{"id":156154,"date":"2021-06-28T11:48:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T16:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=156154"},"modified":"2021-06-28T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T16:57:19","slug":"5-best-smartphone-apps-checking-exposure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/5-best-smartphone-apps-checking-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Smartphone Apps for Checking Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the best light meters available for download on your smartphone devices—both free and paid.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics. Exposure is one of the most critical elements of filmmaking. Additionally, it’s a key part of the exposure triangle<\/a>, which is made up by aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Checking exposure has long been done by light meters, and there are plenty of reasons as to why you should use a light meter to check exposure on set<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, you could always eyeball the lighting<\/a> or try to rely on your camera\u2019s auto-settings. But, if you want the most accurate exposure possible, using an industry-standard light meter will always be your best option. There are other choices for sure<\/a>, but to be honest, in today\u2019s modern digital filmmaking world, your best bets can actually be found on your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at some of the best paid and free light meters available for download on your smartphone and figure out which one might be right for you and your video production setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1a. Lux Light Meter Pro (iOS)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Lux Light Meter Pro (iOS) app. Image via Apple Store<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with one of the best smartphone light meters currently on the market. Lux Light Meter Pro<\/a> uses an array of device sensor inputs to collect light intensity data for spot-on calculations. It’s an impressive app that\u2019s easy to use and solid for adjusting, comparing, and measuring light levels in any environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, Lux Light Meter Pro is designed for both on-set and practical applications; it’s as good for video production shoots as it is for revealing how much lighting eye strain there might be in your home office or studio. And perhaps best of all, Lux Light Meter Pro is FREE to download and use on iOS devices like iPhones and iPads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n