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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. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






4. Picture element






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






6. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






37. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






49. 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.






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