Camera Basics - Aperture

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In this animation, I explain Aperture and how it interacts with the various parameters of photography.
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I am releasing an animation with a similar style to this one every month, so stay subscribed for more. Feel free to leave criticism in the comments, but keep in mind that I am still learning After Effects and Illustrator. Also, leave suggestions for different video topics. I plan on covering the other two pillars of photography: Shutter Speed, and ISO, as well as Focal Length.
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Credits:
Animation, Vector Design: Vincent Ledvina
Voiceover: contracted from Fiverr
Music: Wonder - Mattia Cupelli
Sound Effects: Created by myself and sourced online
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Thank you for watching!

[KawaHato]

I'm a visual learner and this was such a huge help for me understanding aperture! I've watched multiple videos but this one was the best, thank you!!

[lordnuminex]

Went from amateur to less amateur in photography

[Apalapse]

Thanks for all the support and viewership on this video. It has really encouraged me to pump out more animations and one on focal length is in the works along with animations on ISO and Shutter Speed.

I decided to monetize my videos. It was a hard choice as I would love to provide ad-free videos that everyone could enjoy, but if I am going to produce more animations, I will need money for the voiceovers which can cost a pretty penny, and licencing fees for some of the sound effects and music. I hope everyone understands why I am making this choice. Thanks again for all the positive feedback and support.

[justoalejandrogonzalez]

Trust me... I've seen more or less every f***ing video on camera basics and ALWAYS thinking why is so damn hard to show and explain not only the theory and at the same time, show what's happening with the lens, the field of view, the depth of field, etc UNTIL I saw your video but more specifically things like 1:09 or 2:58 and I thought... FINALLY!

Amazing video. I knew it already but was a pleasure to finally see a good damn job on the matter. I saw it because I really enjoy something when is damn well explained. Thanks a lot.

[elixorvideos]

This has always confused me. Thank you for the explanation, it was so clear and simple, and the graphics were amazing. Photography is so technical and I love it.

[Slam_]

I know nothing about photography except that I love the idea of one day being good at it. I've looked at soo many guides and explanation videos and books and I swear they all expect me to already know the basics:
'To get that good aperture, make sure you....'
'What even is aperture?'
This video is the only one to actually explain it. THANKS :>

[AlaynaJune]

ISO, Check
Aperture, Check
Now onto Shutter speed!
These videos are great!

[sleepinkarma]

I watched about 20 videos on aperture back to back and this one helped the most. Thank you.

[JPW]

This is hands down the best explanation of Aperture I've ever seen! It's beautifully illustrated, interesting and NOT OVERLY COMPLICATED! KUDOS!!!

[wailingnormal]

this video made me understand the aperture science logo after all these years

[loowiii_]

I'm a newbie to photography and I learned alot just by watching this video. Thumbs up! 👍

[brosende]

this video is awesome. it's entertaining and informative. i always ask myself to research about aperture and felt lazy and busy to do so. then this came as a recommended video in my YouTube homepage and it's gold! thanks man! you're doing great work.

[laurenleith]

Um, this is SO SO helpful because you are explaining it with such clarity and thoroughness. This is a great resource to me know, thank you!

[paulofelipe]

I'm from Brazil and we can't find a content like that in portuguese, with all this excelente in animations. Thanks Very much!

[sangeethasangeee]

The making of this vid itself demands a big deal of appreciation from the learners for its creativity. Such a point to its detail... one of the very best learning tools video on photography that i have come across.

[magetime]

This was a triumph. I'm making a note here. Huge success!

[sansational]

Thank you. Not only did I learn where Aperture Laboratories got the logo from (I play too much Portal) but I learned some photography.

[l.j.]

This was such an informative and well laid out presentation on aperture. And the analogy made so much sense. Thank you!

[jigggro]

Thank you. Spending the entire video on only one aspect has helped me understand immensely. It was also very useful to learn with the visual instead of looking at a person explain it.

[nachiketpargaonkar]

Great summary! Only one tiny correction, in case of human eye, when you pointed at the white part, it's called sclera. Cornea is the glassy, transparent part directly in front of iris. In a way, the camera lens' glass is cornea.