Composition & Visual Design Flashcards
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What is 'bokeh' in photography?
Answer: The aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus blur in a photograph, especially in the background
Bokeh (from the Japanese 'boke') refers to the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas in an image, particularly how smoothly and pleasingly blur is rendered.
What does 'shooting at eye level' with a subject typically convey?
Answer: Equality and a neutral, natural perspective
Photographing a subject at their eye level creates a sense of equality and intimacy, presenting a natural, non-distorted perspective.
What is 'symmetry' as a compositional element in photography?
Answer: Placing the subject so one half of the image mirrors the other
Symmetrical composition places the subject or divides the frame so that one side mirrors the other, creating a sense of balance, order, and visual harmony.
What is a 'worm's eye view' shot in photography?
Answer: A photo taken from a very low angle, looking upward
A worm's eye view is captured from a very low vantage point looking upward, which exaggerates height and can make subjects appear imposing or heroic.
In photography, what does 'cropping' achieve in composition?
Answer: Removing unwanted areas from the edges of an image to improve framing
Cropping removes distracting or unnecessary elements from the edges of a photograph, tightening the composition and better directing the viewer's attention.
What is 'visual weight' in photographic composition?
Answer: The perceived heaviness or importance of elements in a frame that affects balance
Visual weight describes how strongly an element in the frame attracts the viewer's attention; bright, large, sharp, or contrasty elements carry more visual weight.