![]() ![]() ISO digitally brightens the image, but it is not something you want to use unless there’s nothing else you can do. The ISO values are normally represented as ‘ISO followed by a number indicating its current brightness.’ Generally, the value starts from ISO 100 and goes as high as ISO 6400. ISO will produce great results if you know when to use it and how to use it wisely. It might get you better results, but it can also go terribly wrong. ISO is the next parameter you can tweak to improve your low-light videos. So from that point of view, it’s pretty good for low light situations because it allows plenty of light into the sensor. If you want to know more about aperture you can check out this article. So, that’s all there is to know about the aperture in a nutshell. Lenses with a big aperture are more expensive than lenses with a smaller aperture and it will make it harder for you to keep things in focus. Lenses with a smaller f-stop (bigger aperture) will give you a shallow depth of field, while lenses with a bigger f-stop (smaller aperture) will give you a larger depth of field. ![]() The opening of the lens will also determine the depth of the field. So an f/2.8 will get you a brighter image than an f/4, for example. The smaller the number, the brighter the image. Using a wide aperture will let in as much as possible. Normally, the aperture value is represented as ‘f-stop’ or ‘f-number’ and in some cameras, the slash between ‘f’ and the number is omitted. The size of the aperture determines the amount of light that crosses the lens and hits the light-sensitive surface. Unlike the human eye, the aperture can be manually controlled. The small opening, called Aperture, in the camera, performs the same role that of Iris in the human eye. So why don’t we start with that? Aperture The basics of shooting videos in low light are the same regardless of the camera you are using. Let’s start with the beginning, shall we?īy the way, if you need help with video editing or with creating the concept for your video you can contact me here.įactors that influence low light performance And I am not talking only about the auto low light mode inside the menu of your GoPro. Since GoPro cameras adjust pretty much everything automatically when you turn them on you would expect that it isn’t much you can do to improve the quality of the footage or photos shot in low light situations, right?īut there is. We get to do plenty of GoPro edits for clients that use our video editing services, and I can tell you right off the bat that GoPro is not a great camera for low-light situations. Oh, and these settings will probably be aplicable for most common GoPro alternative cameras as well. So if you are looking for the best and most practical GoPro low light tips, this post will go right down your alley. ![]() The catch is you have to use all the night mode settings and some of the tips that we recommend. The latest models – GoPro Hero 11 and Hero 10 – offer exceptional night footage. Like most other cameras, GoPro doesn’t really like low-light scenes. Or maybe before sunrise if you are a morning person like myself. At some point, you will probably want to use your GoPro after sunset. ![]()
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