5 Questions
What is the primary function of a lens in photography?
To focus the light reflected from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera
What is the purpose of a photographic emulsion?
To create an invisible latent image
How is an image stored in a digital image file?
Each pixel produces an electrical charge which is electronically processed and stored
In addition to art and film, where else is photography employed?
In fields of science, manufacturing, and mass communication
What are the two primary methods of recording light in photography?
Electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film
Study Notes
Photography Fundamentals
- The primary function of a lens in photography is to converge light rays to form an image on a light-sensitive surface.
Photographic Emulsion
- The purpose of a photographic emulsion is to capture and record light and color information.
Digital Image File
- In a digital image file, an image is stored as a collection of pixel values, each representing the color and intensity of light at a specific point in the image.
Applications of Photography
- Besides art and film, photography is employed in various fields, including:
- Science and research
- Journalism and documentation
- Advertising and marketing
- Surveillance and forensic analysis
Recording Light in Photography
- The two primary methods of recording light in photography are:
- Chemical recording (film-based photography)
- Digital recording (using image sensors)
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