Photography Terminology Flashcard

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What is the term for the opening through which light passes through the lens to enter the camera?

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Aperture

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What does the term 'Aspect Ratio' define?

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The relationship between an image’s lengths

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What is the APS-C sensor known for?

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Being smaller than a full-frame sensor

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In which mode does the photographer set the desired aperture value while the camera adjusts the shutter speed?

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Aperture priority mode

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What is the function of Autofocus in cameras?

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Automatically adjusts the focus of the camera's lens

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What does Auto mode control in a camera?

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Various exposure parameters

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What is an Adjustment Layer used for in image editing software?

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Applying adjustments and effects without modifying the original pixel data

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What is Analogue photography another term for?

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Film photography

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What does the Angle of view represent?

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The angular extent of the scene visible through the lens

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What are the analogue colours?

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black)