zebra pattern ???

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adumb

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i was looking for a little bit more info on how to properly use the zebra patterns. in barry greens book it says to expose someones forhead to about 80. but i kinda wish there were more real world examples of that.

what if i am shooting a landscape with no sky in it. what exposure should i be looking for about.

what if i am shooting a landscape with the sky in it. what is normally the correct exposure for sky?

and any other scenarios that you think would be helpfull. i realize it is all in the taste of the operator but there is a general guideline to follow. that is all i am looking for.


i did do a search before posting and didn't find anything like this posted.
 
I don't have numbers for ya (cuz it really depends on what you're looking for), but I usually set my zebras to about 95% or 100% just to prevent clipped whites. Then I just close down until the zebra's are gone. Also, read up on the Marker feature. That will allow you to get a exposure reading on anything you point it at.
-Ryan
 
adumb said:
what if i am shooting a landscape with no sky in it. what exposure should i be looking for about.

what if i am shooting a landscape with the sky in it. what is normally the correct exposure for sky?

and any other scenarios that you think would be helpfull. i realize it is all in the taste of the operator but there is a general guideline to follow. that is all i am looking for.
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There is no textbook answer for this. Every situation is different; this is why experience matters.

Go out and shoot these examples at different iris settings and make notes on each shot. Then go home and look at them on an NTSC montior, and decide what you like best.

You'll only become proficient through trail and error.

David Kuznicki
Production Manager, WGTE-TV30
 
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