Understanding Exposure: The Exposure Triangle with Mark Wallace

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In this episode of Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace, Mark introduces the basics of proper exposure with the exposure triangle. The first part of a mini-series of videos about fundamental camera settings, Mark takes us right back to the beginning and explains what we need to get the perfect exposure based on aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
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[@thalegacy6]

When I first watched this I had no idea what he was talking about. Now with actual practice, it all makes sense. Keep shooting everyone!

[@MrNancymartinez]

omg this is me right now . i have no idea . you give me hope

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Same. When I started it really confused me. Then I started experimenting with each each and it became clear.

[@Beyondthelenzz]

Sameeeeee

[@AlysiasArtStudio]

I needed this 20 years ago!!! I’m picking up my cameras again and I don’t think I’ve ever really understood this! I’ll be watching this several times 🤣

[@SovatOung]

I'm a pure beginner. This video helps me a lot. Thanks man!

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[@markandrews7116]

As a photo 101 instructor I know that everyone learns a different way and at a different pace. I've just emailed all my students to begin viewing these. Mark Wallace is understandable, the script doesn't go in circles and, uses an accessible vocabulary. Thanks!

[@ridderus]

then you should know that the iso story with digital photography is worthless. (Digital) cameras do not have iso. Film does!

[@jeremycaldecoat1699]

@@ridderus ISO is the international standards organization it's a name the same thing as was ASA. It's a meaning of sensitivity onto film or sensor equals the same thing. Hi ISO film results in hi grain no different to high noise. Basically kept to avoid confusion.

[@ninja_tony]

Ridder van Doorne that's false.

[@wanneske1969]

@@ridderus The organisation is actually IOS. The word Iso comes from the ancient Greek 'isos', which means 'the same'. The goal was that for instance Iso 100 is the same for Canon as it is for Nikon

[@NbaLive4ever]

I'm a total noob to photography but this is slowly helping me understand all these technical camera terms. Thank you!

[@ridderus]

And yet they explane it wrongly :) (the iso part)

[@BilalAhmad-xp3mh]

@@ridderus and look who's talking.. who can't even spell "explain" correctly.. hehe

[@capilofila]

Same here ...

[@giammy0]

How is your photography now?

[@Ewuradwoaeghan]

I guess you’re a pro now.

[@MrThoogo]

6 years later and your tutorial is still legit. Thanks for the simplicity in your illustration. Just subscribed!!!

[@shaheedqbailat8530]

Explanation was wonderful and intelligent It's the first time I understand the relationship between the three elements A big thank you

[@robertlittle9907]

I've been in photography since the age of 9 or 10. I've heard it explained every witch way. The way you explained it is very simple and easy to understand. Awesome job.

[@kiantadamon]

OMG....this is the first time I actually understand the mysteries of the DSLR menu!!!!!!! Thank you dude!!!!

[@daveh5632004]

This is one of the best explanations of the 3 elements of picture taking. I just bought a camera and was looking for an explanation of these elements. I really appreciate his explanation of what is the most important one to set first. It depends and that was a big help. Thanks

[@sierra2763]

I've watched numerous videos as I am just beginning to take photography seriously, and this was honestly one of the most clear and helpful one I've seen! cheers man :)

[@nehabekta3329]

You are exceptional with the way you made this complex topic simpler. You have summarised in the most simple way, yet covered everything that needs to be in there. Wonderful. Looking forward for the continued videos.

[@punkyoliverio]

I just started to study photography and I must say this video is VERY clear, concise and friendly. The instructor is very good and friendly. I learned a lot in a few minutes!

[@muhammadrizkyst85]

This is the first time I understand about those 3 components. His explanation is easy to understand. This guy is a great photographer and teacher.

[@AJNakasone]

I’m a self-taught photographer and this video is amazing. Great way of keeping it technical and specific without over-complicating anything. You broke down the terminology and purpose of everything very well. You were easy to understand and follow along. Referring this to friends who ask me any photography questions lol :)

[@adrianawallace1165]

just got my first camera and have been watching so many videos, this guy knows how to speak to beginners. I feel like a lot of photographers have been doing it so long they still speak with technical terms and leave me with more questions that I began the video with

[@revshoney]

Thank you, Mr. Wallace! I just received my first "real" camera and I appreciate the way you have explained the basics and also all of your visuals, which are especially helpful to me in giving me an overall picture of each light-related setting. All of this is new to me since my prior "point and shoot" did so much for me I had never explored those settings on it. Now, I am just trying to figure out how to use my Canon Rebel T6 and I think I have an idea of what these 3 settings mean. I am looking forward to viewing more. I hope all of your videos are explained in the same way. Thank you so much!

[@Zaloomination]

I just bought the Canon Powershot SX530 and I'm also a pure beginner just figuring out what these terms mean and dipping my toes into the other mode beyond AUTO mode. Thank you, I'll be sure to watch the follow up videos!

