Do you need to know EV (Exposure Value) to make great images? | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Rory H. -- “What is EV as it relates to exposure compensation and how is it used in photography? I often see values like + or - 5EV.” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Canon 5DS R DSLR Camera Body http://www.adorama.com/ICA5DSR.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca8514l.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber 3 Sections Tripod https://www.adorama.com/bgmt055cxp3.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ6 XPRO Ball Head https://www.adorama.com/bgmhxpbhq6.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Platform http://www.adorama.com/BG2929.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto 035 Super Clamp http://www.adorama.com/BG2915.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.html?kbid=66043 #exposurevalue #learnphotography #adorama __________________________________ Do you need to know EV (Exposure Value) to make great images? 00:00 Intro 00:46 Two kinds of Exposure Values 01:12 Exposure Triangle and Relative EV 08:53 Absolute Exposure Value and EV Charts 11:07 Is understanding EV useful? __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit online workshop at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!