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Photography Post Production Basics

Instructions:
  • 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. Changes your image pixel dimensions when you have this box checked in Ps






2. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






6. Picture element






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Resolution for the web should be






49. 1 million pixels






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