Vocab by Joshua Mendoza https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oquBmH3HZHn5YRqjwrwdY1SC659quuHJ1LkZuzSdkoY/preview?rm=minimal en-us 2021-09-09 22:01:22 UTC 2026-01-08 18:20:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Balance joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1731901373 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.]]> 2021-09-10 21:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1731901373 abstract joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1749648270 existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.]]> 2021-09-17 21:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1749648270 cool colors joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764012537 This is one reason why photos at sunset and sunrise, as well as fall colors, are as popular as they are. Cool colors, on the other hand, are more subdued and gentle. They fade into the background, particularly if a warm color appears in the same spot.]]> 2021-09-23 20:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764012537 Neutral Colors joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764013779 What are neutral tones in photography? Neutral tones are often earth-colored tones that relate to the natural elements of an outdoor environment. Neutral tones can be the color of sand, the color of water, or the color of dust, for example.]]> 2021-09-23 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764013779 Warm Colors joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014082 They jump out at the viewer, attracting attention and drawing interest.]]> 2021-09-23 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014082 Complementary Colors joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014338 Complementary colors—that is, colors opposite one another on the color wheel—can be used very effectively in visual art, including photography. When juxtaposed, complementary colors make each seem brighter and more vivid, creating a powerful visual effect.]]> 2021-09-23 20:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014338 Monochromatic joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014660 In effect, 'monochromatic photography' literally means photos that have only a single colour, with variations of that hue in different tints and shades.]]> 2021-09-23 20:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1764014660 Plagiarism joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776005353 Copying an image from a book or the internet without citing the original source (or gaining permission of the creator when necessary) constitutes plagiarism.]]> 2021-09-28 21:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776005353 Constructive Criticism joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776005733 Constructive criticism is a helpful way of giving feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions.]]> 2021-09-28 21:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776005733 Objective subjective joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776007720 2021-09-28 21:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776007720 Copyright vs trademark joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776008763 2021-09-28 21:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776008763 Ethical joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776009107 2021-09-28 21:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1776009107 Gradient joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481010 2021-10-05 21:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481010 Juxtaposition joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481531 2021-10-05 21:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481531 Asymmetry joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481968 2021-10-05 21:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794481968 Positive Space joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794483679 Positive space refers to the subject or areas of interest in an artwork, such as a person's face or figure in a portrait, the objects in a still life painting, or the trees in a landscape painting.]]> 2021-10-05 21:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794483679 Negative Space joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484008 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.]]> 2021-10-05 21:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484008 Golden Ratio joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484269 Some people call it the Fibonacci spiral, golden spiral, phi grid, divine proportion, or the golden mean. It helps to lead the viewer through the entire photo. The composition will be more pleasing and balanced for the human eye.]]> 2021-10-05 21:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484269 Leading Lines joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484801 Leading lines are lines that appear in a photograph that have been framed and positioned by the photographer to draw the viewer's eye towards a specific point of interest.]]> 2021-10-05 21:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794484801 Rule of Thirds joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794485139 The Rule of Thirds is the process of dividing an image into thirds, using two horizontal and two vertical lines.]]> 2021-10-05 21:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1794485139 Backlighting joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432094 Backlight in photography involves positioning the main light source for a photograph behind the primary subject.]]> 2021-10-15 21:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432094 Diffused Lighting joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432321 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.]]> 2021-10-15 21:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432321 Ambient Light joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432609 available light (also called ambient light or practical light) refers to any source of light that is not explicitly supplied by the photographer for the purpose of taking pictures.]]> 2021-10-15 21:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820432609 Chiaroscuro joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820433093 Chiaroscuro is the use of contrast in light and shading across an entire image composition. It is a technique that creates a three-dimensional quality in images on a two-dimensional plane]]> 2021-10-15 21:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820433093 silhouette joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820433345 What is silhouette photography? A silhouette is a solid, dark image of a subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures usually show the subject in profile. The first silhouettes originated in 1850s France as a cheaper alternative to having a portrait painted.]]> 2021-10-15 21:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1820433345 Diptych joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834630435 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. ]]> 2021-10-21 20:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834630435 Triptych joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834630981 A triptych (pronounced Trip'tik), when applied to photography, is a group of three pictures. It could be three photographs mounted in a frame, closely associated pictures displayed near each other or three pictures in one image.]]