[@mareevandenberg1251]

Ive been doing research for about a year before I finally bought my first camera, and this video finally helped me put everything together!! Thanks alot! Keep it up

[@lisadarrenp4704]

You are amazing in explaining the functions of each the Shutter Speed, the ISO and the Apertur and that there is the Exposure Triangle which most know nothing about what a fantastic informative approach to this. THANK YOU! these explanations are so much easier to keep the information in your head as they can be very confusing. This video Understanding Exposure has been the most informative yet understandable I've ever seen.

[@thomask9637]

I just love how you break it down in order to make sense. This is really helpful. Thanks.

[@thatonetangirl]

The diagram really helped!! Thank you for giving such a great explanation!

[@Spence743]

You explain it so well for beginners. This is brilliant

[@youtubelearning2990]

Wow! I've been scouring KZbin trying to find someone that could give me this in a story and you did Sir. You really know what you're talking about when you can explain it to somebody who has no idea.

[@neelammaredia1873]

one of the best lessons i believe. he explained so well.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I was once deeply into photography and as with anything I do including my career I concentrate on the technical side of things. I had a thorough understanding of exposure and never saw this until now. It may have helped me at one time, I don't know. But I'm glad to see that its here for those who might have a little difficulty with it. As a long time film user, I can see where the concepts have become a little more abstract in the digital world.

[@EJL2004]

When you mentioned gain, it totally clicked for me! I'm used to adjusting gain on my radar at work all the time (ship navigation) Thanks for the great explanation on the triangle! Just bought my first dslr (Nikon d3400) and I'm stoked to get clicking.

[@ohsocharmdone334]

I've watched a lot of videos, as a beginner, and you have explained this so perfectly. Thank you.

[@nicolamoran7548]

This is really excellent - VERY clear - thank you Mark!

[@mikejduk]

Probably the best explanation of these camera settings that I have heard. Thank you.

[@jkkiran]

This is a great explaination. It's more clear for me now. I'm going to follow all your photography Videos.Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@martysellshousescom]

Excellent lesson! You're a great teacher, Mark.

[@RameshBindroo]

i saw number of video to learn photography and let me tell you nothing can beat this one. Thank you a lot :)

[@hb5318]

The way you explain stuff is simply amazing!

[@YouDontTalkAboutFightClub]

Thank you most high photo gods for sending us Mark Wallace!

[@DragonflyDroneServicesLLC]

Hi Mark, hands down this is one of the easiest explanation on the subject. Thank you so much for taking the time creating good content.

[@kademello]

Simple and straight to the point. Really appreciate this video 🙌🏼

[@palawenavibe1951]

of all the videos of PRO Photographers that cater tutorial videos, this one is the easiest to understand. thanks so much for this video. learnt a lot and digested quite quite well💜

[@stefanbachrodt7072]

Hands down, the best explanation of exposure in photography! I've watched many but up until now it's not become, "second nature". Thanks for simplifying the matter! Earned y'all another sub =P

[@JoaoGuilherme-og6vg]

Just excellent! You've just explained what to prioritize in relation to the kind of picture is to be taken and why. Thank you!

[@pirolas03]

Great simplistic explanation, you get my subscription, keep it up.

[@Brosnan-D007]

This was the very best way on the net that I have been able to learn by breaking things down this way! Thanks! Awesome.

[@Kim-iz4ie]

Thank you for putting photography in a simple format.

[@donaldcrawford5577]

there are many photo videos on the internet, watched many, however, some tend to get too involved with stuff. the ones that give the best advice always try to keep it all simple. I am glad to say, this is one of the best. the science of photography is all about how individuals practice it all. not about which equipment is the best. just a personal opinion.

[@Skanda1111]

You were so clear. You are a great teacher Mark. Have a nice day. Subscribed.

[@donaldcrawford5577]

A good and well explained tutorial about the basics.Well done M.Wallace.

[@tracynichole_c]

This was such an outstanding video and explanation! Thank you !!

[@hlamb68]

This is a huge help! I've always used Auto, the lazy way, as I could never keep f-stops and aperture and shutter straight, only the ISO! LOL Thank you very much for actually showing the difference, really stuck in my head! I love the simpler way of breaking it down!

[@qeeranrana7030]

Thank you so much for your precise explanation. I was struggling to play with exposure triangle. Sometimes pictures come as I have expected and feel happy about that but other time it does not work as I expected it to. I am bit more clearer after watching this video.

[@nasimazad4197]

This channel is incredible!

[@denvan3143]

A very good and very clear explanation of the exposure triangle. Thanks!

[@Paperman4000]

The only time I've understood exposure. Thank you so much

[@Abogabir_Photography]

I can't wait to see the next video about these 3 thing. Thanks a lot.

[@Anthony-lk1fx]

Thank you so much, just got a Nikon D7100 and your video was extremely helpful!

