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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. Is the preferred resolution for images that will be printed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






12. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






17. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The end product - such as print or web






30. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






35. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






38. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






43. Displays the distribution of blacks - whites and greys in an image in a mountain-like diagram






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






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






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






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






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






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






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