simple, understandable....thx..

[@nimanazemi8474]

Oh man! I just started photography and I think you are gonna be my best teacher in this!

[@tn_films]

Man.... What can I say!! It's the second time I watch this after a long time and every video about learning new tecniques is very easy to understand and very usefull your awesome (P.S I don't write comments very often)😉

[@2ShoesPhoto]

You make finding the proper exposure make so much sense! Thank you, I can't wait to get out there again after work.

[@timlee2014]

Awesome! I've struggled understanding the exposure triangle and this nailed it for me. Thanks!

[@paulinoaz]

at first I was laughing when you simply turned the aperture to 22 and took the picture, knowing how it would turn out but by the end I saw your reasoning and why you did it that way. Great video for someone to learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO affect your exposure.

[@gabrielguzmann1ufo905]

One of the best Frotechniques in helping me understand! You Rock!!!

[@WernerKellens]

Great tutorial. I just bought my first DSLR mainly for taking pictures from painted miniatures (28mm/ 24 mm).

[@mkq0007]

Finally math that is actually used in real life situation.

[@chill22girl]

I just want to thank you so much for these tutorial videos. I’ve learned so much and you explain things so well, you’re putting both of my Photography teachers to shame!

[@maribethlowe8345]

As a new photographer seeing the math really helped me understand. Thanks for explaining in detail!

[@ishandebee8828]

Thank you Jared! Absolutely brilliantly. I have been really struggling with what adjustments to make and how to work them out. You’re the bomb!

[@SagarKumar-cz5el]

A very good and clear tutorial. U explained very well, especially with the old school pen and paper way. Thanks

[@alrozanski8352]

As a beginner this video is awesome, I learned a lot. Thx Jared

[@oscarhofmann]

This is a great way to make photographers understand how to nail down the proper exposure in less steps and not by going with try and error. Do you have a video on how to use the meter and its modes? i’m going to share your video along with how to use the metering modes.

[@feelingood50]

Awesome Jared ! How can one not be grateful ? THANK YOU !

[@MiamiVPG]

Jared simplifies it and explains it in a way that is so helpful for me. I also signed up for the 11 days better photography.

[@sibisanjay]

I'm happy that I spent 9 minutes in this video to learn the simple calculation!

[@redpepper17]

Excellent! Great breakdown on how to adjust exposure. Always mention on the goal! That takes a part out of the equation. So appreciate your knowledge Jared. You are an inspiration!

[@johnmichael8920]

Great video!. Using the notebook really brings it home on how to adjust the exposure triangle. Well don.

[@Forthejoyofphotography]

Remember though. Increase the ISO. Increase the noise and reduce d dynamic range. in this scenario kepp ISO at lowest and reduce shutter speed, given that shooting on tripod. Great video. Tanks.

[@rayquackenbush4609]

Very much enjoyed what you are putting out and I am learning more from your video's than any other place that I tried. Hopefully you keep them coming out.

[@robertdouglaseklof]

It really shines through how much you enjoy teaching! Great video! Well done!

[@shanescott3168]

This is a great video. It helped me understand the exposure triangle much better. I will keep going back to it from time to time. Thank you.

[@christinegage449]

I am so glad I found you...explained perfectly

[@youngmasterzack]

Jared, I wish my college professors explains stuffs just like you. keep it up! videos are clear and not really boring like the others

[@robertsimpson2167]

Hi from England Jared, great explanations on exposure, starting to make a lot more sense now, your videos crack me up - so funny!!

[@MachineMirth]

KZbin, videos, computers, digital cameras, LED lights, fantastic tripods, excellent space....... And a notepad. So cool.

[@waynerogers5485]

Thanks very much for your time and effort to produce such a clear and concise explanation and example. Great training!

[@dianedesmedt2591]

This is awsome! No one ever explained this to me before! ! Thx Jared!

[@chicoriver8606]

Thank you. I'm new using mirror less camera Fujifilm. This guide me to a better understanding.👍

[@ingridlou5041]

Wow, thankyou so much! We weren't taught this in photography class, we were just to guess! Thankyou, this is going to help so much since I find exposure really difficult when I'm trying to be quick:)

[@DarkHorseCom]

Now that's a good way to teach the exposure triangle. Way to go Fro! Also, still love my shirts and guides... keep up the great work.

[@froknowsphoto]

glad to hear.

[@girlwithanewleaseonlife952]

love this video! I am starting my photography journey and appreciate this video so much!!

[@ronicooks]

Jared. You are absolutely awesome! Ive been thinking about getting into photography and until I find a way to afford a setup, I’ve been learnings all I can. You are my favorite source. In the last few days I’ve been going all the way back to your very first videos before froknows even launched. You are awesome! Thank you so much for everything.

[@KevinFuller]

The Best video so far in this series.

[@youtech4594]

i agree

[@NickHey]

Not seen too many videos so far cause i am a very new newbie with a Nikon D7100 and a kit lens, but i agree it's a great video that i think details out a fundamental component of photography

[@joshyt684]

I really love how you made it easy to understand, especially for me who really hates math lol that has deal with with this, but loving photography makes it all the more reason to put up with it. Thank you Jared :)

[@TKJC2011]

Great little tutorial. Very well explained and easy to understand! Nice job!

[@vitocarpucci]

Very clear explanation. I like the structured story and how you presented it. Thank you

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Superb - I’ve learnt more in this video than in two years of photography class ,.. kudos Frodo

[@mauricioposada8270]

Mr. Polin, I enjoy your lessons very much. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these excellent videos.