Vocab by Caleb Taotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oquBmH3HZHn5YRqjwrwdY1SC659quuHJ1LkZuzSdkoY/preview?rm=minimal en-us 2021-08-19 16:46:15 UTC 2025-04-30 17:44:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f8.png Genre calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686394394 a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Sports photography, landscape/portrait photography, fashion photography. ]]> 2021-08-19 17:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686394394 35mm Film calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686398562 A 35mm format — just called 35mm — describes a common type of image sensor format that's used in film photography. The general rule is, the larger the film, the better the resolution. Smaller formats like 35mm will be noticeably grainier when printed — but that's often a much-loved result of film photography.]]> 2021-08-19 17:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686398562 Twin Lens Camera calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686401062 A twin-lens reflex camera is a type of camera with two objective lenses of the same focal length. One of the lenses is the photographic objective or "taking lens", while the other is used for the viewfinder system, which is usually viewed from above at waist level. It's like a fuji instax camera, the top is to look into and the bottom actually takes the picture. Since it is on the bottom you have to take time to actually center the lens. ]]> 2021-08-19 17:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686401062 Camera Obscura calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686403215 a darkened box with a convex lens or aperture for projecting the image of an external object onto a screen inside. It is important historically in the development of photography.]]> 2021-08-19 17:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686403215 Gelatin Silver Process calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686410434 The gelatin silver process is the most commonly used chemical process in black-and-white photography, and is the fundamental chemical process for modern analog color photography. As such, films and printing papers available for analog photography rarely rely on any other chemical process to record an image]]> 2021-08-19 17:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1686410434 Curator calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691499241 Curators are in charge of a collection of exhibits in a museum or art gallery. Their job is to build up collections, often in specialist areas. Curators develop ways in which objects, archives and artworks can be interpreted, through exhibitions, publications, events and audio-visual presentations.]]> 2021-08-23 16:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691499241 Exhibition calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691500912 a large public showing or display of art, products or athletic skills. An example of an exhibition is an artist showing his work for two nights at a gallery. An example of an exhibition is a group of gymnasts showing their skills to the public. noun.]]> 2021-08-23 16:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691500912 Gallery calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691503117
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.
"an art gallery"
]]> 2021-08-23 16:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691503117 Museum calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691505200 a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.
"the Museum of Modern Art"

]]> 2021-08-23 16:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691505200 Photography Studio calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691508812 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]]> 2021-08-23 16:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1691508812 Line calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715641504  A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715641504 Shape calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715641952 Shape is a flat area surrounded by edges or an outline]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715641952 Color calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642152 Color is an element consisting of hues]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642152 Texture calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642353 Texture refers to the surface quality in a work of art]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642353 Value calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642545 Value defines how light or dark a given color or hue can be]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642545 Form calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642802 form connotes something that is three-dimensional and encloses volume, having length, width, and height,]]> 2021-09-03 16:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642802 Space calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642973 Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of depth or three dimensions. It can also refer to the artist's use of the area within the picture plane.]]> 2021-09-03 16:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1715642973 Balance calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396292 Balance is used to illustrate the visual weight of an image. It can either unite a photograph or create division. A carefully balanced image lends a sense of stability to a photograph. An unbalanced image creates disunity or unrest.

]]> 2021-09-10 16:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396292 Variety calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396502 Variety is about varying elements and objects in your image, to avoid making them boring. Variety can also be varying your angles, exposure, composition, etc., to get a few different looks to the same image.

]]> 2021-09-10 16:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396502 Pattern/Repetition calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396816 The pattern makes sense of the visual world through regularity. From man-made objects to organic material and abstraction.]]> 2021-09-10 16:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731396816 Proportion (Scale) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731397497 Proportion in photography is usually comparing size of objects, or the amount of one thing to the whole. We generally think of comparing size when talking about proportion. By comparing the size of one object to another, it can give more or less importance to it.

