Adobe CC Basics Photoshop

What is a layer mask? (Select all that apply)

-Generally speaking, a black and white overlay used to define what is hidden (black) or revealed (White) on a layer -A way to hide things without deleting them -A non destructive way to hide parts of a layer -A non-destructive way to reveal parts of a layers

Which of these describes what CMYK is/means? (Select all that apply)

-It describes the inks on a printer -It is a color mode -Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key

What is "Camera Raw"? (select all that apply)

-a way of coloring photos -it is sort of like working with film - lots of options

To merge layers in photoshop, simply select the layers you want to merge and: (select all that apply)

-from the dropdown select layer > merge layers -go to the layers palette dropdown window (looks like a hamburger) and select merge layers -press Cmd or Ctrl E -right click the selected layers and click merge layers

Which of these best describes a smart object (sometimes called a smart layer)? (select all that apply)

-smart objects/layers can be used to apply RAW filter to a non-raw file -a smart object/layer protects the original file from filters and other destructive effects -a smart object/layer is like putting a layer into another file -a smart object/ layer cannot be cloned, healed, or edited b/c it is a separate file (it must be rasterized first)

When ENLARGING an image: Within the dialog image > image size... by checking the "resample" you are effectively telling photoshop: (select all that apply)

-to adjust (including smoothing ) the image as best as it can -to add pixels

Guides are: (select all that apply)

-unprinting "guide" lines that can help with alignment -easily snapped to with frames (as long as snap to guides is selected) -hidden in InDesign if you are working in preview mode (W)

Adobe Bridge is: (Select all that apply)

-what the linkedin tutorial person likes to use -a file browser -a shortcut to editing raster (pixel-based) images with RAW settings in Photoshop -a good way to view files such as illustrator, photoshop, indesign, raw, etc.

As if there weren't enough different kinds of masks in photoshop, when a layer has the circled icon next to it, it is called a Clipping Mask. Please match the descriptions to show you understand this feature.

1. Add Clipping Mask shortcut = Hover between the layers. Hole alt/opt and click 2. Add Clipping Mask from the dropdown menu = Layer > Create Clipping Mask 3. Definition of a Clipping Mask = Apply a layer (above) to a layer below (below) (i.e. an adjustment layer (above) would only color the layer immediately below it, instead of all layers below it)

These are the options above the canvas when the Brush (B) is selected: Match the letters shown to what they do.

A: by right clicking this you can choose to reset the brush tool B: where you would manually change the size or hardness C: opens brush settings D: brush overlay mode E: how non-transparent the brush will be F: how quickly the brush lays down pixels G: how much photoshop will steady your line H: the way to turn on "pulled string mode"

How can you access the home screen (AKA the opening screen when you first open photoshop or illustrator) when you have other files already open?

Click the Home Button in the top left of the screen

The hotkey to group selected layers together in the layers panel.

Cmd or Ctrl + G

For non-destructive healing, cloning, patching, and other photo editing:

Create a new layer ABOVE and select sample all layers from the tool drop down

The hotkeys for searching for something quickly (like a filter) in Photoshop is:

Ctrl or ⌘ + F

The basic automatic "Content-Aware Fill" is found by selecting the word "fill...." in which menu:

Edit

Let's say I wanted to use Content-Aware to resize the background of an image without stretching and distorting my subject. Which "Content-Aware" feature should I use:

Edit > Content-Aware Scale...

JPEG files support layers.

False

The Select and Mask... workspace is the only way to add a mask.

False

The history panel saves history (or the history of what you've done in the file) when the file is closed

False

To warp a layer in Photoshop, go to the dropdowns and select Image > Transform > Warp

False

You can NOT have multiple layers inside a smart object.

