Vocab by Makenna McGrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oquBmH3HZHn5YRqjwrwdY1SC659quuHJ1LkZuzSdkoY/preview?rm=minimal en-us 2022-08-17 16:45:27 UTC 2023-05-04 15:41:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Genre makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263491111 a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. ]]> 2022-08-17 16:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263491111 35MM Film makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263493640 In photography, 35 millimeter (35mm) film is a small-format photographic film used in single-lens reflex cameras (SLRs), film cameras, rangefinders, and disposable cameras. The number 35 refers to the total width of the film, including its perforated edges.]]> 2022-08-17 17:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263493640 Twin Lens Camera makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263494242 a camera fitted with two lenses optically corrected to make them identical in their application.]]> 2022-08-17 17:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263494242 Camera Obscura makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263495253 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.]]> 2022-08-17 17:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263495253 Gelatin Silver Process makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263496659 The gelatin silver print or gelatin developing out paper (DOP) is a monochrome imaging process based on the light sensitivity of silver halides. They have been made for both contact printing and enlarging purposes by modifying the paper's light sensitivity.]]> 2022-08-17 17:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2263496659 Curator makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267632376 a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.]]> 2022-08-22 16:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267632376 Exhibition makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267633638 a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.]]> 2022-08-22 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267633638 Gallery makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267634562 a room or building for the display or sale of works of art.]]> 2022-08-22 16:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267634562 Museum makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267635281 a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.]]> 2022-08-22 16:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267635281 Photography studio makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267636302 A photography studio is a workspace specifically designed and built for the purpose of taking photographs.]]> 2022-08-22 16:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2267636302 Line makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280946135 An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or three-dimensional, descriptive, implied, or abstract]]> 2022-09-02 16:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280946135 Space makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280947373 An element of art by which positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art .

]]> 2022-09-02 16:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280947373 Shape makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280948998 An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.

]]> 2022-09-02 16:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280948998 Form makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280949858  An element of art that is two-dimensional, flat, or limited to height and width.

]]> 2022-09-02 16:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280949858 Color makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280950655 An element of art made up of three properties: hue, value, and intensity

]]> 2022-09-02 16:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280950655 Value makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280951587 The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.

]]> 2022-09-02 16:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280951587 Texture makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280952148 An element of art that refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.

]]> 2022-09-02 16:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2280952148 Radial Symmetry makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300280259 Radial balance is a form of symmetrical balance where elements within an image radiate outwards from a central point. This way, they create an even pattern, adding depth and visual movement to the picture. It can help bring the viewer's eyes to a subject placed in the centre.]]> 2022-09-16 16:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300280259 Symmetry makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300282004 Symmetry (also known as formal balance) is achieved when both sides of the image hold equal weight.]]> 2022-09-16 16:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300282004 Asymmetry makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300283454 When a photo is asymmetrical, it has unequal visual weight on either side. But those visual elements balance out each other. This means that an asymmetrical photo still follows the rules of composition.]]> 2022-09-16 16:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300283454 Juxtaposition makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300285177 For the purposes of a 'juxtaposition in photography' definition, we can say that juxtaposition photography involves combining two or more elements in the same picture, highlighting the interesting contrast between them, to create an eye-catching and thought-provoking image.]]> 2022-09-16 16:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300285177 Abstract makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300286440 Abstract photography consists of images created using photography materials and equipment that don't have an immediate association with the physical world. Abstract photographers use perspective, movement, and light to transform the world we see into an unexpected, often unrecognizable image.]]> 2022-09-16 16:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2300286440 Cool Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307170618 Cool colors include green, blue, and violet.  The cooler colors are the receding colors.]]> 2022-09-21 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307170618 Warm Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307172257 Warm colors are more active and emotionally charged. They jump out at the viewer, attracting attention and drawing interest. In general, warm colors are rarer than cool colors, so an image which has even a small splash of warmth can stand out.]]> 2022-09-21 16:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307172257 Neutral Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307173527 Neutral tones are the color of sand, water, or fog, for example. These tones often range on the warmer scale and are opposite to bold colors associated with dramatic tonal differences]]> 2022-09-21 16:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307173527 Complementary Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307175025 Complementary colors—that is, colors opposite one another on the color wheel—can be used very effectively in visual art, including photography. When juxtaposed, complementary colors make each seem brighter and more vivid, creating a powerful visual effect.]]> 2022-09-21 16:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307175025 Monochromatic Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307176088 In photography, a monochromatic color scheme is one that only features one color in the frame.]]