defenitions Flashcards
aperture
The amount of light that is let through the lens of a camera
shallow depth of field
Distance between nearest and farthest objects in sharp focus ( blurry background )
ISO
Controls exposure
Sensitivity and signal gain of camera’s sensor
shutter speed
Length of time camera shutter is open exposing light into camera sensor
grain
Random optical texture of processed photographic film due to presence of small particles of metallic silver
exposure
Amount of light that reaches camera sensor/film
context
Capturing more than incoming light in image
Information about physical context is gathered from various sensors and visually effects pics as taken
Imbue
Introduction of one thing into another so it has effect throughout
Allude to
Make an indirect reference
Visceral
Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect
Camera obscura
Darkened room with small hole
Image projected onto wall / table opposite the hole
Daguerreotype
First publicly available photographic process
Accented
To make noticeable / prominent
Intensely deep / bright
Vivid
Adjective for bold and bright colour
Appropriation
Intentional borrowing copying and alteration of existing images/objects