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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. File format with irreversible data loss and higher compression capability.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






12. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






23. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






26. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 1 million pixels






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






36. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






40. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






42. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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