Understanding Exposure: The Exposure Triangle with Mark Wallace

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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[thalegacy]

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!

[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!

[markandrews]

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!

[NbaLiveever]

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

[robertlittle]

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.

[MrThoogo]

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

[shaheedqbailat]

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

[nehabekta]

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.

[daveh]

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

[sierra]

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 :)

[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!

[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!

[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 :)

[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!

[lisadarrenp]

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.

[kiantadamon]

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

[thomask]

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

[mareevandenberg]

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

[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.