Digital Cinematography, 2nd Edition

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Figure 10.71 SONY VENICE latitude of exposure at

ISO 2500.

The cinematographer can use the same coun-

terintuitive exposure strategy to protect against

underexposure and highlight clipping. By raising

the ISO on an already bright scene and exposing

for the brighter image displayed from the viewing

output, the cinematographer stops down so that

less light is received, protecting highlights. In a

brightly lit scene, if too much light is received,

otherwise continuous tones hit a digital wall and

clip. Increase the ISO rating and the solution

again becomes obvious – stop down to protect

highlights. Similarly, when the ...