Modterm Flashcards
Pixel count
The number of pixels contained in an image sensor // in captured photo
Pixel density
The number of pixels divided by the area of the sensor
megapixels
Camera resolution is measured with megapixels
PPI
Pixels per inch
Screen resolution
DPI
Dots per inch
Printer resolution is measured in dpi
Jepeg
Good compression
Constantly saving caused degeneration of photo
Convenient
Tiff
Lossless file format
Uses large amount of memory
Good for archiving images
Raw
Not a file type
Larger that JPEG & TIFF
Gives great flexibility during conversion process
White Balance
To have natural light
AV mode
Aperture priority
TV mode
Shutter priority
P mode
Camera selects aperture and shutter speed
User can modify
Auto
Camera selects aperture and shutter speed, uses flash
3 factors of exposure
IOS
SHUTTER SPEED
APERTURE
IOS
100 is best quality & maximum light
Sensitivity of the sensor / film
The relationship between two successive stop numbers
Either double or half amount of light
Shutter speed
Lower number = slower speed
Higher number = faster speed
The length of time the sensor is exposed to light
Aperture
Lower number = larger opening
Higher number = smaller opening
Amount of light that strikes the sensor
Equivalent exposure
Achieve various effects
Bracketing
To have at least one properly exposed photo
Normal focal length
50mm
Long FL
Greater image magnification & narrow angle of view
Telephoto lens
Short FL
Increases angle of view & shows more of a scene
Wide angle lens
DOF
Front to back zone within which object appear to be sharp
3 factors affect DOF
Aperture
Lens FL
distance between camera and subject
Aperture & DOF
It’s best to use aperture to control DOF
Composition
The thoughtful arrangement of the visual elements within a work
Basic visual elements
Line
Shape
Form
Texture
Pattern
Warm colors
Yellow
Pink
Red
Orange
Brown
Cool colors
Blue
Gray
Rules of composition
Fill the frame
Rule of 3rds
Balance
Frame within frame
Horizontal / vertical
Lighting
Front
Side
Back
Existing light (anything but sunlight)