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






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






3. Input device that digitizes images/text






4. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






8. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Picture element






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






50. Picture element