]]> 2021-09-10 16:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731397497 Movement (Rhythm) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731398396 The rhythm dictates the recurring or organized/disorganized distribution of visual elements throughout an image. When it comes to art and design, movement refers to the path the viewer’s eye takes while reading a photograph.]]> 2021-09-10 16:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731398396 Unity (Harmony) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731399183 Unity describes the visual relationship between elements in a photograph. It helps create a cohesive image.


]]> 2021-09-10 16:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731399183 Emphasis (Contrast) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731399735  An area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a ​focal point.]]> 2021-09-10 16:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1731399735 Radial Symmetry calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161429 symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161429 Symmetry calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161660 The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161660 Asymmetry calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161860 lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749161860 Juxtaposition calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162185 the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162185 Abstract calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162376 existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162376 Gradient calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162656
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. ... Another name for this is color progression.]]> 2021-09-17 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1749162656 Cool Colors calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763373899 Cool colors include green, blue, and purple, and variations of those three colors. Blue is the only primary color within the cool spectrum.]]> 2021-09-23 15:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763373899 Warm Colors calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763375945 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.]]> 2021-09-23 15:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763375945 Neutral Colors calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763377974 In the context of interior design, neutral means without color. Neutrals such as beige, ivory, taupe, black, gray, and shades of white appear to be without color, but in many applications these hues often have undertones. ... White might be slightly ivory, yellow, bluish or peachy.]]> 2021-09-23 15:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763377974 Complementary Colors calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763382472
  • a color that combined with a given color makes white or black.

    • ]]>     2021-09-23 15:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763382472     Monochromatic calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763384446 containing or using only one color]]> 2021-09-23 15:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1763384446 Constructive Criticism calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775394940 Constructive criticism is a helpful way of giving feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions. Rather than providing general advice, constructive criticism gives specific recommendations on how to make positive improvements.]]> 2021-09-28 17:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775394940 Plagiarism calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775398017 the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.]]> 2021-09-28 17:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775398017 Ethical calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775400188 relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.]]> 2021-09-28 17:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775400188 Objective Vs Subjective calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775403911 Use subjective when you're talking about an opinion or feeling that is based on an individual's perspective or preferences. Use objective when you're talking about something—like an assessment, decision, or report—that's unbiased and based solely on the observable or verifiable facts.]]> 2021-09-28 17:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775403911 Copyright VS Trademark calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775406222 Copyright protects original work, whereas a trademark protects items that distinguish or identify a particular business from another. Copyright is generated automatically upon the creation of original work, whereas a trademark is established through common use of a mark in the course of business.]]> 2021-09-28 17:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1775406222 Rule of Thirds calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793849144 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.]]> 2021-10-05 17:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793849144 Leading Lines calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793852954 refer to a technique or rule of composition where you use lines (from roads, buildings, arrows, signs, light, etc.) that direct the viewers’ attention to the main subject of the image. ]]> 2021-10-05 17:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793852954 Golden Ratio calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793856378 What is the Golden Ratio in Photography? The golden ratio is a ratio of approximately 1.618 to 1. Artists have used this ratio for centuries to create works of art from paintings to architecture.]]> 2021-10-05 17:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793856378 Negative Space calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793858862 Negative space is the background or the area that surrounds the subject of the work.]]> 2021-10-05 17:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793858862 Positive Space calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793860774 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 17:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1793860774 Backlighting calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820033730 2021-10-15 16:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820033730 Diffused Lighting calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820035066 Diffused lighting is most commonly used in portrait photography. The even light is flattering for subjects because it eliminates shadows, softens the face, and allows the subject to relax without squinting.]]> 2021-10-15 16:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820035066 Ambient Light calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820036434 Ambient light can be defined as any form of light that you didn't add to your photo. This can include both natural and artificial lighting. It's important to note that any light that you as the photographer added to, or modified for the shoot is not considered ambient light.]]> 2021-10-15 16:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820036434 Chiaroscuro calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820038886 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. Chiaroscuro lighting was developed by Leonardo Davinci, Caravaggio, Vermeer, and Rembrandt.]]> 2021-10-15 16:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820038886 Silhouette calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820040737  A silhouette is a solid, dark image of a subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures usually show the subject in profile. ... Silhouette photography shows the dark outlines of subjects in front of contrasting, bright scenes such as sunsets or studio backdrops.]]> 2021-10-15 16:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1820040737 Diptych calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833941811 a painting, especially an altarpiece, on two hinged wooden panels which may be closed like a book.]]> 2021-10-21 15:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833941811 Triptych calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833944245 a picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together side by side and used as an altarpiece.]]> 2021-10-21 15:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833944245 Orthographic View calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833947187 Orthographic views are two-dimensional views of three-dimensional objects. Orthographic views are created by projecting a view of an object onto a plane which is usually positioned so that it is parallel to one of the planes of the object.]]> 2021-10-21 15:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833947187 Barrel Lens Distortion calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833950911 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 15:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833950911 Pincushion Distortion calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833954937 distortion (as by an optical instrument or television receiver) in which the image of a straight line appears to be curved convexly toward the axis — compare barrel distortion.]]> 2021-10-21 15:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1833954937 ISO calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854374525 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 16:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854374525 ASA calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854374729 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.]]> 2021-10-29 16:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854374729 Image Sensor calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375034 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.]]> 2021-10-29 16:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375034 Film Grain calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375392 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.

