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Photography Post Production Basics

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display






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






3. While masking __________ reveals the image below






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. Picture element






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






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






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






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






18. 1 million pixels






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






20. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Picture element






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. The end product - such as print or web






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






46. A unit of measurement equal to 1024 megabytes






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






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






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






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