Ec - Outdoor Exposure.mp4 Apr 2026

In digital video, it is often better to protect your highlights (like the sky) and lift the shadows later in editing, rather than blowing out the sky completely.

Your camera might think the scene is too bright and darken it, making snow look gray. Dial in positive EC (+1.0 to +2.0) to keep the whites white. EC - Outdoor Exposure.mp4

Your camera might try to brighten the shadows, making the image look "washed out." Dial in negative EC (-1.0 to -2.0) to keep the shadows deep and natural. Monitor Your Exposure In digital video, it is often better to

Use the histogram on your screen to ensure your highlights aren't "clipping" (touching the far right edge), which means you're losing detail in the brightest areas. In digital video