flash /flæʃ/
(noun) a sudden bright light that shines for a moment and then disappears
Example: a flash of lightning
(noun) a sudden bright light that shines for a moment and then disappears
Example: a flash of lightning
camera /ˈkæmrə/
(noun) a piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures. It can be a separate item or part of another device.
Example: I bought a new camera yesterday.
(noun) a piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures. It can be a separate item or part of another device.
Example: I bought a new camera yesterday.
noise /nɔɪz/
(noun) a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or frightening
Example: What's that noise?
(noun) a sound, especially when it is loud, unpleasant or frightening
Example: What's that noise?
photography /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
(noun) the art, process or job of taking photographs or filming something
Example: I think photography is an interesting art form.
(noun) the art, process or job of taking photographs or filming something
Example: I think photography is an interesting art form.
lens /lenz/
(noun) a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it
Example: I have two pairs of glasses with different coloured lenses.
(noun) a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it
Example: I have two pairs of glasses with different coloured lenses.
autofocus /ˈɔːtəʊfəʊkəs/
(noun) part of a camera that adjusts (= makes changes to) the focus as it prepares for a picture to be taken, so that the picture will be clear
Example: The camera has an autofocus feature.
(noun) part of a camera that adjusts (= makes changes to) the focus as it prepares for a picture to be taken, so that the picture will be clear
Example: The camera has an autofocus feature.
bokeh /ˈbəʊkeɪ/
(noun) a blurred (= not clear) effect used in photography
Example: The bokeh in this photo is incredibly smooth and creamy.
(noun) a blurred (= not clear) effect used in photography
Example: The bokeh in this photo is incredibly smooth and creamy.
color calibration /ˈkʌlə kalɪˈbreɪʃ(ə)n/
(noun) is to measure and/or adjust the color response of a device (input or output) to a known state.
Example: We performed a color calibration on the monitor to ensure accurate colors.
(noun) is to measure and/or adjust the color response of a device (input or output) to a known state.
Example: We performed a color calibration on the monitor to ensure accurate colors.
file format /fʌɪl ˈfɔːmat/
(noun) is a standard way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file
Example: The file format must be compatible with the software.
(noun) is a standard way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file
Example: The file format must be compatible with the software.
histogram /ˈhɪstəɡræm/
(noun) a diagram that uses rectangles (= bars) of different heights (and sometimes different widths ) to show different amounts, so that they can be compared
Example: The histogram clearly showed the distribution of scores.
(noun) a diagram that uses rectangles (= bars) of different heights (and sometimes different widths ) to show different amounts, so that they can be compared
Example: The histogram clearly showed the distribution of scores.
overexposure /ˌəʊvərɪkˈspəʊʒər/
(noun) the fact of having no protection from the harmful effects of too much light or too much time in the sun
Example: The photograph suffered from overexposure, making it appear too bright.
(noun) the fact of having no protection from the harmful effects of too much light or too much time in the sun
Example: The photograph suffered from overexposure, making it appear too bright.
underexposure /ˌʌndərɪkˈspəʊʒə/
(noun)
Example: The photo suffered from underexposure, making it too dark.
(noun)
Example: The photo suffered from underexposure, making it too dark.
red-eye /ˈred aɪ/
(noun) a flight in a plane at night, on which you cannot expect to get enough sleep
Example: I took a red-eye from New York to Los Angeles.
(noun) a flight in a plane at night, on which you cannot expect to get enough sleep
Example: I took a red-eye from New York to Los Angeles.
time lapse /ˈtaɪm læps/
(adjective) using a method in which a series of individual pictures of a process are shown together so that something that really happens very slowly is shown as happening very quickly
Example: The time-lapse video showed the flower blooming.
(adjective) using a method in which a series of individual pictures of a process are shown together so that something that really happens very slowly is shown as happening very quickly
Example: The time-lapse video showed the flower blooming.
resolution /ˌrezəˈluːʃn/
(noun) a definite decision to do or not to do something
Example: My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.
(noun) a definite decision to do or not to do something
Example: My New Year's resolution is to exercise more.
aspect ratio /ˈæspekt reɪʃiəʊ/
(noun) the relationship between the height and width of the image on the screen of a television, an electronic device, etc.
