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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Lets you apply a function to a series of photos






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Picture element






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






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






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






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






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






50. The end product - such as print or web