Vignetting: meaning, definitions and examples

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vignetting

 

[ vษชหˆnษ›tษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photography technique

Vignetting is a photographic effect where the corners of an image are darker than the center. This effect can be either a technical flaw or an intentional artistic feature. It often draws attention to the central subject by limiting the viewer's focus to the brighter center. Vignetting can occur naturally due to lens limitations or be added digitally during post-processing. It is commonly used in portrait and landscape photography to enhance the overall aesthetic.

Synonyms

border dimming, shadowing.

Examples of usage

  • The vignetting in this portrait enhances the subject's features.
  • She used vignetting in her landscape photos to create a dreamy effect.
  • Vignetting can sometimes be corrected in post-production.
  • Many photographers prefer to add vignetting for a vintage look.

Translations

Translations of the word "vignetting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vinhetagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vignettierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vignetting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฝัŒั”ั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ winietowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒใƒƒใƒˆๅŠนๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vignettage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฑeteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vinyetleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋„คํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุธู„ูŠู„ ุงู„ุญูˆุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vinฤ›tovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vinetovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธๆ™•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vinjetiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinjettun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฝัŒะตั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vinyetlษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viรฑeteado

Etymology

The term 'vignetting' originated from the French word 'vignette', which means a small illustration or portrait photograph that often fades into its background. The word itself is derived from the Latin 'vinea', meaning 'vineyard', referring to the decorative border that resembles grapevines. This decorative style became popular in the 19th century, primarily in literature and art. The association with photography began to take hold as photographers started to mimic the artistic qualities of vignette illustrations. By the late 19th century, vignetting was recognized in photography, both as a natural occurrence due to lens design limitations and as a desired effect in artistic compositions, helping to focus the viewer's attention.