> 2021-10-21 20:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834630981 Barrel lens distortion joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834631771 Barrel distortion describes a type of distortion wherein lines that are straight in real life appear to curve inwards (like the walls of a barrel). A good way to check for barrel distortion is to look for parallel lines in the area you are shooting and see if the lines appear parallel in your image.]]> 2021-10-21 20:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834631771 Pincushion Distortion joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834632962 Pincushion distortion is a lens effect that causes images to become pinched in the center]]> 2021-10-21 20:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834632962 Orthographic view joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834633924 An orthographic drawing represents a three-dimensional object using several two-dimensional views of the object. It is also known as an orthographic projection. For example, you can see in this image the front, top and side views of an aircraft.]]> 2021-10-21 20:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1834633924 ISO joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854815769 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.]]> 2021-10-29 21:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854815769 ASA joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854815932 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.]]> 2021-10-29 21:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854815932 Image Sensor joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816210 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.]]> 2021-10-29 21:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816210 Film Grain joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816300
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.
]]> 2021-10-29 21:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816300 Digital Noise joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816550 Digital noise in photos taken with digital cameras is random pixels scattered all over the photo.]]> 2021-10-29 21:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1854816550 Aperture joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399005 Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes.]]> 2021-11-04 20:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399005 F/Stop joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399333 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.]]> 2021-11-04 20:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399333 Lens Focal Length joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399660 Focal length describes the angle of view of a lens. That is, how much of a scene before us the lens captures. And in addition, how large subjects within the frame appear. The longer the focal length of a lens, the narrower its angle of view.]]> 2021-11-04 20:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399660 Depth of Field joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399957 Depth of field is the distance between the closest and farthest objects in a photo that appears acceptably sharp.]]> 2021-11-04 20:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868399957 Bokeh joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868400251 Bokeh is defined as “the effect of a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject, using a fast lens, at the widest aperture, such as f/2.8 or wider.” Simply put, bokeh is the pleasing or aesthetic quality of out-of-focus blur in a photograph.]]> 2021-11-04 20:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1868400251 Auto Mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589148 Auto Mode. Automatic Exposure is when the camera chooses the optimum shutter speed, aperture, ISO and flash settings for your shot.]]> 2021-11-18 21:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589148 Manual Mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589409 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.]]> 2021-11-18 21:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589409 Aperture priority mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589947 Aperture priority, often abbreviated A or Av (for aperture value) on a camera mode dial, is a setting on some cameras that allows the user to set a specific aperture value (f-number) 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.]]> 2021-11-18 21:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900589947 Shutter Priority mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590345 Shutter priority (usually denoted as S on the mode dial), also called time value (abbreviated as Tv), refers to a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture to ensure correct exposure.]]> 2021-11-18 21:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590345 program mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590548 he "program" in Program mode refers to the fact that you can fiddle with the shutter speed and aperture combo. Whether you choose Auto or Program, the camera chooses an aperture and shutter speed combination that will give you a good exposure.]]> 2021-11-18 21:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590548 Shutter Speed joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590968 Shutter speed is exactly what it sounds like: It's the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes.]]> 2021-11-18 21:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900590968 Bulb mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900591134 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.]]> 2021-11-18 21:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900591134 Motion blur joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900591428 Motion blur is the blur seen in moving objects in a photograph or a single frame of film or video. It happens because objects move during the time it takes to expose the photo or the frame, and the movement gets recorded as a blur.]]> 2021-11-18 21:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900591428 Tripod/Monopod joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900592066 mɒnə(ʊ)pɒd. A monopod is a device for camera stabilization that has a single leg. Monopods are similar to tripods, albeit with 1/3 the leg in that they usually use a quick release plate to affix the camera to a head that is screwed into the leg.]]> 2021-11-18 21:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900592066 camera shake joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900592259 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.]]> 2021-11-18 21:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1900592259 long exposure joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919083794 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.]]> 2021-11-29 22:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919083794 Time lapse joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084001 denoting the photographic technique of taking a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time. When the frames are shown at normal speed, or in quick succession, the action seems much faster.