> 2022-09-21 16:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307176088 Gradient makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307176789 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.]]> 2022-09-21 16:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2307176789 Constructive Criticism makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316012051  critique is a judgement whether a photograph/image/artwork is good or not. A “constructive critique” is a critique which is constructive– it informs the photographer how to improve.]]> 2022-09-27 17:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316012051 Plagiarism makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316013213 Using someone else's work without giving credit is considered plagiarism, or a breach of academic integrity. Any images that you use in your assignments must be cited.]]> 2022-09-27 17:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316013213 Ethics makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316014318 Photography ethics are the principles that guide how we take and share photographs. Photography ethics are subjective, contextual, and fluid, meaning that every person's ethics will be different, because ethics are based on a person's life experience and values.]]> 2022-09-27 17:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316014318 Objective makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316015412 Objective photography is an impersonal image not influenced by feelings, interpretations or prejudice. To create an unbiased photographic image or documentary.]]> 2022-09-27 17:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316015412 Subjective makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316016995 Subjective photography is the creative or artistic process. The aim is to make a personal interpretation, a composition to capture and create an image with style. The photograph may be of anything, an individual or group of people, objects, location or a landscape.]]> 2022-09-27 17:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316016995 Copyright makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316018808 Copyright in photography means that you own an image you created. The law says you created that image as soon as the shutter is released. This means that photographer copyright laws state that whoever pushed the button owns the copyright.]]> 2022-09-27 17:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316018808 Trademark makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316020389 a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.]]> 2022-09-27 17:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316020389 Balance makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316022579 What is balance in photography? Balance is a composition technique that arranges elements within the frame to achieve equal visual weight across the image. The visual weight of an element essentially measures how much attraction it draws from the viewer]]> 2022-09-27 17:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316022579 Variety makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316023953 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]]> 2022-09-27 17:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316023953 Pattern (Repetition) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316025061 Repetition in photography means using repeating shapes or a repetitive pattern inside the frame as part of the composition. Repetition can also be the image's main subject instead of just being a tool for photography composition. When this is the case, it's called pattern photography.]]> 2022-09-27 17:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316025061 Proportion (Scale) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316026202 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.]]> 2022-09-27 17:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316026202 Movement (Rhythm) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316054161 When photographers talk about movement in an image, they often refer to the rhythmic effect of some visual element that repeats itself]]> 2022-09-27 17:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316054161 Unity (Harmony) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316056989 A photograph with perfect unity or harmony is one that is so well presented, where no part of it feels out of place or unnecessary. This can be translated through simplicity, or bringing parts together to form a whole to create 'harmony'.]]> 2022-09-27 17:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316056989 Emphasis (Contrast) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316058231 Emphasis draws viewers into your image and holds them there long enough to tell your story. It adds visual weight to your main subject and tells viewers what to focus on.]]> 2022-09-27 17:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2316058231 Backlighting makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340720166 Backlight in photography involves positioning the main light source for a photograph behind the primary subject. ]]> 2022-10-14 16:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340720166 Diffused Lighting makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340720931 Diffused light, or soft light, is light that's filtered by something. Sunlight through a sheer curtain is diffused. ]]> 2022-10-14 16:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340720931 Ambient Light makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340721889 Ambient light is any light a photographer or cinematographer did not bring to the shoot. Also known as available light, it's any light that you haven't set up yourself.]]> 2022-10-14 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340721889 Chiaroscuro makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340722737 Chiaroscuro is a renaissance painting technique which literally means “light-dark” in Italian.]]> 2022-10-14 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340722737 Silhouette makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340723650 What is silhouette photography? A silhouette is a solid, dark image of a subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures usually show the subject in profile.]]> 2022-10-14 16:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340723650 Rule Of Thirds makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778271 What is the rule of thirds? 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. ]]> 2022-10-14 17:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778271 Leading Lines makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778415 Leading lines are a compositional technique where human-made or natural lines lead the viewer's eyes through a photograph to the subject or the heart of the image]]> 2022-10-14 17:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778415 Golden Ratio makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778754 The golden ratio is a guide to where to place a subject (a tree, person, building, etc.) or element in a photo (like the horizon) where it will be most pleasing to the eye.]]> 2022-10-14 17:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778754 Negative Space makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778938 Negative space photography is related to minimalist photography. It emphasizes not just the subject, but the empty space around the subject.]]> 2022-10-14 17:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340778938 Positive Space makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340779074
Simply put, positive space is the actual subject while negative space (also called white space) is the area surrounding the subject. The latter acts as breathing room for your eyes.
