Essential Photography and Videography Terms Every Client Should Know
Booking a photography or videography service can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a barrage of technical jargon. To help you navigate this world with confidence, we’ve compiled a list of essential terms you should know:
1. Proofing Gallery: After a photoshoot or video shoot, you'll be presented with a proofing gallery. This is a selection of images or clips for you to choose from before final editing. It's your chance to select the best shots for further editing or printing. Please note these images will be either unedited low res raw images, or slightly exposure corrected
2. B-Roll: In videography, B-Roll refers to supplemental footage that provides context or enhances the main footage. It's often used to cover cuts or transitions in the main footage.
3. Camera Right/Left: These terms are used to indicate directions in relation to the camera. When a photographer or videographer says "camera right," it means the subject should move to their right, as seen from the camera's perspective.
4. High Resolution: High-resolution images or videos have a greater number of pixels, resulting in sharper and more detailed final products. These are ideal for printing or viewing on larger screens.
5. RAW Format: RAW is a file format that captures all image data recorded by the camera sensor. It provides greater flexibility in post-processing, allowing for more detailed editing without losing quality.
6. Aspect Ratio: This refers to the proportional relationship between an image or video's width and height. Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (widescreen) and 4:3 (standard).
7. Cinematic Look: This term is often used to describe a specific visual style in videography characterized by a film-like quality, often achieved through specific camera settings and post-processing techniques.
8. Depth of Field: Depth of field refers to the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably sharp in an image. A shallow depth of field results in a blurred background, while a deep depth of field keeps more of the scene in focus.
9. Post-Processing: Post-processing involves editing images or videos after they have been captured. This includes adjustments to colour, exposure, and other elements to enhance the final result.
10. Drone Footage: Drone footage is captured using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cameras. It provides unique and stunning aerial perspectives that are not possible with traditional photography or videography methods.
11. Log Footage: Log is a way of capturing video that offers a higher quality video used for editing. This footage is slightly grey to extend the dynamic range of the camera, giving a more movie type feeling. “Raw” video would be in this format which needs to be edited to give a correct image.
Understanding these terms will not only help you communicate more effectively with your photographer or videographer but also ensure you get the results you desire. If you have any questions about these terms or any other aspect of our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help make your photography and videography experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible!