Vocab by Natasha Sarkar https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oquBmH3HZHn5YRqjwrwdY1SC659quuHJ1LkZuzSdkoY/preview?rm=minimal en-us 2022-08-17 20:48:52 UTC 2026-01-31 08:57:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Genre craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263692892 A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.]]> 2022-08-17 21:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263692892 Camera Obscura craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263695084 A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.]]> 2022-08-17 21:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263695084 35mm Film craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263696079 35 mm film is a film gauge used in filmmaking, and the film standard. In motion pictures that record on film, 35 mm is the most commonly used gauge.]]> 2022-08-17 21:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263696079 Twin Lens Reflex Camera craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263696936 A twin-lens reflex camera is a type of camera with two objective lenses of the same focal length. One of the lenses is the photographic objective or "taking lens", while the other is used for the viewfinder system, which is usually viewed from above at waist level.]]> 2022-08-17 21:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263696936 Gelatin Silver Process craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263697755 The gelatin silver process is the most commonly used chemical process in black-and-white photography, and is the fundamental chemical process for modern analog color photography. As such, films and printing papers available for analog photography rarely rely on any other chemical process to record an image.]]> 2022-08-17 21:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2263697755 Curator craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267880051 A keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.

]]> 2022-08-22 20:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267880051 Exhibition craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267880865 A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

]]> 2022-08-22 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267880865 Gallery craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267881497 A room or building for the display or sale of works of art.

]]> 2022-08-22 20:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267881497 Museum craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267882926 A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.

]]> 2022-08-22 20:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267882926 Photography Studio craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267883702 A photographic studio is often a business owned and represented by one or more photographers, possibly accompanied by assistants and pupils, who create and sell their own and sometimes others’ photographs.]]> 2022-08-22 20:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2267883702 Line craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281152654 Line is a point that continues; it implies motion. Lines are open and lead the eyes into a photograph or to an interesting point of the photo.

]]> 2022-09-02 20:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281152654 Color craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281153987 Color is light reflected off of objects. Color has three main characteristics: hue (the name of the color, such as red, green, blue, etc.), value (how light or dark it is), and intensity (how bright or dull it is).]]> 2022-09-02 20:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281153987 Shape craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281155945 An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.]]> 2022-09-02 20:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281155945 Form craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281156835 An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width, AND depth (as in a cube, a sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free flowing.]]> 2022-09-02 20:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281156835 Value craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281157256 The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.]]> 2022-09-02 20:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281157256 Space craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281157824 An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .]]> 2022-09-02 20:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281157824 Texture craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281158403 An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.]]> 2022-09-02 20:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2281158403 Balance craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290252563 Balance is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.]]> 2022-09-09 20:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290252563 Emphasis craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290253417 Emphasis is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually, the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc.]]> 2022-09-09 20:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290253417 Movement craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290253960 Movement is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the work of art. ]]> 2022-09-09 20:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290253960 Pattern craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290254241 Pattern is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.]]> 2022-09-09 20:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290254241 Repetition craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290255386 Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem active. The repetition of elements of design creates unity within the work of art. ]]> 2022-09-09 20:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290255386 Proportion craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290256909 Proportion is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body.]]> 2022-09-09 20:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290256909 Rhythm craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290257556 Rhythm is created when one or more elements of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.]]> 2022-09-09 20:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290257556 Variety craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290258499 Variety is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art. ]]> 2022-09-09 20:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290258499 Unity craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290259455 Unity is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness. ]]> 2022-09-09 20:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2290259455 Radial Symmetry craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300526685 Symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower.]]> 2022-09-16 20:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300526685 Symmetry craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300527390 Symmetry (also known as formal balance) is achieved when both sides of the image hold equal weight. Photographers have creative license to take this 'symmetry' as literally or as figuratively as they please, as you can see by the two examples below.]]> 2022-09-16 20:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300527390 Asymmetry craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300528066 When a photo is asymmetrical, it has unequal visual weight on either side. But those visual elements balance out each other. This means that an asymmetrical photo still follows the rules of composition.]]> 2022-09-16 20:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300528066 Juxtaposition craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300528665 For the purposes of a 'juxtaposition in photography' definition, we can say that juxtaposition photography involves combining two or more elements in the same picture, highlighting the interesting contrast between them, to create an eye-catching and thought-provoking image.]]> 2022-09-16 20:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300528665 Abstract craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300529337 Abstract photography, sometimes called non-objective, experimental or conceptual photography, is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials.]]> 2022-09-16 20:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2300529337 Cool Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307412566 The phrase cool color is used to describe any color that is calm or soothing in nature. Cool colors are not overpowering and tend to recede in space. For this reason, cool colors typically make a space seem larger. Examples of cool colors include green, blue and violet (think calming blue waters)]]> 2022-09-21 18:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307412566 Warm Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307413539 The phrase warm color is used to describe any color that is vivid or bold in nature. Warm colors are those that tend to advance in space and can be overwhelming. Examples of warm colors include red, yellow and orange (think exciting fire and volcanoes).]]> 2022-09-21 18:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307413539 Neutral Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307414707 Neutral colors are muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting. Examples of neutral colors include beige, taupe, gray, cream, brown, black, and white. While neutral colors are not on the color wheel, they complement primary and secondary colors.