]]> 2021-11-29 22:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084001 light painting joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084380 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.]]> 2021-11-29 22:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084380 panning joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084526 Panning in still photography refers to the technique of opening the camera shutter and then horizontally moving the camera before the shutter closes. Panning is used in the following types of photography: Panorama photography.]]> 2021-11-29 22:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084526 burst mode joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084686 A high-speed camera mode that is often used for shooting sports and other action events. Also called "continuous still recording," it allows still images to be taken in rapid succession so that the best photo can be selected later.]]> 2021-11-29 22:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1919084686 Spot Metering joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934641422 The spot meter allows your camera to measure a tiny area of the scene. The size of that area is between 1 and 5% of the viewfinder.]]> 2021-12-07 22:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934641422 Center weighted average metering joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934642489 Center weighted metering is a camera metering mode. ... For example, if you are shooting a natural light portrait and have placed your subject in the center of the frame, the camera will determine the correct exposure for their face while placing a significantly lesser importance on the background.]]> 2021-12-07 22:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934642489 18% grey joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934644043 18% grey comes from the world of print,m and is based on reflection. An 18% grey card reflects back 18% of the light that hits it.]]> 2021-12-07 22:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934644043 Evaluate metering joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934644449 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.]]> 2021-12-07 22:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934644449 partial metering joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934645550 Partial Metering is a camera-metering mode in which the metering is weighted at the center of the viewfinder (unlike center-weighted in which the camera averages the exposure based on the reading at the center). ... Partial metering will enable correct exposure of your subject, however the background will be over-exposed.]]> 2021-12-07 22:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1934645550 Shadows joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991258799 Shadow photography is also defined as the manipulation of the light source, exposure of the shadow to add or remove darkness from the image, and the increased dramatic depth of a photo.]]> 2022-01-13 21:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991258799 Midtones joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259190 A mid-tone is precisely that – all luminance values that are not dark or light are considered to be mid-tones. Most of the time our camera meter will attempt to expose for this average brightness when in 'Automatic Mode. ']]> 2022-01-13 21:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259190 sepia tone joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259357 Sepia toning is a specialized treatment to give a black-and-white photographic print a warmer tone and to enhance its archival qualities. The metallic silver in the print is converted to a sulfide compound, which is much more resistant to the effects of environmental pollutants such as atmospheric sulfur compounds.]]> 2022-01-13 21:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259357 Highlights joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259541 Highlights are the brightest elements in an image; shadows are the darkest parts. (1) - indicates the highlight areas of the images. In a color image, look for the lightest colors. In a grayscale image, look for the lightest gray or white areas. (2) - indicates the shadow areas of the images.]]> 2022-01-13 21:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259541 Vignette joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259862 What is a vignette in photography? 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.]]> 2022-01-13 21:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/1991259862 AF points joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049686326 The Basics: 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.]]> 2022-02-15 22:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049686326 Bracketing joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049686577 Bracketing is a technique where a photographer takes shots of the same image using different camera settings. This gives the photographer multiple variations of the same image to choose from or combine to ensure that they get the perfect shot.]]> 2022-02-15 22:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049686577 Exposure Level indicator joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049687076 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).]]> 2022-02-15 22:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049687076 Exposure Compensation joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049687512 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera, making photographs brighter or darker. In modes P, S, and A, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal exposure, but this may not always produce the exposure the photographer intended.]]> 2022-02-15 22:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049687512 white balance joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049688195 White balance is used to adjust colors to match the color of the light source so that white objects appear white. Subjects may be lit by a number of different light sources, including sunlight, incandescent bulbs, and fluorescent lighting.]]> 2022-02-15 22:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049688195 Workspace Switcher joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049689376 Location. Term. Workspace Switcher. Definition. Switches they layout and look of the environment.]]