Some recommended sizes for some social/video platforms. Things do change on the platforms, so there might be more sizes recommended by the platforms then what is listed below. Facebook Profile Picture:Desktop and Smartphones: 180 x 180 pixels (minimum), displays as 170 x 170 on desktops and 128 x 128 on smartphones. Cover Photo:Desktop: 820 x…
Aperture is the size of the opening in the lens through which light enters the camera. Think of aperture as the pupil of an eye. In low light, your pupil gets larger to let in more light (low f-stop like f/2.8). In bright light, your pupil gets smaller to let in less light (high f-stop…
ISO measures the sensitivity of your camera’s sensor to light. One way to think of ISO is to think of it as a sponge. Low ISO means a sponge is less absorbent High ISO means sponge is more absorbent. Some common settings for ISO: Bright Sunny Day100-200Ideal for outdoor shots in bright sunlight. Slightly Cloudy…
The shutter speed will impact your images. Photography Scenario Suggested Shutter Speed Description Freezing Fast Action (e.g., Sports, Wildlife) 1/1000s – 1/2000s Captures fast-moving subjects sharply, freezing motion effectively. Capturing Moderate Action (e.g., Running, Cycling) 1/500s – 1/1000s Ideal for freezing moderate speed actions like running or cycling. Slower Action (e.g., Walking, Dancing) 1/250s –…
Have you ever wondered why the colors and lighting in your photos or videos don’t always match what you see with your own eyes? That’s because the way a camera perceives light and color is fundamentally different from how our eyes process them. Human Eye vs. Camera Sensor: The eye and a camera both capture…
