What does the Angle of view represent?

The angular extent of the scene visible through the lens

What are the analogue colours?

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black)

What is Abstract Photography?

A style that doesn't attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality

What is Ambient Light?

The existing or available light in a scene

What is Aerial Photography?

Capturing photographs of the earth's surface from an elevated perspective

What are Artefacts in photography?

Undesired visual anomalies or distortions in an image

What is an Album in photography?

A way to present photography in a printed manner

What is Architecture Photography?

A genre focused on capturing images of buildings and structures

What is Action Photography?

A genre focused on capturing dynamic and fast-paced subjects

What is Archiving in photography?

Organizing, storing, and preserving photographs for long-term access

What is Auto White Balance?

A feature that automatically adjusts the colour balance of an image.

What is an Adapter in photography?

A device used to connect camera equipment that is not directly compatible.

What is an Albumen Print?

A type of photographic print made using egg white as the binding agent

What is an Ambrotype?

A type of early photographic process creating a positive image on glass.

What is Astrophotography?

A genre focused on capturing images of celestial objects.

What is Blue hour in photography?

The short period before sunrise or after sunset when the sun is just below the horizon.

An optical phenomenon that makes bright out-of-focus elements aesthetically pleasing

What is Bracketing in photography?

Capturing the same shot using different exposure values.

What is Bulb mode in photography?

A camera setting that holds the shutter open for as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

What is Burst rate in photography?

The number of consecutive shots a camera can take in continuous shooting mode

What is a Bridge Camera?

A type of digital camera that bridges the gap between point-and-shoot cameras and DSLRs.

What is a Buffer in a digital camera?

A temporary storage area where images are held before being written to the memory card

What is Bleach used for in traditional film photography?

A chemical solution used to remove metallic silver from developed film

What is Burning in film photography?

A darkroom technique used to selectively increase the exposure of specific areas of a print.

What is Backlighting in photography?

The technique of positioning the main source of light behind the subject.

What does Brightness refer to in photography?

The perceived intensity of light in an image.

What is the Background in an image?

The area behind the main subject of the image

What is Balance in photography?

The distribution of visual elements within an image to create a sense of harmony

What is Black and white photography?

A style of photography that captures images using only shades of grey.

What is Blur in photography?

An aesthetic effect of rendering parts of an image out of focus

What is Bracketed Exposure?

A technique used to capture multiple exposures of the same scene at different settings.

What is a Battery Grip?

An accessory that attaches to the bottom of a camera body, providing additional battery capacity.

What is Back Button Focus?

A focusing technique that separates the autofocus function from the shutter release button.

What is Bounce Flash?

Where the flash unit is aimed at a reflective surface rather than directly at the subject.

What is a Beauty Dish?

A type of lighting modifier used to create soft, flattering light for portrait photography

What are Barn Doors in photography?

A type of adjustable light modifier used to control the direction and spread of light.

What is a Candid shot?

A shot taken of someone who wasn’t expecting it or who wasn’t posing

What is Chromatic Aberration?

The effect caused by the refraction of different wavelengths of light

What is a Composite in photography?

A picture created by combining multiple images into a single one.

What does Composition mean in photography?

How you arrange the elements of your scene within your frame

What is Contrast in photography?

The difference between the dark and light areas of an image.

The size of a camera sensor proportionate to a 35mm sensor

What is a Compact camera?

A small and lightweight digital camera designed for easy and convenient use.

Photography Terminology Flashcard Flashcards

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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?

Back

The relationship between an image’s lengths

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What is the APS-C sensor known for?

Back

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?

Back

Aperture priority mode

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What is the function of Autofocus in cameras?

Back

Automatically adjusts the focus of the camera's lens

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What does Auto mode control in a camera?

Back

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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