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photography, history of — Introduction method of recording the image of an object through the action of light, or related radiation, on a light sensitive material. The word, derived from the Greek photos (“light”) and graphein (“to draw”), was first used in the… … Universalium
process shot — noun : a shot made with a trick camera incorporating in the completed film matter not present in the actual scene photographed compare process photography 2 … Useful english dictionary
Photography — is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light sensitive material such as photographic… … Wikipedia
Photography — Pho*tog ra*phy, n. [Photo + graphy: cf. F. photographie.] 1. The science which relates to the action of light on sensitive bodies in the production of pictures, the fixation of images, and the like. [1913 Webster] 2. The art or process of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
photography — [fə täg′rə fē] n. [ PHOTO + GRAPHY] the art or process of producing images of objects upon a photosensitive surface (as film in a camera) by the chemical action of light or other radiant energy … English World dictionary
photography, technology of — Introduction equipment, techniques, and processes used in the production of photographs. The most widely used photographic process is the black and white negative–positive system (Figure 1 >). In the camera the lens projects an image of… … Universalium
Photography and the law — A No Photography sign, commonly placed in properties where the owner objects to or it is illegal to take photographs (though in some jurisdictions, this is not a legal requirement). Photography tends to be protected by the law through copyright… … Wikipedia
photography — /feuh tog reuh fee/, n. 1. the process or art of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy, as x rays, gamma rays, or cosmic rays. 2. cinematography. [1839; PHOTO +… … Universalium
Photography and photographers of the American Civil War — articleissues citations missing = February 2008 tone = December 2007 synthesis = April 2008The American Civil War (1861 ndash;1865) was the third war in history to be caught on camera. The first two were the Mexican American War (1846 ndash;1848) … Wikipedia
photography — Synonyms and related words: X ray photography, abstract art, aerial photography, aerophotography, albertype, art, art form, artist, arts and crafts, arts of design, astrophotography, book printing, calligraphy, candid photography, cave art,… … Moby Thesaurus
