Name that Extension
Name Three File Extensions
JPEG / JPG, PNG, GIF, AI, EPS, PSD, PDF, INDD, SVG, TIFF, RAW, WAV / WAVE, MP3, DOC / DOCX, PPT / PPTX, XLS / XLSX, TTF, OTF, ZIP
If you are designing a banner ad for a website, what file type could you save as once complete?
.JPG, .GIF, .PNG
Define "Vector"
A vector file is file made up of paths, lines and points. They are able to be scaled to any size no matter how large or small.
.INDD documents only open in this Adobe program
InDesign
CYMK is the abbreviation that printers use, which stands for these 4 colors
Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, Black
What is the file extension for a Photoshop file?
.PSD
If you are still working on your Illustrator file, this is the file type that you would "save as"
.AI
Adobe Illustrator file
Define "Pixel"
Small grid-like dots that collectively display a raster / bitmap file
Pixel or rastor files should be printed at
______ dpi
300
What is the main difference between JPG and PNG?
PNG can keep a transparent background.
It is generally larger and higher quality.
What is the file extension for a Word document?
.docx or .doc
Name two file types that you could use to send a completed logo to a customer?
-eps
-png
-jpeg
-pdf
Name one time you would use vectors instead of pixel based images
-Logos
-Illustrations
-Mobile Icons
-Small print pieces
Name one of the two most commonly-used Font file formats
.TTF and .OTF
The standard video file format, web-friendly
.MP4
What file extension could you use to maintain transparency in your design? (no background)
.png
.tif
.gif
DAILY DOUBLE!! For 800 Points:
You have a collection of head shot photos.
1.) Which file extension would you save and send the photos as?
2. What action / file extension allows you to email the folder of photos at once?
1.) .JPG
2.) .ZIP
Name one time you would want to design in Photoshop?
-Photo editing
-Designs intended for screen
.MP3 and .WAV are common file types for this media
This is the only Adobe file format at can be locked with a password
.PDF (Saving from Acrobat)
Name what file extension you export your Premiere files as
.mp4
What file type would you use to send your resume that was designed in Illustrator? Why?
So it can't be modified or changed when opened by the recipient
Name one file extension that keeps vector editing capabilities
-ai
-svg
-eps
A .PPT file opens in what program?
PowerPoint
DAILY DOUBLE!! For 1000 points:
When would you use .svg file type?
All graphics for web design can use .svg
and the die cutter :)