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






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






3. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






23. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






29. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






33. Picture element






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






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






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






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






38. Adjusts the brightness and darkness of the blacks - whites and greys in an image






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 1 million pixels






47. The end product - such as print or web






48. 1 million pixels






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






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