]]> 2022-10-14 17:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2340779074 Diptych makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349284124 Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasise contrast. ]]> 2022-10-20 15:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349284124 Triptych makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349285061 A photographic triptych is a common style used in modern commercial artwork. The photographs are usually arranged with a plain border between them. The work may consist of separate images that are variants on a theme, or may be one larger image split into three.]]> 2022-10-20 15:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349285061 Orthographic View makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349286019 An orthographic projection is a way of representing a 3D object by using several 2D views of the object. Orthographic drawings are also known as multiviews.]]> 2022-10-20 15:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349286019 Barrel Lens Distortion makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349287350 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). ]]> 2022-10-20 15:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349287350 Pincushion Lens Distortion makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349291831 Pincushion distortion is where straight lines bend or “pinch” inward from the center of the image. Usually pincushion distortion happens at the telephoto end (ie. 200mm) of a zoom lens such as a 70-200mm lens.]]> 2022-10-20 15:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2349291831 ISO makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359279983 ISO is your camera's sensitivity to light as it pertains to either film or a digital sensor. A lower ISO value means less sensitivity to light, while a higher ISO means more sensitivity.]]> 2022-10-27 15:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359279983 ASA makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359281334 The ASA (American Standards Association) scale is an arbitrary rating of film speed; that is, the sensitivity of the film to light. If everything else is kept constant, the required exposure time is inversely proportional to the ASA rating.]]> 2022-10-27 15:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359281334 Image Sensor makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359283115 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. ]]> 2022-10-27 15:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359283115 Film Grain makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359284084  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.]]> 2022-10-27 15:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359284084 Digital Noise makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359285182 In digital photographs, the term noise refers to a certain type of visual distortion. It looks similar to grain found in film photography, but can also look like splotches of discoloration when it's really bad, and can ruin a photograph.]]> 2022-10-27 15:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2359285182 Aperture makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368683961  Aperture refers to the opening of a lens's diaphragm through which light passes. It is calibrated in f/stops and is generally written as numbers such as 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11 and 16.]]> 2022-11-03 15:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368683961 F/Stop makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368685390 The “f” in f-stop stands for the focal length of the lens. While focal length itself refers to the field of view of a lens, f-stop is about how much light you allow to hit the sensor via the aperture opening.]]> 2022-11-03 15:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368685390 Bokeh makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368686885 Bokeh is a word with Japanese origins, defined as “the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light.” The word comes from the Japanese word boke (暈け or ボケ), which means “haze” or “blur.”]]> 2022-11-03 15:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368686885 Depth of Field makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368688013 As a result, depth of field (DoF) is the distance between the nearest and furthest elements in a scene that appear to be "acceptably sharp" in an image. The distance between the camera and the first element that is considered to be acceptably sharp is called DoF near limit.]]> 2022-11-03 15:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368688013 Lens Focal Length makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368689044 The focal length of a lens is determined when the lens is focused at infinity. Lens focal length tells us the angle of view—how much of the scene will be captured—and the magnification—how large individual elements will be. The longer the focal length, the narrower the angle of view and the higher the magnification.]]> 2022-11-03 15:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2368689044 Auto Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378932542 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.]]> 2022-11-10 16:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378932542 Program Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378933871 In program mode the camera selects and sets both the shutter speed and the aperture. For any given brightness of light, the camera has been programmed to set a specific combination of shutter speed and aperture. In low light, for example, the camera might set 1/30 second and f4.]]> 2022-11-10 16:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378933871 Manual Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378934744 Manual mode requires the photographer to make all the decisions that determine an image's exposure, as opposed to an automatic or semi-automatic mode that makes at least some of the calls for the photography. Manual exposure gives the maximum amount of control to the photographer.]]> 2022-11-10 16:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378934744 Shutter Priority Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378936158 Shutter priority (usually denoted as S on the mode dial), also called time value (abbreviated as Tv), refers to a setting on cameras that allows the user to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture to ensure correct exposure.]]> 2022-11-10 16:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378936158 Aperture Priority Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378937448 One of those modes is aperture priority. With it, the photographer selects a specific aperture value and the camera autoselects the proper shutter speed based on how much light it detects.]]