Is it better to over expose or under expose an image explain why?

3 Answers. What you usually want to avoid is over-exposure. When you clip the highlights (i.e. your image has blown-out whites), you won’t be able to recover any detail in these areas from the RAW file. So most of the time it is better to boost the darks with an underexposed RAW file.

Should you over expose film?

Film loves overexposure. Unlike what happens in digital photography, overexposed film gets a little more saturated and you get more details on the shadows, but definitely no clipped highlights or “all-white” burnt images.

What happens when you over expose film?

Overexposing film means that you let more light than recommended hit the film. Pushing film means that you underexpose it, but also develop it for a longer time, to compensate for the underexposure. Pulling film means that you overexpose it, but also develop it for a shorter time to compensate.

Is it better to underexpose a photo?

While underexposing too much can introduce unnecessary noise, dialing it down by one stop (or even two) isn’t going to ruin your image. Instead, it will help you preserve some of the brighter background detail and keep you from blowing your highlights.

Is it better to under or over expose video?

Nailing your exposure is a balancing act: it helps you create the cleanest image while retaining as much information as possible. If you overexpose, you’ll lose detail in the highlights. Underexpose, and the nuances of shadows shall be gone — and you’ll be introducing noise and artifacts when you brighten in post.

Should I expose for highlights or shadows film?

It’s generally accepted that digital photographers should expose for the highlights in order to keep things from getting blown out. It’s generally a good rule of thumb because pure white pixels tend to be more distracting than pure black pixels — but there are always exceptions.

Does exposing film to light will ruin it?

Any undeveloped film can be exposed to light. the undeveloped film will be ruined. The developed film will not be damaged.