vocab by Bella Torres https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oquBmH3HZHn5YRqjwrwdY1SC659quuHJ1LkZuzSdkoY/preview?rm=minimal en-us 2022-08-17 15:44:56 UTC 2025-11-18 06:48:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Genre bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263429454 a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.]]> 2022-08-17 15:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263429454 35MM Film bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263433689 describes a common type of image sensor format that's used in film photography/filmmaking.]]> 2022-08-17 16:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263433689 Twin Lens Camera bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263435412 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, while the other is used for the viewfinder system, which is usually viewed from above at waist level.]]> 2022-08-17 16:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263435412 Camera Obscura bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263438884 A camera obscura is a darkened room with a small hole or lens at one side through which an image is projected onto a wall or table opposite the hole. ]]> 2022-08-17 16:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263438884 Gelatin Silver Process bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263441315 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.]]> 2022-08-17 16:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2263441315 Curator bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267557198 a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.]]> 2022-08-22 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267557198 Exhibition bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267559746 a public display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.]]> 2022-08-22 15:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267559746 Gallery bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267561628 a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.]]> 2022-08-22 15:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267561628 Museum bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267562926 a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.]]> 2022-08-22 15:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267562926 Photography Studio bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267564924 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 15:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2267564924 Line bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280895899 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. The Lines may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

]]> 2022-09-02 15:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280895899 Shape bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280898423 A two dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width shape.]]> 2022-09-02 15:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280898423 Color bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280899720 An element of art made up of three properties, hue, value, and intensity ]]> 2022-09-02 15:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280899720 Space bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280901456 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 15:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280901456 Texture bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280903498 An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.]]> 2022-09-02 15:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280903498 Value bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280906038 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 16:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280906038 Form bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280906908 An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses volume; includes height, width AND depth]]> 2022-09-02 16:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2280906908 Balance bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2292616345 Balance is the distribution of an objects visual weight. If both sides of the object are the same, it is symmetrical, and if they are different it is asymmetrical. Objects that are arranged to go around a central point are radial. ]]> 2022-09-12 15:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2292616345 Movement (Rhythm) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2292700074 Artist use movement to lead your attention from one aspect to another, or to show action or direction.]]> 2022-09-12 16:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2292700074 Pattern (repetition) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293371346 Repetition is when their one shape, line, or color being used over and over again in the same exact order. Pattern is when their is a combination of multiple shapes, lines, or colors in the same order. Rhythm is when their are multiple shapes, lines, or colors over and over but not in the same order]]> 2022-09-13 01:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293371346 Unity (Harmony) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293374554 Unity is used when their are parts being joined together to make a whole. The parts work together to create the meaning. Parts that are close, aligned, or similar are easier to unify ]]> 2022-09-13 01:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293374554 Emphasis (Contrast) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293377293 Emphasis creates the center of interest or focal point. It is the place seen first, as well as grabbing peoples attention. This happens with things that are contrasted, focused, bigger, repeated, colorful, detailed, or isolated. ]]> 2022-09-13 01:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293377293 Variety bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293378785 Variety is when their are different objects, patterns, colors, shapes, or lines being used to add interest to a design.]]> 2022-09-13 01:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293378785 Proportion bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293382921 Proportion is the relationship between the size of each part and whole of the parts. A change in proportion can change the scale, which changed the way we see things. ]]> 2022-09-13 01:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2293382921 Radial Symmetry bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300188876 It is a form of symmetrical balance where elements within an image radiate outwards from a central point. This way, they can create an even pattern, adding depth and visual movement to the picture.]]> 2022-09-16 15:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300188876 Symmetry bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300193933 The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. It is created when two halves of your scene look the same and balance each other out. ]]> 2022-09-16 15:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300193933 Asymmetry bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300198846  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 15:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300198846 Juxtaposition bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300201529 The definition of juxtaposition is placing two things together to show contrast or similarities. In photography, we use composition, forced perspectives or props to convey the contrasts in the picture.]]> 2022-09-16 15:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300201529 Abstract bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300204992 Abstract photography consists of images created using photography materials and equipment that do not have an immediate association with the physical world. Abstract photographers use perspective, movement, and light to transform the world we see into an unexpected, often unrecognizable image.]]> 2022-09-16 15:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2300204992 Cool Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307094005 Cool colors are typified by blue, green, and light purple. They can calm and soothe. Where warm colors remind you of heat and sunshine, cool colors remind you of water and sky, even ice and snow.]]> 2022-09-21 15:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307094005 Warm Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307096205 One group of colors in the color wheel is associated with the sun, warmth and fire. These colors are called warm colors since they evoke warm feelings in people. Yellow, red, orange and different shades of these colors are warm colors.]]> 2022-09-21 15:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307096205 Neutral Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307100399 Neutral colors are muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different color 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 15:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307100399 Complementary Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307103064 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 15:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307103064 Monochromatic Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307108163 Monochromatic colors are all the colors of a single hue. Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints. Tints are achieved by adding white and shades and tones are achieved by adding a darker color, grey or black.