> 2022-11-10 16:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2378937448 Shutter speed makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388603395 It's the speed at which the shutter of the camera closes. A fast shutter speed creates a shorter exposure — the amount of light the camera takes in — and a slow shutter speed gives the photographer a longer exposure.]]> 2022-11-17 16:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388603395 Bulb Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388604130 Bulb Mode is an exposure setting that is used when seeking to use a shutter speed of more than 30 seconds. Generally, this would be used in extremely low light situations, such as taking photos of the night sky.]]> 2022-11-17 16:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388604130 Motion Blur makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388604900 Motion blur is the blur seen in moving objects in a photograph or a single frame of film or video. It happens because objects move during the time it takes to expose the photo or the frame, and the movement gets recorded as a blur.]]> 2022-11-17 16:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388604900 Tripods/Monopods makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388606256 A monopod is a camera support that has one leg (that's the “mono”). Much of the rest of the design is similar across both accessories. Both are height adjustable, for example. And both often use quick release plates for easily adding and removing the camera.]]> 2022-11-17 16:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388606256 Camera Shake makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388607211 Camera shake is a term used to define the act of accidentally shaking a camera during shooting due to unsteady hands, which results in blurry images. This generally occurs more often if you're shooting on a low shutter speed or with a heavy lens, and can be avoided by using a tripod and cable release setup.]]> 2022-11-17 16:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2388607211 Long Exposure makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402367505 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. ]]> 2022-11-29 18:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402367505 Time Lapse makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402368315 Time-lapse photography is used to capture change or movement that occurs over a long period time. In order to capture how a plant grows or a glacier moves, a photographer sets up a camera in a fixed location and takes a single picture at regular time intervals.]]> 2022-11-29 18:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402368315 Light Painting makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402369181 Light painting is a photographic technique where light is “painted” or “drawn” into the photograph using a hand held light source during a long exposure.]]> 2022-11-29 18:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402369181 Panning makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402370006 Panning photography freezes objects in motion in a still frame.]]> 2022-11-29 18:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402370006 Burst Mode makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402370680 Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode, continuous mode, or burst shot, is a shooting mode in still cameras where several photos are captured in quick succession by either pressing the shutter button or holding it down.]]> 2022-11-29 18:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2402370680 Spot Metering makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414568527 Whereas multi-segment or multi-zone metering takes exposure readings from across the whole image frame, in spot metering mode the camera takes a measurement from a single point or spot. This area is often at the centre of the frame, but it may be linked to the active AF point.]]> 2022-12-08 16:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414568527 Partial Metering makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414569303 Partial metering covers only the centre 6.2% of the frame in the viewfinder, thus providing precise metering only for the subject. When the background is brighter than the subject due to reasons like back lighting, this metering mode is particularly useful. It is useful for back-lit shots or tiny subjects.]]> 2022-12-08 16:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414569303 Center weighted average metering makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414570534 Center weighted metering is a camera metering mode. Center weighted metering places the highest importance in determining a correct exposure on information contained in the center of the frame.]]> 2022-12-08 16:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414570534 Evaluative Metering makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414571559 Evaluative metering is the default metering mode on most cameras. It ensures that the camera will automatically adjust to the right exposure setting even when the ambient lighting shows greater contrast.]]> 2022-12-08 16:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414571559 18% Grey makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414572652 By definition 18% gray is the “mid-point between black and white on a logarithmic or exponential curve.” Think of it this way; it is simply halfway between black and white.]]> 2022-12-08 16:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2414572652 Workspace Switcher makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457879964 Workspaces determine which of Photoshop's panels are displayed on your screen and how those panels are arranged. A workspace can also change which tools are available in the Toolbar and how the Toolbar is organized. Workspaces may include custom menu items in the Menu Bar, and even custom keyboard shortcuts.]]> 2023-01-26 16:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457879964 Toolbar makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457881449 The toolbar is where Photoshop holds the many tools we have to work with. There are tools for making selections, for cropping and retouching images, for adding shapes and type, and many more!]]> 2023-01-26 16:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457881449 Palettes makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457883016 Palettes [shown right] are groups of tools used to edit and manipulate your image. Photoshop contains over two dozen palettes that can be shown or hidden by using the Window menu and selecting the palette you wish to reveal.]]