Design and Photography Terms

Harmony

• A harmonious composition of an image and its balance, texture, space, form, color, line, and other elements.

• A technique used to create contrast in an artwork.

• A method of arranging elements to create a focal point.

• A style of art that emphasizes bright colors and bold lines.

Alignment

• The arrangement of elements in a design.

• The justification in a composition of an object or text.

• The process of editing a document for clarity.

• The technique of balancing colors in a layout.

Adjustment Panel

• A panel used for creating 3D models.

• A panel that allows for quick adjustments to brightness, contrast, color, curves, saturation, and more.

• A panel for editing audio tracks.

• A panel that displays system notifications.

Liquify

• A filtering tool that can change the appearance of a person's face.

• A tool used for creating liquid textures in digital art.

• A feature for adjusting the brightness of an image.

• A method for blending colors in painting.

Metadata

• Information embedded within a file that can contain details like exposure, aperture, creator, date created, and more.

• A type of software used to edit images and videos.

• A method of data compression for large files.

• A programming language used for web development.

Attribution-Share Alike CC

• A Creative Commons license that allows users to use the work without any restrictions.

• A Creative Commons license that requires users to give credit to the original artist and share derivative works under the same license.

• A Creative Commons license that prohibits any modifications to the original work.

• A Creative Commons license that allows users to use the work for commercial purposes without any attribution.

White Space

• The area that exists around the elements of a composition, also known as negative space.

• The main subject of a composition that draws attention.

• The use of bright colors to enhance visual appeal.

• The technique of layering images to create depth.

Form

• A two-dimensional shape with length and width.

• A three-dimensional shape that is defined by light and shadows, and has depth.

• A flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

• A geometric figure that only exists in theory.

Typography

• The use of text in visual communication.

• A style of painting that emphasizes color over form.

• A method of organizing data in spreadsheets.

• The art of creating three-dimensional models.

History Panel

• A panel that keeps track of and records all user actions within the program.

• A section that displays the current status of the program.

• A tool for editing user preferences and settings.

• A feature that allows users to customize the interface.