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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. This icon provides a place to discard unwanted files and eject removable media or logout of the server.






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






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






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






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






6. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






9. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 1 million pixels






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






47. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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