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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a compressed and flatttened image file; lossy format






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






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






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






5. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






7. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






13. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






19. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






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