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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Displays the distribution of blacks - whites and greys in an image in a mountain-like diagram






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






28. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






34. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






40. 1 million pixels






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. Picture element






46. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






49. 1 million pixels






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