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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The platform on which your system runs and provides your interface ie: Vista - Mac OSX - Linux






2. Resolution for the web should be






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 1 million pixels






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






20. The end product - such as print or web






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






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






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






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






25. Input device that digitizes images/text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Picture element






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






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






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






42. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 1 million pixels