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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To choose or isolate an element - layer - or object so that you can edit it in some way.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






27. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






34. Picture element






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






36. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






45. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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. Picture element






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