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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. The platform on which your system runs and provides your interface ie: Vista - Mac OSX - Linux






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






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






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






5. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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