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How to choose a metering mode for indoor cosplay photography?

Indoor cosplay photography differs from outdoor photography in that there is not as much light as there is outdoors. So indoor photography must pay attention to the source, direction, and intensity of the light. The key to the success of a cosplay portrait session is a good command and sensitivity to light. Indoor photography requires the use of different metering modes and actively looking for available light sources to improve the quality of indoor portraits.Anime cosplay costume

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Metering guidelines.

Newer photographers are more familiar with exposure modes such as AUTO, P, or various mood modes, but unfortunately, these are not the best choices for indoor portraits. The best exposure modes for indoor portraits are “Av Aperture Priority” and “M Manual Exposure”.

In the choice of metering mode, commonly used are average metering, central focus, and spot metering, in principle, depending on the location of the scene and the light source to judge. The following experience is the result of my online collection, I hope it will help you.

1.You can use average metering with confidence when the light evenly brightens a smooth scene with the cosplayer.

Average metering: It measures the average brightness of the entire screen, and gets better results when there is little difference in the screen light intensity, and when the image brightness and tone are more uniform.

2. For backlighting or scenes with high contrast between light and dark, it is recommended to use central focus or spot metering.

Backlighting can emphasize the outline of the cosplayer’s body, and white background with dark costumes gives a more contrasting and dreamy atmosphere.

Spot metering: measuring a small range of the picture, about 2%, suitable for more complex light or strong light ratio needs to highlight the main occasions, such as macro and backlit characters.

Center focus metering: placed in the center of the image, is a middle-of-the-road method, suitable for more prominent subjects.

3. In addition, when using artificial light sources such as flash, studio lights, etc. for fill light, be sure to take these important factors that affect metering values into account.

4. For successful indoor portraits, use more natural light!

5. If there is insufficient natural light, an artificial light source can intervene at this point. Note that the specific gravity of the light intensity should be kept as low as possible, and adjusted to enhance the insufficient natural light. Avoid a flash that is so strong that it destroys the light and visual atmosphere of the scene.

This concludes the discussion of how to choose a metering mode for indoor cosplay photography. Of course, you can’t rely on these techniques alone to complete an indoor cosplay shoot, but you need to learn more about shooting cosplay indoors, such as indoor lighting techniques.  In addition to learning the techniques, you also need to practice them. If you want to learn more about cosplay shooting or buy cosplay costume, you should check out Cosplaylab. On Cosplaylab, there is a group of like-minded people waiting for you, so let’s work together on the same hobby.

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