Traditional Photography Flashcard

Front

What is the purpose of a light meter in a camera?

Back

The purpose of a light meter in a camera is to measure the amount of light in a scene and determine the correct exposure settings.

Front

Which process involves immersing the film in chemicals to bring out the image?

Back

film development

Front

Which technique involves dodging and burning to adjust the exposure in specific areas of a print?

Back

dodging and burning

Front

What is the rule of thirds in composition?

Back

The rule of thirds is a guideline in photography and visual arts that suggests dividing an image into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines.

Front

What is the purpose of a light meter in photography?

Back

To measure the amount of light in a scene and determine the correct exposure settings.

Front

What is the purpose of a diffuser in photography?

Back

The purpose of a diffuser in photography is to soften and spread out the light.

Front

What are the common apertures, biggest opening to smallest? Options: f22; f16; f11; f8; f5.6; f4; f2.8; f1.4, f1; f2 ; f3; f5; f8; f11; f13; f22, f1.4; f2.8; f4; f5.6, f8, f11, f16; f22, f22; f11; f32; f8; f5.6; f3; f2.8

Back

f1.4; f2.8; f4; f5.6, f8, f11, f16; f22

Front

What does the Aperture Control?

Back

How much light comes into the lens.

Front

What are the two types of depth of field?

Back

Shallow and Great

Front

What are the three factors that influence depth of field? Options: Aperture, Focus, Space; Aperture, Distance, Focal Length; Distance, Shutter Speed, Aperture; Time, Distance, Lens

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Aperture, Distance, Focal Length