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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Central Processing Unit; the brain of your computer that processes input and output.






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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 the preferred resolution for images that will be printed






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






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






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






12. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 1 million pixels






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






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






43. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






49. Picture element






50. Resolution for the web should be