Digital Photography Flashcards

1
Q

Changed analog, mechanical, and electronic technology to digital technology. The impact of technology has even transformed artistic works and practices into a new dimension.

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Digital Revolution

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2
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Is the latest photograph technology that uses no film but instead stores images in digital format.

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Digital Camera

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3
Q

Are stored in the camera’s internal or flash memory disk.

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Digital Images

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4
Q

The first recorded attempt
at building a digital camera
was in?

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1975

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5
Q

The first recorded attempt
at building a digital camera
by

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Engineer
Steven Sasson of Eastman
Kodak.

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6
Q

The first digital
camera that recorded images
as a computerized file was the?

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Fuji DS-IP of 1988

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7
Q

In between what years were cameras that stored images electronically were manufactured?

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1980-1990

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8
Q

Manufacturers of advanced Digital Single Lens Reflex

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Canon and Nikon

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8
Q

The first of these point-and-shoot camera that used digital platform instead of what?

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Film

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9
Q

Also known as a compact camera, is a still camera designed for simple operation. As the name implies, shots are taken by pointing the camera at the object and clicking the shutter. Are usually small.

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Point-and-Shoot Camera (P&S)

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10
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Is a digital still image camera that uses a single lens reflex mechanism. Usually, camera has a much bigger sensor Most amateur and professional photographers use the this camera. This camera offers more power, speed and features than a point-and shoot model.

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Digital Single Lens Reflex

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11
Q

In order to take a photograph that captures the viewers attention, one needs to know that what that form visual impact?

A

Visual Elements

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12
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6 Visual Elements in a Photograph

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Line, Shape, Color, Pattern, Texture, Composition

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13
Q

Photographers use it to create mood in an image.

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Line

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14
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Suggest action or movements.

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Diagonal Lines

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15
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Denote strengths, power, and peaceful or serenity grandeur.

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Vertical Lines

16
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Suggest peacefulness or serenity.

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Horizontal Lines

17
Q

Is essential to take a photo of a building. It is the first means by which we identify objects. Together with lines, it provides the main structure of compositions.

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Shape

18
Q

Has a universal appeal. It has the power to communicate and draw one’s attention to the focal point in a photograph. It can also be used to obtain certain effects.

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Color

19
Q

You can see it in almost everything around you. When lines, shapes, and colors are repeated, it is produced.

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Pattern

20
Q

The surface qualities of a subject are conveyed by it. As a visual element in a photograph, it adds a feeling of realism to the image. The presence of it give a three-dimensional sense to an image.

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Texture

21
Q

Is putting together of elements in one shot. Every shot made should help tell your story or message and please the eyes.

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Composition

22
Q

A basic principle in picture composition. A rectangular frames is divided by horizontal and vertical line into thirds.

A

The rule of thirds.

23
Q

The quality of your photo can be affected by camera angles. For example, you can make your subjects appear bigger by just lowering your camera or looking up. As a photographer, you should experiment with different angles that can be enhance your subject.

A

Angle of View

24
Q

There are different kinds of shots to suit the visual needs of your composition.

A

Camera shots according to size

25
Q

There is a direct connection between the subjects and the photographer.

A

Straight-on Shot

26
Q

This is a shot taken from above the subject and camera is directed downward. The subject appears diminutive and weak.

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High Angle Shot

27
Q

This is a shot taken beneath the eye level and the camera is directed upward. An upward shot creates a sense of openness, strength, and power.

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Low Angle Shot

28
Q

This shot is a high angle shot but taken from an elevated vantage point (like a top a building). Shot creates a sense of enclosure.

A

Bird’s Eye View Shot

29
Q

This is similar to the low angle shot but camera is set down to the floor level.

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Worm’s Eye View

30
Q

This is a shot where camera is in slanting position.

A

Canted Shot

31
Q

Lets you enjoy taking intimate shots of the world around you. You take the shot closer to the subject.

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Close-Up Shot

32
Q

A shot of the subject in extremely close-up

A

Insert Shot

33
Q

Reveals the subject’s upper body.

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Medium Shot

34
Q

Shows the whole image and where it is positioned.

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Full Shot

35
Q

Is similar to full shot but covers a wide area and is used to establish a setting.

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Long Shot