Class Assignment - 1
Definition of Terms
Analogous/ Complimentary Colors:
Three colors located next to each other on the color wheel; of the three colors, the primary color is typically the dominant one/ Colors that when combined with each other make either black or white; essentially, they cancel each other out
Asymmetry/ Symmetry:
Lack of symmetry/ The quality of being made up of exact or similar parts facing each other or around an axis
Background/ Middle-ground/ Foreground:
Forms a setting for the subject of the image/ Usually contains the subject of the image/ The fore most part of the image
Camera Angle:
Speaks to the point of view or vantage point from which the image was taken (ex: high or low); can also refer to the angle at which the camera was held when the image was taken (used to create a greater sense of movement or drama)
Cool/ Warm Colors:
Cool colors refer to hues from blue green to blue violet/ Warm colors refer to hues between red and yellow
Depth of Field:
Refers to the distance between the nearest and furthest point of focus in an image; directly corresponds with the aperture of the lens; a larger aperture (f/1.8) has a small DoF while a smaller aperture (f/22) has a larger DoF
Diagonal Lines (and their impact):
A line that is off kilter from the horizon line (creates more drama and can imply movement)
Filling the Frame:
A technique in photography where the subject takes up a significant portion of the image
Focal Point:
The point in the image where the viewers eye is constantly drawn towards; often the center of interest or activity in an image
Framing Element:
An element in an image which is used to frame the subject or action within the frame of the image itself; a frame within a frame used to direct the viewers eye to the focal point
Horizon Line (placement):
The line on which the vanishing point of the image is located (can be placed higher or lower depending on the desired impact of the image)
Juxtaposition:
Placing two things (concepts, object, or ideas) next to each other to create a contrasting effect
Leading Lines:
Lines in an image that imply movement or guide the viewers eye to the focal point
Line:
Can be thick or thin; useful in dividing an image into parts to guide the viewers eye
Negative/ Positive Space:
Space in an image not occupied by the subject/ Space occupied by the subject
Pattern/ Texture:
Repeating elements in the photograph creating coherence/ the feel, appearance or consistency of a substance or surface; can either be in the image or refer to the surface on which the image is printed or made
Rule of Thirds:
More like a suggestion; divides the image with two horizontal and two vertical lines and suggests that the subject of the image be placed on one of the intersections of two of the lines to create a more interesting composition
Scale:
Refers to the implication of size of objects in the image; can skew the scale to give images an interesting or odd perspective
Value:
Refers to the range of tones from dark to light; easier to spot when squinting the eyes
Value Contrast:
The difference between the darkest dark and lightest light refers to the amount of contrast implied in an images value; value contrast can help in figure separation as well as creating a spacial dynamic
Analogous/ Complimentary Colors:
Three colors located next to each other on the color wheel; of the three colors, the primary color is typically the dominant one/ Colors that when combined with each other make either black or white; essentially, they cancel each other out
Asymmetry/ Symmetry:
Lack of symmetry/ The quality of being made up of exact or similar parts facing each other or around an axis
Background/ Middle-ground/ Foreground:
Forms a setting for the subject of the image/ Usually contains the subject of the image/ The fore most part of the image
Camera Angle:
Speaks to the point of view or vantage point from which the image was taken (ex: high or low); can also refer to the angle at which the camera was held when the image was taken (used to create a greater sense of movement or drama)
Cool/ Warm Colors:
Cool colors refer to hues from blue green to blue violet/ Warm colors refer to hues between red and yellow
Depth of Field:
Refers to the distance between the nearest and furthest point of focus in an image; directly corresponds with the aperture of the lens; a larger aperture (f/1.8) has a small DoF while a smaller aperture (f/22) has a larger DoF
Diagonal Lines (and their impact):
A line that is off kilter from the horizon line (creates more drama and can imply movement)
Filling the Frame:
A technique in photography where the subject takes up a significant portion of the image
Focal Point:
The point in the image where the viewers eye is constantly drawn towards; often the center of interest or activity in an image
Framing Element:
An element in an image which is used to frame the subject or action within the frame of the image itself; a frame within a frame used to direct the viewers eye to the focal point
Horizon Line (placement):
The line on which the vanishing point of the image is located (can be placed higher or lower depending on the desired impact of the image)
Juxtaposition:
Placing two things (concepts, object, or ideas) next to each other to create a contrasting effect
Leading Lines:
Lines in an image that imply movement or guide the viewers eye to the focal point
Line:
Can be thick or thin; useful in dividing an image into parts to guide the viewers eye
Negative/ Positive Space:
Space in an image not occupied by the subject/ Space occupied by the subject
Pattern/ Texture:
Repeating elements in the photograph creating coherence/ the feel, appearance or consistency of a substance or surface; can either be in the image or refer to the surface on which the image is printed or made
Rule of Thirds:
More like a suggestion; divides the image with two horizontal and two vertical lines and suggests that the subject of the image be placed on one of the intersections of two of the lines to create a more interesting composition
Scale:
Refers to the implication of size of objects in the image; can skew the scale to give images an interesting or odd perspective
Value:
Refers to the range of tones from dark to light; easier to spot when squinting the eyes
Value Contrast:
The difference between the darkest dark and lightest light refers to the amount of contrast implied in an images value; value contrast can help in figure separation as well as creating a spacial dynamic
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