]]> 2022-09-21 18:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307414707 Complementary Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307415947 Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors may also be called "opposite colors". ]]> 2022-09-21 18:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307415947 Gradient craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307416948 Gradients, also known as color transitions, are a gradual blending from one color to another color (or, if you're in a colorful mood, from one color to another color to another color—gradients aren't limited to two shades).]]> 2022-09-21 18:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307416948 Monochromatic Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307418429 Monochrome colors are all the varieties of a single hue - the tints, shades, and tones. A monochromatic color scheme will range between lighter and darker versions of the base color or hue.]]> 2022-09-21 18:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2307418429 Constructive Criticism craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316322928
Constructive criticism focuses on providing constructive feedback, supported by specific examples, to help you improve in some area. Constructive criticism should be offered in a friendly manner with good intentions.
]]> 2022-09-27 20:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316322928 Plagiarism craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316324525 The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.]]> 2022-09-27 20:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316324525 Ethical craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316325613 Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.]]> 2022-09-27 20:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316325613 Objective vs. Subjective craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316326901 Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. Objective: (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.]]> 2022-09-27 20:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316326901 Copyright vs. Trademark craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316327666 Copyrights primarily protect the rights of people who create literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works (like history tests, and software code). Trademarks protect the use of a company's name and its product names, brand identity (like logos) and slogans.]]> 2022-09-27 20:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2316327666 Rule of Thirds craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328253747 What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots.]]> 2022-10-05 20:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328253747 Leading Lines craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328254461 Leading lines are a compositional technique where human-made or natural lines lead the viewer's eyes through a photograph to the subject or the heart of the image]]> 2022-10-05 20:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328254461 Golden Ratio craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328255490 The golden ratio is a guide to where to place a subject (a tree, person, building, etc.) or element in a photo (like the horizon) where it will be most pleasing to the eye. That divine ratio is 1.618:1. The first recorded definition of the golden ratio came from Euclid in the 3rd Century BC.]]> 2022-10-05 20:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328255490 Negative Space craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328256134 Negative space photography is related to minimalist photography. It emphasizes not just the subject, but the empty space around the subject. The viewer's eyes may be drawn to a central figure, but they can't help noticing the large section of emptiness that surrounds and defines that figure.]]> 2022-10-05 20:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328256134 Positive Space craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328257283 Simply put, positive space is the actual subject while negative space (also called white space) is the area surrounding the subject. The latter acts as breathing room for your eyes. Too little negative space results in cluttered and busy photographs with every element in the photo screaming for the viewer's attention.]]> 2022-10-05 20:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2328257283 Backlighting craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340951270 Backlighting is the process of illuminating the subject from the back.]]> 2022-10-14 20:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340951270 Diffused Lighting craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340951683 In optics, a diffuser is any material that diffuses or scatters light in some manner to transmit soft light. Diffused light can be easily obtained by reflecting light from a white surface, while more compact diffusers may use translucent material, including ground glass, teflon, opal glass, and greyed glass.]]> 2022-10-14 20:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340951683 Ambient Light craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340952241 Ambient lighting is essentially indirect lighting. A soft light that is reflected off the ceiling. It reduces the shadows on people's faces and fills the room with equal brightness, opening up the architecture and drawing people in. Ambient light may be produced in a number of ways.]]> 2022-10-14 20:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340952241 Chiaroscuro craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340952688 Chiaroscuro, in art, is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for the use of contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects and figures.]]> 2022-10-14 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340952688 Silhouette craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340953139 The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.]]> 2022-10-14 20:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2340953139 Diptych craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347787326 Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasise contrast. Or you can create one composition using two entirely different images. The word itself comes from ancient Greek. Think of diptychs as collages.]]> 2022-10-19 20:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347787326 Triptych craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347787934 A photographic triptych is a common style used in modern commercial artwork. The photographs are usually arranged with a plain border between them. The work may consist of separate images that are variants on a theme, or may be one larger image split into three.]]