deviceswith different inputoroutputcharacteristicsand
capabilities.
compactflash Thecardthatisinsertedintothecamera
to capture the data recorded by the camera.
compressed files (JPEGs) Files used in digital
photographybecauselessstoragespaceisneeded;however
the quality will deteriorate at higher levels of compression.
composite An image createdby placing two or more
imagestogether,verycommonnowasdigitalimagerycan
be used to great effect, with layers of images. Used
extensively when producing HDR images.
composition Thearrangement of parts to makeup an
image,withthephotographergenerallyfollowingrulesto
create an image that is pleasing to the eye, the most
commonly understood being the rule of thirds.
contrast The difference between the lighter areas
(brightness) of an image and the darkest areas (density).
copyright The right of the photographer to own and
control an image.
cove(infinitycove) Foundinmanystudioset-ups,itisa
largeconcavearea,generallypaintedwhite,thatwhenlit
creates the illusion of space.
CMYK A colour space representing the four colours
used (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and BlacK) when printed
materialisproduced.Ingeneralphotographerswillproduce