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Photography Post Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






14. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






18. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






21. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






27. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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