> 2022-10-19 20:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347787934 Orthographic View craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347788864 An orthophoto, orthophotograph, orthoimage or orthoimagery is an aerial photograph or satellite imagery geometrically corrected ("orthorectified") such that the scale is uniform: the photo or image follows a given map projection.]]> 2022-10-19 20:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347788864 Barrel Lens Distortion craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347789053 Barrel distortion is created by the curved shape of the lens. Because the lens is curved, the centre of the photo is magnified slightly more than the edges. That makes straight lines appear to curve around the edge of the image. The wider the lens, the more extreme the optical distortion.]]> 2022-10-19 20:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347789053 Pincushion Distortion craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347789345 What Is Pincushion Distortion? Pincushion distortion produces the opposite effect from barrel distortion. Instead of an image curving in, pincushion distortion causes straight lines to curve outwards from the center of the image.]]> 2022-10-19 20:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2347789345 ISO craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357948909 ISO is your camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film or a digital sensor. A lower ISO value means less sensitivity to light, while a higher ISO means more sensitivity.]]> 2022-10-26 20:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357948909 ASA craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357949980 The ASA (American Standards Association) scale is an arbitrary rating of film speed; that is, the sensitivity of the film to light. If everything else is kept constant, the required exposure time is inversely proportional to the ASA rating.]]> 2022-10-26 20:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357949980 Image Sensor craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357950470 An image sensor is a device that allows the camera to convert photons – that is, light – into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the device. The first digital cameras used charge-coupled devices, facilitating movement of the electrical charge through the device so it could be modulated.]]> 2022-10-26 20:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357950470 Film Grain craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357951182 WHAT IS FILM GRAIN? Film grain is the visible silver crystals in a film negative's emulsion. These light-sensitive silver halides change into pure metallic silver when exposed to light, which is how an image is captured on film. So, grain is an inherent part of a film image.]]> 2022-10-26 20:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357951182 Digital Noise craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357951690 Just like with sound, where noise refers to auditory disruptions, in photography, the term digital noise refers to visual distortion. Noise looks like tiny colored pixels or specks in your photograph, and sometimes resembles the grain that you may see in film photography.]]> 2022-10-26 20:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2357951690 F/Stop craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367335831 F-stop is the term used to denote aperture measurements on your camera. The aperture controls the amount of light that enters the camera lens, and it's measured in f-stops.]]> 2022-11-02 20:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367335831 Aperture craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367336397 Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. It is calibrated in f/stops and is generally written as numbers such as 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16.]]> 2022-11-02 20:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367336397 Lens Focal Length craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367337085 he focal length of a lens is determined when the lens is focused at infinity. Lens focal length tells us the angle of view—how much of the scene will be captured—and the magnification—how large individual elements will be. The longer the focal length, the narrower the angle of view and the higher the magnification.]]> 2022-11-02 20:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367337085 Depth of Field craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367337861 As a result, depth of field (DoF) is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene that appear to be "acceptably sharp" in an image. The distance between the camera and the first element that is considered to be acceptably sharp is called DoF near limit.]]> 2022-11-02 20:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367337861 Bokeh craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367338571 What is the bokeh effect? Bokeh is a word with Japanese origins, defined as “the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light.” The word comes from the Japanese word boke (暈け or ボケ), which means “haze” or “blur.” (The “h” was introduced to help English speakers pronounce the word correctly [BO - KEH].)]]> 2022-11-02 20:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2367338571 Auto Mode craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377541615 Auto Mode. Automatic Exposure is when the camera chooses the optimum shutter speed, aperture, ISO and flash settings for your shot. All you need to do is point and shoot. This can be good if you have no idea of what settings to choose and also when you need to shoot quickly.]]> 2022-11-09 21:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377541615 Program Mode craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377542132 In program mode the camera selects and sets both the shutter speed and the aperture. For any given brightness of light, the camera has been programmed to set a specific combination of shutter speed and aperture. In low light, for example, the camera might set 1/30 second and f4.]]> 2022-11-09 21:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377542132 Manual Mode craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377542785 Manual mode requires the photographer to make all the decisions that determine an image's exposure, as opposed to an automatic or semi-automatic mode that makes at least some of the calls for photography. Manual exposure gives the maximum amount of control to the photographer.

