Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Exposure & capture settings · Specialist

Underexposure

ELI5

Exposure that records less light than the intended reference level, potentially increasing noise or losing shadow detail.

Used in conversation

“Let’s test the underexposure before we lock the lighting approach.”

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

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