Photojournalism camera definitions

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What is the significance of aperture ?

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It controls the amount of light that passes through the lens

The smaller the f/number the larger the aperture opening.

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What is blur?

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The loss of sharpness in a photographic image resulting from, a) motion of the subject or the camera during exposure (motion blur), or b) the image, or part of the image, not being in focus (focus blur).

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What is bounce flash and what's the purpose of using it?

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Pointing the flash toward a low ceiling or a wall

It diffuses the light and makes the light on the subject appear more natural. The flash must be capable of producing enough light to bounce from the ceiling and reflect on the subject.

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What's the center of interest?

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That part of the picture which attracts the mind

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What is contrast?

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The difference between light and dark areas in a photo that shapes the visual impact and mood of the final result

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What is a dedicated flash system?

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A piece of gear that communicates with the camera

In combination, the camera and flash use information about lens length, ISO sensitivity, f-stop and shutter speed to determine optimal flash-strength output.

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What is depth of field?

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The area of a photo that's in reasonable focus.

It's affected by the focal length of the lens, the distance from the subject, and the aperture opening of the lens.

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What is direct flash?

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A flash that may cast a harsh shadow behind your subject and make your subject appear "flat" and without dimension. Direct flash used on-camera, when the flash is close to the camera lens, may cause "red eye."

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What is the purpose of dodge (burn in)?

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The dodge and burn technique is used to lighten or darken areas of a photo. Dodging is used to lighten a spot on the photo, and burning is used to darken a particular area.

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What is framing?

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the way a photographer composes an image by determining what elements to include or exclude from the shot