215+ Photography and Post-Production Glossary

Welcome to our glossary of 215+ beginner-to-advanced photography and post-production terms that will help you learn and improve your photography skills and knowledge.

 

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#0-9

  • A 35mm lens refers to a type of camera lens with a fixed focal length or a zoom range that encompasses the 35mm focal length. Click on the link to learn more... 35Mm
  • A 360-degree photograph, also known as a panoramic photograph, is an image that captures a complete view of the surroundings in all directions. Click on the link to learn more... 360 Photo
  • What Is 3D Model - TermsA 3D model is a digital representation of a three-dimensional object or scene created using specialized software. Click on the link to learn more... 3D
  • 500 Rule

#A

  • What Are Photoshop Actions - TermsPhotoshop actions provide a way to automate repetitive tasks and apply a series of predefined edits and adjustments to images with a single click. Click on the link to learn more... Action
  • What is Adjustment Layer in Photoshop - TermsAn adjustment layer in Photoshop is a non-destructive editing tool that allows users to apply various image adjustments and corrections to their photos. Click on the link to learn more... Adjustment Layer
  • Adobe
  • Angle of View - Term in PhotographyAngle of view refers to the extent of the scene or subject that a camera lens can capture and include in the resulting photograph. It is typically measured in degrees and represents the angular measurement from one side of the frame to the other. Click on the link to learn more... Angle Of View
  • Aperture
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Assets
  • Autofocus

#B

  • What Is Backdrop - TermsA backdrop refers to a large, often decorative, flat surface or background that is placed behind a subject or object to create a specific setting or atmosphere. Click on the link to learn more... Backdrop
  • Balance
  • Batch Scan
  • Bitmap
  • Blending Layers
  • Blown Out
  • Blur
  • Bokeh
  • Bracketing
  • Brush Tool
  • Burn Tool
  • Burst Mode

#C

  • What is Camera Angle - TermsCamera angle refers to the position and height from which a camera captures a scene or subject in photography, film, or video production. Click on the link to learn more... Camera Angles
  • Camera Modes
  • Catchlight
  • CGI
  • Chroma Key
  • Cinemagraph
  • Clipping Path
  • Close-Up
  • CMYK
  • Color Balance
  • Color Depth
  • Color Palette
  • Color Correction
  • Composition
  • Contrast
  • Copyright
  • Cross-Fade
  • Curves

#D

  • What is Deep-Etching - TermsDeep-etching, also known as deep etching or deep carving, refers to the process of digitally isolating or extracting a particular object or subject from its background in an image. Click on the link to learn more... Deep-Itching
  • Depth Of Field
  • Diaphragm
  • Diffuser
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Digital Files
  • Digital Photography
  • Distortion
  • DNG
  • Dodge Tool
  • Drop Shadow
  • DSLR
  • Dynamic Range

#E

  • What is E-Ttl in Photography - TermsE-TTL, short for Evaluative Through-The-Lens, is a widely used technology in modern photography, specifically in the realm of flash photography. Click on the link to learn more... E-Ttl
  • Ecommerce Images
  • Editing
  • Effects
  • EXIF
  • Export
  • Exposure
  • Eyedropper Tool

#F

  • What is Feather in Photoshop - TermsA graphical effect that is applied to a selection or layer in Photoshop and causes a gradual transition between the selected area and its surrounding pixels is referred to as a “feather.” Click on the link to learn more... Feather
  • F-Stop
  • Field Of View
  • File Format
  • Filters
  • Flag
  • Flashlight
  • Focal Length
  • Focus
  • Focus Stacking
  • Forced Perspective
  • Foreground
  • Four Thirds
  • FPS
  • Frame
  • Full-Frame

#G

  • What is Ghost Mannequin - TermsGhost mannequin, also known as invisible mannequin or hollow mannequin, is a technique used in fashion photography to create the illusion of a garment being worn by an invisible model. Click on the link to learn more... Ghost Mannequin
  • Gear
  • GIF
  • Golden Hour
  • Gradient Tool
  • Grain
  • Graphics
  • Green Screen
  • Grid

#H

  • Hard Light
  • What is HDR in Photography - TermsHDR stands for High Dynamic Range in photography. It is a technique used to capture and display a greater range of tonal detail in an image. Click on the link to learn more... HDR
  • Headshot
  • Healing Brush
  • High Key Lighting
  • Highlights
  • Histogram
  • History Palette
  • HSS
  • Hyperfocal Distance

#I

  • What is IBIS in Camera - TermsIBIS stands for In-Body Image Stabilization, which is a feature found in some cameras, particularly mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Click on the link to learn more... Ibis
  • Image Transparent
  • Imaging Sensors
  • Intellectual Property
  • Ips Monitor
  • Iso

#J

  • What is JPEG - TermsJPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, which is the name of the committee that developed the JPEG standard for image compression. Click on the link to learn more... Jpeg

