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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Central Processing Unit; the brain of your computer that processes input and output.






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






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






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






5. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






8. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






10. Picture element






11. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






16. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. The end product - such as print or web






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






28. Adjusts the brightness and darkness of the blacks - whites and greys in an image






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






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






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






32. Adjusts the brightness and darkness of the blacks - whites and greys in an image






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






34. 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.






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






36. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






47. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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