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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A lossless image file format; stands for tagged image file format. We use this format in class to indicate a finished - flattened file.






2. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Picture element






12. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






23. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The end product - such as print or web






35. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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