Vocab Padlet by Blake Haglof

Camera Obscura

blakehaglof — 2023-08-18 18:17:07 UTC

"Camera Obscura (meaning “dark room” in Latin) is a box-shaped device used as an aid for drawing or entertainment. Also referred to as a pinhole image, it lets light in through a small opening on one side and projects a reversed and inverted image on the other."

35MM Film

blakehaglof — 2023-08-18 18:18:49 UTC

"A small-format photographic film used in single-lens reflex cameras (SLRs), film cameras, rangefinders, and disposable cameras."

Twin Lens Reflex Camera

blakehaglof — 2023-08-18 18:23:04 UTC

"A type of camera with two objective lenses of the same focal length. One of the lenses is the photographic objective or "taking lens" (the lens that takes the picture), while the other is used for the viewfinder system, which is usually viewed from above at waist level."

Gelatin Silver Process

blakehaglof — 2023-08-18 18:25:06 UTC

"A monochrome imaging process based on the light sensitivity of silver halides."

Genre

blakehaglof — 2023-08-18 18:27:01 UTC

"Categories or styles of photography that are defined by the subject matter or purpose of the image."

Curator

blakehaglof — 2023-08-23 17:47:33 UTC

"a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection."

Exhibition

blakehaglof — 2023-08-23 17:48:24 UTC

"a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair."

Gallery

blakehaglof — 2023-08-23 17:49:02 UTC

"a room or building for the display or sale of works of art."

Museum

blakehaglof — 2023-08-23 17:49:34 UTC

"a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited."

Photography Studio

blakehaglof — 2023-08-23 17:50:16 UTC

"a place used for portrait or commercial photography, including the developing and processing of film, and the repair or maintenance of photographic equipment."

Radial Symmetry

blakehaglof — 2023-09-01 18:21:35 UTC

"symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower."

Symmetry

blakehaglof — 2023-09-01 18:22:20 UTC

"the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis."

Asymmetry

blakehaglof — 2023-09-01 18:23:06 UTC

"lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry."

Juxtaposition

blakehaglof — 2023-09-01 18:24:37 UTC

"the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect."

Abstract

blakehaglof — 2023-09-01 18:25:30 UTC

"existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence."

Line

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:44:29 UTC

"An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line
may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or
abstract."

Shape

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:45:00 UTC

"An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to
height and width."

Color

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:45:53 UTC

"An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value,
and intensity.
• Hue: name of color
• Value: hue’s lightness and darkness (a color’s value
changes when white or black is added)
• Intensity: quality of brightness and purity (high
intensity= color is strong and bright; low intensity=
color is faint and dull)"

Space

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:46:36 UTC

"An element of art by which positive and negative areas are
defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art ."

Texture

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:47:20 UTC

"An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look
as if they might feel if touched."

Value

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:47:47 UTC

"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."

Form

blakehaglof — 2023-09-08 17:48:16 UTC

"An element of art that is three-dimensional and encloses
volume; includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, a
sphere, a pyramid, or a cylinder). Form may also be free
flowing."

Balance

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:20:41 UTC

"A way of combining elements to add a feeling of
equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Major types are
symmetrical and asymmetrical."

Variety

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:21:10 UTC

"A principle of design concerned with diversity or
contrast. Variety is achieved by using different shapes,
sizes, and/or colors in a work of art."

Pattern

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:21:54 UTC

"n is the repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art."

Proportion

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:22:30 UTC

"is the feeling of unity created when all parts (sizes, amounts, or number)
relate well with each other. When drawing the human figure, proportion can refer
to the size of the head compared to the rest of the body."

Movement

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:23:11 UTC

"t is the path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often to focal
areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges, shape, and color within the
work of art. "

Unity

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:23:47 UTC

"is the feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art, which creates a sense of completeness. "

Emphasis

blakehaglof — 2023-09-15 18:24:27 UTC

"is the part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention. Usually the
artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it with other areas. The area could
be different in size, color, texture, shape, etc."

Cool Colors

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:42:11 UTC

"Cold Colors are hues that give the feeling of coolness, such as blue, green, and pale purple. These colors are often associated with water, grass, and sky. They can create a sense of distance and make an area appear further away."