]]> 2022-11-09 21:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377542785 Shutter Priority craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377543752 Shutter priority (usually denoted as S on the mode dial), also called time value (abbreviated as Tv), refers to a setting on cameras that allows the user to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture to ensure correct exposure.]]> 2022-11-09 21:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377543752 Aperture Priority craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377544541 Aperture priority, often abbreviated A or Av on a camera mode dial, is a mode on some cameras that allows the user to set a specific aperture value while the camera selects a shutter speed to match it that will result in proper exposure based on the lighting conditions as measured by the camera's light meter.]]> 2022-11-09 21:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2377544541 Shutter Speed craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387328274 Shutter speed is exactly what it sounds like: It's the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes. A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure — the amount of light the camera takes in — and a slow shutter speed gives the photographer a longer exposure.]]> 2022-11-16 21:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387328274 Bulb Mode craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387328681 Bulb Mode is an exposure setting that is used when seeking to use a shutter speed of more than 30 seconds. Generally, this would be used in extremely low light situations, such as taking photos of the night sky.]]> 2022-11-16 21:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387328681 Motion Blur craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329042 In photography, motion blur is the purposeful streaking or blurring of an object in motion in a photo for visual effect. It's a great technique for capturing movement in a still image, and is often used in both nature photography and sports photography.]]> 2022-11-16 21:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329042 Tripods/Monopods craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329484 Both a tripod and monopod are accessories designed to support a camera — where the two differ are the legs. A tripod has three legs (that's the “tri”). A monopod is a camera support that has one leg (that's the “mono”). Much of the rest of the design is similar across both accessories.]]> 2022-11-16 21:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329484 Camera Shake craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329990 Camera shake is a term used to define the act of accidentally shaking a camera during shooting due to unsteady hands, which results in blurry images. This generally occurs more often if you're shooting on a low shutter speed or with a heavy lens, and can be avoided by using a tripod and cable release setup.]]> 2022-11-16 21:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2387329990 Long Exposure craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402613966 Long exposure photography is the name given to the technique in which the camera's shutter is left open during a somewhat lengthy period of time. The resulting image captures the trail of moving objects in front of the camera, while showing still elements razor sharp]]> 2022-11-29 21:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402613966 Time Lapse craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402614404 Time-lapse photography is a technique in which the frequency at which film frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing.]]> 2022-11-29 21:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402614404 Light Painting craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616016 Light painting is a photographic technique where light is “painted” or “drawn” into the photograph using a hand held light source during a long exposure.]]> 2022-11-29 21:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616016 Panning craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616326 What is panning photography? Panning photography freezes objects in motion in a still frame. Explore ways to pan your camera, what shutter speed to use, and other ways to add action to your shots.]]> 2022-11-29 21:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616326 Burst Mode craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616679 Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode, continuous mode, or burst shot, is a shooting mode in still cameras where several photos are captured in quick succession by either pressing the shutter button or holding it down. ]]> 2022-11-29 21:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2402616679 18% Grey craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413504799 By definition 18% gray is the “mid-point between black and white on a logarithmic or exponential curve.” Think of it this way; it is simply halfway between black and white.]]> 2022-12-07 21:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413504799 Spot Metering craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413505477 Spot metering allows the camera to measure the light reflected from the person's face and expose properly for that, instead of adjusting exposure for the much brighter light around the hairline. With the face properly exposed, the area around the back and hairline will become over-exposed.]]> 2022-12-07 21:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413505477 Partial Metering craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413505920 Partial metering covers only the centre 6.2% of the frame in the viewfinder, thus providing precise metering only for the subject. When the background is brighter than the subject due to reasons like back lighting, this metering mode is particularly useful. It is useful for back-lit shots or tiny subjects.]]> 2022-12-07 21:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413505920 Center Weighted Average Metering craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413506602 Centre-weighted Average metering is like using Evaluative metering with a centre AF point. It places greater emphasis on the centre area while also taking meter reading across the entire frame.]]> 2022-12-07 21:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413506602 Evaluative Metering craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413507421 Evaluative metering is the default metering mode on most cameras. It ensures that the camera will automatically adjust to the right exposure setting even when the ambient lighting shows greater contrast.]]> 2022-12-07 21:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2413507421 Shadows craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441467904 A shadow is the result of the relationship between the subject's location and the direction of the light source. With front light, the shadow falls behind the subject. When side lit, it appears on the opposite side that's lit. When the sun is directly overhead, the shadow is revealed under the subject.]]> 2023-01-11 21:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441467904 Midtones craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441468402 A medium tone, one that is neither very dark nor very light.]]> 2023-01-11 21:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441468402 Highlights craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441468783 Highlights are the lightest elements in an image, whereas shadows are the darkest areas. Dynamic range is the ratio between those vivid highlights and dark shadows, from bright white to pure black. That range is key to an image's depth and drama. If a photo has poor dynamic range, the image can appear flat or gray.]]> 2023-01-11 21:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441468783 Vignette craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441469138 A vignette is a darker border - sometimes as a blur or a shadow - at the periphery of photos. It can be an intentional effect to highlight certain aspects of the image or as a result of using the wrong settings, equipment or lens when taking a photo.]]