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thin circular devices that are calibrated to allow a certain amount of light onto the exposed film A wide aperture is used for low light conditions, while a smaller aperture is best for bright conditions. Apertures allowed photographers better control over their exposure times.

• apertures

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device consists of a box or small room with a small hole in one side that acts as a lens. Light from an external scene passes through the hole and strikes the opposite surface inside where it is reproduced upside-down, but with color and perspectiveLinks to an external site. preserved. The image is usually projected onto paper adhered to the opposite wall, and can then be traced to produce a highly accurate representation.

• camera obscura

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is where the exposed film is developed. It must be dark to eliminate any chance of outside light ruining the exposed film. In black and white film developing, a low-intensity red or amber colored lamp called a safe light is used so the photographer can see their way around during developing. The light emitted from the lamp is of a wavelength that does not affect exposure results.

• darkroom

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 the images combine with other news elements to make facts relatable to the viewer or reader on a cultural level.

• Narrative

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 the situation implied by the images is a fair and accurate representation of the events they depict in both content and tone.

• Objectivity

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is a particular form of journalismLinks to an external site. that creates images in order to tell a news story and is defined by timeliness, objectivity, and narrative

• Photojournalism

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the images have meaning in the context of a recently published record of events.

• Timeliness

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first appearing in the 1960’s and 70’s, uses magnetic tape to record image and sound together. The advantage of video over film is its instant playback and editing capability.

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• Video art

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