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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Physical components of your computer system ie: monitor - CPU - printer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Input device that digitizes images/text






13. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The end product - such as print or web






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






22. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. While masking __________ reveals the image below