False

The steps to correcting the perspective of an image/layer that is already open in Photoshop:

Step 1: Right click the layer and convert it to a smart layer Step 2: Go to the dropdowns Filter > Camera Raw Filter... Step 3: Click the button above that looks like a perspective grid Step 4: Select a preset, or use the farthest right preset button to adjust the perspective manually

What will happen to the bracketed histogram area if you move the arrow to the right as shown?

The bracketed dark grey values will be reassigned as black (clipped)

What does the circled icon mean?

The layer is a smart object

I should get in the habit of saving multiple versions of my files. Once I make file SMALLER, I cannot go back to the LARGER file I save and close.

True

Layer blending modes: The MULTIPLY blend mode will knock out the white of a layer and only show the black or darker areas.

True

Layer blending modes: The OVERLAY blend mode will knock is a good way of adding both light and dark values b/c it mostly removes gray or midtones.

True

Layer blending modes: The SCREEN and LIGHTEN blend modes will knock out the black of a layer and only show the white or lighter areas.

True

TRUE or FALSE This is darkening the mid-darks and lightening the mid-lights. The pure black and whites have not been clipped, and the middle is untouched as well. This will result in improved contrast.

True

The Image Size... dialog box found in the dropdown image > image size... adds and subtracts pixels permanently (besides UNDO). Though photoshop can try adding them back, subtracted pixels cannot truly be returned (besides UNDO)

True

To add to an existing selection with another selection tool, simply hold SHIFT and then click or click & drag depending on your selection tool. Often it is important to let go of shift after you have started selecting

True

TRUE or FALSE: In the Hue/Saturation Adjustment, it can be used to select a color to desaturate it by clicking and dragging OR it can be used to change the selected color by holding cmd/cntl while clicking and dragging.

True (this is the right answer)

These are the buttons at the bottom of the layer panel: Match the letters above the buttons to what they do:

a: Adds layer styles (drop shadow, bevel & emboss, etc.) b: Adds a layer mask c: Adds and adjustment layer (hue/saturation, curves, etc.) d: Adds an empty group or adds selected layers to a group e: Adds a new layer

These appear in the options palette above the canvas when you've selected a selection tool like the rectangle marquee: Pressing the button under the red arrow will allow you to subtract from an existing selection. You can bypass this button by holding the _________ key while selecting what you do not want.

alt or opt

Which photoshop panel allows me to add shape dynamics or scatter to my brush?

brush settings panel

Pull up ALL the color settings by:

clicking the foreground or background color swatches

You can activate Free Transform to scale, move, rotate, skew, or add perspective to layers. What is the hotkey to free transform?

cmd + t (mac) or ctrl + t (pc)

Layer blending modes: To quickly cycle through blending modes of a layer, select the layer in the layer panel and:

hold shift and + or - on the keyboard

While using the clone or healing brushes: you must first select an area by:

holding opt/alt and clicking somewhere

Content-Aware (fill, crop, move, scale, etc) describes a feature of photoshop that:

looks at surrounding pixels and "guesses" at what should go in the selected or blank areas

Clicking on the file preview icon at the top of the history panel (select all that apply)

reverts the file back to when it was LAST opened

The major difference between the spot healing brush and the healing brush is that the spot healing brush:

samples the surrounding areas automatically

With the eyedropper tool (i) selected: holding alt and clicking on a color on your canvas will:

select that pixels color for the foreground color

Under the Crop Tool (C): UNCHECKING the delete cropped pixels checkbox means that after cropping an image:

the pixels outside the crop will remain, but be hidden by the new crop

The brushes outlined in magenta are tapered (pointy at each end) because:

they except pressure inputs from drawing tablet/stylus pen

Why would you want to use "Unsharp Mask"?

to sharpen your image, removing blur on edges, etc.

If you are looking for specific options to show up above in the options bar you'll need to select the specific ______ that goes along with what you want to accomplish. i.e. You won't see any options above for typography until you select the type ________ (one answer for both blanks)

tool

Under the dropdown select > subject does what?

uses artificial intelligence to find the "subject" of your photo