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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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. Input device that digitizes images/text






9. Picture element






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 1 million pixels






30. 1 million pixels






31. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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