> 2023-01-11 21:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441469138 Sepia Tone craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441469453 Technically speaking, sepia toning is a chemical process that converts the metallic silver in the emulsion of a photographic print into a silver sulfide compound. This changes the color of the resulting image and makes the photo more resistant to environmental pollutants. This helps photos hold up over time.]]> 2023-01-11 21:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2441469453 AF Points craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448996293 An AF point is a specific part of the frame where the camera is able to focus on something.]]> 2023-01-18 21:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448996293 Bracketing craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448996927 Bracketing is the process of shooting the same image, shot, or scene multiple times using different camera settings resulting in different exposures. Cinematographers and photographers either bracket the camera's aperture, ISO, or shutter speed for varying exposures.]]> 2023-01-18 21:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448996927 Exposure Level Indicator craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448997609 In photography, exposure value (EV) is a number that represents a combination of a camera's shutter speed and f-number, such that all combinations that yield the same exposure have the same EV (for any fixed scene luminance).]]> 2023-01-18 21:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448997609 Exposure Compensation craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448998127 Exposure compensation basically helps you override automatic exposure adjustments your camera makes in situations with uneven light distribution, filters, non-standard processing, or underexposure or overexposure. It lets you take control of your image's brightness by manually increasing or decreasing exposure.]]> 2023-01-18 21:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448998127 White Balance Card craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448998831
A white balance card (or gray card) helps you adjust the white balance and exposure settings of images by providing a reference point. The reference point prompts your camera to compensate for any white light on an image.

]]> 2023-01-18 21:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2448998831 Workspace Switcher craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456812926 A workspace is a preset layout for the various elements that make up Photoshop's interface. Workspaces determine which of Photoshop's panels are displayed on your screen and how those panels are arranged. A workspace can also change which tools are available in the Toolbar and how the Toolbar is organized.]]> 2023-01-25 21:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456812926 Toolbar craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456814143 The toolbar is where Photoshop holds the many tools we have to work with. There are tools for making selections, for cropping and retouching images, for adding shapes and type, and many more!]]> 2023-01-25 21:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456814143 Palettes craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456814890 Palettes [shown right] are groups of tools used to edit and manipulate your image. Photoshop contains over two dozen palettes that can be shown or hidden by using the Window menu and selecting the palette you wish to reveal.]]> 2023-01-25 21:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456814890 Menu Bar craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456815519 The menu bar is used to open and save files, adjust the canvas size, access some of the editing tools, open and close various windows, and more. The menu bar consists of 11 items: File, Edit, Image, Layer, Select, Filter, Analysis, 3D, View, Window, and Help.]]> 2023-01-25 21:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456815519 Tool Options Bar craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456816107 The options bar is used to choose settings for each tool (e.g., opacity, fade distance, blending mode). Options on the bar change depending on which tool is currently chosen, and your choices will remain in effect until you change them.]]> 2023-01-25 21:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2456816107 Cropping craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465253820 The word Crop can be defined as “to trim” or “cut back”. The Crop tool in most image processing programs is used to trim off the outside edges of a digital image. Cropping can be used to make an image smaller (in pixels) and/or to change the aspect ration (length to width) of the image.]]> 2023-02-01 21:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465253820 Aspect Ratio craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465254386 The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between an image's width and height. Different cameras shoot in different aspect ratios, so whether you're using a digital camera, a 35mm film camera, or an iPhone, they can all vary.]]> 2023-02-01 21:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465254386 Resolution craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465254842 In practical terms, resolution describes the sharpness, or clarity, of an image or picture. It is expressed in terms of the number of pixels that can be displayed both horizontally and vertically. Resolution is an important factor to measure the visual quality of digital images, photos and videos.]]> 2023-02-01 21:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465254842 DPI vs PPI craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465255438 PPI describes the resolution in pixels of a digital image whereas DPI describes the amount of ink dots on a printed image. Though PPI largely refers to screen display, it also affects the print size of your design and thus the quality of the output.]]> 2023-02-01 21:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465255438 SOOC (Straight out of Camera) craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465256155 SOOC is an abbreviation of the photography term “Straight Out Of Camera”, simply meaning that an image can be good enough to print straight from the camera without further processing.]]> 2023-02-01 21:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2465256155 File Formats craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474126296 An Image file format is a file format for a digital image. There are many formats that can be used, such as JPEG, PNG, and GIF. Most formats up until 2022 were for storing 2D images, not 3D ones. The data stored in an image file format may be compressed or uncompressed.]]> 2023-02-08 21:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474126296 Raw File Format craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474127023 A RAW file is the uncompressed and unprocessed image data captured by a digital camera or scanner's sensors. Shooting in RAW captures a high level of image detail, with large file sizes and lossless quality.]]> 2023-02-08 21:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474127023 .PNG craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474127509 PNG is short for Portable Network Graphic, a type of raster image file. It's particularly popular file type with web designers because it can handle graphics with transparent or semi-transparent backgrounds.]]> 2023-02-08 21:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474127509 .JPEG craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474128034 What is a JPG File? JPG is a widely used compressed image format for containing digital images. It is the most common image format used in digital cameras, different operating systems and on the Internet. A compression ratio of 10:1 can be applied in JPG images without losing significant details.]]