A/B Testing:
Comparing two variations of a design or composition to determine the more effective one.
Adjustment Layers:
Non-destructive editing layers in tools like Photoshop for color correction, brightness, etc.
Adobe Suite:
A collection of tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Lightroom for design and editing.
Ambient Light:
The natural or artificial light in a scene, used to create mood or atmosphere.
Aspect Ratio:
The proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or video.
Assets:
Elements like photos, icons, and illustrations used in a composition.
Balance:
The distribution of visual weight in a composition (symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial).
Blending Modes:
Settings in editing software that determine how layers interact (e.g., Multiply, Overlay).
Bokeh:
The aesthetic quality of blurred background elements in photography.
Brush Tool:
A key tool in design software for painting, masking, or retouching.
Burn Tool:
A tool used to darken specific areas of an image.
Chroma Key:
Removing a specific color (often green) to composite images or video (e.g., green screen).
CMYK:
A color model (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) used for printing.
Color Grading:
Adjusting colors to create a particular mood or look in photos or videos.
Contrast:
The difference between light and dark elements in an image
Crop Tool:
Used to trim or adjust the framing of an image.
Curves:
A tool for adjusting brightness, contrast, and tonal range.
Depth of Field (DoF):
The range of sharp focus in an image, controlling background blur.
Dithering:
A technique used to create the illusion of color depth in low-resolution images.
Dodge Tool:
A tool to lighten specific areas of an image.
Dynamic Range:
The range between the lightest and darkest parts of an image.
Exposure:
The amount of light allowed into a camera, affecting the brightness of an image.
Eyedropper Tool:
Used to sample and match colors in an image.
Edge Detection:
A process in image editing to identify boundaries within an image for masking or selection.
Feathering:
Softening the edges of a selection or mask for smoother blending.
File Formats:
Image types like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and RAW used for saving files.
Filters:
Preset effects applied to images for specific looks (e.g., vintage, black and white).
Focal Point:
The main area of interest in a composition.
Gaussian Blur:
A common blur effect used to soften edges or reduce noise.
Gradient Tool:
Creates a gradual transition between colors.
Grid System:
A layout tool for aligning and structuring elements in a design.
HDR (High Dynamic Range):
A technique for capturing a wider range of light and dark details in images.
Healing Brush Tool:
Removes imperfections by blending them with surrounding pixels.
Histogram:
A graph showing the tonal range of an image, from shadows to highlights.
ISO:
A camera setting that affects image brightness and noise.
Inpainting:
A technique for filling in missing or damaged areas in an image.
Interpolation:
The process of resizing images by adding or removing pixels.
JPEG:
A compressed image format ideal for web use but with some quality loss.
Kerning:
Adjusting the spacing between individual characters in typography.
Keyframes:
Markers in animation or video editing to define start and end points for effects.
Leading Lines:
Lines in a composition that guide the viewer's eye toward the focal point.
Layer Masks:
Non-destructive ways to hide or reveal parts of a layer.
Lightroom:
Adobe software for photo editing and organization.
Liquify Tool:
Used to warp or reshape parts of an image.
Metadata:
Information embedded in an image file, such as camera settings and location.
Montage:
Combining multiple images or elements into one cohesive composition.
Motion Blur:
The simulated or real blurring of moving objects.
Negative Space:
The empty or unused space around elements in a design.
Noise Reduction:
A process to minimize digital noise or grain in images.
Opacity:
The transparency level of an image or layer.
Overlay:
A blending mode or design technique for layering effects or textures.
Palette:
A selection of colors used consistently throughout a design.
Path Tool:
Used for creating precise shapes or selections in vector graphics.
Perspective:
The technique of creating depth and three-dimensionality in a composition.
Pixel:
The smallest unit of a digital image, forming the overall picture.
Quick Selection Tool:
Used to select areas of an image based on similar colors or textures.
Quadtone:
An image rendered with four specific shades for artistic effect.
Raster Graphics:
Pixel-based images, as opposed to vector graphics.
Retouching:
Editing or enhancing photos to improve their quality.
Rule of Thirds:
A composition guideline dividing an image into thirds to position key elements.
Saturation:
The intensity or vividness of colors in an image.
Sharpening:
Enhancing the clarity and detail of an image.
Smart Objects:
Layers that preserve an image's original quality in non-destructive editing.
Spline:
A smooth curve used in vector graphics or animation.
Textures:
Adding surface details or patterns to an image or design.
Tonal Range:
The range of light and dark values in an image.
Tracking:
Adjusting the spacing between groups of letters in typography.
Trim:
Cropping or resizing artwork to fit specifications.
Unsharp Mask:
A tool for sharpening image details by enhancing contrast.
UV Mapping:
A technique in 3D modeling for applying textures to a surface.
Vector Graphics:
Images made of scalable, mathematical paths rather than pixels.
Vignette:
A gradual darkening or lightening at the edges of an image.
Virtual Staging:
Digitally adding furniture or decor to images, often for real estate.
Warp Tool:
Used to distort and reshape elements in an image.
White Balance:
Adjusting color tones to ensure whites appear neutral.
Workflow:
The sequence of steps in a design or editing project.
X-Height:
The height of lowercase letters in a typeface, affecting readability.
Yellow Channel:
The yellow component in CMYK printing or image adjustments.
Zoom Tool:
Allows for close-up or distant views of a composition.
Z-Order:
The stacking order of elements in a design, determining visibility.
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