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Mastering Exposure by Patrick O’sullivan

A Game-Changing Approach to Exposure

Mastering Exposure is not just another cinematography course—it’s a complete system designed to transform how you understand and control exposure. Created by Patrick O’Sullivan, cinematographer and host of The Wandering DP Podcast, this course delivers the missing ingredient that separates amateurs from professionals: a deep, practical mastery of exposure.

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned DP, this training provides a structured approach to image creation, ensuring you can deliver consistent, cinematic results in any environment.

Why Exposure is the Foundation of Cinematography

Patrick’s career skyrocketed once he realized that exposure wasn’t just a technical necessity—it was the language of image creation. By learning how to control every variable of exposure, he was able to craft images with intention, style, and impact.

This course distills years of professional experience into a system you can use immediately, saving you time, frustration, and years of trial and error.

What You’ll Learn in Mastering Exposure

Across eight structured course stages, you’ll gain both technical and creative insights:

• Develop Pattern Recognition – Learn to see exposure as a visual language.

• Measure Values On and Off Set – Train your eye and mind even without a full crew or gear.

• Get Better Without Shooting – Practice exposure techniques anytime.

• Simplify Technical Jargon – Focus on creativity while still mastering every variable.

• Use Proven Cinematography Workflows – From light meters to false color and beyond.

• Post-Exposure Techniques – Refine your images with professional finishing methods.

Each section includes practical exercises, demonstrations, and strategies that make exposure second nature.

Course Curriculum at a Glance

• Section 1: Introduction to Exposure & The Matrix Revealed

• Section 2: What is Exposure? Understanding Ratios, Elements, and Variables

• Section 3: Developing a System – The Exposure Tree & Flow Charts

• Section 4: The Learning Process – Light Meters, False Color, and Techniques

• Section 5: Using the System – Finding Patterns and Scene Work

• Section 6: Workflow Essentials – Measuring Sticks, Control Points, Studio & Sky Plus

• Section 7: Post-Exposure – Refining Your Shots with Advanced Tools

• Section 8: Conclusion – Closing the Loop & Career Tips

This structure ensures you move from fundamentals to advanced mastery step by step.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Cinematographers who want consistent, professional results.

• Aspiring DPs who didn’t go to film school but want to fast-track their careers.

• Filmmakers looking to elevate their visual storytelling.

• Content Creators & Videographers who want to move from “good enough” to cinematic quality.

If you want to understand exposure like a professional and stop guessing behind the camera, this training is for you.

Why Learn from Patrick O’Sullivan?

Patrick has been a professional cinematographer since 2009, working on hundreds of commercial projects worldwide. As the creator of The Wandering DP Podcast, he has shared insights with thousands of filmmakers, helping them achieve better results.

This course is the culmination of his career—a proven system designed to give you the exact tools that shaped his success.

Start Mastering Exposure Today

The sooner you understand exposure, the sooner your images will look the way you always imagined. Instead of spending years piecing together random tips, you’ll gain a complete framework that works in any situation.

Take control of your cinematography and start creating with confidence.