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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Changes your image pixel dimensions when you have this box checked in Ps






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






15. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






44. 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.






45. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






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