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Module 2: Exposure

Learn to control image brightness and creative appearance with the exposure triangle.

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What you will learn

1. Explain the purpose of module 2: exposure

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2. Apply a practical method to control image brightness and creative appearance with the exposure triangle

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3. Recognise the main technical, safety or professional risk

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4. Review the result and record one useful improvement

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Step-by-step practice

Step 1. Identify why module 2: exposure matters to the photograph you want to make.
Step 2. Prepare the subject, location, equipment and any required permission.
Step 3. Practise how to control image brightness and creative appearance with the exposure triangle.
Step 4. Review focus, exposure, light, composition, story and responsible practice.
Step 5. Complete this activity: Photograph one scene at three exposures and identify the best highlight and shadow balance.
Safe and responsible practice: Change one setting at a time and review sharpness at useful magnification.

Practical activity

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Photograph one scene at three exposures and identify the best highlight and shadow balance.

Good-practice checklist

Important detail is acceptably sharp
Exposure protects the intended highlights
Complete the practical activity for module 2: exposure
Record settings or decisions that produced the best result
Review the result on a second screen or as a print
Ask a qualified person when safety, privacy or legal consequences are significant

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