]]> 2022-09-21 15:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307108163 Gradient bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307149796 An image gradient is a directional change in the intensity or color in an image. The gradient of the image is one of the fundamental building blocks in image processing. For example, the Canny edge detector uses image gradient for edge detection.]]> 2022-09-21 16:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2307149796 Constructive Criticism bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317927811
A “constructive critique” is a critique which is constructive– it informs the photographer how to improve.
]]> 2022-09-28 17:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317927811 Plagiarism bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317929530 In other words, plagiarism is the act of putting one's own name to another person's work and that can be writings, ideas or visual media. It is generally considered to have occurred when someone takes/uses another person's work or part of someone's work and makes it appear to be his/her own.]]> 2022-09-28 17:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317929530 Ethics bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317931600 Photography ethics are the principles that guide how we take and share photographs. Photography ethics are subjective, contextual, and fluid, meaning that every person's ethics will be different, because ethics are based on a person's life experience and values.]]> 2022-09-28 17:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317931600 Objective bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317934109 Objective photography is an impersonal image not influenced by feelings, interpretations or prejudice. To create an unbiased photographic image or documentary.]]> 2022-09-28 17:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317934109 Subjective bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317935741 Subjective photography is the creative or artistic process. The aim is to make a personal interpretation, a composition to capture and create an image with style. The photograph may be of anything, an individual or group of people, objects, location or a landscape.]]> 2022-09-28 17:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317935741 Copyright bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317937434 Basically, copyright law says that when you take a photograph, you become the copyright owner of the image created. This means you hold exclusive rights to: Reproduce the photograph. Display the image in a public space. Distribute the photo.]]> 2022-09-28 17:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317937434 Trademark bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317938657 Use the ® symbol: Trademarking your image gives you legal permission to use the ® trademark symbol with them. The ® symbol is “public notice” that your image trademark is protected under federal law.]]> 2022-09-28 17:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2317938657 Rule of Thirds bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327813828  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 15:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327813828 Leading Lines bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327815414 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 15:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327815414 Golden Ratio bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327817487 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.]]> 2022-10-05 15:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327817487 Negative Space bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327819063 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 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327819063 Positive Space bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327821456 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 15:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2327821456 Backlighting bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340640942 Backlight in photography involves positioning the main light source for a photograph behind the primary subject. Backlighting is a popular technique among skilled photographers, but it can also present unique challenges for exposure and composition.]]> 2022-10-14 15:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340640942 Diffused Lighting bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340642542 Diffused light, or soft light, is light that's filtered by something. Sunlight through a sheer curtain is diffused. Light from behind a lampshade is diffused compared to the direct light of a bare bulb.]]> 2022-10-14 15:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340642542 Ambient Light bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340643898 Ambient light is any light a photographer or cinematographer did not bring to the shoot. Also known as available light, it's any light that you haven't set up yourself. This includes natural light or even pre-existing lighting built in and around the location where you're shooting.]]> 2022-10-14 15:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340643898 Chiaroscuro bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340645707 Chiaroscuro, is an Italian term that refers to the intense contrast of light (chiar) and dark (oscuro) in art, famously used in the paintings of Rembrandt or Caravaggio to create a strong and dramatic mood.]]> 2022-10-14 15:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340645707 Silhouette bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340648166 A silhouette is a solid, dark image of a subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures usually show the subject in profile.]]> 2022-10-14 15:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2340648166 Diptych bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347267125 Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasizes 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 15:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347267125 Triptych bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347268745 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 15:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347268745 Orthographic View bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347270792 An orthographic projection is a way of representing a 3D object by using several 2D views of the object. Orthographic drawings are also known as multiviews. The most commonly used views are top, front, and right side.]]> 2022-10-19 15:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347270792 Barrel Lens Distortion bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347272460 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 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347272460 Pincushion Distortion bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347274953 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 15:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2347274953 ISO bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357512141 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 15:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357512141 ASA bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357516844 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 15:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357516844 Image Sensor bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357518583 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 15:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357518583 Film Grain bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357520262  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 15:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357520262 Digital Noise bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357522094 In digital photographs, the term noise refers to a certain type of visual distortion. It looks similar to grain found in film photography, but can also look like splotches of discoloration when it's really bad, and can ruin a photograph.]]> 2022-10-26 15:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2357522094 F/Stop bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366894414 The “f” in f-stop stands for the focal length of the lens. While focal length itself refers to the field of view of a lens, f-stop is about how much light you allow to hit the sensor via the aperture opening.]]> 2022-11-02 15:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366894414 Aperture bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366895631 What is aperture in photography? 