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






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






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






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






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






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






7. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Picture element






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Resolution for the web should be






31. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






45. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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