> 2022-02-15 22:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049689376 Toolbar joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049689644 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!]]> 2022-02-15 22:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049689644 palettes joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049690410 Also referred to as 'color palette' the term 'palette' describes the entire range of colors that can be rendered by a digital device such as a camera LCD or a computer monitor.]]> 2022-02-15 22:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049690410 menu bar joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049691609  The menu bar in Adobe Photoshop is how you do everything from open and save documents to access filter options and show/hide windows.]]> 2022-02-15 22:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049691609 Tool option bar joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049691903 The Options Bar is the horizontal bar that runs underneath the Menu Bar in Photoshop. You can turn it on and off through the Windows menu, so if you don't see it on your screen, you definitely want to turn it on with Window > Options. The job of the Options Bar is to set the options of the tool you are about to use.]]> 2022-02-15 22:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049691903 Cropping joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049693105 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.]]> 2022-02-15 22:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049693105 Aspect ratio joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049694854 Aspect ratio is something that many photographers are taught about, but not many can actually figure out how to put it into words. The aspect ratio describes the relationship between your pictures and height with two numbers separated by a colon.]]> 2022-02-15 22:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049694854 Resolution joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049695292 Image resolution is the detail an image holds. The term applies to digital images, film images, and other types of images.]]> 2022-02-15 22:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2049695292 DPI vs PPI joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054110075 DPI refers to the number of printed dots contained within one inch of an image printed by a printer. PPI refers to the number of pixels contained within one inch of an image displayed on a computer monitor.]]> 2022-02-17 21:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054110075 Sooc (acronym) joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054110987 Occasionally I see a post on Facebook or in a birding blog that states emphatically that the image was SOOC (Straight Out Of the Camera). This term generally refers to the absence of post-processing with an image editing program. The image is untouched, just what the photographer saw and the camera recorded.]]> 2022-02-17 21:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054110987 File Formats joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054111942 Image file formats are standardized means of organizing and storing digital images. An image file format may store data in an uncompressed format, a compressed format (which may be lossless or lossy), or a vector format. ... Each pixel has a number of bits to designate its color (and in some formats, its transparency).]]> 2022-02-17 21:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054111942 .JPEG joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112150 JPEG stands for “Joint Photographic Experts Group”. It's a standard image format for containing lossy and compressed image data. ... JPEG files can also contain high-quality image data with a lossless compression. In PaintShop Pro JPEG is a commonly used format for storing the edited images.]]> 2022-02-17 21:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112150 .PSD joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112348 PSD file is a layered image file used in Adobe PhotoShop (PSD), which stands for Photoshop Document, is the default format that Photoshop uses for saving data. PSD is a proprietary file that allows the user to work with the images individual layers even after the file has been saved.]]> 2022-02-17 21:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112348 .PNG joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112555 PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a file format used for lossless image compression. ... A PNG file is not intended to replace the JPEG format, which is "lossy" but lets the creator make a trade-off between file size and image quality when the image is compressed.]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112555 Raw Files joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112718 A camera raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of either a digital camera, a motion picture film scanner, or other image scanner. Raw files are named so because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054112718 HDR joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113037 HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, meaning quite simply, "a high level of contrast". HDR photography, therefore, is photography that captures a very high level of contrast, including very bright highlights that still have detail instead of being pure white, and very deep shadows that still have detail instead of being pure black.]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113037 Double Exposure joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113260 Double exposure photography is a technique that layers two different exposures on a single image, combining two photographs into one. Double exposure creates a surreal feeling for your photos and the two photographs can work together to convey deep meaning or symbolism.]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113260 Triadic Colors joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113466 A triadic color scheme, a unique variant of the split complementary color scheme, with an equal distance between all colors. All three colors are distributed evenly around the color wheel, causing there to be no clear superiority of one color.]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113466 Golden Hour joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113629 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.

