Canon’s Online DSLR Simulator
Canon Canada’s site has a nifty little simulator that lets beginners get a taste of how Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO affect the look and exposure of a DSLR camera. Visit the siteRead More
Shutter Speed
How Does Shutter Speed Affect Video?
Shutter speed not only affects the exposure of your video, it also affects the look and motion blur of your movie. When talking about video, many people refer the “cinematic” or “videoish” looks. Cinematic is in. Everyone wants to make sure their videos look like they came from a Hollywood backlot. One of the most Read MoreRead More
Shutter Speed vs Frame Rates: A Basic Tutorial
Do you get confused between Shutter Speed and Frame Rate? Here’s a basic tutorial explaining the difference between shutter speed and frame rate using a Canon T2i to demonstrate:Read More
A Visual Guide to Exposure
This reference from the Exposure guide demonstrates the trade offs of the three elements of exposure. When these three elements are combined, they represent a given exposure value (EV) for a given setting. Any change in any one of the three elements will have a measurable and specific impact on how the remaining two elements Read MoreRead More
The Fundamentals of Exposure (Infographic)
Here’s our infographic covering the three basic elements of exposure (Aperture/Iris, Shutter Speed, and ISO/Gain) and the tradeoffs when adjusting any of these elements.Read More
The Three Basics of Photography
Matthew Gore of LightandMatter.org explains the three parts of getting a proper exposure: Aperture (or Iris – for us video folk), Shutter Speed, and ISO.Read More
DSLR Film Look Using Shutter Speed
Olivia Speranza shows you how to simulate the film or cinematic looks with DSLR cameras. Without getting too technical, a basic rule is to keep your shutter speed at about twice the framerate. Using ND filters helps you to control that setting when out in bright daylight.Read More