    ]]>     2021-10-29 16:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375392     Digital Noise calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375624 Digital noise, or electronic noise, is randomness caused by your camera sensor and internal electronics, which introduce imperfections to an image. Sometimes, digital will have a clearly visible pattern, although it depends upon the camera. Both shot noise and digital noise are important in digital photography.]]> 2021-10-29 16:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1854375624 Aperture calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867759486 a space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera.]]> 2021-11-04 15:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867759486 F/Stop calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867759929
  • a camera setting corresponding to a particular f-number.

    • ]]>     2021-11-04 15:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867759929     Lens Focal Length calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867760637 The focal length of an optical system is a measure of how strongly the system converges or diverges light; it is the inverse of the system's optical power. A positive focal length indicates that a system converges light, while a negative focal length indicates that the system diverges light. ]]> 2021-11-04 15:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867760637 Depth of Field calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867761056
  • the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that give an image judged to be in focus in a camera.

    • ]]>     2021-11-04 15:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867761056     Bokeh calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867761378 the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image, especially as rendered by a particular lens.]]> 2021-11-04 15:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1867761378 Auto Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900008169 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.]]> 2021-11-18 16:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900008169 Manual Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900008463 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 16:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900008463 Aperture Priority Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009077 Aperture priority, often abbreviated A or Av on a camera mode dial, is a setting on some cameras that allows the user to set a specific aperture value while the camera selects a shutter speed to match it that will result in proper exposure based on the lighting conditions as measured by the camera's light meter.]]> 2021-11-18 16:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009077 Shutter Priority Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009565 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 16:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009565 Program Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009970 The "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 16:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900009970 Shutter Speed calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900010299 In photography, shutter speed or exposure time is the length of time that the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light when taking a photograph. The amount of light that reaches the film or image sensor is proportional to the exposure time. 1⁄500 of a second will let half as much light in as 1⁄250.]]> 2021-11-18 16:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900010299 Bulb Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900010786 The Bulb setting on camera shutters is a momentary-action mode that holds shutters open for as long as a photographer depresses the shutter-release button.]]> 2021-11-18 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900010786 Motion Blur calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011047 Motion blur is the apparent streaking of moving objects in a photograph or a sequence of frames, such as a film or animation. It results when the image being recorded changes during the recording of a single exposure, due to rapid movement or long exposure. ]]> 2021-11-18 16:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011047 Triopod/Monopod calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011512 In photography, a tripod is a portable device used to support, stabilize and elevate a camera, a flash unit, or other videographic or observational/measuring equipment. All photographic tripods have three legs and a mounting head to couple with a camera.]]> 2021-11-18 16:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011512 Camera Shake calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011836 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.]]> 2021-11-18 16:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1900011836 Long Exposure calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918535762 Long-exposure, time-exposure, or slow-shutter photography involves using a long-duration shutter speed to sharply capture the stationary elements of images while blurring, smearing, or obscuring the moving elements]]> 2021-11-29 17:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918535762 Time Lapse calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536121 Time-lapse photography is a technique in which the frequency at which film frames are captured is much lower than the frequency used to view the sequence. When played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster and thus lapsing.]]> 2021-11-29 17:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536121 Light Painting calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536331 A 'light painting' is an image that is created by capturing a long exposure of a dark scene that contains a moving light source.]]> 2021-11-29 17:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536331 Panning calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536516 What is panning photography? Panning photography freezes objects in motion in a still frame. Explore ways to pan your camera, what shutter speed to use, and other ways to add action to your shots.]]