> 2023-01-26 16:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457883016 Menu Bar makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457885176 The menu bar is used to open and save files, adjust the canvas size, access some of the editing tools, open and close various windows, and more. The menu bar consists of 11 items: File, Edit, Image, Layer, Select, Filter, Analysis, 3D, View, Window, and Help.]]> 2023-01-26 16:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457885176 Tool Options Bar makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457955681 Essentially, an Options bar is a horizontal menu at the top of the main Photoshop window that lets you customize a tool. Let's see an Options bar in action. Select the Rectangular (or any other) Marquee tool. At the top of the Photoshop window, you'll see a new row of icons and settings display.]]> 2023-01-26 17:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2457955681 Cropping makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466419484 Crop an image. 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.]]> 2023-02-02 16:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466419484 Aspect Ratio makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466420796 The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between an image's width and height.]]> 2023-02-02 16:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466420796 Resolution makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466422431 The amount of detail in an image. Digital images are measured by the number of pixels per inch (ppi). For printing, resolution is measured by the number of dots printed in a linear inch (dpi).]]> 2023-02-02 16:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466422431 DPI vs PPI makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466433899 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.]]> 2023-02-02 16:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466433899 SOOC (Acronym) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466435243 SOOC is an abbreviation of the photography term “Straight Out Of Camera”, simply meaning that an image can be good enough to print straight from the camera without further processing.]]> 2023-02-02 16:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2466435243 File Formats makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475291746 The five file formats in photoshop are GIF - Graphics Interchange Format. TIFF - Tagged Image File. PSD - Photoshop Document. PDF - Portable Document Format. EPS - Encapsulated Postscript. ]]> 2023-02-09 16:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475291746 Raw file formats makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475293018 RAW files contain uncompressed and unprocessed image data, allowing photographers to capture practically every detail they see in their viewfinder. The RAW file format stores the largest amount of detail out of any raster file type, which photographers can then edit, compress, and convert into other formats.]]> 2023-02-09 16:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475293018 .PNG makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475296447 PNG is short for Portable Network Graphic, a type of raster image file. It's particularly popular file type with web designers because it can handle graphics with transparent or semi-transparent backgrounds.]]> 2023-02-09 16:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475296447 .JPEG makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475298479 Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) files are one of the most common ways to store digital photos. Many modern cameras use them to shoot and store images. JPEGs go through a compression process to significantly reduce the image file size — making them easier to store and load on webpages.]]> 2023-02-09 16:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2475298479 Midtones makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476733094 Midtones show the middle tones of an image – the colours that are in-between. For example, if we had a black and white image, the midtone would be grey – somewhere between the two. You want a good amount of midtone in a balanced image but at the same time, you don't want everything to be 'grey' or flat.

]]> 2023-02-10 17:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476733094 Highlights makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476734178 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.]]> 2023-02-10 17:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476734178 Shadows makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476736292 shadows are the darkest parts. indicates the highlight areas of the images. In a color image, look for the lightest colors. In a grayscale image, look for the lightest gray or white areas.]]> 2023-02-10 17:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476736292 Vignette makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476736868 A vignette is a darker border - sometimes as a blur or a shadow - at the periphery of photos. It can be an intentional effect to highlight certain aspects of the image or as a result of using the wrong settings, equipment or lens when taking a photo.

]]> 2023-02-10 17:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476736868 Sepia Tone makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476737656 Go monochrome with sepia.
While traditional black-and-white photographs use a standard grayscale to create highlights and shadows, sepia-toned photos use a reddish-brown tone to create that spectrum. “Sepia is a softer manipulation of light,” adds Fisch. This gives them a softer, dreamier aesthetic.
]]> 2023-02-10 17:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476737656 AF Points makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476738297 Autofocus (AF) points are what you use to determine where the camera will be focusing the image.]]> 2023-02-10 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476738297 Bracketing makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476739473 Basically, when you bracket your shots you take exactly the same picture of your subject at several different exposures. This technique gives you a range of options to choose from when you're editing. As a result, it's much less likely that you'll end up with a badly underexposed or overexposed photo.]]> 2023-02-10 17:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476739473 Exposure Level Indicator makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476740223 The exposure meter indicates the level of light reaching the sensor. Too much light results in over exposure which gives you a photo that is too light and lacking detail. Too little light results in under exposure which gives you a photo that is too dark and again, lacking detail.

