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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






18. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






21. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






25. Input device that digitizes images/text






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. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






31. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






44. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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