Warm Colors

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:42:37 UTC

"Warm colors consist of orange, red, yellow, and combinations of these and similar colors. As the name indicates, they tend to make you think of warm things, such as sunlight and heat."

Neutral colors

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:43:06 UTC

"Neutral colors are muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting. Examples of neutral colors include beige, taupe, gray, cream, brown, black, and white. While neutral colors are not on the color wheel, they complement primary and secondary colors."

Complementary Colors

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:43:58 UTC

"a color that combined with a given color makes white or black."

Monochromatic Colors

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:44:33 UTC

" is a color scheme based on only one, single color tint. It uses only variations (shades) of a single hue, made by altering the saturation and brightness of the base color. Black and white colors are always added, as they in fact are the brightest, resp. the darkest shade of the color."

Grandient

blakehaglof — 2023-09-20 17:45:08 UTC

"A gradient is a design element made up of colors that gradually fade into one another. Also known as “color progressions” or “color ramps,” gradients either consist of many shades of the same color, or multiple colors that blend from one to the other."

Constructive Criticism

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:06:45 UTC

"a critique which is constructive– it informs the photographer how to improve."

Plagiarism

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:07:33 UTC

"the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own."

Ethical

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:08:11 UTC

"being honest with your subjects, respecting their wishes, and being sure not to exploit them or their life circumstances."

Objective

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:08:45 UTC

"not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts."

Subjective

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:09:27 UTC

"based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions."

copyright

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:13:30 UTC

"the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same."

trademark

blakehaglof — 2023-09-26 18:14:01 UTC

"a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product."

Rule Of Thirds

blakehaglof — 2023-10-04 17:43:05 UTC

"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."

Leading Lines

blakehaglof — 2023-10-04 17:43:35 UTC

"Leading lines is a compositional technique that uses line shapes to direct the viewer's eye to a specific subject or detail."

Golden ratio

blakehaglof — 2023-10-04 17:44:16 UTC

"a ratio between two numbers that equals approximately 1.618."

Negative Space

blakehaglof — 2023-10-04 17:44:52 UTC

"the space surrounding a subject."

Positive Space

blakehaglof — 2023-10-04 17:45:34 UTC

"a term used to refer to the areas of interest and focus in a piece of artwork."

Backlight

blakehaglof — 2023-10-13 17:52:22 UTC

"Backlight is light that hits an actor or subject from behind, typically higher than the subject it is exposing. Backlighting an object or actor from the background creates more depth and shape to a subject."

Diffused Lighting

blakehaglof — 2023-10-13 17:57:13 UTC

"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. The lampshade softens and scatters the light."

Ambient Light

blakehaglof — 2023-10-13 17:57:57 UTC

"Ambient lighting is essentially indirect lighting. A soft light that is reflected off the ceiling. It reduces the shadows on people's faces and fills the room with equal brightness, opening up the architecture and drawing people in. Ambient light may be produced in a number of ways."

Chiarosuro

blakehaglof — 2023-10-13 17:58:37 UTC

"the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting."

Silhouette

blakehaglof — 2023-10-13 17:59:05 UTC

"the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light."

Diptych

blakehaglof — 2023-10-18 17:44:36 UTC

"a painting, especially an altarpiece, on two hinged wooden panels which may be closed like a book."

Triptych

blakehaglof — 2023-10-18 17:45:02 UTC

"a picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together side by side and used as an altarpiece."

Orthographic View

blakehaglof — 2023-10-18 17:46:01 UTC

"The orthographic view definition is a projection of one side of the figure onto its perpendicular plane. An orthographic projection consists of three views: the front view, the top view, and a side view."

Barrel lens distortion

blakehaglof — 2023-10-18 17:46:43 UTC

"a type of distortion wherein lines that are straight in real life appear to curve inwards"

Pincushion distortion

blakehaglof — 2023-10-18 17:47:29 UTC

"a small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage."

ISO

blakehaglof — 2023-10-25 17:43:12 UTC

"each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular, a radioactive form of an element."

ASA

blakehaglof — 2023-10-25 17:44:00 UTC

"scale is an arbitrary rating of film speed"

Image Sensor

blakehaglof — 2023-10-25 17:44:36 UTC

"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."

Film Grain

blakehaglof — 2023-10-25 17:45:16 UTC

"Film grain is the visible silver crystals in a film negative's emulsion."