> 2021-11-29 17:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536516 Burst Mode calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536915 Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode, continuous mode, or burst shot, is a shooting mode in still cameras. In burst mode, the photographer captures several photos in quick succession by either pressing the shutter button or holding it down. ]]> 2021-11-29 17:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1918536915 Spot Metering calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934221624 Spot metering allows the camera to measure the light reflected from the person's face and expose properly for that, instead of adjusting exposure for the much brighter light around the hairline. With the face properly exposed, the area around the back and hairline will become over-exposed.]]> 2021-12-07 18:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934221624 Center Weighted Average Metering calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222206 Center-weighted metering evaluates the light in the middle of the frame and its surroundings and ignores the corners. Compared to Matrix Metering, Center-weighted Metering does not factor in the focus point you select, it only evaluates the middle area of the image.]]> 2021-12-07 18:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222206 18% Grey calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222450 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. And it is actually the geometric mean between white paper (95% reflective) and black ink (3.5% reflective).]]> 2021-12-07 18:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222450 Partial Metering calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222832 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.]]> 2021-12-07 18:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934222832 Evaluative Metering calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934223175 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.]]> 2021-12-07 18:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/1934223175 AF Points calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000880544 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.]]> 2022-01-19 16:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000880544 Bracketing calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000881172 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.]]> 2022-01-19 16:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000881172 Exposure Level Indicator calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000881692 It shows you what you have set in terms of exposure compensation and/or auto exposure bracketing. It is only shown in exposure modes that use exposure compensation or auto exposure bracketing. The scale on the side shows the measurement from the light meter based on the current exposure parameters.]]> 2022-01-19 16:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000881692 Exposure Compensation calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000882004 Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera, making photographs brighter or darker. ... Exposure is a matter of personal preference, and an exposure brighter or darker than that selected by the camera may sometimes better reflect the photographer's intent]]> 2022-01-19 16:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000882004 White Balance Card calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000882274 In simpler language, white balance in digital photography means adjusting colors so that the image looks more natural. We go through the process of adjusting colors to primarily get rid of color casts, in order to try to resemble the colors in our images with reality.]]> 2022-01-19 16:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2000882274 Workspace Switcher calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013958675 Hit this button to switch in between different workspaces]]> 2022-01-26 16:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013958675 Toolbar calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013958899 This bar holds all your tools for editing ]]> 2022-01-26 16:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013958899 Palettes calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959120
    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.]]>     2022-01-26 16:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959120     Menu Bar calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959415 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.]]> 2022-01-26 16:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959415 Tool Options Bar calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959717 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.]]> 2022-01-26 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2013959717 Cropping calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025764756 In photography industries, cropping means to remove unwanted areas from an image. This process is one of the most basic photo manipulation processes.]]> 2022-02-02 16:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025764756 Aspect Ratio calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025765149 The aspect ratio describes the relationship between your pictures and height with two numbers separated by a colon.]]> 2022-02-02 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025765149 Resolution calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025765663 Image resolution is the detail an image holds. The term applies to digital images, film images, and other types of images. Higher resolution means more image detail. Image resolution can be measured in various ways. Resolution quantifies how close lines can be to each other and still be visibly resolved.]]> 2022-02-02 16:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025765663 DPI vs PPI calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025766148
  • 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.