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 15:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366895631 Bokeh bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366898134 Bring style to your photos with bokeh backgrounds. By blurring the background of your photos with a bokeh effect is a stylistic technique that can produce appealing, professional-looking images. Bokeh helps your subject pop in the image to make the emphasis of your photo strikingly clear.]]> 2022-11-02 15:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366898134 Depth Of Field bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366899499 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 15:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366899499 Lens Focal Length bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366900952 The 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 15:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2366900952 Auto Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377128370 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 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377128370 Manual Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377130610 As the name suggests, “Manual” mode stands for a full manual control of Aperture and Shutter Speed. In this mode, you can manually set both the aperture and the shutter speed to any value you want – the camera lets you fully take over the exposure controls.]]> 2022-11-09 16:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377130610 Aperture Priority Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377131649 In digital photography, camera technology now features modes that can help adjust those settings for you. One of those modes is aperture priority. With it, the photographer selects a specific aperture value and the camera autoselects the proper shutter speed based on how much light it detects.]]> 2022-11-09 16:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377131649 Shutter Priority Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377134611 In Shutter Priority mode, you set the shutter speed of your camera. Your camera then sets the aperture that complements your shutter speed to make sure the image is well-exposed. Aperture Priority mode is the reverse, where you select the aperture and your camera sets the shutter speed.]]> 2022-11-09 16:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377134611 Program Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377135625 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 16:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2377135625 Shutter Speed bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386910194 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 16:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386910194 Bulb Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386911326 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 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386911326 Motion Blur bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386913330
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 16:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386913330 Tripods/Monopods bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386915191 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 16:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386915191 Camera Shake bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386916504 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 16:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2386916504 Long Exposure bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402280342 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 17:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402280342 Time Lapse bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402281015 The word or text time-lapse photography, according to the English dictionary (or Time lapse accéléré in French) , is a cinematography method in which a photographer takes a series of still pictures of the same frame at regular intervals over some time, then plays the whole sequence back in fast succession.]]> 2022-11-29 17:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402281015 Light Painting bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402282403 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 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402282403 Panning bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402283625 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 17:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402283625 Burst Mode bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402284491 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 17:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2402284491 18% Grey bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412755972 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 16:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412755972 Spot Metering bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412757341 What is spot metering? Whereas multi-segment or multi-zone metering takes exposure readings from across the whole image frame, in spot metering mode the camera takes a measurement from a single point or spot. This area is often at the centre of the frame, but it may be linked to the active AF point.]]> 2022-12-07 16:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412757341 Partial Metering bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412758575 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 16:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412758575 Center Weighted Average Metering bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412760883 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 16:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412760883 Evaluative Metering bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412761723 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 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2412761723 Shadows bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441093934 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.]]> 2023-01-11 16:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441093934 Midtones bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441095022 A medium tone, one that is neither very dark nor very light.]]> 2023-01-11 16:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441095022 Highlights bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441097939 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 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441097939 Vignette bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441100221 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 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441100221 Sepia Tone bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441101594 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 16:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2441101594 AF Points bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448614198 An AF point is a specific part of the frame where the camera is able to focus on something. When looking through the viewfinder, these points are denoted by small squares clustered around the centre of the frame.]]> 2023-01-18 16:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448614198 Bracketing bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448615674 Basically, when you bracket your shots you take exactly the same picture of your subject at several different exposures. This technique gives you a range of options to choose from when you're editing. As a result, it's much less likely that you'll end up with a badly underexposed or overexposed photo.]]> 2023-01-18 16:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448615674 Exposure Level Indicator bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448618886 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 16:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448618886 Exposure Compensation bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448620493 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 16:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448620493 White Balance Card bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448622333 White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo. Proper camera white balance has to take into account the "color temperature" of a light source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light.]]