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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To merge all the layers in an image into a single layer.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






47. The end product - such as print or web






48. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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