Elements
A mark connecting two points; can be thick, thin, curved, or straight.
Line
Distribution of visual weight; can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
Balance
This setting controls how long the camera sensor is exposed to light.
Shutter Speed
The areas in a photo that are extremely light.
Highlights
Tool used to select rectangular areas.
Rectangular Selection Tool
Two-dimensional enclosed space, geometric or organic.
Shape
Difference between elements to create interest (like light vs. dark).
Contrast
Measured in f-stops, this controls the size of the window the sensor “sees” and affects depth of field.
Aperature
The areas in a photo that are extremely dark.
Shadows
Tool used to select elliptical or circular areas.
Elliptical Selection tools
The surface quality of an object — how it looks or feels.
Texture
The focal point that draws the viewer’s eye first.
Emphasis
This controls the sensitivity of the camera sensor and affects grain/noise.
ISO
The mid-range tones in an image are called ________.
Midtones
Tool that selects objects automatically based on edges.
Object Selection tool
The lightness or darkness of a color or area, essential for contrast.
Value
Repeating elements like color, shape, or line to create unity and rhythm.
Repetition
When the subject is sharp but the background is blurry due to motion, this is called a ________.
Tracking shot
This tool on the camera tells you if your image is properly exposed.
Exposure Meter
Tool that allows drawing freeform shapes to select areas.
Lasso Tool
A three-dimensional object or the illusion of 3D on a 2D surface.
Form
Differences in elements that add interest without overwhelming cohesion.
Variety
When the shutter is extremely fast to freeze motion completely, this is called ________.
Overexposed images are ________, and underexposed images are ________.
Too Bright, Too Dark
Tool that selects areas based on color similarity with a single click.
Magic wand