Digital Noise

blakehaglof — 2023-10-25 17:45:56 UTC

"Just like with sound, where noise refers to auditory disruptions, in photography, the term digital noise refers to visual distortion. Noise looks like tiny colored pixels or specks in your photograph, and sometimes resembles the grain that you may see in film photography."

Aperture

blakehaglof — 2023-11-01 17:42:32 UTC

"Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes."

F/stop

blakehaglof — 2023-11-01 17:43:02 UTC

"F-stop, or aperture, specifically controls the size of the opening in the lens."

Lens focal length

blakehaglof — 2023-11-01 17:43:31 UTC

"Focal length is the distance measured in millimeters, between the optical center of the lens and the camera sensor, where the light information is recorded."

Depth of field

blakehaglof — 2023-11-01 17:43:59 UTC

"the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that give an image judged to be in focus in a camera."

Bokeh

blakehaglof — 2023-11-01 17:44:34 UTC

" bokeh is more than the blur, it is a word used to describe the aesthetic quality of blur."

Auto Mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-08 18:43:57 UTC

"Auto mode works exactly the way it sounds: It gives your camera complete control over its various settings, including the ISO, the aperture, the shutter speed, the autofocus mode, and even the flash. Therefore, with your camera set to Auto mode, your camera does all the heavy lifting, while you simply point and shoot."

Program Mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-08 18:44:36 UTC

"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."

Shutter Priority Mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-08 18:45:25 UTC

"Shutter speed priority, also known as shutter priority mode, is when a photographer manually designates a shutter speed for a given exposure, and the camera automatically chooses an appropriate aperture and ISO setting to go with that shutter speed."

Aperture Priority Mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-08 18:46:23 UTC

"
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."

shutter speed

blakehaglof — 2023-11-15 18:42:20 UTC

"It's the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes."

Bulb Mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-15 18:42:52 UTC

"The Bulb setting (abbreviated B) on camera shutters is a momentary-action mode that holds shutters open for as long as a photographer depresses the shutter-release button."

Motion Blur

blakehaglof — 2023-11-15 18:43:26 UTC

"Motion blur is the visual streaking or smearing captured on camera as a result of movement of the camera, the subject, or a combination of the two. The human eye naturally registers motion blur in real life, so a subtle blur in film often mimics reality better than if it were absent."

Tripods/Monopods

blakehaglof — 2023-11-15 18:44:12 UTC

"A tripod has three legs (that's the “tri”). A monopod is a camera support with one leg (the “mono”). Much of the rest of the design is similar across both accessories. Both are height adjustable, for example."

Camera shake

blakehaglof — 2023-11-15 18:44:38 UTC

"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."

Long Exposure

blakehaglof — 2023-11-29 18:44:03 UTC

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"

Time Lapse

blakehaglof — 2023-11-29 18:44:26 UTC

"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."

Light Painting

blakehaglof — 2023-11-29 18:45:44 UTC

Light painting is the art of creating photos by setting long exposure times on a camera and using a moving light source to “paint.” A light painting photographer opens a camera's shutter and keeps it open as they draw in the air with a light source."

Panning

blakehaglof — 2023-11-29 18:46:13 UTC

Panning is a photographic technique that combines a slow shutter speed with camera motion to create a sense of speed around a moving object. It is a way to keep your subject in focus while blurring your background. Panning is typically done on a subject moving horizontally, such as a moving car, or a running dog."

burst mode

blakehaglof — 2023-11-29 18:47:12 UTC

Burst photos are perfect because they allow you to capture multiple shots as your subject moves. Just keep your finger pressed down on the shutter button while the subject moves through the scene. Once you've taken a set of burst photos, you can then select the best shots from the action sequence."

Spot Metering

blakehaglof — 2023-12-06 18:42:00 UTC

"the camera takes a measurement from a single point or spot."

Partial Metering

blakehaglof — 2023-12-06 18:42:32 UTC

"one of four modes found mostly on Canon cameras to help measure a subject's brightness."

Center Weighted Everage Metering

blakehaglof — 2023-12-06 18:43:12 UTC

"concentrates the metering on the central part of the viewfinder but also takes the rest of the frame into consideration."

