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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Resolution for the web should be






2. Dots per inch; this term is often used instead of ppi to refer to the dots per inch in an image.






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






4. Lets you apply a function to a series of photos






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






6. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






10. Displays the distribution of blacks - whites and greys in an image in a mountain-like diagram






11. Homebase for your computer. Your main screen prior to open applications






12. Files based on pixels of color; lose quality when enlarged; good for continuous tone/photos ie: Adobe Photoshop






13. Picture element






14. Picture element






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






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






17. Hardware that is not essential to the system; to the side ie: printer - scanner - webcam






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






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






20. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






24. Homebase for your computer. Your main screen prior to open applications






25. 1 million pixels






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






27. Is the preferred resolution for images that will be printed






28. Lets you apply a function to a series of photos






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






30. The working surface(s) of a Photoshop image which allow you to work independently on different elements using editing tools and filters.






31. While masking __________ reveals the image below






32. Is a compressed and flatttened image file; lossy format






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Resolution for the web should be






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






41. The end product - such as print or web






42. Is a compressed and flatttened image file; lossy format






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






44. An image that uses point-based coordinates. The quality does NOT diminish as size changes. Logos are often done in this format.






45. The working surface(s) of a Photoshop image which allow you to work independently on different elements using editing tools and filters.






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






47. Physical components of your computer system ie: monitor - CPU - printer






48. 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.






49. An image that uses point-based coordinates. The quality does NOT diminish as size changes. Logos are often done in this format.






50. The process of softening the edges of an image in the foreground so that it blends into the background image with less contrast.