The smallest single element of a digital image
Pixel
An image type made up of a grid of colored pixels.
Raster
The color mode used for printing
CMYK
Non-printing horizontal or vertical lines that you can pull out from the rulers to help align objects in your document
Guides
How do you reset your workspace?
Window->workspace-> set/reset
This file format is known for its lossy compression and is best for photos, but does not support layers.
JPG
The specific file format that preserves all layers, guides, and non-destructive edits in Photoshop.
.PSD
This model is additive, used for screens, and combines Red, Green, and Blue light.
RGB
What is the standard measurement for the concentration of pixels in an image, often expressed in PPI or DPI? (quality of image)
Resolution
This is the resolution you should use when setting documents up for print.
300dpi
This is the resolution you should use when setting a document up for screen/web use.
72dpi
This is the unprocessed data from a digital camera's sensor containing rich, uncompressed image information and is the powerful plug-in used in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Bridge to non-destructively edit these files, offering extensive control over color, tone, and detail before converting them to standard formats like JPEG.
Camera Raw
An image type defined by mathematical equations and paths, allowing it to be scaled infinitely without quality loss.
Vector
What is the name given to the arrangement of panels and tools visible on your screen, which can be customized and saved in Photoshop?
Workspace
What does a gray/white checkerboard mean on your document or layer?
Transparency
Which tool is used to sample a color in an image?
Eyedropper
The term for editing methods, like using an Adjustment Layer or a Layer Mask, that do not permanently alter the original image data.
Non-Destructive editing
This is a six-digit alphanumeric code representing a digital color, used mainly for web design, showing Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) values.
Hex Code
What is the term for a permanent change made directly to the original image pixels, such as using the Eraser tool?
Destructive editing
What keys do you use to make your brush size bigger or smaller?
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To make a smart object editable you must first do this to it.
Rasterize
The _____ bar changes depending on which tool is currently selected.
Options
This white-and-black thumbnail attached to a layer allows you to selectively hide or show parts of that layer non-destructively.
Layer Mask
You can add this to your layer as a non-destructive way to apply color, lighting, or tonal changes (like Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation, Curves) to your image without permanently altering the original pixels
Adjustment Layer
Project requirements include the _______, audience, and the audience needs for image production.
Purpose