> 2023-01-18 16:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2448622333 Workspace Switcher bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456426649 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 16:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456426649 Toolbar bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456431144 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 16:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456431144 Palettes bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456433268 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 16:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456433268 Menu Bar bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456434898 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 16:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456434898 Tool Options Bar bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456436119 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 16:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2456436119 Cropping bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464862225 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.]]> 2023-02-01 16:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464862225 Aspect Ratio bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464863675 The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between an image's width and height.]]> 2023-02-01 16:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464863675 Resolution bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464865440 The amount of detail in an image. Digital images are measured by the number of pixels per inch (ppi). For printing, resolution is measured by the number of dots printed in a linear inch (dpi).]]> 2023-02-01 16:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464865440 DPI vs PPI bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464868567 PPI describes the resolution in pixels of a digital image whereas DPI describes the amount of ink dots on a printed image. The amount of detail in an image. Digital images are measured by the number of pixels per inch (ppi). For printing, resolution is measured by the number of dots printed in a linear inch (dpi). The higher the resolution, the larger the file size.]]> 2023-02-01 16:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464868567 SOOC ( Aconym ) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464870342 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 16:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2464870342 File Formats bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473727736 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 16:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473727736 Raw File Format bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473728281 What is a RAW file? A RAW file is lossless, meaning it captures uncompressed data from your camera sensor. Sometimes referred to as a digital negative, you can think of a RAW file as the raw “ingredients” of a photo that will need to be processed in order to bring out the picture's full potential.]]> 2023-02-08 16:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473728281 .PNG bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473735179  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 16:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473735179 .JPEG bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473736589 What is a JPEG file? A Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) file is a lossy raster file format that compresses an image to make the file smaller. JPEG files are some of the most popular and widely used image formats in the world.]]> 2023-02-08 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473736589 .PSD bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473738352 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 16:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2473738352 HDR bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483741085 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 16:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483741085 Double Exposure bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483742287 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 16:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483742287 Triadic Colors bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483743564 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 16:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483743564 Golden Hour bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483744766 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 16:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483744766 Blue Hour bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483745523 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 16:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2483745523 Macro Lens bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491410802 A macro lens is a special type of camera lens that has the ability to work with very short focusing distances, taking sharp images of very small subjects. A true macro lens has a magnification ratio of 1:1 (or greater), and a minimum focus distance around 30cm.]]> 2023-02-22 16:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491410802 Prime Lens bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491411923 A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens that doesn't let you zoom in or out. This focal length is the distance between the point of convergence in the lens to the sensor in your camera. Prime lenses have very wide or large apertures]]> 2023-02-22 16:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491411923 Telephoto Lens bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491412727 Telephoto photography is a type of photography that brings distant subjects closer with the use of long focal lengths. While shorter focal lengths exaggerate subjects closest to you, telephoto lenses allow you to emphasize and bring faraway subjects closer, from people to wildlife to mountains.]]> 2023-02-22 16:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491412727 Fisheye Lens bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491413670 A fisheye is an extreme wide angle lens that produces a 180° degree field of view with the intent to create panoramic or hemispherical images. Its name was first coined in 1906 by Robert W. Wood, an American physicist and inventor who likened the effect of a fisheye lens to the world-view of a fish underwater.]]> 2023-02-22 16:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491413670 Vibration Reduction bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491419325 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 16:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2491419325 DSLR bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499855054 Even though the DSLR (or “digital single-lens reflex”) is a term that's become synonymous with digital cameras and interchangeable lenses, DSLRs are just one type of digital camera. In fact, there are many.]]> 2023-03-01 16:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499855054 Metadata bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499856919 Photo metadata is a set of data describing and providing information about rights and administration of an image. It allows information to be transported with an image file, in a way that can be understood by other software and human users.]]> 2023-03-01 16:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499856919 Thumbnails (On computers) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499858218 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 16:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499858218 Post Processing bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499859548 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 16:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499859548 Layer Masking bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499860929 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 16:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2499860929 Lens Crop factor bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512075116 Crop factor or magnification factor refers to the diagonal measurement of a camera's sensor size when compared to the diagonal measurement of a traditional 35mm frame of film. The effects of crop factor are most noticeable when looking at a lens' equivalent focal length.]]