Evaluative Metering

blakehaglof — 2023-12-06 18:43:40 UTC

"the mostly used automatic metering mode in everyday photography"

18% Gray

blakehaglof — 2023-12-06 18:44:11 UTC

"18% is an average according to what is called "grey world" hypothesis."

Shadows

blakehaglof — 2024-01-10 18:44:31 UTC

"Shadows are the dark areas where a light source is blocked by an object. Shadows change shape, intensity, and even color along with the angle, direction, and temperature of light."

Midtones

blakehaglof — 2024-01-10 18:45:18 UTC

"Within The Realm Of Photography, Midtones Refer To The Tonal Range That Lies Between The Extreme Highlights And Shadows, Lending A Sense Of Depth, Dimension, And Naturalness To A Photograph. In photography, understanding light and its different aspects is fundamental."

Highlights

blakehaglof — 2024-01-10 18:45:53 UTC

"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."

Vignette

blakehaglof — 2024-01-10 18:46:41 UTC

"a brief evocative description, account, or episode."

Sepia Tone

blakehaglof — 2024-01-10 18:47:49 UTC

"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."

AF Points

blakehaglof — 2024-01-17 18:45:44 UTC

"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."

Bracketing

blakehaglof — 2024-01-17 18:46:14 UTC

"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."

Exposure level indicator

blakehaglof — 2024-01-17 18:47:01 UTC

"In Manual mode, the exposure level indicator shows how much your set exposure values deviate from the levels the camera believes are optimal, which always reside at the standard exposure index. (See Manual Exposure). Auto-exposure bracketing range."

Exposure Compensation

blakehaglof — 2024-01-17 18:47:48 UTC

"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."

White Balance Card

blakehaglof — 2024-01-17 18:48:21 UTC

"A white balance card is an important tool for photographers to have in their arsenal. It can be used to help achieve accurate colors in photos, regardless of the lighting conditions. In this article, we'll show you how to use a grey white balance card for perfect color in your photography."

Workspace Switcher

blakehaglof — 2024-01-24 18:44:06 UTC

"Last updated on Dec 20, 2021. A workspace is an arrangement of elements, such as pods that you use frequently while working on documents. You can dock, stack, minimize, or make these elements free-floating in your workspace. You can select from several standard out-of-the-box workspaces or create one of your own."

toolbar

blakehaglof — 2024-01-24 18:44:51 UTC

"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!"

Palettes

blakehaglof — 2024-01-24 18:45:27 UTC

"Introduction to Palettes. 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."

Menu Bar

blakehaglof — 2024-01-24 18:46:28 UTC

"This is where you'll access different commands to use in Photoshop. For example, from the File menu, you can open and save files. The Image menu allows you to make various adjustments like image size, while the Filter menu gives you access to more advanced tools and effects"

Tool Options Bar

blakehaglof — 2024-01-24 18:47:05 UTC

"The options bar is right underneath the menu bar. It's a horizontal menu that, by default, is on the left side of the screen. Don't see the options bar? Bring it back by going to the Window drop-down menu and selecting Options (on both macOS and Windows)."

cropping

blakehaglof — 2024-01-31 18:45:28 UTC

"To “crop” an image is to remove or adjust the outside edges of an image (typically a photo) to improve framing or composition, draw a viewer's eye to the subject, or change the size or aspect ratio. In other words, photo cropping is the act of improving an image by removing unnecessary parts."

Aspect Ratio

blakehaglof — 2024-01-31 18:46:04 UTC

"What is the image aspect ratio? The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between an image's width and height. Different cameras shoot in different aspect ratios, so whether you're using a digital camera, a 35mm film camera, or an iPhone, they can all vary."

Resolution

blakehaglof — 2024-01-31 18:46:37 UTC

"In digital photography, resolution is the level of detail contained in an image. More specifically, it refers to the number of pixels that exist within that image. The higher the resolution, and the richer the pixel count, the more detail and definition you will see."

DPI vs PPI

blakehaglof — 2024-01-31 18:47:24 UTC

"How does DPI differ from PPI? PPI (Pixels per Inch) refers to the number of pixels that make up every inch of a digital image. It's used to describe image resolution on a screen, rather than in print. DPI, meanwhile, refers to number of dots in every inch and is generally used for print purposes."

SOOC(Acronym)

blakehaglof — 2024-01-31 18:48:04 UTC

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."

