MACS 150 Quizlet Questions And
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5 principles of good composition - ANSWER balance, contrast, focal point,
movement, perspective
Balance - ANSWER Symmetrical & Asymmetrical
Symmetrical balance - ANSWER equal space, equal positioning
Asymmetrical Balance - ANSWER the type of balance when both sides of the
central axis are not identical, yet appear to have the same visual weight
Rule of thirds
Rule of Thirds - ANSWER A composition rule that divides the screen into thirds
horizontally and vertically.
The important information of shot is located at one of the four intersections of the horizontal
and vertical lines
Look Space - ANSWER space where the subject is looking
Lead Room - ANSWER Room above the head
Contrast - ANSWER contrast of color, pattern, light etc
Focal Point - ANSWER Clear point in image
Most important element
Movement - ANSWER Movement of eye through the image
Perspective - ANSWER What is the relationship between the photographer and the
subject
Shot Scales - ANSWER ECU
MS
MLS
LS
WS/ELS
ECU - ANSWER Extreme closeup
, intimate framing
isolating part of the body
MS - ANSWER Medium shot
top half of the body
MLS - ANSWER Medium long shot
Knees up
LS - ANSWER Long shot
full body
WS/ELS - ANSWER Wide shot/extreme long shot
far out framing
Wide-angle lens - ANSWER Barrel distortion (objects at the edge of frame start to
curve towards the center)
Exaggerate appearance of depth between objects in foreground and background
minimizes the appearance of camera shake
telephoto lens - ANSWER compress depth, objects in foreground & background
look closer together
flatten and soften facial features
exaggerate camera shake
depth of feild - ANSWER A certain range has acceptable focus in front or behind
the subject
Deep focus - ANSWER objects several feet in front or behind subject appear sharp
Shallow focus - ANSWER objects only a few inches or less in front or behind
subjects are unfocused/blurry
Aperture - ANSWER moveable blades within lens that can open and close to
determine the quantity of light that strikes image plane
diameter of the lens opening
F-stops - ANSWER Lower #f-stop= larger opening (more light)
Answers With Verified Solutions 100%
Correct Latest Update.
5 principles of good composition - ANSWER balance, contrast, focal point,
movement, perspective
Balance - ANSWER Symmetrical & Asymmetrical
Symmetrical balance - ANSWER equal space, equal positioning
Asymmetrical Balance - ANSWER the type of balance when both sides of the
central axis are not identical, yet appear to have the same visual weight
Rule of thirds
Rule of Thirds - ANSWER A composition rule that divides the screen into thirds
horizontally and vertically.
The important information of shot is located at one of the four intersections of the horizontal
and vertical lines
Look Space - ANSWER space where the subject is looking
Lead Room - ANSWER Room above the head
Contrast - ANSWER contrast of color, pattern, light etc
Focal Point - ANSWER Clear point in image
Most important element
Movement - ANSWER Movement of eye through the image
Perspective - ANSWER What is the relationship between the photographer and the
subject
Shot Scales - ANSWER ECU
MS
MLS
LS
WS/ELS
ECU - ANSWER Extreme closeup
, intimate framing
isolating part of the body
MS - ANSWER Medium shot
top half of the body
MLS - ANSWER Medium long shot
Knees up
LS - ANSWER Long shot
full body
WS/ELS - ANSWER Wide shot/extreme long shot
far out framing
Wide-angle lens - ANSWER Barrel distortion (objects at the edge of frame start to
curve towards the center)
Exaggerate appearance of depth between objects in foreground and background
minimizes the appearance of camera shake
telephoto lens - ANSWER compress depth, objects in foreground & background
look closer together
flatten and soften facial features
exaggerate camera shake
depth of feild - ANSWER A certain range has acceptable focus in front or behind
the subject
Deep focus - ANSWER objects several feet in front or behind subject appear sharp
Shallow focus - ANSWER objects only a few inches or less in front or behind
subjects are unfocused/blurry
Aperture - ANSWER moveable blades within lens that can open and close to
determine the quantity of light that strikes image plane
diameter of the lens opening
F-stops - ANSWER Lower #f-stop= larger opening (more light)