]]> 2022-02-17 21:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113629 Blue Hour joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113793 The so-called 'blue hour' is the period of time just after the sunset, around dusk when the sky takes on inky, indigo hues and before it becomes impenetrably black. It's a unique time of day, and not something that can be recreated even using the the best photo editing apps.]]> 2022-02-17 21:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2054113793 Marco lens joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371179 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 focussing distance of around 30cm.]]> 2022-02-24 21:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371179 prime lens joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371358 A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens that does not allow you to zoom in or out. ]]> 2022-02-24 21:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371358 Telephoto lens joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371484 A telephoto lens is a long-focus lens that allows photographers to utilize a focal length that is in fact shorter than the lens' physical length.]]> 2022-02-24 21:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371484 Fisheye lens joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371666 A fisheye lens is a camera component used for shooting extremely wide angles, typically 180 degrees. Also referred to as a “super wide” or “ultra-wide” lens, it produces an image that appears distorted, giving it a more abstract yet dynamic aesthetic.]]> 2022-02-24 21:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065371666 vibration reduction joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065372134 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.]]> 2022-02-24 21:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2065372134 DSLR joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076689691 DSLR is a term that's become synonymous with digital cameras, but a digital single-lens reflex camera (notable for allowing interchangeable lenses on the same camera body) is just one type of digital camera.]]> 2022-03-03 21:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076689691 Metadata joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690086 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.]]> 2022-03-03 21:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690086 Thumbnails joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690595 Thumbnail is a term used by graphic designers and photographers for 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.]]> 2022-03-03 21:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690595 post processing joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690940 Post processing is the process of editing the data captured by a camera while taking the photo taken to enhance the image. The better the data captured from a camera to create the photo the better the enhancement possibility is.]]> 2022-03-03 21:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076690940 layer masking joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076691027 Layer masking allows you to hide or use as much of any one layer as you like. Some people call a mask a matte, a frisket or a hi-con. It is a black and white image that cuts out a layer, allowing it to show though wherever the pixels are white, and holds out or hides a layer wherever the mask is black.]]> 2022-03-03 21:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2076691027 Lens crop factor joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089183788 Crop factor is the ratio of a camera sensor's size to a 35mm film frame. Use it to calculate effective focal lengths and compare lenses between DSLRs. Crop factor is a term that describes the difference between your camera's sensor size and a traditional 35mm film frame.]]> 2022-03-10 21:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089183788 Full frame camera joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184053 A full-frame camera ensures that you get the entire image in the photo. That means the image angle in which you photograph is larger with a full-frame camera. For example, if you want to use the full image angle of your wide-angle lens, choose a full-frame camera.]]> 2022-03-10 21:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184053 APS-c camera joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184304 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.]]> 2022-03-10 21:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184304 Reflector joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184432 In photography and cinematography, a reflector is an improvised or specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject or scene.]]> 2022-03-10 21:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184432 Scrim (Diffuser) joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184700 A scrim is a material placed between your light source and your subject that either reduces light or diffuses (and reduces) light.]]> 2022-03-10 21:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2089184700 Saturation joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759075 Adjust saturation and hue. The Hue/Saturation command adjusts the hue (color), saturation (purity), and lightness of the entire image or of individual color components in an image]]> 2022-03-17 20:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759075 Color balance joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759527 The Color Balance adjustment layer in Photoshop gives users the ability to make adjustments to the coloring of their images.]]> 2022-03-17 20:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759527 Hue joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759618 Hue is the color in your image. Saturation is the intensity, or richness, of that color. And lightness controls the brightness value.]]> 2022-03-17 20:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759618 Contrast (editing) joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759925 The difference in brightness between light and dark areas of an image. Contrast determines the number of shades in the image. A low-contrast image (left) retains detail but tends to lack dimension and looks soft.]]> 2022-03-17 20:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100759925 Vibrance joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100760307 Vibrance is a smart tool that increases the intensity of the more muted colors in an image and leaves the already well-saturated colors alone. It also prevents skin tones from becoming overly saturated and unnatural.]]