Photography Basics - Flashcard Set

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From the late 1800s to the late 1900s, photographs were made using chemical processes.

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Photographs required film and a darkroom for development.

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Photography is divided into still photography and motion pictures.

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This article focuses on still photography, covering both film and digital.

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Point-and-shoot cameras.

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These cameras allow users to aim, frame, and press a button to take pictures, often resulting in snapshots.

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Tone adds depth to photographs.

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Tone helps generate form and is crucial in black-and-white photography.

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A tripod is a three-legged support for cameras.

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It helps position, stabilize, and elevate the camera.

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A monopod is a single-legged support.

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It is useful when the photographer needs to move quickly.

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Intensity refers to the quantity or brightness of light.

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It affects the exposure and mood of the photograph.

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Side lighting

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Side lighting shines on one side of the subject, creating shadows on the opposite side and a strong impression of depth and shape.

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Filters in photography

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Filters screen out haze and glare or increase contrast, typically made of colored plastic or glass and fit over the camera lens.

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Ionized gas in flash units

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Ionized gas in flash units emits a burst of bright light when an electric current passes through it.