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AR DC II Unit 2
Arkansas Digital Communications II Unit 2: Photography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aperture | device that controls the quantity of light that passes through the lens |
| card readers | input device that reads memory cards |
| close up | framing technique that captures the head and shoulders of the subject |
| digital zoom | zoom takes a portion of the image and enlarges it electronically; the image quality is reduced since digital zoom enlarges the same set of pixels without adding detail |
| extreme close up | a framing technique that cuts off top of head and chin of subject |
| flash | a device used in photography producing a flash of artificial light |
| image stabilization | vibration reduction and anti shake |
| internal memory | built-in storage |
| LCD screens | allows user to see what the image will look like |
| long shot | a framing technique used to capture the environment and full body of subject |
| macro zoom | zoom that allows you to take extreme close-ups |
| megapixel | one million pixels; describes the size of the images captured by a camera |
| memory card | removable storage device used in digital cameras (such as SD cards, compact flash cards) |
| mid shot | a framing technique that captures subject from the waist up |
| mode dial | used to change camera functions |
| preview mode | used to review images taken |
| optical zoom | zoom that physically increases the length of the lens, essentially creating a magnifying glass; produces a higher-quality image |
| RAW | is a camera file format that acts like a negative, allowing you to make a significant change to the original image |
| resolution | the quality or sharpness of an image, usually measured in pixels per inch; the more pixels, the higher the resolution |
| rule of thirds | divides the frame into 9 sections, points of interest should occur at 1/2 or 2/3 |
| shutter speed | the amount of time that the shutter is open |
| tripod | a three-legged object used as support for a camera |
| universal serial bus cable | used to transfer images from the camera to the computer |
| white balance | a feature on digital cameras used to accurately balance color |