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25 Cards in this Set
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Line
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Can be straight, curvy, thin or thick. Used in photography to sometimes convey movement or direction.
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Texture
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How the object "feels" in a photograph.
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Geometric Shape
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Simple rectilinear or curvilinear shapes found in geometry.
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Organic Shape
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Shapes based on natural objects.
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Content
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The subject, topic, or information captured in a photo.
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Composition
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The intentional arrangement of different elements in the set up of a photo.
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Contrast
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The visual difference in density between the light and dark areas of a print or a negative.
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Aperture
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The opening in a camera lens regulating the amount of light reaching the film.
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F-Stop
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Markings on the dial that control the diaphragm and indicate amount of light in the aperture.
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ISO
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System of rating the speed of digital camera sensitivity.
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Shutter
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A mechanically controlled device that regulates the length of time light is allowed into the camera.
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Brightness/Contrast
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A series of tools that allow adjustment of brightness or contrast in an image.
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Camera Angle
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Different points of view that are used to vary composition and impact.
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Center of Interest
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Element of the photo to which other elements will relate.
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Cropping Tool
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A tool that permits adjustment of selection and rotation before changing an area.
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Depth of Field
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The size of the zone of acceptably sharp focus.
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Filters
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Light or image altering material placed over the lens of a camera or enlarger.
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Theme
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The subject of artistic representation in a photograph.
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Flatten
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Command in an editing program that merges all layers of an image into one.
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Histogram
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Shows the number of tones in an image.
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Ink Jet Printer
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Device that produces images.
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JPEG
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Reduces file size.
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Layers
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Different image elements are placed in layers.
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Mat Board
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Material composed of layers of cellulose fiber.
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Vignetting
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Printing technique giving the image a soft edged shape.
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