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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Pixels per inch; term used to discuss file dimensions of digital images






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






3. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. While masking __________ reveals the image below






25. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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 height and width of the image multiplied by the resolution






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






48. Resolution for the web should be






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






50. Input device that digitizes images/text