> 2022-03-17 20:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2100760307 Move Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135285481  The move tool allows you to move a selection or entire layer by dragging it with your mouse or using your keyboard arrows keys. ]]> 2022-04-07 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135285481 Patch Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135285718 What exactly is the Patch Tool for? The Patch Tool is part of the healing brush set of tools. These are the go-to tools for retouching and repairing your images. ]]> 2022-04-07 20:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135285718 Clone stamp tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286004 The Clone Stamp tool paints one part of an image over another part of the same image or over another part of any open document that has the same color mode. You can also paint part of one layer over another layer. ]]> 2022-04-07 20:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286004 Spot healing brush tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286308 The spot healing brush is the default healing tool in Photoshop and can be used to clone areas from an image and blend the pixels from the sampled area seamlessly with the target area.]]> 2022-04-07 20:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286308 healing brush tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286622 The Healing Brush tool allows you to fix image imperfections such as scratches, blemishes, etc. By sampling the surrounding area or using a predefined pattern you can blend the imperfections into the rest of the image.]]> 2022-04-07 20:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2135286622 Lasso Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144324696 The Lasso tool is used for selections where there is no pre-defined shape. Unlike the Marquee Tool where you can select areas using circles and rectangles, the Lasso tool gives you more freedom in the shapes you select.]]> 2022-04-14 20:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144324696 Magic Wand joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144324816 What Is the Magic Wand Tool? The Photoshop Magic Wand Tool is a quick and easy way to select and mask certain portions of an image, giving you the ability to alter one part of your image while leaving other parts intact.]]> 2022-04-14 20:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144324816 Polygonal Lasso tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325039 the Polygonal Lasso Tool lets us draw as many sides as we need, with as much freedom as the Lasso Tool gives us to move in any direction we need!]]> 2022-04-14 20:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325039 Quick Selection tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325200 The Quick Selection tool is one of many selection tools in Photoshop. When you choose an area, Photoshop detects and selects the edges, so you don't have to trace them manually. ]]> 2022-04-14 20:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325200 Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325844 In a previous tutorial, we learned how Photoshop's Rectangular Marquee Tool allows us to quickly and easily select objects or areas in a photo based on simple rectangular or square shapes. ]]> 2022-04-14 20:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2144325844 Brush Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642662 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.]]> 2022-04-21 20:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642662 Hand Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642822 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.A]]> 2022-04-21 20:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642822 Zoom Tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642970 To magnify or reduce the view of an image. Zooming does not affect image size. Animation of using the Zoom tool to zoom in on an image.]]> 2022-04-21 20:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152642970 gradient tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152643195 Photoshop allows you to make a gradual transition between two or more colors by using the Gradient Tool. A gradient can be applied to any selected area of an image or background. If no area is selected, the gradient will be applied to the entire layer.]]> 2022-04-21 20:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152643195 Horizontal type tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152643492 The Horizontal Type tool allows you to add horizontal text to your images. Select the Horizontal Type tool (T) . ]]> 2022-04-21 20:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2152643492 crop tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904084 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.]]> 2022-04-29 21:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904084 straighten tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904178 In Photoshop CS6 and CC the Crop tool now has a Straighten tool built into it. So, to straighten a photo, click the Crop Tool (or press C) and click the Straighten icon on the toolbar. Now drag a line across the photo, along an element which should be horizontal or vertical.]]> 2022-04-29 21:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904178 smudge tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904270 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.]]> 2022-04-29 21:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904270 paint bucket tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904374 The paint bucket tool, as the name suggests is used to paint a selected area or white area with a color or pattern with a similar color or is used to paint an uncolored area with a color or pattern.]]> 2022-04-29 21:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904374 sponge tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904481 The Sponge tool is a retouching tool used to alter the saturation of a portion of an image. It is reminiscent of the sponges used by watercolor artists to soften (or even remove) a color that has already been lain on the canvas.]]> 2022-04-29 21:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2164904481 Dodge tool joshmendoza002 https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2172040079 2022-05-05 20:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/joshmendoza002/VOCAB/wish/2172040079