Time-Lapse Photography Art and Techniques by Mark Higgins
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Chapter 4<br />
Light <strong>and</strong> exposure<br />
In this chapter we will take a look at the different kinds of light that we might be working with as<br />
image-makers. We will explore the world of exposure, which is about controlling light with the<br />
camera, both from a technical <strong>and</strong> practical st<strong>and</strong>point. Light will be deconstructed <strong>and</strong> demystified,<br />
to help you find the best light source to work with whenever possible.<br />
We will also explore ideas that will enable you to use your camera effectively under different<br />
lighting conditions. The information covered in this chapter is very important when using an advanced<br />
camera; learning about light will give you much more control of your work. Once you have developed<br />
an underst<strong>and</strong>ing of light <strong>and</strong> exposure, your confidence will grow every time you pick up a camera.<br />
THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT<br />
Whether you are taking still photographs, making a video or a time-lapse, light is the most important<br />
thing to look at before anything else. When you record any subject matter with an imaging device, the<br />
only reason you are able to capture a picture is because of the light reflecting off it into the lens. If<br />
there is no light, you are not able to take pictures. The same theory applies to how you see with your<br />
own eyes. You are only able to see what is in front of you because light from the object you are<br />
looking at is emitted from the light source <strong>and</strong> bounces off the object <strong>and</strong> into your eyes.
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