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High Angle Shot

A cinematography technique where the camera is positioned above the subject, looking down.

Zoom Shot

A shot where the camera zooms in or out, altering the framing of the subject.

Freeze Frame Shot

A single frame of content that shows repeatedly on the screen, 'freezing' the action.

Backlighting Shot

A photography technique where the primary light source is behind the subject.

Tilt Shot

A shot where the camera stays fixed but rotates up or down on a vertical plane.

Soft Shot

A photograph that is in soft focus and has been slightly altered.

Eye Level Shot

A shot where the camera is positioned at the eye level of the subject.

Framing Shot

A shot where the subject blocks other parts of the image.

Bird's Eye Shot

An elevated vantage point shot looking directly down on the subject.

Panning Shot

A shot where the camera moves horizontally to follow a subject.

ISO Setting

The camera's sensitivity to light.

Shutter

The part of the camera that regulates the length of time light is allowed to hit the sensor.

Aperture

The opening of the lens that controls the amount of light entering the camera.

Depth of Field

The area of the image that appears sharp.

Rule of Thirds

A composition principle suggesting placing key elements at the points where lines intersect.

Trim (Video Editing)

To cut portions of a video clip.

Transition (Video Editing)

Merges or joins video clips as one.

Speed (Video Editing)

Adjusts the playback speed of the video clip.

Music & Effect (Video Editing)

Adds sound layers related to the video clip.

Text (Video Editing)

Adds captions or wordings needed for the video.

Text Animation (Video Editing)

Adds movement to the chosen text.

Pip (Video Editing)

Adds layers of photo and video over the current clip.

Filter & Effect (Video Editing)

Creates visual texture and motion in a clip.

Digital Photography

The process of generating original images and storing them as digital files.

Point & Shoot Camera

Camera type that automatically adjusts lighting, focus, and other settings.

Mobile Phone Arts

Artistic expression captured and shared via mobile phone technology.

Tuning Image (Photo Editing Tool)

Adjusting brightness, contrast, saturation, highlights, and shadows.

Crop (Photo Editing Tool)

Resizes the image and creates a focus on the composition.

Healing (Photo Editing Tool)

Removes unnecessary details from an image.

Vintage (Photo Editing Effect)

Applies a filtered tone color to achieve a nostalgic look.

Vignette (Photo Editing Tool)

Adds darkened corners to emphasize the central subject.

Technology-based Arts

Art forms that use technology for creation and distribution.

Digital Art

Art that utilizes computer software to create images and graphics.

Vector Art

Graphics created with mathematical formulas, scalable without losing quality.

Raster Art

Graphics created with pixels, may lose quality when resized.