    • ]]>     2022-02-02 16:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025766148     SOOC calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025766358 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.]]> 2022-02-02 16:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2025766358 File Formats calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038318263 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).]]> 2022-02-09 16:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038318263 .JPEG calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038318916 J. P. (Joint Photographic Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing still images. Pronounced "jay-peg," the JPEG format is very popular due to its variable compression range. JPEGs are saved on a sliding resolution scale based on the quality desired.]]> 2022-02-09 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038318916 .PSD calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319106 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.]]> 2022-02-09 16:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319106 .PNG calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319310 Portable Network Graphics (PNG) are different from JPEGs because they use “lossless compression”. This means a PNG can be compressed to a smaller file size without losing any of the detail in the image. ... You can also share, edit, and save PNG files many times without losing any of the image quality.]]> 2022-02-09 16:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319310 RAW Files calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319611 A raw file is a collection of unprocessed data. This means the file has not been altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by the computer. ... Instead of processing the image captured by the camera, the data is left unprocessed and uncompressed until it is opened with a computer program.]]> 2022-02-09 16:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2038319611 HDR calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051278980 HDR stands for “high dynamic range.” For those who aren’t so acquainted with this high-tech shutterbug lingo, dynamic range is basically just the difference between the lightest light and darkest dark you can capture in a photo.]]> 2022-02-16 16:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051278980 Double Exposure calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051279419 Double exposure photography is a technique that layers two different exposures on a single image, combining two photographs into one.]]> 2022-02-16 16:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051279419 Triadic Colors calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051280087 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.

    ]]>     2022-02-16 16:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051280087     Golden Hour calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051280585 In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky. The golden hour is also sometimes called the "magic hour," especially by cinematographers.]]> 2022-02-16 16:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051280585 Blue Hour calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051281193 In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky. The golden hour is also sometimes called the "magic hour," especially by cinematographers.]]> 2022-02-16 16:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2051281193 Macro Lens calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980379 A macro lens is a lens that specifically allows you to focus extremely close to a subject so that it appears large in the viewfinder (and in the final image). ... When viewed on a large display, tiny details in your subjects become conspicuous features while using true macro lenses.]]> 2022-02-23 16:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980379 Prime Lens calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980667 In film and photography, a prime lens is a fixed focal length photographic lens, typically with a maximum aperture from f2.8 to f1.2. The term can also mean the primary lens in a combination lens system.]]> 2022-02-23 16:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980667 Telephoto Lens calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980960
    A telephoto lens, in photography and cinematography, is a specific type of a long-focus lens in which the physical length of the lens is shorter than the focal length]]>     2022-02-23 16:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062980960     Fisheye Lens calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062981404 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.]]> 2022-02-23 16:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062981404 Vibration Reduction calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062981709 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.]]> 2022-02-23 16:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2062981709 DSLR calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073932426 DSLR: Digital single-lens reflex

    DSLR stands for digital single-lens reflex. It refers to a digital camera that integrates optics and mechanism of single-lens reflex camera with the digital imaging sensor. In simple words, it is a digital camera which uses mirror to direct the light from the lens to viewfinder.]]>     2022-03-02 16:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073932426     Metadata calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073933694 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.]]> 2022-03-02 16:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073933694 Thumbnails calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934067 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.]]> 2022-03-02 16:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934067 Post Processing calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934397 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.]]> 2022-03-02 16:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934397 Layer Masking calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934797  Layer masking is a reversible way to hide part of a layer. This gives you more editing flexibility than permanently erasing or deleting part of a layer. Layer masking is useful for making image composites, cutting out objects for use in other documents, and limiting edits to part of a layer.]]> 2022-03-02 16:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2073934797 Lens Crop Factor calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450074 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.]]> 2022-03-09 16:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450074 Full Frame Camera calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450324 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 out because the sensor is too small to capture the entire image.]]> 2022-03-09 16:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450324 APS-C Camera calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450573 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.]]> 2022-03-09 16:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450573 Reflector calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450810 In photography and cinematography, a reflector is an improvised or specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject or scene.]]> 2022-03-09 16:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450810 SCRIM (DIFFUSER) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450976 A scrim is a material placed between your light source and your subject that either reduces light or diffuses (and reduces) light.]]> 2022-03-09 16:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2086450976 Saturation calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098294675 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.]]> 2022-03-16 15:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098294675 Color Balance calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295074 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 – correctly.]]> 2022-03-16 15:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295074 Hue calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295211 For scientists, hue refers to a specific waveband in the visible spectrum. Everyday photographers generally think of hue as referring simply to a specific colour. Saturation (or 'chroma') defines the intensity of a hue. Vivid primary colours are highly saturated, while pastel colours are unsaturated.]]> 2022-03-16 15:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295211 Vibrance calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295472 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.]]> 2022-03-16 15:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295472 Contrast (Editing) calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295802 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.]]> 2022-03-16 15:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2098295802 Move Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132877953 The Move tool helps you position selected content or layers when customizing your work.]]> 2022-04-06 15:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132877953 Patch Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878169 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.


