9. Evenly Expose Scenes

Another problem that you may encounter when using multiple video cameras to film a scene is ending up with clips that don’t look the same in terms of exposure. The same scene can look darker in one camera and brighter on the other. This is true if you don’t set the same exposure settings, like your frame rate, ISO levels, and aperture. This is why dedicated cine lenses have t-stops. These stand for exact aperture values, instead of the more theoretical f-stop value on regular photography lenses.

For beginners, it may be easier to shoot in controlled settings. You can have the same lighting no matter the time of day and use the same camera with the exposure locked. Yes, may take longer to record. However, it will save you the headache of correcting your exposure during post-production.


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