[@DreamDosage]

thanks for breaking this down like this. I've watched a lot of these, and this is the most clear and informative one!

[@181soulgazer]

Very good video! Mark has help me understand better how the iso, shutter and aperture should set on a DSLR

[@elboyd5809]

Thank you, I really enjoyed that explanation of the exposure triangle!

[@janhalls6382]

I loved your video. It was so easy to understand for me after watching so many other videos! Thank you and I look forward to watching more.

[@StarOasis26]

You have explained this the best for anyone trying to learn, can't ask for a better tutorial. thank you so much.

[@eduardoasta]

I liked when you say about the different kinds of photographers. It helps a lot....

[@KerryStuparitzGillespie]

This is a fantastic video and the most easy to understand explanation...thank you! Can't wait to see more.

[@shazwaniramli6334]

Thanks for this... u nailed the explaination to simple and yet understandable terms. Bless up!

[@emmahector4954]

Great! Exactly what I was looking for..After watching so many other explanations I was about to sell my camera with frustration... till I found your video. Thanks a LOT!

[@leenamanojav]

Amazing video. Thanks for simplifying the complex concepts.

[@juneanyango9654]

Thank you! This is the most clear explanation I've got so far!

[@1208coelho]

Beginner here and I just wanted to say great explanation and direction. Subscribed to ur channel to learn more. Thanks!!

[@aikeseraspe1554]

this video helps me a lot to understand more about shutter speed, aperture and iso. THANKS FOR UPLOADING :)

[@ChristopherVPepe]

Im loving these tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@curiousabout1046]

The best explanation to exposure triangle!!!

[@StinkyDustyBird]

Woooo! Instead of shutting down because I don't get it, I finally am understanding! Ty!

[@krysamon]

Mark your explanation is amazing simple and objective. Thanks a lot.

[@albertr915]

Cool video mark. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this video series and learning more from it.

[@queenofdahouse1]

You are so easy to follow and you explain it well, although it's a lot to take in and I stay confused over shutter, ISO, and aperture, I do so enjoy your video's ...thank you so much for making these video so I can learn more about my camera.....:)

[@2891michaelk]

I have watched a ton of videos on this and so far this is the best one by far. Great job.

[@Adorama]

Great to hear!

[@faisalkkol]

It's really great lesson for beginners . Thank you so much .

[@TheLondonForever00]

I also came here as a beginner but this made a lot of sense, it's really helped. Thank you for the help.

[@theresah5937]

Love all of your lessons. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@teslewis704]

Thanks Mark. I look forward to the next ...

[@arimsadasop192]

love it! this makes me understand a lot about Aperture , Shutterspeed and ISO.

[@Potencyfunction]

I am fan of portarait photography and your exposure lessons are very valuable for my educational knowledge.

[@dishhatter]

oh my gosh! thank you for explaining this in such a way that I can understand!Awesom video tutorial!

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

thanks for sharing your experience, you brought an easy way to understand some fundamentals.

[@sunnyeh1627]

thank you for explaining about triangles it makes sense you are an amazing teacher a big thank you to you, sir

[@bedeaea8770]

You're so good at explaining it all together 🤩 thank you 🙏

[@murtazaarif6507]

Thank you. This is the most easiest to understand video i have found on this subject. I dont know which planet the other guys from other video channels are from because I didn't ask them.

[@Amit_vns]

Great video, very informative and easy to understand. The use of graph was very helpful in understanding the (confusing) relation between iso aperture ans shutter speed. Thank you.

[@cessealbeach]

Adorama one of my favorite store. Great Job buddy for the guys and gals who have just purchased a DSLR camera for the first time

[@maimai21adventure86]

Just recently came across this and very easy to understand. I’m a student photographer so this video helps a lot to me to understand the exposure triangle

[@Harper1168g]

grateful for these videos makes it easy to understand and revisit these concepts

[@muffdriver69]

Best explanation ever! Thanks!

[@Intheskyes1]

Awesome. Extremely helpful for me as a new photographer. Grateful.

[@siebenthal3956]

This was very helpful to me! Thanks a lot, Mark!

[@stylesfeliz1433]

thank you, you thought me souch in this one. everyone else talks I'm circle. the way you did it was perfect. thank you.

[@SparlingAdventures]

Amazingly simplified my friend!! I compltely understand Manual Mode now!! Thank you so much! Truly Appreciate it. I can go out and shoot now with confidence. thanks!

[@briangeoghegan9172]

Great stuff very easy to understand great job by Mark he really knows his photography thanks Mark. Brian from Ireland

[@dancu9271]

Thanks for making and sharing your video!!

[@bird271828]

Mark, I like your videos and I appreciate your work. Thank you.

[@vvvvvv2086]

Brilliant and engaging lesson. Well done.

[@andrevankoningsbruggen7421]

Great explanation, will check out more for sure !

[@manishnair8536]

Thanks so much for the basic understanding 😊