The Exposure Triangle
An interactive lesson on how light becomes a photograph
A project by Blake Vente · rv2459 · COMSW4170
Think of your camera's sensor as a bucket collecting rain.
Camera Iris
How wide is the opening?
How wide is the opening?
Capture Duration
How long is it left out?
How long is it left out?
Sensor Sensitivity
How big is the bucket?
How big is the bucket?
Overfill the bucket = too bright. Underfill = too dark.
Three controls, one light budget. Let's learn each one.