Photography study guide – Flashcards
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point of view
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the place and position from which you shoot
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rule of thirds
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Design principle that provides balance and interest
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focal point
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the main subject of the photograph
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orientation
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the direction of the photograph: horizontal or vertical
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depth of field
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The range of things in a scene (photo), from front to back, that remain sharp
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shallow depth of field
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used to isolate the picture, blurred background
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shutter
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the mechanism that opens and closes allowing light to reach the camera sensor
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shutter speed
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the length of time a shutter remains open allowing light onto the camera sensor. It is expressed as a fraction of a second or a whole number. Shutter speed also controls whether motion in a photograph is blurry or is frozen.
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bulb
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you open and close the shutter
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aperture
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the lens opening through which light passes
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F-stop (number)
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the number associated with the size of the aperture - the smaller the number, the wider the opening - the larger the number, the smaller the opening.
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ISO
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a numerical rating that describes sensitivity to light
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Daguerreotype
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the first practical photographic process
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Magic Wand tool
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Selection tool that select all similar pixels with one click and allows you to adjust the tolerance
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keyboard shortcuts- free transform and brush size
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ctrl t and brackets
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Camera Modes: M (manual), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority), P (program) and what they mean
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P - Program Mode The camera chooses the correct aperture and shutter speed A - Aperture Priority Mode You choose the aperture and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed S - Shutter Priority Mode You choose the shutter speed and the camera chooses the correct aperture M - Manual Mode You choose the shutter speed and aperture. The sensor in the camera helps you by metering the light and indicating the correct settings.
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Understand ISO and the appropriate setting (number) for specific lighting conditions
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ISO: a numerical rating that describes sensitivity to light Lower Number = Less Sensitivity but Better Detail Higher Number = Greater Sensitivity but Worse Detail and "Nosie"
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Understand the effects of shutter speed on motion in a photograph
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slow shutter speed is a small fraction, the picture is blurry. Fast shatter speed has a big fraction and is frozen in place
