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title: "Exposure"
url: "https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/NET_MAXON_PATTERN_NODE_EFFECT_EXPOSURE.html"
section_path: "The Node Editor > The individual Assets > Color > Exposure"
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description: "This page describes the Exposure node of the classic node materials in Cinema 4D. It adjusts brightness photographically and compresses shadows or …"
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# Exposure

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
>
> This page describes the **Exposure node** of the classic node materials in **Cinema 4D**. It adjusts brightness photographically and compresses shadows or highlights — including overbright values beyond 100%.

![Image: 042161.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/042161.jpg)

This Node can be used to adjust the input's brightness and to compress dark or light values.

Note that a brightness value in excess of 100% can result.