Question | Answer |
bitmap | a set of bits that represent a graphic image, with each bit or group of bits corresponding to a pixel in the image |
feather | the process of softening the edges of an image in the foreground so that it blends into the background image with less contrast. |
CMYK | a color image made up of color in the cyan, magenta, yellow and black channels. used for printing full color on an offset press. |
filter | created special effects that maybe applied to an image or image layer. |
flatten | irreversible process that combines all layers and reduces the file size. |
GIF file format | graphics interchange format. format for storing bit-map graphics data which uses a lossless technique to compress the data. lossless compression reduces the file size without losing any of the data about the image. |
gradients | 2 or more colors that gradually blend into each other |
grayscale | a scale of acromatic colors having several gradations ranging from white to black |
high resolution | image contains a high pixel count, resulting in a higher quality image. |
JPG (JPEG) file format | Joint Photographic Experts Group. name of the committee that developed the format. |
layer | working surface of a photoshop image, like a transparent sheet that sorts the paint and effects. |
low resolution | a low pixel count in an image resulting in a low quality image. |
magic wand tool | a selection tool that selects pixels with similar values to the pixel that the artist clicks on. |
mask | the area around the mask is protected from the change and the area of the mask may be changed. the mask itself cannot be printed but a masked image can be printed. |
merge | to group one or more layers or objects in a layer together. |
mode | the color structure of an image. examples are CMYK, RGB, Grayscale or indexed. |
palette | the basic photoshop tool icons that help you modify and monitor images. each palette performs a specific function and may be positioned and resized as desired. |
pixel | the smallest component of an image or picture (usually a colored dot). short for Picture Element |
preset | a setting in photoshop that has been placed/installed in the menu bar for you, so that you don't have to repeatedly create these particular settings for a project. |
PSD file format | photoshop doc, saves all the data in the photoshop file. |
rastor graphic | an image made up of a rectangular grid of pixels. this type of graphic distorts when enlarged |
RAW file format | raw data format, can't be used in photoshop and could not be printed or modified |
resampling | changing the number of pixels in a graphic file to match the new screen area occupied by the image; this changes the size of the graphic file. |
resolution | # of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display |
RGB | a color image made up of color in the Red, Green, and Blue Channels. Often used when printing digital color. |
select | to choose an object so that you can manipulate it in some way |
swatch | a preset group of colors on a palette. |
thumbnail | a miniature version of an image |
TIF (TIFF) file format | files that are used for storing bitmap images. this format is commonly used in multimedia applications. |
toolbar | at the top or bottom of the screen, displays buttons you can click to quickly choose a command. |
vector graphic | an image that uses geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and polygons to represent images. this type of graphic is scalable and does not pixelize. |
workspace | area within photoshop program window that includes the entire window, from the command menus at the top of your screen to the status bar at the bottom. |
selection made to preserve colors when converting images | don't flatten |
# of channels in the color modes: in bitmap, grayscale, duotone, indexed color | 1 |
# of channels in the color modes: RGB, lab, multichannel | 3 |
# of channels in the color modes: CMYK, multichannel | 4 |
bitmap color | pixels are either 100% black or 100% white. |
bitmap color mode defined | color mode that has no layers, filters or adjustment commands available. must convert to grayscale first |
grayscale | black, white, or up to 254 shades of gray. can be duotone, tritone, quadtone. |
converting to this colormode saves the luminosity (light and dark) values of the picture but permanently deletes the color. | grayscale |
indexed color | contains just one channel and a max number of 256 colors or shades in an 8-bit color table. |
RGB color | most versatile mode. mode in which digital cameras save your photos; only mode all photoshop tool options and filters are accessible; and the mode of choice for exporting to the web, cells, video, multimedia programs, and most inkjet printers |
CMYK | for commercial printing. edit docs in RGB then convert. |
lab color | 3 channel mode, developed to acheive consistency among various devices such as printers and displays. these files are device independent. |