]]> 2023-02-10 17:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476740223 Exposure Compensation makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476740725 Exposure compensation basically helps you override automatic exposure adjustments your camera makes in situations with uneven light distribution, filters, non-standard processing, or underexposure or overexposure. It lets you take control of your image's brightness by manually increasing or decreasing exposure.]]> 2023-02-10 17:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476740725 White Balance Card makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476742559 White balance is the adjustment of a digital photograph to make its colors appear more realistic. “It's a way to set a photograph to neutral, to make the white look white,” says photographer and educator Adam Long.]]> 2023-02-10 17:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476742559 .PSD makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476746029 What is a PSD file? PSD files are the native file format of Adobe Photoshop. You've probably seen files with the . psd extension format, especially if you've been an Adobe Photoshop user. Most commonly used by designers and artists, Photoshop Documents are powerful tools for image data storage and creation.]]> 2023-02-10 17:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2476746029 HDR makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485244810 HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE PHOTOGRAPHY. High dynamic range (HDR) images enable photographers to record a greater range of tonal detail than a camera could capture in a single photo. This opens up a whole new set of lighting possibilities which one might have previously avoided — for purely technical reasons.]]> 2023-02-16 16:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485244810 Double Exposure makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485245920 In film photography, a double exposure is a combination of two exposures in one image to produce evocative results. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, learn how graphic artist Erica Larson uses Adobe Photoshop to combine two photos, creating a seamless double exposure effect. Explore Lightroom.]]> 2023-02-16 16:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485245920 Triadic Colors makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485247375 A triadic color scheme uses three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. For example, the three primary colors form a triadic color scheme: red, yellow, and blue. A triadic color scheme uses every fourth color, leaving three colors between each.]]> 2023-02-16 16:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485247375 Blue Hour makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485248417 Blue Hour Description: Blue hour is the period of twilight that occurs after golden hour, when the sun has set significantly below the horizon but the sky is not yet dark. The blue color is caused by the residual, indirect sunlight in the sky.]]> 2023-02-16 16:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485248417 Golden Hour makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485249181 The last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise are coveted by professional photographers. Referred to as “the golden hour” or “magic hour,” these times provide the perfect light to capture stunning photos.]]> 2023-02-16 16:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2485249181 Macro Lens makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492828577 While most lenses shoot at a ratio of 1:2.8 and greater, macro lenses shoot at a 1:1 ratio and can focus only within the macro range of about 12 inches or fewer — essential for the super-sharp focus needed to make the minuscule larger than life.

]]> 2023-02-23 16:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492828577 Prime Lens makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492829435 A prime lens is one that has just one focal length only (in contrast to a zoom lens that covers a wider range of lengths). Prime lenses come in a wide range of focal lengths from wide angles through to the very longest of tele-photo lenses used by many sports photographers and paparazzi work.]]> 2023-02-23 16:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492829435 Telephoto Lens makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492830564 Telephoto lens, these are longer lenses with a narrower focal range, but they can help a photographer focus on one primary subject (such as a person) or focus on items that are far away (like wildlife).]]> 2023-02-23 16:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492830564 Fisheye Lens makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492831360 A fisheye lens is an extreme wide angle lens with that produce images with major distortion. In these lenses, this is actually a desirable effect. Fisheye lenses can take in so much of a scene that the photographer often has to be cautious to keep themselves out of the frame - from behind the camera.]]> 2023-02-23 16:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492831360 Vibration Reduction makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492832488 Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens, at up to four stops slower with a VR lens than a non-VR lens.]]> 2023-02-23 16:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2492832488 DSLR makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501418501 A DSLR camera is a camera that operates with a fixed, digital sensor. It can autofocus and hold thousands of photos on its internal memory card, making it a favorite camera choice for both pros and entry-level photographers alike.]]> 2023-03-02 16:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501418501 Metadata makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501419698 Photo metadata is information that is stored in a file that is not typically visible to the end-user. For photography, this means that you can save all sorts of written data, which you can use to label or categorize your images. Photoshop, Lightroom, and most operating systems allow you to view and edit this data.]]> 2023-03-02 16:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501419698 Thumbnails (on computers) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501420620 A thumbnail is a small image representation of a larger image, usually intended to make it easier and faster to look at or manage a group of larger images. Graphic designers and photographers typically use this term.]]> 2023-03-02 16:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501420620 Post Processing makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501421472 Post processing is the process of editing the data captured by a camera while taking the photo taken to enhance the image. The better the data captured from a camera to create the photo the better the enhancement possibility is.]]> 2023-03-02 16:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501421472 Layer Masking makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501422397 Layer masking is a nondestructive way to hide parts of an image or layer without erasing them. They're great for making image composites, modifying background colors, removing or cutting out objects, and targeting your edits so they affect only certain areas, rather than the entire layer.]]> 2023-03-02 16:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2501422397 Lens Crop Factor makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512144859 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.]]> 2023-03-10 17:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512144859 Full Frame Camera makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512145448 A full-frame camera has a sensor the size of a 35mm film camera (24mm x 36mm).

