Photo editing

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/photo-editing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precedent?Analog darkroom techniques like dodging, burning, and splicing negatives
2. What is the catalyst for digital editing?Introduction of digital cameras and software like Adobe Photoshop (1990)
3. How did photo editing become easy for everyone?With computers and apps like Photoshop, people can edit pictures on their phones or computers, making it simple for everyone.
4. Why do advertisers use photo editing?Advertisers edit pictures so products look amazing and tell a story that makes people want to buy.

Pixel: The smallest addressable element in a raster image or the smallest controllable element of a picture on a screen.
Compositing: The process of combining visual elements from separate sources into a single image, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene.
Non-Destructive Editing: A method of image manipulation where original image data is preserved, allowing for changes to be modified or reverted at any time.
Color Grading: The process of altering and enhancing the color of a motion picture, video, or still image, often to convey emotion or establish a specific mood.