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Photography Post Production Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Resolution for the web should be






16. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






23. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Picture element






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






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






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






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






35. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






40. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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