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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Resolution for the web should be






21. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 1 million pixels






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






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






40. 1 million pixels






41. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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