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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. How solid or transparent a layer or element is; opaque is the opposite of transparent.






2. Located at the top left of your screen - this offers basic functions like system info - file info - shut down options and logout






3. A lossless image file format; stands for tagged image file format. We use this format in class to indicate a finished - flattened file.






4. Picture element






5. The number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display






6. Central Processing Unit; the brain of your computer that processes input and output.






7. The bar located at the bottom of your screen that provides frequently used aps - trash - finder - and other common destination shortcuts






8. A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) bytes






9. Dependent on physical dimensions - resolution - and file mode.






10. Using __________ allows you to modify images non-destructively by making parts of a layer invisible or visible.






11. The platform on which your system runs and provides your interface ie: Vista - Mac OSX - Linux






12. Dependent on physical dimensions - resolution - and file mode.






13. The color structure of an image. Examples are CMYK - RGB - Grayscale - or indexed.






14. Located at the top of your screen provides functions and actions to choose from






15. Using __________ allows you to modify images non-destructively by making parts of a layer invisible or visible.






16. While masking __________ reveals the image below






17. Located at the top of your screen provides functions and actions to choose from






18. Dots per inch; the # of dots or pixels per inch in an image; resolution






19. 1 million pixels






20. This icon provides a place to discard unwanted files and eject removable media or logout of the server.






21. Pixels per inch; term used to discuss file dimensions of digital images






22. The bar that offers tools from which to choose for your application's functions. A black triangle indicates more options for the tool






23. These are the specific variables available in a tool within the toolbar. ie: brushes or fonts






24. Is the color mode one should use for web documents






25. Changes your image pixel dimensions when you have this box checked in Ps






26. File format with irreversible data loss and higher compression capability.






27. To merge all the layers in an image into a single layer.






28. ______ is the file extension for a photoshop document that maintains its layers; proprietary file type






29. The end product - such as print or web






30. Dots per inch; the # of dots or pixels per inch in an image; resolution






31. Is the color mode one should use for web documents






32. Short for Picture Element - it is a single point in a graphic image.






33. Programs you add to your system for the functions you need/ use






34. An image made up of a pixels; best for continuous-tone image such as photos. This file does not maintain quality when enlarged.






35. The height and width of the image multiplied by the resolution






36. To merge all the layers in an image into a single layer.






37. Is the color mode one should use for print documents taken to a commercial printer






38. File format with irreversible data loss and higher compression capability.






39. When an application 'fakes' higher resolution by creating new pixels based on existing ones






40. The height and width of the image multiplied by the resolution






41. Is the color mode one should use for print documents taken to a commercial printer






42. A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) bytes






43. Is a companion program that lets you sort - group - label images. It also has automated functions like contact sheet template generation and web page design.






44. This icon provides a place to discard unwanted files and eject removable media or logout of the server.






45. How solid or transparent a layer or element is; opaque is the opposite of transparent.






46. Central Processing Unit; the brain of your computer that processes input and output.






47. Resolution for the web should be






48. To choose or isolate an element - layer - or object so that you can edit it in some way.






49. Are used to edit without changing the base layer. This change can later be modified by simply clicking on the layer.






50. A unit of information equal to one thousand (1024) kilobytes