> 2023-03-10 16:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512075116 Full Frame Camera bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512076252 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 16:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512076252 APS-C Camera bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512077513 APS C is an adopted term for the image sensor format approximately the size of the now-defunct Advanced Photo System film negative classic, of 25.1×16.7 mm, with an aspect ratio of 3:2. APS C sensors are cropped sensors that are generally cheaper and easier to travel with than their full frame counterparts.]]> 2023-03-10 16:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512077513 Reflector bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512078266 In photography and cinematography, a reflector is an improvised or specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject or scene.]]> 2023-03-10 16:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512078266 Scrim ( Diffuser ) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512080013 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 16:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2512080013 Saturation bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517971416 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 15:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517971416 Color Balance bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517973059 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 15:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517973059 Hue bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517977702 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 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517977702 Vibrance bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517979113 Vibrance allows photographers to increase the intensity of muted colors while leaving saturated colors untouched. As a result, images appear much more natural and even.]]> 2023-03-15 15:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517979113 Contrast (Editing) bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517981510 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 15:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2517981510 Move Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545148159 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.]]> 2023-04-05 15:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545148159 Patch Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545148633  The Patch Tool is part of the healing brush set of tools. These are the go-to tools for retouching and repairing your images. The Patch Tool is primarily used to repair larger areas of an image, or get rid of any distractions or blemishes.]]> 2023-04-05 15:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545148633 Clone Stamp Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545149628 The Clone Stamp tool copies pixels from one area and applies them to another. Think about it as “copying and pasting,” but you're “pasting” the content by painting. When to use the Clone Stamp tool. The Clone Stamp tool is most effective when you need to copy exact detail from one part of an image to another area.]]> 2023-04-05 15:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545149628 Spot Healing Brush Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545150444 Spot Healing Brush tool is used to remove blemishes, marks and small objects from an image. Healing Brush tool is used to repair any imperfection in an image by painting with a sample or pattern.]]> 2023-04-05 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545150444 Healing Brush Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545151495 The Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop Elements corrects slight imperfections in an image. It does this by blending them with the pixels in the surrounding image. The Healing Brush Tool works in the same manner as the Clone Stamp tool.]]> 2023-04-05 15:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545151495 Lasso tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545154298 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. Trace more imaginative smooth shapes or create rougher selections for interesting composite images.]]> 2023-04-05 15:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545154298 Magic Wand Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545155177 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 15:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545155177 Polygonal Lasso Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545155807 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 15:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545155807 Quick Selection Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545156306 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 15:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545156306 Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545157433 The rectangular marquee tool in Photoshop, of course, enables you to create selections of rectangular shapes, but there is a related tool called the elliptical marquee tool, that enables you to create selections that, of course, have elliptical or even circular shapes.]]> 2023-04-05 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2545157433 Brush Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551803442 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.]]> 2023-04-12 15:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551803442 Zoom Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551804359 Magnify or reduce the view of your image with the Zoom tool. Select the Zoom tool from the toolbar. In the tool options bar, choose the Zoom In option to magnify your view or the Zoom Out option to reduce the image view.]]> 2023-04-12 15:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551804359 Hand Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551805317 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.]]> 2023-04-12 15:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551805317 Horizontal Type Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551806196 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.]]> 2023-04-12 15:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551806196 Gradient Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551806907 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.]]> 2023-04-12 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2551806907 Paint Bucket Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560366824 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.]]> 2023-04-19 15:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560366824 Straighten Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560368087 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 ( ). For this image, the horizon is visible and can be used as a natural reference.]]> 2023-04-19 15:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560368087 Crop Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560368893 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.]]> 2023-04-19 15:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560368893 Smudge Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560369938 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.]]> 2023-04-19 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560369938 Sponge Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560371693 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.]]> 2023-04-19 15:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2560371693 Dodge Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576931020 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.]]> 2023-05-03 15:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576931020 Burn Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576931639 The Burn tool darkens areas of an image. The more you paint over an area with the Burn tool, the darker it becomes.]]> 2023-05-03 15:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576931639 Blur Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576932375 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.]]> 2023-05-03 15:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576932375 Sharpen Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576933198 The Sharpen tool focuses soft edges in a photo to increase clarity or focus. Oversharpening a photo gives it a grainy look. You can avoid oversharpening by setting a lower Strength value in the options bar.]]> 2023-05-03 15:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576933198 Select and Mask Tool bellatorres012708 https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576934382 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.]]> 2023-05-03 15:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bellatorres012708/vocab/wish/2576934382