fotokontrol
Fotokontrol is a term that can refer to several related concepts within photography and visual arts. Primarily, it denotes the process of visually inspecting and evaluating photographic prints, negatives, or digital images. This inspection is crucial for assessing technical quality, such as focus, exposure, and composition, as well as artistic merit. In a professional context, photographers and editors often perform fotokontrol to select the best images for publication or display.
The term can also be associated with the quality control mechanisms employed in film processing and printing.
In a broader sense, fotokontrol can encompass the entire workflow of image management and curation. This includes