#K

  • What is Key Light in Photography - TermsIn the realm of photography, key light refers to the primary light source that illuminates the subject or main focal point. Click on the link to learn more... Key Light
  • Kit

#L

  • What is Layer in Photoshop - TermsIn Photoshop, a layer refers to a fundamental component of the software’s editing framework. It’s a separate level in an image file that lets you work on different parts on your own. Click on the link to learn more... Layer
  • Layer Masks
  • Leading Lines
  • Lens Flare
  • Levels
  • Light Meter
  • Lighting Ratio
  • Lightroom
  • Liquify
  • Long Exposure
  • Loop Lighting
  • Low Key Lighting
  • Low-Pass Filter
  • Lower Thirds
  • Luminosity

#M

  • What is Macro Lens - TermA macro lens is a type of camera lens specifically designed for close-up photography. It is used to capture detailed and magnified images of small subjects, such as insects, flowers, or intricate objects. Click on the link to learn more... Macro Lens
  • Magic Wand Tool
  • Manual Focus
  • Manual Mode
  • Margins
  • Mastering
  • Metadata
  • Metering
  • Midtones
  • Mode Dial
  • Modifiers
  • Moiré
  • Motion
  • Mount
  • MTF

#N

  • What is Natural Light - TermNatural light is the illumination provided by the Sun. It is the light emitted by the Sun and reaches the Earth without any artificial sources or modifications. Click on the link to learn more... Natural Light
  • Negative
  • Negative Space
  • Neutral Density Filter
  • Noise
  • Noise Reduction

#O

  • What is Opacity in Photoshop - TermOpacity in Photoshop refers to the attribute of a layer or element that determines its transparency or visibility. It is a measure of how much light can pass through an object or how opaque it appears. Click on the link to learn more... Opacity
  • Optical Viewfinder
  • Orientation
  • Over Exposed
  • Overlay

#P

  • What is Panorama - TermPanorama is a term with multiple meanings, but it generally refers to a wide and expansive view of a landscape or surrounding area. Click on the link to learn more... Panorama
  • Patch Tool
  • Pen Tool
  • Photo Stitching
  • Photogram
  • Photographer
  • Photography
  • Photoshop
  • Pixel
  • Plug-In
  • PNG
  • Polarizer
  • Portfolio
  • Portrait
  • Post-Processing
  • Presets
  • Proofing
  • Props
  • PSD File
  • Push-Button

#Q

#R

  • What is Raw Files or Raw Image Format - TermRaw files, or raw image format, refer to a type of image file that contains minimally processed data captured by a digital camera sensor. Click on the link to learn more... Raw Files
  • Red Eye
  • Reference
  • Reflection
  • Render
  • Resolution
  • Retouching
  • RGB
  • Rim Light
  • Rule Of Thirds

#S

  • Saturation
  • Selfie
  • Sensor
  • Shadow
  • Sharpness
  • Shutter Priority
  • Shutter Release
  • What is Shutter Speed - TermShutter speed is one of the three fundamental elements of exposure in photography, alongside aperture and ISO. It refers to the amount of time that the camera’s shutter remains open to allow light to reach the camera sensor (or film in older cameras). Click on the link to learn more... Shutter Speed
  • Soft Light
  • Softbox
  • SOOC
  • Speed Lights
  • Stabilize
  • Stand-In
  • Storyboard
  • Strobe Light
  • Subject
  • Swatch
  • Sync Speed

#T

  • Teleconverter
  • Thumbnail
  • TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a widely used file format designed for storing and exchanging raster graphics images. Click on the link to learn more... TIFF
  • Tilt-Shift
  • Time Exposure
  • Time Lapse
  • Tone
  • Transformation
  • Tripod

#U

  • Ultraviolet
  • Underexposure - Photography TermUnderexposed is a term used in photography to describe an image that has been captured with insufficient light, resulting in a dark or poorly lit photograph. Click on the link to learn more... Underexposure

#V

  • V-flat - Photography TermA V-flat is a versatile and practical tool used in photography and videography. It consists of two large, rigid panels, typically made of foam core boards, joined together at an angle to form a “V” shape. Click on the link to learn more... V-Flat
  • Vibrance
  • Visualization

#W

  • Watermark - Photography TermA watermark is a distinct and identifiable graphic, text, or pattern that is visibly or subtly embedded onto a digital or physical document, image, or video to indicate its origin, ownership, or authenticity. Click on the link to learn more... Watermark
  • White Balance
  • White Space
  • Wide-Angle Lens
  • Workflow

#X

  • XD Card - Photography TermxD cards are a type of flash memory card that was developed and marketed by Olympus and Fujifilm. The term “xD” stands for “extreme digital.” Click on the link to learn more... Xd Cards

#Y

#Z

  • Zone System
  • Zoom
  • Zoom Lens
  • Zoom Ratio