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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. The end product - such as print or web






15. The end product - such as print or web






16. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






36. Picture element






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






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






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






40. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






45. Resolution for the web should be






46. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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