Chapter 3
Rotating
Moving an object clockwise or counterclockwise around a center point
Mask
a powerful tool that allows for selective editing
digital image
A picture in electronic form.
brush layer
allows for non-destructive editing by applying brushstrokes on a separate layer from the main image
anti-aliased
A crisp but smooth edge.
Flipping
Creating a mirror image of artwork by turning it horizontally or vertically.
Layer
transparent sheets stacked on top of each othe
image resolution
The number of pixels per inch in an image file.
Hard brush layer
creates sharp, defined edges in your strokes
aliased
A hard edge.
transform
Change the shape, size, perspective, or rotation of an object or image.
Vector Mask
a non-destructive way to selectively hide or reveal portions of an image or layer, using vector paths instead of pixel-based selections
camera resolution
The number of pixels per inch a camera can access to recreate an image.
Edit menu
typically offers a range of tools for modifying images, including undo/redo, cut/copy/paste, and selection tool
alpha channel
A grayscale image that Photoshop creates and uses to render the selection.
point of origin
The point from which a transformation occurs
Background Makes
the process of replacing or modifying the background of an image, often to isolate a subject, enhance aesthetics, or create a specific visual effect
pixels
The smallest component that makes up a digital image.
Opacity
the degree to which an image or layer is transparent or opaque
grayscale image
A single-color image, normally referred to as black and white.
Blending modes
The point from which a transformation occurs.
Pixels mask/Layer Mask
controls the visibility of a layer's content by selectively hiding or revealing portions of it.
Project Setup and Interface
objective covers the interface setup and program settings that assist in an efficient and effective workflow, as well as knowledge about ingesting digital assets for a project.
Bounding box
a rectangular region that surrounds an object within an image, used for object detection and image analysis
opacity
Determines the percentage of transparency the lower the opacity, the more transparent it.