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The Zone System

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In this lesson, learn Ansel Adams’ method for determining which exposure for film will create the best print—then start shooting your own masterpieces!

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    Rick G
    Thanks for the clear explanation. Looking forward to the digital explanation.
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    Charles C
    In the tonal mapping section you state the black to white bar is divided into ten (10) sections but in reality you divided it into 11. Should the zones be numbered 1 through 10 instead of 0 through 10.
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    Vinnie T
    Of course anything shown or taught at this point is knowledge I didn't have before which is golden, but I'm working in the digital worlld of photography and am looking forward to those lessons.
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    Bill W
    Nice! Moving on to watch more.
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    Purnima P
    Very informative. Learnt something new that I never knew.
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