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Camera obscura

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:40:22 UTC

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.

35mm Film

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:41:13 UTC

35 mm film is a film gauge used in filmmaking, and the film standard. In motion pictures that record on film, 35 mm is the most commonly used gauge.

Twin Lens Camera

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:42:00 UTC

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.

Gelatin Silver process

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:43:13 UTC

applying an emulsion of light-sensitive silver salts in gelatin to a sheet of paper coated with a layer of baryta, a white pigment mixed with gelatin.

Genre

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:44:11 UTC

a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Curator

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:45:29 UTC

a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.

Exhibition

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

Gallery

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

Museum

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

photography studio

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:49:33 UTC

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.

Radial symmetry

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

symmetry

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

Asymmetry

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-01 18:52:15 UTC

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

Juxtapostion

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

Abstract

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

Line

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:45:22 UTC

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

Shape

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:46:02 UTC

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

Color

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:46:40 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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:47:47 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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:48:19 UTC

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

Value

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:49:16 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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-08 17:49:43 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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:22:25 UTC

is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, texture, and space. If the design was a scale, these elements should be balanced to make a design feel stable. In symmetrical balance, the elements used on one side of the design are similar to those on the other side; in asymmetrical balance, the sides are different but still look balanced. In radial balance, the elements are arranged around a central point and may be similar.

Emphasis

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:23:22 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.

movement

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:23:59 UTC

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.

pattern

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:24:31 UTC

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

proportion

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:25:15 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.

Variety

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:26:02 UTC

is the use of several elements of design to hold the viewer’s attention and
to guide the viewer’s eye through and around the work of art.

Unity

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-15 18:26:37 UTC

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

cool colors

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-20 17:43:37 UTC

blue, green, and light purple.

warm colors

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-20 17:44:01 UTC

orange, red, yellow, and combinations of these and similar colors

neutral colors

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muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting.

complimentary colors

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

monochromatic colors

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adding white to red creates pink, adding black to red creates maroon,

gradient

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-20 17:47:14 UTC

a design element made up of colors that gradually fade into one another.

constructive criticism

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-26 18:07:45 UTC

helping to improve; promoting further development or advancement

plagiarism

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-26 18:08:22 UTC

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

Ethical

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relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

objective

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

subjective

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

copyright

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-26 18:10:57 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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-09-26 18:11:52 UTC

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

rule of thirds

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-04 17:42:59 UTC

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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-04 17:43:47 UTC

a compositional technique where human-made or natural lines lead the viewer's eyes through a photograph to the subject or

Golden Ratio

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-04 17:44:31 UTC

a guide to where to place a subject (a tree, person, building, etc.) or element in a photo (like the horizon) where it will be most pleasing to the eye.

Negative space

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-04 17:45:00 UTC

a term used in art to describe the space surrounding a subject.

Positive space

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-04 17:45:39 UTC

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

DIPTYCH

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-18 17:45:43 UTC

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

triptych

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-18 17:46:06 UTC

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

orthographic view

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-18 17:48:12 UTC

a projection of one side of the figure onto its perpendicular plane.

barrel lens distortion

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-18 17:49:06 UTC

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

pincushion distortion

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-18 17:50:41 UTC

image magnification increases with the distance from the optical axis.

Backlight

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-19 01:24:47 UTC

illuminate from behind.

Diffused lighting

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-19 01:26:04 UTC

light that's filtered by something.

ambienten light

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-19 01:26:58 UTC

using colour, temperature, and brightness to create a comfortable and even level of light throughout a space.

Chiaroscuro

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-19 01:27:53 UTC

an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something.

Silhouette

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-19 01:28:31 UTC

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

ISO

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-25 17:43:33 UTC

International Organization for Standardization

ASA

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American Standards Association

Image Sensor

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-25 17:44:52 UTC

a device that allows the camera to convert photons – that is, light – into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the device.

Film Grain

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-25 17:45:39 UTC

the visible silver crystals in a film negative's emulsion

Digital Noise

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-10-25 17:47:00 UTC

a certain type of visual distortion

aperture

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-01 17:42:26 UTC

an opening, hole, or gap.

F/stop

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-01 17:43:20 UTC

The “f” in f-stop stands for the focal length of the lens.

lens focal length

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determined when the lens is focused at infinity.

Depth of field

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-01 17:44:32 UTC

the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject which the lens is focused

Bokeh

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-01 17:44:58 UTC

the effect of a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject, using a fast lens, at the widest aperture, such as f/2.8 or wider.

Auto mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-08 18:44:39 UTC

when the camera chooses the optimum shutter speed, aperture, ISO and flash settings for your shot.

Program mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-08 18:45:19 UTC

one of the Creative Zone modes, though one with the least control over your exposure settings

Manual Mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-08 18:45:55 UTC

in charge of adjusting aperture

Shutter Priority mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-08 18:47:03 UTC

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

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-08 18:47:56 UTC

the photographer selects an aperture, and the camera chooses an appropriate shutter speed based on the available light.

SHUTTER SPEED

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-17 18:47:51 UTC

the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes.

Bulb Mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-17 18:48:47 UTC

an exposure setting that is used when seeking to use a shutter speed of more than 30 seconds

Motion Blur

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-17 18:49:27 UTC

a long exposure photography technique that lets you convey the feeling of movement or action in a still image.

TRI POD/ Mono pod

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-17 18:50:12 UTC

Tripods are ideal for long-exposure photography and studio work. Monopods are great for steadying long lenses while on the move with action, wildlife, and sports photography.

Camera Shake

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-17 18:50:41 UTC

a term used to define the act of accidentally shaking a camera during shooting due to unsteady hands, which results in blurry images.

Long exposure

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-29 18:43:30 UTC

the technique in which the camera's shutter is left open during a somewhat lengthy period of time.

Time lapse

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-29 18:44:02 UTC

used to capture change or movement that occurs over a long period time.

Light painting

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-29 18:45:00 UTC

the art of creating photos by setting long exposure times on a camera and using a moving light source to “paint.”

Panning

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-29 18:45:27 UTC

a photographic technique that combines a slow shutter speed with camera motion to create a sense of speed around a moving object.

Burst mode

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-11-29 18:46:08 UTC

allow you to capture multiple shots as your subject moves

Spot metering

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-12-06 18:42:57 UTC

evaluates light around the chosen focus point or centre of the frame.

Partial Metering

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-12-06 18:43:35 UTC

covers only the centre 6.2% of the frame in the viewfinder,

Center weight average metering

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-12-06 18:44:23 UTC

like using Evaluative metering with a centre AF point.

Evaluative Metering

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-12-06 18:45:04 UTC

the mostly used automatic metering mode in everyday photography

18% Gray

robertoestrada2807 — 2023-12-06 18:45:49 UTC

middle gray or middle grey

Shadows

robertoestrada2807 — 2024-01-10 18:45:32 UTC

a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Midtones

robertoestrada2807 — 2024-01-10 18:46:00 UTC

The Tonal Range That Lies Between The Extreme Highlights And Shadows, Lending A Sense Of Depth, Dimension, And Naturalness To A Photograph.

Highlights

robertoestrada2807 — 2024-01-10 18:46:37 UTC

the lightest elements in an image,

Vignette

robertoestrada2807 — 2024-01-10 18:47:13 UTC

a darker border - sometimes as a blur or a shadow - at the periphery of photos.

Sepia Tone

robertoestrada2807 — 2024-01-10 18:47:40 UTC

a chemical process used in photography which changes the appearance of black-and-white prints to brown.