    ]]>     2022-04-06 15:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878169     Clone Stamp Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878447 The Clone Stamp is effective when you need to copy exact detail and color from one part of an image to another area. With the Clone Stamp tool, you can use an empty layer to keep your retouching separate from the main image.]]> 2022-04-06 15:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878447 Spot Healing Brush Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878876 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. The basic principle is that the texture from the sample area is blended with the color and luminosity surrounding wherever you paint.]]> 2022-04-06 15:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132878876 Healing Brush Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132879046 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. The healing brush tool is located in the Photoshop Toolbox, on the left side.]]> 2022-04-06 15:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2132879046 Lasso Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142585828
    The Lasso tool is helpful for drawing a free-form border around a selected object within an image. It allows you to soften the edges of your selection or add a feathering effect; it's also useful for anti-aliasing.
    ]]>     2022-04-13 15:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142585828     Magic Wand Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586023 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]]> 2022-04-13 15:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586023 Polygonal Lasso Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586257  The Polygonal Lasso Tool creates selections with straight edges. It is perfect for selecting objects like buildings and products.]]> 2022-04-13 15:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586257 Quick Selection Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586460 The Quick Selection tool allows you to quickly and easily select one area or section of an image.]]> 2022-04-13 15:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586460 Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586895 The Rectangular Marquee tool is used for making rectangular selections within an image. It is among the most basic of tools, and appears in most every image editing program available. It can be used to prepare an image for cropping, while the similar Crop tool automatically completes the crop when used.]]> 2022-04-13 15:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2142586895 Brush Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150551911 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.]]> 2022-04-20 15:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150551911 Zoom Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552152 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.]]> 2022-04-20 15:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552152 Hand Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552492 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]]> 2022-04-20 15:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552492 Horizontal Type Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552769 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.]]> 2022-04-20 15:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2150552769 Crop Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164499715 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 15:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164499715 Straighten Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164499964 When used with its Straighten option, the Ruler tool squares off a crooked image based on a line you drag and also crops the image to remove any blank canvas areas that result around its borders.]]> 2022-04-29 15:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164499964 Smudge Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500126 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 15:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500126 Paint Bucket Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500349 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 15:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500349 Sponge Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500449 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.]]> 2022-04-29 15:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2164500449 Dodge Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125243 The Dodge tool in Photoshop is used to lighten the area of the image without affecting hue or saturation. It can also be used to highlight some details from the image.]]> 2022-05-04 15:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125243 Burn Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125419 The Burn tool darkens areas of an image. The more you paint over an area with the Burn tool, the darker it becomes. From the toolbar, click and hold the icon for the Dodge, Burn, or Sponge retouching tool, whichever is active.]]> 2022-05-04 15:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125419 Blur Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125532 The Blur tool allows you to paint blur effect on specific areas of an image. Select the Blur tool . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Size, Hardness, and Strength, to get the effect you need. Click and drag over the part of the image you want to blur.]]> 2022-05-04 15:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125532 Sharpen Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125773 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.]]> 2022-05-04 15:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125773 Select and Mask Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125993 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.]]> 2022-05-04 15:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170125993 Gradient Tool calebtaotafa https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170138068 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.]]> 2022-05-04 15:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/calebtaotafa/VOCAB/wish/2170138068