Example: The aspect ratio of the film was 16:9.
(noun) the relationship between the height and width of the image on the screen of a television, an electronic device, etc.
Example: The aspect ratio of the film was 16:9.
aperture /ˈæpərtʃʊr/
(noun) a small opening in something
Example: The photographer adjusted the aperture to let more light into the camera.
(noun) a small opening in something
Example: The photographer adjusted the aperture to let more light into the camera.
shutter speed /ˈʃʌtər spiːd/
(noun) the time taken by a camera shutter to open and close
Example: The photographer adjusted the shutter speed to capture the fast-moving car.
(noun) the time taken by a camera shutter to open and close
Example: The photographer adjusted the shutter speed to capture the fast-moving car.
white balance /wʌɪt ˈbal(ə)ns/
is the global adjustment of the intensities of the colors
Example: The white balance was off, giving the photo a blue tint.
is the global adjustment of the intensities of the colors
Example: The white balance was off, giving the photo a blue tint.
color temperature /ˈkʌlə ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/
is the temperature of an ideal black-body radiator that radiates light of a color comparable to that of the light source
Example: The color temperature of the light bulb affects the mood of the room.
is the temperature of an ideal black-body radiator that radiates light of a color comparable to that of the light source
Example: The color temperature of the light bulb affects the mood of the room.
depth of field /ˌdepθ əv ˈfiːld/
(noun) the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that a camera can produce a clear image of at the same time
Example: The photographer used a shallow depth of field to blur the background.
(noun) the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects that a camera can produce a clear image of at the same time
Example: The photographer used a shallow depth of field to blur the background.
ISO /ˈaɪsəʊ/
(abbreviation) International Organization for Standardization (an organization established in 1946 to make the measurements used in science, industry and business standard throughout the world)
Example: The company is ISO 9001 certified.
(abbreviation) International Organization for Standardization (an organization established in 1946 to make the measurements used in science, industry and business standard throughout the world)
Example: The company is ISO 9001 certified.
exposure /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/
(noun) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
Example: Her new movie has had a lot of exposure in the media.
(noun) the state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
Example: Her new movie has had a lot of exposure in the media.
compression /kəmˈpreʃn/
(noun) the act of pressing things together or pressing something into a smaller space
Example: Data compression reduces file size.
(noun) the act of pressing things together or pressing something into a smaller space
Example: Data compression reduces file size.
focus /ˈfəʊkəs/
(verb) to give attention, effort, etc. to one particular subject, situation or person rather than another
Example:
(verb) to give attention, effort, etc. to one particular subject, situation or person rather than another
Example:
power switch /ˈpaʊə swɪtʃ/
is an electrical component that can disconnect or connect the conducting path in an electrical circuit,
Example: I flipped the power switch to turn on the computer.
is an electrical component that can disconnect or connect the conducting path in an electrical circuit,
Example: I flipped the power switch to turn on the computer.
mode switch /məʊd swɪtʃ/
is the process of storing the state of a process or thread
Example: The device features a mode switch for different operating settings.
is the process of storing the state of a process or thread
Example: The device features a mode switch for different operating settings.
LCD display /ɛlsiːˈdiː dɪˈspleɪ/
Example: The LCD display on my phone is cracked.
Example: The LCD display on my phone is cracked.
viewfinder /ˈvjuːfaɪndər/
(noun) the part of a camera that you look through to see the area that you are photographing
Example: The photographer adjusted the settings while looking through the viewfinder.
(noun) the part of a camera that you look through to see the area that you are photographing
Example: The photographer adjusted the settings while looking through the viewfinder.
memory card /ˈmeməri kɑːrd/
(noun) an electronic device that can be used to store data, used especially with digital cameras, mobile phones, music players, etc.
Example: I need to buy a new memory card for my camera.
(noun) an electronic device that can be used to store data, used especially with digital cameras, mobile phones, music players, etc.
Example: I need to buy a new memory card for my camera.
tripod /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
(noun) a support with three legs for a camera, telescope , etc.
Example: I need a tripod to take stable photos.
(noun) a support with three legs for a camera, telescope , etc.
Example: I need a tripod to take stable photos.