Ultimate Guide to Camera Aperture — What is Aperture & the Exposure Triangle Explained [Ep 1]

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Chapters:
00:00 A Look at Aperture in Film
00:17 The Exposure Triangle
00:42 Camera Aperture Explained
01:34 Aperture Tutorial & F-Stops
01:48 Small Aperture
02:30 Example: Small Aperture in '1917'
03:38 Large Aperture
04:07 Example: Large Aperture in 'Joker'
05:07 Medium Aperture
05:59 Example: Medium Aperture in 'Marriage Story'
07:12 Exposure Triangle Preview: ISO and Shutter Speed
07:35 Learn more about aperture

What is aperture? An aperture is what determines how much light passes through a camera’s lens. In photography and filmmaking, lens aperture is more than just an anonymous mechanism inside a lens. The aperture setting is the principal element used to manipulate depth of field, focal length, bokeh, and more. Lens aperture, along with ISO and shutter speed, is also part of the exposure triangle, which dictates the exposure of the final image. In other words, the aperture isn’t just necessary to capture images, it has a direct effect on the look and feel of those images. This is aperture explained, Part 1 of our series on the exposure triangle.

In this video essay and aperture tutorial, we will cover everything you need to know about aperture, depth of field, exposure, f stops, and t stops in photography and filmmaking. Once we cover the basic mechanics of how aperture works, we’ll look at how aperture settings create depth of field and the various visual storytelling techniques you can use in your next project.

So, what are the visual storytelling techniques associated with aperture and depth of field? In 1917, cinematographer Roger Deakins used a small aperture setting (high f stop) to achieve a deep depth of field. By doing so, we are able to observe the soldiers within their surroundings with equal clarity. In Joker, cinematographer Lawrence Sher utilizes a large aperture setting (low f stop) to create a shallow depth of field. This creates separation between Arthur and his environment, allowing us to register his emotional detachment.

In photography and filmmaking, each image-maker needs to be equally adept at aesthetics and mechanics. You won’t be able to speak the language of visual storytelling if you don’t know how to manipulate tools like aperture. Depth of field, focal length, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, and aperture are elements that work in combination to create an image. When you understand the role each of those elements plays, you’ll be one step closer to becoming a master visual artist.

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