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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The color structure of an image. Examples are CMYK - RGB - Grayscale - or indexed.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






11. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






26. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






28. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






33. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Resolution for the web should be