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






2. 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.






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






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






5. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






32. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






37. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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