pixels –  a minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed

 

image resolution – is the detail an image holds.

 

megabyte-a unit of information equal to 220 bytes or, loosely, one million bytes.

 

megapixel-a unit of graphic resolution equivalent to one million or (strictly) 1,048,576 (220) pixels.

 

gigabyte- a unit of computer information equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes

 

jpeg- a type of computer file used for storing images; also : an image that is stored as this type of file

 

bitmap-a representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information, especially the information used to control the display of a computer screen.

 

exposure-the amount of light per unit area

 

tiff-a computer file format for storing raster graphics images, popular among graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and professional photographers in general. The format was originally created by the company Aldus for use in desktop publishing.      

 

png- a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression.

 

White balance- the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white in person are rendered white in your photo.

 

Histogram- A diagram consisting of rectangles whose area is proportional to the frequency of a variable and whose width is equal to the class interval.

 

Aperture- A device that controls the amount of light admitted through an opening. In photography and digital photography, aperture is the unit of measurement that defines the size of the opening in the lens that can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the film or digital sensor.

 

Shutter speed-exposure time is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera’s shutter is open when taking a photograph.

 

Depth of field-focus range or effective focus range, is the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image

 

Aperture priority-on a camera mode dial, is a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose a specific aperture value while the camera selects a shutter speed to match, thereby ensuring proper exposure.

 

Shutter priority-a setting on some cameras that allows the user to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture to ensure correct exposure.

 

Bitmap- A representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information. The information is used  to control the display on a computer screen.

 

Exposure-a tool to create beautiful photo narratives

 

Watermarking- originally faint imprints on paper that could only be seen at a specific angle. This process was designed to prevent counterfeiting and is still used today.

 

optical zoom-on a digital camera, optical zoom is a true zoom feature. It allows you to zoom in (or out) on the subject in the LCD or viewfinder. This will enable you to get a closer view of the subject before taking your picture.

 

digital zoom- Digital zoom is a method of decreasing the apparent angle of view of a digital photographic or video image. Digital zoom is usually accomplished by scaling portion of the image data (usually center) to have same aspect ratio as well as pixel dimensions compared to the original image.

 

 

bracketing-  the general technique of taking several shots of the same subject using different camera settings

 

light meter-An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, used chiefly when showing the correct exposure in photography.

 

 

image stabilization-  a family of techniques used to reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera or other imaging device during exposure.

 

 

noise- a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance

 

 

lag time- the period of time between two closely related events, phenomena, etc., as between stimulus and response or between cause and effect: a time-lag between the declaration of war and full war production. Origin of time-lag Expand

 

 

hot shoe- A hot shoe is a mounting point on the top of a camera to attach a flash unit and other compatible accessories.

 

fisheye being- having, or produced by a wide-angle photographic lens that has a highly curved protruding front, that covers an angle of about 180 degrees, and that gives a circular image

 

 

macro- short for macro lens

 

 

telephoto-a lens with a longer focal length than standard, giving a narrow field of view and a magnified image.

 

wide angle- In photography and cinematography, a wide-angle lens refers to a lens whose focal length is substantially smaller than the focal length of a normal lens for a given film plane.

 

DSLR- A digital single-lens reflex camera (also called a digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera combining the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor, as opposed to photographic film.

 

dynamic range-the range of acceptable or possible volumes of sound occurring in the course of a piece of music or a performance. The ratio of the largest to the smallest intensity of sound that can be reliably transmitted or reproduced by a particular sound system, measured in decibels.

 

digital negative- open lossless raw image format written by Adobe used for digital photography

 

exposure compensation- is a technique for adjusting the exposure indicated by a photographic exposure meter, in consideration of factors that may cause the indicated exposure to result in a less-than-optimal image.

Current Event #6

 

Topic: After complaining about her employer, housemaid’s arm is cut off.

Title: Indian housemaid’s arm cut off by Saudi employer, woman’s sister says

Article Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/asia/india-saudi-maid-attack/index.html

 

Summary: Early this morning, Saudi Arabia resident Kasthuri Munirathinam, 58, had her arm cut off by her employer. Munirathinam had complained to the police how her employer mistreats her (by beating and other harsh methods), does not pay her, and does not feed her enough. Because of this complaint, Munirathinam’s employer proceeded to cutting her arm off. The Indian government have complained to Saudi Arabia about the incident and they are looking into it.

 

Reaction: I think that this is completely bizarre and completely wrong. The Saudi Arabia government should definitely press charges against her employer and give Munirathinam the peace she needs. I believe that in order to be employed somewhere, Indian officials should check the place in which one of their workers will be working. It breaks my heart that many men, women, and children are abused in labor everyday. Surrounding governments should be aware of these issues beforehand.

 

World Impact: Not only does this affect this poor woman’s family and friends, but there are hundreds, if not thousands of other cases just like this one. There is good to come out of this though. Now, others are able to come out and share their stories as well without fear of severe consequences. Because of these other people coming out with the truth about their employers, jobs should become more secure and safe for these people. Hopefully governments will pay attention and do something about these awful mishaps.  

 

Current Event #5

 

Topic: A ‘blob’ of cold water in the Atlantic is slowing growing and slowing down ocean currents.

Title: Cold Atlantic ‘blob’ puzzles scientists  

Article Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/30/weather/atlantic-cold-blob/index.html

 

Summary: With this past summer being one of the hottest ever recorded, the ice in Greenland in beginning to melt, sending the cold freshwater into the ocean. Normally, the denser, cold saltwater sinks beneath the warmer water, but because there is so much cold freshwater, it is bringing the sinking process to a stop causing cold temperatures to reach a record low in certain areas. This Atlantic blob is the direct opposite of the Pacific blob a few years back, which warmed the Pacific mainly because of El Niño. Scientists say that the new Atlantic blob will cause us no harm.

 

Reaction: To be honest, this doesn’t affect me. Yes, it affects parts of the country in which I live, but not in my specific area. I hope this doesn’t cause major defects with the planet, such as the major ocean currents, but it shouldn’t cause too much harm. With Greenland’s ice melting, I hope it doesn’t cause much harm for them. Maybe since the temperatures are so low right now because of the cool ocean, ice will begin to freeze again and stop the icy waters from going into the Atlantic.

World Impact: This obviously has a huge impact on the world. Temperatures, vegetation, and everyday life is affected by this drastic climate change in the ocean cooling. The heat and cold temperatures are driven by the transfer of the currents is changing the weather in the atmosphere, helping drive our weather patterns. With about 99% of the Earth’s freshwater in Antarctica and Greenland, the melting of the ice sheets in Greenland flowing into the ocean could potentially pose a threat to humanity in that area. As of now, it shows as no trouble, and hopefully, it stays that way.