> 2023-02-08 21:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474128034 .PSD craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474128837 What is a PSD File? PSD (Photoshop Document) is an image file format native to Adobe's popular Photoshop Application. It's an image editing friendly format that supports multiple image layers and various imaging options. PSD files are commonly used for containing high quality graphics data.]]> 2023-02-08 21:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2474128837 HDR craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484130302 In photography, HDR stands for high dynamic range. Dynamic range is simply the range of the lightest tones to the darkest tones within a photo. Put another way — it's a measure of the light intensities from the highlights to the shadows.]]> 2023-02-15 21:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484130302 Double Exposure craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131033 Double exposure is a technique that combines two different exposures or images that are layered on top of each other. The image overlaid is less than full opacity so a bit of both images can be seen producing an almost ghost-like image.]]> 2023-02-15 21:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131033 Triadic Colors craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131528 A triadic color scheme uses three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. For example, the three primary colors form a triadic color scheme: red, yellow, and blue. A triadic color scheme uses every fourth color, leaving three colors between each.]]> 2023-02-15 21:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131528 Blue Hour craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131933 So, what exactly is the blue hour? It is that moment just before sunrise or after sunset when the sun dips below the horizon. This whimsical window of time is when a soft blue light fills the sky; creating a cool, peaceful setting that is every bit as beautiful as golden hour.]]> 2023-02-15 21:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484131933 Golden Hour craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484132390 What is golden hour? The last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise are coveted by professional photographers. Referred to as “the golden hour” or “magic hour,” these times provide the perfect light to capture stunning photos.

]]> 2023-02-15 21:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2484132390 Macro Lens craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491745777 Macro photography is extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects and living organisms like insects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life size. ]]> 2023-02-22 21:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491745777 Prime Lens craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746105 In film and photography, a prime lens is a fixed focal length photographic lens, typically with a maximum aperture from f2.8 to f1.2. The term can also mean the primary lens in a combination lens system. Confusion between these two meanings can occur without clarifying context.]]> 2023-02-22 21:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746105 Telephoto Lens craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746565 A telephoto lens, in photography and cinematography, is a specific type of a long-focus lens in which the physical length of the lens is shorter than the focal length. ]]> 2023-02-22 21:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746565 Fisheye Lens craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746905 A fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle lens that produces strong visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic or hemispherical image. Fisheye lenses achieve extremely wide angles of view, well beyond any rectilinear lens.]]> 2023-02-22 21:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491746905 Vibration Reduction craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491747752 Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens, at up to four stops slower with a VR lens than a non-VR lens.]]> 2023-02-22 21:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2491747752 DSLR craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500203777 A digital single-lens reflex camera is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor. The reflex design scheme is the primary difference between a DSLR and other digital cameras.]]> 2023-03-01 21:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500203777 Metadata craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500204437 Metadata is "data that provides information about other data", but not the content of the data, such as the text of a message or the image itself. There are many distinct types of metadata, including: Descriptive metadata – the descriptive information about a resource. It is used for discovery and identification. ]]> 2023-03-01 21:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500204437 Thumbnails craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500204973 A thumbnail is a small image representation of a larger image, usually intended to make it easier and faster to look at or manage a group of larger images. Graphic designers and photographers typically use this term.]]> 2023-03-01 21:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500204973 Post Processing craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500205352 Post-processing is the use of any technique or technology to enhance the original image captured by the photographer. An old post-processing technique was airbrushing, which was done to remove or soften something in the original image]]> 2023-03-01 21:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500205352 Layer Masking craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500205816 Layer masking is a nondestructive way to hide parts of an image or layer without erasing them. They're great for making image composites, modifying background colors, removing or cutting out objects, and targeting your edits so they affect only certain areas, rather than the entire layer.]]> 2023-03-01 21:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2500205816 Lens Crop Factor craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512346767 In digital photography, the crop factor, format factor, or focal length multiplier of an image sensor format is the ratio of the dimensions of a camera's imaging area compared to a reference format; most often, this term is applied to digital cameras, relative to 35 mm film format as a reference.]]> 2023-03-10 21:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512346767 Full Frame Camera craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347067 What is full-frame? A full-frame sensor is most simply defined by its sheer size—36 mm by 24 mm—and the distinctive look it makes possible. Compared to a Super 35 mm sensor, a full-frame sensor has over twice the surface area while providing a wider angle of view and shallower depth of field.]]> 2023-03-10 21:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347067 APS-C Camera craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347368 Advanced Photo System type-C (APS-C) is an image sensor format approximately equivalent in size to the Advanced Photo System film negative in its C ("Classic") format, of 25.1×16.7 mm, an aspect ratio of 3:2 and Ø 31.15 mm field diameter.]]> 2023-03-10 21:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347368 Reflector craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347730 What is a reflector? A reflector is a photography tool used to redirect light to a subject or scene. It doesn't create light; rather, it redirects light that is already there. A reflector is good for creating fill light or lessening shadows.

