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






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






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






4. 1 million pixels






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






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






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






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






9. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






39. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






45. Picture element






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. The end product - such as print or web