shutter
A shutter is a part of a camera that opens and closes very quickly to let light reach the sensor or film. It determines how long the camera 'sees' the image to take a photo.
Exemplos
3 de 5The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'SHUT' in shutter. It 'shuts' the light out of the camera after the photo is done.
Quiz rápido
To take a picture, you must press the ______ button on the camera.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shutter
Exemplos
The camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
everydayThe camera shutter makes a clicking sound when you take a photo.
The artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
formalThe artist adjusted the shutter to capture the light perfectly.
My shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
informalMy shutter is broken, so I can't take any pictures today.
In photography theory, the shutter controls the duration of exposure.
academicIn photography theory, the shutter controls the duration of exposure.
The studio requires cameras with a fast shutter for the fashion shoot.
businessThe studio requires cameras with a fast shutter for the fashion shoot.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
shutter speed
shutter speed
press the shutter
press the shutter
shutter release button
shutter release button
Frequentemente confundido com
Shudder means to shake from fear or cold, while shutter is a camera part or window cover.
A window shutter covers a window, while a camera shutter controls light in photography.
Notas de uso
In the context of art and photography, 'shutter' almost always refers to the mechanical or electronic part of the camera. Use 'shutter speed' when talking about how fast a photo is taken.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'shudder'. Also, remember that 'shutter' is a countable noun.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'SHUT' in shutter. It 'shuts' the light out of the camera after the photo is done.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle English word 'shutter', meaning 'one who shuts' or a lid/cover.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
To take a picture, you must press the ______ button on the camera.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shutter
Vocabulário relacionado
A camera is a device used to capture and record static or mo...
photographA photograph is a picture produced by a camera that records...
lensA lens is a curved piece of glass or plastic used in cameras...
exposureExposure is when something is shown to the public or allowed...
sensorA device that detects or measures a physical property and re...
apertureAn opening, hole, or gap, particularly one that allows light...
Mais palavras de art
painting
A1A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.
sculpture
A1A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.
sketch
A1A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.
portrait
A1A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.
landscape
A1A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.
still life
A1A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.
cubism
A1Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.
surrealism
A1Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.
contemporary art
A1Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.
easel
A1An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.
Comentários (0)
Faça Login para ComentarComece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente
Comece Grátis