]]> 2023-03-10 21:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512347730 Scrim (Diffuser) craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512348036 A scrim is a material placed between your light source and your subject that either reduces light or diffuses (and reduces) light.]]> 2023-03-10 21:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2512348036 Saturation craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518348695 Saturation describes the intensity of the color. And lightness refers to how light or dark the color is. A grayscale or black-and-white photo has no color saturation, while a full-color photo of a field of sunlit wildflowers might be extremely saturated.

]]> 2023-03-15 20:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518348695 Color Balance craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518348997 In photography and image processing, color balance is the global adjustment of the intensities of the colors (typically red, green, and blue primary colors). An important goal of this adjustment is to render specific colors – particularly neutral colors like white or grey – correctly.]]> 2023-03-15 20:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518348997 Hue craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518349440 Hue refers to the dominant wavelength of light that the human eye interprets as color, but you can think of it as the basic color on the color wheel. Saturation describes the intensity of the color. And lightness refers to how light or dark the color is.]]> 2023-03-15 20:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518349440 Vibrance craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518349953 What is vibrance? Vibrance is often referred to as “smart saturation,” because it intensifies colors – but it does so more selectively. Specifically, vibrance boosts colors that are more muted. And it mostly ignores warmer colors (yellows, oranges, and reds), while prioritizing cooler colors (blues and greens).]]> 2023-03-15 20:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518349953 Contrast (Editing Term) craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518350526 The contrast of an image refers to the difference between the light pixels and dark pixels. Low contrast images contain a narrow range of colors while high contrast images have bright highlights and dark shadows. Adjusting the contrast can either make an image more vivid or can mute the tones for a more subdued feel.]]> 2023-03-15 20:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2518350526 Move Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527768679 The Move tool helps you position selected content or layers when customizing your work. Select the Move tool (V) . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Alignment and Distribution, to get the effect you want. Click on an element—like a layer, selection or artboard—to move it.]]> 2023-03-22 20:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527768679 Patch Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527769531 The patch tool is used for retouching or repairing photos that are damaged. It is found as a part of healing brush tools. You can also use it for removing components from your image. It offers an effective method to fix any large or small part of the image.]]> 2023-03-22 20:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527769531 Clone Stamp Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527770111 The Clone Stamp tool is most effective when you need to copy exact detail from one part of an image to another area. It can be useful to remove unwanted objects or to reproduce an area of a photo that has been damaged. Use a separate layer for retouching.]]> 2023-03-22 20:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527770111 Spot Healing Brush craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527770812 The Spot Healing Brush tool in Adobe Photoshop removes unwanted spots or small objects from your image. Choose the tool and click on the problem area. Photoshop selects and blends in replacement pixels from another part of your image.]]> 2023-03-22 20:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527770812 Healing Brush Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527771164 The Healing Brush and Patch tools allow you fix imperfections, like scratches, wrinkles, dust spots, etc., causing them to disappear into the surrounding image. They work very much like the cloning tools. You sample pixels in one are of an image, then paint over another area replacing it with the sampled pixels.]]> 2023-03-22 20:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2527771164 Lasso Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545429693 The different lasso tools are designed to capture selections that don't fit within rectangular or oval selections or represent a clear subject or object that can be selected using AI.]]> 2023-04-05 20:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545429693 Magic Wand Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545430139 What does the Magic Wand tool do? The Magic Wand tool automatically selects an object or area of your image, using machine learning to discern what you might be trying to select. If you click on the sky, it selects the sky; click on a person's face, and you have the entire face selected in just seconds.]]> 2023-04-05 20:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545430139 Quick Selection Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545430508 Use the Quick Selection tool to select part of an image that is different from the rest of the scene in terms of color or brightness. Drag over an area to begin the selection. Start dragging over an area you want to select.]]> 2023-04-05 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545430508 Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545431774 Rectangular Marquee. Makes a rectangular selection (or a square, when used with the Shift key). Elliptical Marquee. Makes an elliptical selection (or a circle, when used with the Shift key).]]> 2023-04-05 20:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545431774 Polygonal Lasso Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545432486 The Polygonal Lasso tool is useful for making straight-edged selections. Choose the Polygonal Lasso tool (L). In the tool options bar, specify a selection option: New Selection, Add to Selection, Subtract from Selection, or Intersect with Selection.]]