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Course 324 · Lesson 02

Light, Color, Motion, and Perspective: The Dynamic Elements

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The Zone System in the Field — Highlight, Mid-Tone, and Shadow Decisions

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The zone system is the bridge between technical metering and artistic intention. This lesson applies zone system thinking to real shooting decisions: how to identify the highlight, mid-tone, and shadow areas in any scene; how to choose which zone to expose for based on what the photograph needs to communicate; and how to develop the photographic understanding that allows you…

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