A revised and updated version of this article can be found here (aperture) and here (ND filters). Imagine this scenario. I’m lensing a daylight exterior and my light meter gives me a reading of f/11, but I want to shoot with an aperture of T4, because that’s the depth of field I like. I know that […]| Neil Oseman
In the celluloid era, light meters were essential to ensure proper exposure of the film negative. In today’s digital world, where you can immediately see your images on a monitor, it may seem like light meters are obsolete. But these devices still have their place in modern cinematography. On a bigger production, when you may […]| Neil Oseman