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






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






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






4. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






40. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






45. Picture element






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






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






48. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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