Title | Zebra Stripes - videography |
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Author | Shirin Nasar |
Course | Journalism |
Institution | University of Calicut |
Pages | 1 |
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It's lecture notes of photography and videography...
Zebra Stripes Zebra stripes, or zebras, are a feature of professional cameras which give an indication of exposure levels. When activated, diagonal lines appear across any part of the picture which is approaching over-exposure. These lines appear only in the viewfinder — they are not output from the camera or recorded.
To Set Up the Zebra Stripes Turn the zebra stripes on. There should be a switch or menu item labelled "Zebra Stripes". If the camera has the option to change between different zebra settings (eg 75% or 100%), make sure you know which setting you're using, and the resulting effect. Use the zebras to guide your iris settings. In general, a small amount of zebras on the hottest part of the subject is desirable. Practice and experiment with this feature. Be aware that zebras aren't foolproof — they should be used as a guide only....