BLOG QUESTION: THE ND FILTER

What is an ND filter? Why should you use an ND filter while shooting video?

The ND filter is like sunglasses for your camera. It allows you to keep your ISO, shutter, and F-Stop the same while fixing the exposure of a video. You can use them anytime, but they really good for outside environments in daylight that are overexposed. You will want to use an ND filter if you want to adjust your exposure up and down if you’re shooting different subjects, or if you want to shoot at a wider aperture to maintain a shallow DOF.