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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ______ is the file extension for a photoshop document that maintains its layers; proprietary file type






2. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The end product - such as print or web






28. Resolution for the web should be






29. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






43. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






47. Picture element






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






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






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