multi channel | contains multiple 256-level grayscale channels (RGB-MC = RBG-CMY) |
press * to hide/show all currently open panels including tools | tab |
press * to hide/show all currently open panels except tools | shift tab |
active layer | layer you are currently working on |
the photoshop *, located below the menu bar and options bar, is arranged to help you focus on creating and editing photos | workspace |
the options bar changes to reflect the tool currently selected on the * | tools palete |
* allows you to focus on certain parts of a photo | zoom |
photoshop keeps track of all your edits in the * palette | history |
the options bar also contains the * button that is clicked to access the file browsing and organization tool included with photoshop | bridge |
* are useful when the part of an image you wish to select fits into rectangular or elliptical shapes | marquee tool |
the * tools are used to draw a freehand selection border around objects. | lasso |
the * tool selects a rectangular or square portion of the image or photo | rectangle marquee |
the * tool allows you to select an ellipsis, oval, or circular area | eliptical marquée |
the * tool allows you to select a single row of pixels | single row marquee |
selecting the * means selecting everything in the image except the previous selection | inverse |
* | softens the edges of the selection for blending into backgrounds |
when you click the Color Libraries button, Photoshop displays a dialog box with other custom color systems, such as *, a standard color-matching system used by printers and designers for inks and papers | pantone |
the * tool paints the current foreground color on an image with strokes of color as you drag | brush |
the * tool samples color in a graphic or palette to assign a new foreground or background color | eyedropper |
a convenient way to select and edit colors is to use the *, which is usually docked below the navigation palette in the workspace | color palette |
the * is a matter of how bright the white is and how dark the black is | exposure |
a * tone is a deep reddish-brown tone applied to an entire image | sepia |
* mode uses different shades of gray in an image | grayscale |
the * tool removes blemishes and imperfections by sampling pixels around the spot | spot healing brush |
a * file contains unprocessed picture data from a digital camera's image sensor | camera raw |
the * command creates an exact copy of a layer on which you can make changes | duplicate layer |
the * tool allows you to select a single column of pixels | single column marquee |
(T/F) in photoshop, you can create and save a file as large as 10 GB | F |
(T/F) the # of channels in a doc has a major impact on its file size | T |
(T/F) layers are viewed from bottom to top | F |
(T/F) photoshop can insert detailed info into a photo if need be, even if it was not captureed from the original image | F |
(T/F) the default colors for the foreground and background colors are black and white | T |
(T/F) the curves command makes nonlinear adjustments via control points to make highlight, midtone, and shadow adjustments | T |
(T/F) the magic wand works with a setting called tolerance to determine the sensitivity level of what is being selected by this tool | T |
(T/F) filters can not be applied to smart objects | F |
(T/F) when you purge or clear states from the history panel, the most reecent state is left as the only state remaining | T |
(T/F) photoshop uses the image size dialog box to make choices about the number of pixels, doc size, and the resampling method | T |
(T/F) to move a shape or layer by just a little bit, select the move tool and then press a function key to nudge the object by one pixel | F |
(T/F) when you plan to print a photo professionally, you make have to convert it from one color mode to another | T |
(T/F) when a background is busy or shaded, it can be necessary to take some creative steps to remove it. | T |
what can be a color library for print output? | hex, HSB, and trumatch |
what color mode is most commonly used for displaying color images on a computer monitor? | RGB |
which menu option is selected to change the color mode of an image | image > mode |
when reusing an image for a project, what is the most effective way to have multiple sizes and effects for the image without damaging the original or creating additional documents | use bridge |
a color mode that uses user-defined colors with different tonal values and screen angles within a file instead of CMYK | duotone |
what is the common way to change the resolution of an image | image size |
which tools are most efficient for creating an outline of a baseball? | oval tool |
to switch between tools and add to previous selection, press what? | shift key |
* makes text uneditable | rasterize |
smart object | you can scale, apply filters to, or edit its contents without altering the original file. |