> 2023-04-05 20:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2545432486 Dodge Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113372 The Dodge tool allows you to lighten specific areas of your image without affecting hue or saturation. Select the Dodge tool (O) . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like brush size, range, and exposure, to get the effect you want. Drag over the part of the image you want to lighten.]]> 2023-04-12 20:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113372 Burn Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113824 The Burn tool darkens areas of an image. The more you paint over an area with the Burn tool, the darker it becomes. From the toolbar, click and hold the icon for the Dodge, Burn, or Sponge retouching tool, whichever is active.]]> 2023-04-12 20:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113824 Blur Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113921 The Blur tool allows you to paint blur effect on specific areas of an image. Select the Blur tool . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Size, Hardness, and Strength, to get the effect you need. Click and drag over the part of the image you want to blur.]]> 2023-04-12 20:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113921 Shaprpen Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113996 The tool does exactly as its name implies: It sharpens up any image that is blurry or unclear. It helps to improve the contrast of your image by darkening the dark pixels and brightening up lighter ones. As a result, edges are better defined, making the object in the photo pop more and giving it more contrast.]]> 2023-04-12 20:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552113996 Select and Mask Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552114326 The Select and Mask tool is Adobe Photoshop's powerful selection tool with advanced mask refinement options. It gives you complete control over your layer mask and allows you to precisely define the edges of your selection.]]> 2023-04-12 20:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2552114326 Brush Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560694955 The Brush tool allows you to paint on any layer, much like a real paintbrush. You'll also have different settings to choose from, which can help you customize it for different situations.]]> 2023-04-19 20:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560694955 Zoom Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560695259
The Zoom tool is represented just how you might expect – with a magnifying glass icon. When you select the tool, you can just click on the specific area you want to zoom into for maximum clarity and precision. For even more power, you can switch the tool's action between zooming in and zooming out.
]]> 2023-04-19 20:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560695259 Gradient Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560695794 What is the Gradient tool in Photoshop? The Gradient tool is a fast way to create gradual changes of color and light across an image. You can use different types of gradients to blend with or overlay other images to create cool backdrops for logo designs, poster art, stylized profile photos, and more.]]> 2023-04-19 20:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560695794 Hand Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560696720 The Hand tool allows you to move your image while you're zoomed in to more than 100% and part of the image is out of view. Select the Hand tool (H) from the tool bar or press and hold the spacebar key to temporarily switch to the Hand tool.]]> 2023-04-19 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560696720 Horizontal Type Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560697152 The Horizontal Type tool allows you to add horizontal text to your images. Select the Horizontal Type tool (T) . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Font Style, Font Size, and, Text Color, to get the effect you want. Add point text (to add a few words like a heading or title) or paragraph text.]]> 2023-04-19 20:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2560697152 Paint Bucket Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577282246 The Paint Bucket tool Mode setting allows you to create more advanced color fills for interesting effects and a higher degree of control. Choose from toolbar options like Darken, Multiple, Color Dodge, and more to create different effects.]]> 2023-05-03 20:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577282246 Straighten Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577283385 With the Straighten tool you can manually specify a line in a tilted image that should be horizontal or vertical and Photoshop will straighten the image accordingly. In the toolbox, select the Straighten tool ( ).]]> 2023-05-03 20:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577283385 Crop Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577283708 The Crop tool removes the part of an image surrounding the selection. Crop to remove distractive background elements and create a focus on your desired object in the image. When you crop an image, by default, the resolution remains the same as the original image.]]> 2023-05-03 20:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577283708 Smudge Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577284231 The Smudge tool simulates a brush smearing wet paint. The brush picks up color where the stroke begins and pushes it in the direction you swipe or nudge it. Use the Smudge tool to gently reshape important edges into more appealing and softer lines. In the Photoshop toolbox, the Smudge tool is a pointing-finger icon.]]> 2023-05-03 20:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577284231 Sponge Tool craxyhippo https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577284881 The Sponge tool, a cool saturation tool, is now available in Photoshop on the iPad. With brush settings like Flow, Hardness, Angle, and Roundness, you can saturate or desaturate any area of your image and create interesting effects.]]> 2023-05-03 20:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/craxyhippo/Vocab/wish/2577284881