Banaadir Layout Vocab

Basic Visual Layout Terms

10 cards·by bprescott

Any distinct part of a visual layout.

ELEMENT

A layout or element is taller than it is wide.

VERTICAL

A layout or element that is wider than it is tall.

HORIZONTAL

Amount of pixel detail. HighRes=clear, LowRes=pixelated

RESOLUTION

Area within a layout to separate elements from each other.

MARGIN

Object or scene chosen to be captured by artist or photographer

SUBJECT

Relationship of elements in space. Back, middle and foreground. Not flat.

DEPTH

Difference in visual properties that makes an element separate from others.

CONTRAST

Smooth blending of shades and colors.

GRADIENT

The following of one thing after another. Usually have a connection.

SEQUENCE