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






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






3. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






6. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






48. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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