Modterm Flashcards

(32 cards)

1
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Pixel count

A

The number of pixels contained in an image sensor // in captured photo

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2
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Pixel density

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The number of pixels divided by the area of the sensor

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3
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megapixels

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Camera resolution is measured with megapixels

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4
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PPI

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Pixels per inch

Screen resolution

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5
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DPI

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Dots per inch

Printer resolution is measured in dpi

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6
Q

Jepeg

A

Good compression
Constantly saving caused degeneration of photo
Convenient

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7
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Tiff

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Lossless file format
Uses large amount of memory
Good for archiving images

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8
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Raw

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Not a file type
Larger that JPEG & TIFF
Gives great flexibility during conversion process

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9
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White Balance

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To have natural light

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10
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AV mode

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Aperture priority

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11
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TV mode

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Shutter priority

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12
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P mode

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Camera selects aperture and shutter speed
User can modify

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13
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Auto

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Camera selects aperture and shutter speed, uses flash

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14
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3 factors of exposure

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IOS
SHUTTER SPEED
APERTURE

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15
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IOS

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100 is best quality & maximum light
Sensitivity of the sensor / film

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16
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The relationship between two successive stop numbers

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Either double or half amount of light

17
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Shutter speed

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Lower number = slower speed
Higher number = faster speed
The length of time the sensor is exposed to light

18
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Aperture

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Lower number = larger opening
Higher number = smaller opening
Amount of light that strikes the sensor

19
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Equivalent exposure

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Achieve various effects

20
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Bracketing

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To have at least one properly exposed photo

21
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Normal focal length

22
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Long FL

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Greater image magnification & narrow angle of view
Telephoto lens

23
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Short FL

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Increases angle of view & shows more of a scene
Wide angle lens

24
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DOF

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Front to back zone within which object appear to be sharp

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3 factors affect DOF
Aperture Lens FL distance between camera and subject
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Aperture & DOF
It’s best to use aperture to control DOF
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Composition
The thoughtful arrangement of the visual elements within a work
28
Basic visual elements
Line Shape Form Texture Pattern
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Warm colors
Yellow Pink Red Orange Brown
30
Cool colors
Blue Gray
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Rules of composition
Fill the frame Rule of 3rds Balance Frame within frame Horizontal / vertical
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Lighting
Front Side Back Existing light (anything but sunlight)