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Aperture

A small opening in the camera lens which controls the amount of light that passes through. The aperture size regulates the film’s degree of exposure to light. Reducing the aperture size increases the depth of field; increasing it respectively results in a decrease in the depth of field.

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July 16, 2021/by Filmmakers Academy
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