]]> 2023-03-10 17:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512145448 APS-C Camera makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512146354 The APS-C is a type of image sensor used in digital photography. It's named after the Advanced Photo System, a film format from the mid-1990s and has since been discontinued.]]> 2023-03-10 17:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512146354 Reflector makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512147375  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.]]> 2023-03-10 17:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512147375 Scrim (Diffuser) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512148174 A scrim is a material placed between your light source and your subject that either reduces light or diffuses (and reduces) light.]]> 2023-03-10 17:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2512148174 Saturation makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519610082 Saturation describes the intensity of the color. And lightness refers to how light or dark the color is. A grayscale or black-and-white photo has no color saturation, while a full-color photo of a field of sunlit wildflowers might be extremely saturated.]]> 2023-03-16 15:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519610082 Color Balance makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519611417 In photography and image processing, color balance is the global adjustment of the intensities of the colors (typically red, green, and blue primary colors). An important goal of this adjustment is to render specific colors – particularly neutral colors like white or grey – correctly.]]> 2023-03-16 15:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519611417 Hue makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519612784 Hue refers to the dominant wavelength of light that the human eye interprets as color, but you can think of it as the basic color on the color wheel. Saturation describes the intensity of the color. And lightness refers to how light or dark the color is.]]> 2023-03-16 15:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519612784 Vibrance makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519614024 The Vibrance slider affects the intensity of colors. It has the strongest effect on muted colors in the image. ]]> 2023-03-16 15:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519614024 Contrast (Editing Terms) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519615208 The difference in brightness between light and dark areas of an image. Contrast determines the number of shades in the image. A low-contrast image (left) retains detail but tends to lack dimension and looks soft. An image with normal contrast (center) retains detail and dimension, and looks crisp.]]> 2023-03-16 15:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2519615208 Move tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529061694 The Move tool helps you position selected content or layers when customizing your work.]]> 2023-03-23 15:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529061694 Patch tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529063468 The Patch Tool is part of the healing brush set of tools. These are the go-to tools for retouching and repairing your images. The Patch Tool is primarily used to repair larger areas of an image, or get rid of any distractions or blemishes.

