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Photography Post Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






23. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 1 million pixels






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






43. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






47. Input device that digitizes images/text






48. 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.






49. The end product - such as print or web






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







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