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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Using __________ allows you to modify images non-destructively by making parts of a layer invisible or visible.






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






3. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






6. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






10. Adjusts the brightness and darkness of the blacks - whites and greys in an image






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 1 million pixels






23. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Picture element






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






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






43. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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