Studio workflow / Learn by doing
EXIF explained simply
What is โEXIFโ?
A standard for recording information such as camera, lens and exposure settings inside supported image files.
- 01Capture settings
- 02Stored fields
- 03Review and compare
How do you use EXIF practically?
A small exercise
Open a photograph’s EXIF details and note its aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Use them to compare two test frames.
- Make a starting version and keep it so you can compare fairly.
- Try the change in the exercise. Keep unrelated choices steady where the exercise allows.
- Compare the result at the size your viewer will actually see. Write down what changed and whether it helped.
How does EXIF solve a problem?
It helps diagnose which settings produced a result and learn from a shoot.
What can go wrong?
EXIF may be missing, edited or removed. It is not proof that every detail is correct.
How do you turn the idea into a useful solution?
Start with the specific problem in your image or brief, try the exercise, and keep the version that meets that need. If the result is worse, return to the starting version and change one choice at a time.
Quick check: can you explain the three ideas in the diagram?
Capture settings โ Stored fields โ Review and compare. Explain how each relates to the exercise. Then compare the starting version with your result and choose the one that meets your brief.
Related video lesson
Photo editing โ Adobe
This related lesson gives wider context for the topic. Camera menus and software versions may differ from yours.
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