Photography terms starting with U
Ultraviolet (UV) Filter: A filter that blocks ultraviolet light to reduce haze and protect the lens.
Underexposure: When an image is captured with insufficient light, resulting in a dark or underexposed photograph.
Unsharp Mask: An image sharpening technique that enhances edge contrast.
Upward Angle: Shooting a subject from a low vantage point, looking up.
Ultra-Wide Angle Lens: A lens with an extremely wide field of view, often below 24mm focal length.
Umbrella: A light modifier used to soften and diffuse artificial light sources.
Uncompressed: A file format that retains all image data without any compression or loss of quality.
User Interface (UI): The graphical interface and controls on a camera or editing software.
Underwater Photography: Capturing images while submerged in water.
Urban Photography: Photographing cityscapes, architecture, and street scenes.
Underlighting: Illuminating the subject from below to create a dramatic effect.
Unprocessed: Refers to raw image files that have not been edited or post-processed.
Uniform Lighting: Even and consistent illumination across the entire scene.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): A drone used for aerial photography and videography.
UV Photography: Capturing images in the ultraviolet spectrum, often revealing hidden patterns and textures.
Ultra High Definition (UHD): A video resolution with four times the pixel count of Full HD.
Upright Correction: An automated feature in photo editing software that corrects perspective distortion.
Uncompressed RAW: A raw file format that retains all the original data without compression or loss.
Uplighting: Illuminating the subject from below to create a sense of drama and emphasis.
Ultra Telephoto Lens: A lens with an extremely long focal length, typically above 300mm.
Unbalanced Composition: A deliberate composition technique where elements are intentionally placed off-center to create tension or imbalance.
UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle): A drone equipped with weapons and used for military purposes.
User Manual: A guide provided with a camera or equipment that explains its features and functions.
Underwater Housing: A protective case or housing that allows a camera to be used underwater.
Unsharp Masking: A technique used to enhance image sharpness and clarity.
UV Filter: A transparent filter used on a camera lens to reduce ultraviolet light and protect the lens.
Urban Exploration Photography: Capturing photographs of abandoned or derelict urban structures.
Unidirectional Microphone: A microphone that picks up sound from a specific direction, reducing ambient noise.
Ultra-Wide Lens: A lens with an extremely wide field of view, typically wider than 24mm focal length.
Unplugged Photography: Capturing candid and authentic moments without directing or posing the subjects.
User-Selectable White Balance: The ability to manually set the white balance based on the specific lighting conditions.
Uploading: Transferring digital images from a camera or computer to an online platform or storage device.
Uncompressed Video: Video footage stored in a raw or lossless format, retaining the highest quality and detail.
Underexposed: A photo that has been captured with insufficient exposure, resulting in dark or shadowy areas.
Unsharpness: Lack of sharpness or focus in an image, usually caused by camera shake or incorrect focusing.
UV Light: Ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye but can be captured with special equipment for scientific or artistic purposes.
Unmanned Aerial Photography (UAP): Capturing images or videos using remote-controlled drones.
Unstitched Panorama: A panoramic image composed of multiple photos manually aligned and merged without using automated stitching software.
Upgrade: Replacing or improving camera equipment or software to newer or more advanced versions.
Uncompressed Audio: Audio files stored without compression, maintaining the original quality and fidelity.
Underlight: Illuminating a subject from below, often used for creative and dramatic effects.
Ultra High-Speed Photography: Capturing images at extremely fast shutter speeds to freeze high-speed action.
Uniform Illumination: Even and consistent distribution of light across the entire frame.
Unedited: Images that have not been altered or modified in post-processing.
Upward Composition: Composing an image with the main subject positioned higher in the frame.
Underwater Housing: A protective casing that allows a camera to be used underwater while maintaining functionality and protection.
Ultrawide Prime Lens: A fixed focal length lens with an exceptionally wide field of view.
Unbalanced Lighting: Lighting a scene with unequal distribution of light, creating a visually imbalanced effect.
Unmetered Manual Mode: A shooting mode where the photographer manually sets both aperture and shutter speed without relying on the camera’s light meter.
Uncompressed Video Format: A video format that stores each frame without any compression or loss of quality.
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