Tone is the easiest visual component to explain and understand. Tone refers to the brightness of objects.
The range of tones from black to white can be organized on a gray scale. Controlling the brightness of objects is critical when shooting in black & white or color. In fact, color photography can distract you from the important visual contributions that tone makes in a picture.
Tonal control can help direct the audience’s attention to a specific area of the picture. If there isn’t any movement in a shot, the audience will usually look at the brightest object first. The tonal range of a picture can also affect its mood ...
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