File Formats

blakehaglof — 2024-02-07 18:44:58 UTC

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."

Raw File Formats

blakehaglof — 2024-02-07 18:45:35 UTC

"A RAW file is the uncompressed and unprocessed image data captured by a digital camera or scanner's sensors. Shooting in RAW captures a high level of image detail, with large file sizes and lossless quality."

.PNG

blakehaglof — 2024-02-07 18:46:49 UTC

"to display high-quality digital images."

.JPEG

blakehaglof — 2024-02-07 18:47:28 UTC

"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."

.PSD

blakehaglof — 2024-02-07 18:48:19 UTC

"PSD stands for Photoshop Document, which is an image format that supports layers of graphics in a single file."

HDR

blakehaglof — 2024-02-14 18:43:41 UTC

"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."

Double Exposure

blakehaglof — 2024-02-14 18:44:17 UTC

"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."

Triadic Colors

blakehaglof — 2024-02-14 18:45:00 UTC

"Red, blue, and yellow are three primary colors that create a triadic color scheme. Triadic colors create a vibrant color palette by separating each color, regardless of the specific hues. For example, the following are perfect triadic color combinations: Red, Yellow, and Blue."

Blue Hour

blakehaglof — 2024-02-14 18:45:32 UTC

"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."

Golden Hour

blakehaglof — 2024-02-14 18:46:26 UTC

"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."

Macro Lens

blakehaglof — 2024-02-21 18:43:32 UTC

"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."

Prime Lens

blakehaglof — 2024-02-21 18:44:02 UTC

"a lens of fixed focal length."

Telephoto Lens

blakehaglof — 2024-02-21 18:44:48 UTC

"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."

Fisheye Lens

blakehaglof — 2024-02-21 18:45:25 UTC

"A fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle lens that produces strong visual distortion intended to create a wide panoramic or hemispherical image. Fisheye lenses achieve extremely wide angles of view, well beyond any rectilinear lens."

Vibration Reduction

blakehaglof — 2024-02-21 18:45:56 UTC

"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."

DSLR

blakehaglof — 2024-02-28 18:43:36 UTC

"denoting or relating to a camera that combines the optics and mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, rather than photographic film."

METADATA

blakehaglof — 2024-02-28 18:44:31 UTC

"Metadata makes finding and working with data easier – allowing the user to sort or locate specific documents. Some examples of basic metadata are author, date created, date modified, and file size. Metadata is also used for unstructured data such as images, video, web pages, spreadsheets, etc."

THUMBNAILS

blakehaglof — 2024-02-28 18:45:46 UTC

"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."

Post Processing

blakehaglof — 2024-02-28 18:46:39 UTC

"Post-processing includes full-screen filters and effects performed on a camera's image buffer before displaying the image on the screen. Post-processing is commonly used to add cinematic qualities to our scenes by simulating certain qualities particular to film cameras, such as a motion blur."

Layer Masking

blakehaglof — 2024-02-28 18:47:10 UTC

"Layer masking is a nondestructive way to hide parts of an image or layer without erasing them."

Lens Crop Factor

blakehaglof — 2024-03-06 18:45:06 UTC

"In digital photography, the crop factor, format factor, or focal length multiplier of an image sensor format is the ratio of the dimensions of a camera's imaging area compared to a reference format; most often, this term is applied to digital cameras, relative to 35 mm film format as a reference."

Full Frame Camera

blakehaglof — 2024-03-06 18:46:33 UTC

"A full-frame camera is a camera with a full-frame sensor. This is an image sensor that's the same size as the sensor of an analog camera. The biggest advantage of a full-frame camera is that it has no crop factor. Crop factor means that the image is cut off because the sensor is too small to capture the entire image."

APS-C Camera

blakehaglof — 2024-03-06 18:47:06 UTC

"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 30.15 mm field diameter."

Reflector

blakehaglof — 2024-03-06 18:47:40 UTC

"A reflector is a photography tool used to redirect light to a subject or scene. It doesn't create light; rather, it redirects light that is already there. A reflector is good for creating fill light or lessening shadows."

Scrim

blakehaglof — 2024-03-06 18:48:14 UTC

"A scrim is a popular light modifier used by photographers and videographers to soften or diffuse light. Scrims are generally made from steel and fabric, although a variety of materials can be used."

