CHAPTER 7 Controlling Focus and Exposure

DOI: 10.4324/9781003272380-7

You can use the camera’s controls to adjust brightness, focus, color, and many other aspects of the picture or you can leave the camera on automatic and let it make the decisions. (Photo by Ken Kobré)

On some smart phones and video cameras the only decision you need to make is how to switch the on/off button. That’s an easy choice to make.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is much more elaborate equipment that allows you to undertake a multitude of decisions. Better-performing cameras include giving the videographer a choice between automatic features and manual ...

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