Aperture Explained in 2 Minutes

The video tutorial explains the concept of aperture in photography, detailing how it controls the amount of light entering the lens and affecting the exposure of an image. Aperture is expressed as an f-number, with smaller numbers indicating larger apertures. The tutorial also covers how aperture influences depth of field, with larger apertures resulting in a shallower depth of field. Key terminology such as 'bright lens', 'stopping down', and 'shooting wide open' are explained, providing a comprehensive understanding of aperture's role in photography.

What is the function of the aperture in a camera lens?

How does changing the aperture size affect the exposure of an image?

Explain the relationship between f-number and aperture size.

What does depth of field refer to in photography?

What does it mean to 'stop down' the aperture?