Saturation

blakehaglof — 2024-03-13 17:44:58 UTC

"the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added."

Color balance

blakehaglof — 2024-03-13 17:45:25 UTC

"the adjustment that in addition makes other colors in a displayed image appear to have the same general appearance as the colors in an original scene."

Hue

blakehaglof — 2024-03-13 17:45:45 UTC

"a color or shade."

Vibrance

blakehaglof — 2024-03-13 17:46:30 UTC

"the state of being full of energy and life."

Contrast [Editing Term]

blakehaglof — 2024-03-13 17:47:49 UTC

"the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association."

Move tool

blakehaglof — 2024-03-20 17:44:57 UTC

"The move tool allows you to move a selection or entire layer by dragging it with your mouse or using your keyboard arrows keys."

Patch tool

blakehaglof — 2024-03-20 17:45:36 UTC

"The Patch tool is one of the most used and most helpful tools for photo editors."

Clone stamp tool

blakehaglof — 2024-03-20 17:46:22 UTC

"The Clone Stamp tool copies pixels from one area and applies them to another."

Spot healing brush tool

blakehaglof — 2024-03-20 17:46:55 UTC

"The Spot Healing Brush tool magically removes unwanted spots, marks, or small objects in your image."

Healing brush tool

blakehaglof — 2024-03-20 17:47:30 UTC

The Healing Brush and Patch tools allow you fix imperfections, like scratches, wrinkles, dust spots, etc., causing them to disappear into the surrounding image."

Lasso Tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-03 17:43:05 UTC

"The Lasso tool is helpful for drawing a free-form border around a selected object within an image."

Magic Wand Tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-03 17:44:30 UTC

"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."

Polygonal Lasso Tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-03 17:44:57 UTC

"The Polygonal Lasso Tool creates selections with straight edges."

Quick selection tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-03 17:45:20 UTC

"The Quick Selection tool allows you to quickly and easily select one area or section of an image."

Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-03 17:46:04 UTC

"The Rectangular Marquee Tool is used for making a rectangular selection. The Elliptical Marquee Tool is used for making a circular selection."

Brush tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-10 17:44:40 UTC

"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."

Zoom Tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-10 17:45:10 UTC

"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."

Hand tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-10 17:46:21 UTC

"Categories of hand tools include wrenches, pliers, cutters, files, striking tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, snips, hacksaws, drills, and knives."

Horizontal type tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-10 17:47:21 UTC

"The Horizontal Type tool allows you to add horizontal text to your images."

Gradient tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-10 17:47:51 UTC

"The Gradient tool allows you to create gradual changes of color and light across an image with power and precision."

Paint bucket

blakehaglof — 2024-04-17 17:43:10 UTC

"The Paint Bucket tool fills an area, that is similar in color value to the pixels you click. You can fill an area with the foreground color or a pattern. Choose a foreground color."

Straighten tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-17 17:43:54 UTC

"The Straighten tool is designed for ease of use: You draw it across a line that's supposed to be straight, and then Photoshop will do the actual straightening for you. So find the reference line that I encouraged you to determine in Step 1, then drag the Straighten tool across!"

Crop tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-17 17:44:19 UTC

"The Crop tool allows you to select an area of a photo and remove or crop everything outside the selected area."

Smudge tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-17 17:45:19 UTC

"The Smudge tool is a Photoshop feature that allows you to mix or blend the content in an area of your image."

Sponge Tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-17 17:46:02 UTC

"The sponge tool in Photoshop works on color saturation. It can either saturate a color or desaturate a color. This means by using the sponge tool, we can either increase the color intensity of some pixels or decrease the color intensity of some pixels."

Dodge tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-24 17:45:10 UTC

"The Dodge tool allows you to lighten specific areas of your image without affecting hue or saturation"

Burn tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-24 17:45:37 UTC

"The Burn tool darkens areas of an image."

Blur tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-24 17:46:06 UTC

"The Blur Tool lives in the toolbar on the left side of the Photoshop workspace window."

Sharpen tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-24 17:47:08 UTC

"The Sharpen tool focuses soft edges in a photo to increase clarity or focus."

Select and mask tool

blakehaglof — 2024-04-24 17:47:41 UTC

"Select and Mask makes selecting easier by putting all of the Selection Tools in one place."