Shutter speed makes or breaks a photo. It's the secret behind crisp, sharp images – and the magic of dreamy motion blur. But there are some myths about shutter speeds that you might have heard before, ...

Those stepping out of auto mode will need to learn about three essential settings in photography: aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. These are commonly referred to as the “exposure triangle,” as one ...

In a still camera, the length of time that the shutter is open, exposing the film (analog) or CCD or CMOS sensor (digital) to light for a single image. In a camcorder, the shutter speed is the frame ...

Learn the basics of aperture and shutter speed with photographer Mark Watson. THE TWO DETERMINING factors for correct exposure in any photograph are the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture. These ...

With everything seemingly slowed down or completely stopped for the last two months or so, I think a lot of us have had our minds on the passage of time. I promise not to wax philosophically on the ...

Your dSLR's (or ILC's, or enthusiast compact's) Shutter-priority mode is perfect when you care about shutter speed beyond all else. Here's what you need to know to use it. Lori Grunin Senior Editor / ...

In my last post, I talked about general ideas and hurdles that surround shooting a high school football game. Before we get much further, a camera’s exposure is made up of three variables: shutter ...

The following lesson was created by Vimeo for its Vimeo Video School. It's used here with permission. Look for a new lesson each week. In this day and age of constantly changing gear and technology, ...