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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Resolution for the web should be






12. Input device that digitizes images/text






13. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






16. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






33. Resolution for the web should be






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






35. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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