]]> 2023-03-23 15:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529063468 Clone Stamp Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529064931 The Clone Stamp tool is most effective when you need to copy exact detail from one part of an image to another area. It can be useful to remove unwanted objects or to reproduce an area of a photo that has been damaged. Use a separate layer for retouching.]]> 2023-03-23 15:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529064931 Spot healing brush tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529066357 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. ]]> 2023-03-23 15:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529066357 Healing brush tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529067318 The Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop Elements corrects slight imperfections in an image. It does this by blending them with the pixels in the surrounding image. The Healing Brush Tool works in the same manner as the Clone Stamp tool.]]> 2023-03-23 15:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2529067318 Lasso Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546395104 The Lasso tool is useful for drawing freeform segments of a selection border. Select the Lasso tool , and set feathering and anti-aliasing in the options bar.]]> 2023-04-06 15:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546395104 Magic Wand Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546395649 The Magic Wand tool automatically selects an object or area of your image, using machine learning to discern what you might be trying to select. If you click on the sky, it selects the sky; click on a person's face, and you have the entire face selected in just seconds.]]> 2023-04-06 15:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546395649 Polygonal Lasso Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546396209  The Polygonal Lasso Tool creates selections with straight edges. It is perfect for selecting objects like buildings and products. In this tutorial, learn how to use the Polygonal Lasso Tool to select architecture and replace a sky.]]> 2023-04-06 15:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546396209 Quick Selection Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546396729 Use the Quick Selection tool to select part of an image that is different from the rest of the scene in terms of color or brightness. Drag over an area to begin the selection. Start dragging over an area you want to select.]]> 2023-04-06 15:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546396729 Rectangular/Elliptical Marquee Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546397749 The rectangular marquee tool in Photoshop, of course, enables you to create selections of rectangular shapes, but there is a related tool called the elliptical marquee tool, that enables you to create selections that, of course, have elliptical or even circular shapes.]]> 2023-04-06 15:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2546397749 Brush Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553367159 The Brush tool allows you to paint on any layer, much like a real paintbrush. You'll also have different settings to choose from, which can help you customize it for different situations.]]> 2023-04-13 15:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553367159 Zoom Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553367865 Magnify or reduce the view of your image with the Zoom tool. Select the Zoom tool from the toolbar. In the tool options bar, choose the Zoom In option to magnify your view or the Zoom Out option to reduce the image view.]]> 2023-04-13 15:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553367865 Hand Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553368432 The Hand tool allows you to move your image while you're zoomed in to more than 100% and part of the image is out of view. Select the Hand tool (H) from the tool bar or press and hold the spacebar key to temporarily switch to the Hand tool.]]> 2023-04-13 15:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553368432 Horizontal Type Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553369396 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.]]> 2023-04-13 15:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553369396 Gradient Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553370400 The Gradient tool is a fast way to create gradual changes of color and light across an image. You can use different types of gradients to blend with or overlay other images to create cool backdrops for logo designs, poster art, stylized profile photos, and more.]]> 2023-04-13 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2553370400 Paint Bucket Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562058330 The Paint Bucket tool Mode setting allows you to create more advanced color fills for interesting effects and a higher degree of control. Choose from toolbar options like Darken, Multiple, Color Dodge, and more to create different effects.]]> 2023-04-20 15:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562058330 Straighten Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562059437 With the Straighten tool you can manually specify a line in a tilted image that should be horizontal or vertical and Photoshop will straighten the image accordingly. In the toolbox, select the Straighten tool]]> 2023-04-20 15:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562059437 Crop Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562060439 The Crop tool removes the part of an image surrounding the selection. Crop to remove distractive background elements and create a focus on your desired object in the image. When you crop an image, by default, the resolution remains the same as the original image.]]> 2023-04-20 15:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562060439 Smudge Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562061191 The Smudge tool simulates a brush smearing wet paint. The brush picks up color where the stroke begins and pushes it in the direction you swipe or nudge it. Use the Smudge tool to gently reshape important edges into more appealing and softer lines. In the Photoshop toolbox, the Smudge tool is a pointing-finger icon.]]> 2023-04-20 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562061191 Sponge Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562062327 The Sponge tool, a cool saturation tool, is now available in Photoshop on the iPad. With brush settings like Flow, Hardness, Angle, and Roundness, you can saturate or desaturate any area of your image and create interesting effects.]]> 2023-04-20 15:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2562062327 Dodge Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578475239 The Dodge tool allows you to lighten specific areas of your image without affecting hue or saturation. Select the Dodge tool (O) . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like brush size, range, and exposure, to get the effect you want.]]> 2023-05-04 15:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578475239 Burn Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578475985 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.]]> 2023-05-04 15:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578475985 Blur Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578476885 The Blur tool allows you to paint blur effect on specific areas of an image. Select the Blur tool . Use the Options bar to customize tool settings, like Size, Hardness, and Strength, to get the effect you need.]]> 2023-05-04 15:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578476885 Sharpen Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578477628 The Sharpen tool focuses soft edges in a photo to increase clarity or focus. Oversharpening a photo gives it a grainy look. You can avoid oversharpening by setting a lower Strength value in the options bar.]]> 2023-05-04 15:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578477628 Select and Mask Tool makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578478791 The Select and Mask tool is Adobe Photoshop's powerful selection tool with advanced mask refinement options. It gives you complete control over your layer mask and allows you to precisely define the edges of your selection.]]> 2023-05-04 15:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578478791 No vocab this week (field trip) makennammcgrath https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578479421 2023-05-04 15:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/makennammcgrath/vocab/wish/2578479421