taking GREAT photos
technique where you divide your view into 9 boxes using 3 lines and putting your focal point on the intersections
what is the rule of thirds
Eliminating the unnecessary objects around your focal point
What is cropping an image
What tool works the best for freeform selection outlines based on straight-sided polygonal shapes
What is the polygonal lasso
a photographic print made without using film negatives
What is a photogram
The setting on a camera that changes size to allow more or less light
What is aperture
techniques where all of the lines appear to meet at the same point
what are converging lines
Using Photoshop to alter the color of the overall photograph
What is color correction
what tool relies entirely on your own ability to manually trace around the object
What is the magnetic lasso
not allowing light to pass through
The "sensitivity sensor" of a camera
What is ISO
The technique of taking photos from above
What is birds eye view
Adjusting the black and white to extend the tonal range and mid tones of a photo
What is contrast correction
What tool find the edge on its own?
WHat is the magic lasso
allowing light to pass though but scattering light rays
What is translucent
How fast or slow the shutter opens when taking a picture
What is shutter speed
The technique of taking photos from below
What is worm's eye view
The last step in retouching a photo to adjust the edge detail and create the illusion of a more focused image
What is clarity
what tool selects pixels based on tone and color
What is the magic wand
Allowing light to pass though without changing its properties
What is transparent
Can be deep or shallow, determines if the object is in focus and the background is blurry or clear
What is depth of field
Framing your subject within the picture to emphasize or tell a story
What is the frame technique
Using filters, stamps and text to enhance your image
What are effects
What tool that allows you to manually select areas in your image with a freehand selection in order to create a path
What is the magic lasso
When both sides of the composition are identical
What is symmetrical
Using a slow shutter speed to give a a moving object a streaking effect
What is a motion blur