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Production Techniques Term 2 - 2017
Fanshawe College - Photography- Level 2 Production Techniques
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Photography
Not Applicable
01/06/2017

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What Extra File Does Camera Raw Store Next To The Original Raw File?
Definition
An XMP File
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What Information Does An XMP File Contain?
Definition

It holds the editing information of an image when edited in Camera Raw.

The file must remain with the original image or all edits will be lost.

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Where Does Lightroom Store The Changes It Makes To Files?
Definition
All changes are stored in a Catalog
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How Often Should You Save When Editing In Lightroom?
Definition
It isn't necessary as Lightroom saves automatically
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Can Changes Made To One Image Be Applied To Others?
Definition
Yes, by selecting the image with the changes and all the others you wish to apply those changes to, and selecting sync.
Term
When You Edit In Lightroom Can Camera Raw See Those Changes?
Definition
Yes
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Is History Of Your Edits Saved In Both Photoshop and Lightroom?
Definition
Your history is only saved in Lightroom. It is saved in the catalog.
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When You Import Images To Lightroom Are You Actually Moving Those Images?
Definition
No. You are simply telling Lightroom where those images can be found.
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Is It Possible To Move Images From One Folder To Another In Lightroom?
Definition
Yes. Either by dragging and dropping or creating a new folder.
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What Are Collections In Lightroom?
Definition
They are virtual folders created to organized images.
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What Are Smart Collections?
Definition
They are virtual folders created by using keywords and/or metadata.
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Can Metadata or Keywords Be Added Or Changed In Lightroom?
Definition
Yes and it is recommended keywords be added to aid in finding images later.
Term
What Is Some Information That Can Be Included In Metadata?
Definition
Your name, your copyright, camera settings.
Term
Can JPEGs Be Imported To Lightroom?
Definition
Yes
Term
What Shortcut Brings Up The Import Dialogue Box?
Definition
Command + i
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How Do You Import Images To Lightroom From Your Computer?
Definition

Command + i to open the import box, locate the images on your HDD, select add and then catalog will automatically be selected as the destination. 

Select Import at the bottom right of your window.

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If You Eject A HDD That Has Images Stored On It That Lightroom Uses, What Will Happen?
Definition
The images will no longer be accessible to Lightroom and a warning will appear on the thumbnails.
Term
How Do You Access The Develp Module?
Definition
By selecting the Develop Tab at the top of the window or by pressing D.
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Can You Crop, Resize or Straighten Images In Lightroom?
Definition
Yes, by selecting the crop tool in the tool strip.
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Will Lightroom Make Any Destructive Changes To Your Images?
Definition
No, Lightroom only keeps a list of any changes you make. These are only applied when you export an image.
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How Can You Save Edits To An Image, Make Other Changes and Then Revert Back If You Don't Like Any Additional Changes You Make?
Definition
By taking a snapshot. This saves a copy of the images with any edits to that point. You can then make more changes but if you don't like them you can simply click on the snapshot you took to revert back.
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Can You Save Lightroom Adjustments To Apply At Another Time?
Definition
Yes. You can save your edits as a preset by clicking on the + at the top of the Preset tab on the left side.
Term
How Do You Set A Custom White Balance In Lightroom?
Definition
Use the eyedropper to select as neutral color. Preferably one who's RGB content is close to 50%
Term
What Shortcut Will Bring Up the Clipping Warnings in Lightroom?
Definition
The letter J
Term
How Do You Rename Files In Lightroom?
Definition
By selecting the library tab in the menu bar and then choosing rename photo OR F2
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How Do You Export An Image In Lightroom?
Definition
By selecting file/export or Shift + Command + E
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What Happens When Press The Space Bar In Lightroom? When You Press It Twice?
Definition
Once will make the image fit in the window, twice will zoom to 100%
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What Does The "G" Key Do?
Definition
Shows the library of images in grid form
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What Does The "E" Key Do?
Definition
It Enlarges the images/or the loupe view
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When You Select The "N" Key What Happens?
Definition
Any images you have selected will appear side by side
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What Does The "L" Key Do?
Definition
It changes the Lightness of the background
Term
How Can You Hide/Show Tabs?
Definition
By pressing the "T" key
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What Happens When You Select The "I" Key?
Definition
The file name and information will be show at the top of an image. Pressing it again will show some of the metadata. Pressing it a 3rd time will hide all data.
Term
What Is The Shortcut To Crop/Resize An Image In The Develop Module?
Definition
By selecting the "R" key
Term
If you select delete from disc is the image removed only from the library or the computer?
Definition
It is completely removed from the computer.
Term
Can you automatically crop an image in Lightroom?
Definition
Yes but the image must have vertical or horizontal lines in order to align the image.
Term
With the spot removal tool can you heal as well or just clone in Lightroom?
Definition
You can do both
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How do you turn clipping warnings on and off?
Definition
Press the letter J
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What happens when you press the space bar?
Definition
The image will zoom to 100%
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Why is Lens Correction an important tab?
Definition
It contains corrections for lens distortion and chromatic aberrations.
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In the print module is it possible to save an image or can you only print?
Definition

You can save as well. 

Instead of selecting "Print to Printer" choose "Print to JPEG File"

Term
What are the 3 different layout styles in the print module?
Definition

Single Image/Contact Sheet

Picture Package

Custom Package

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Where do you choose the images you want to print?
Definition
You select them from the toolbar underneath the main window where the filmstrip is.
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Where can you add/edit your watermark?
Definition
In the print module, and on export
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What styles of watermark can you create?
Definition
Print or graphic
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Where do you setup your page for printing?
Definition
Under page setup at the bottom on the left side of the main window
Term
What styles of watermark can you create?
Definition
Print or graphic
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Where can you set up the options for the printer?
Definition
Either the print setting button on the bottom left side of the main window. Or the printer button on the bottom right side of the main window.
Term
What is the shortcut to bring up the import dialogue box in Lightroom?
Definition
Shift + Command + i
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What is the shortcut for the crop tool?
Definition
R
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What is the shortcut for the spot removal tool?
Definition
Q
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What is the shortcut to turn on clipping warnings?
Definition
J
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How do you "batch rename" your photos?
Definition
Command + A to select all, under library tab in toolbar select RENAME photo, then choose how you'd like to name them.
Term
What are the shortcuts to flag and unflag images in Lightroom?
Definition

P flags and image,

U unflags an image

Term
How do you view only flagged images?
Definition
From the pull down menu (either at the bottom or top of the viewing window) select "Flagged"
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In develop module, what is the shortcut to open white balance?
Definition
W
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Under the detail menu in develop module, what key do you press to show where the sharpening effects will be applied?
Definition
Option
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Where do you add a vignette in Lightroom?
Definition
Under the Effects tab.
Term
Can you preview the effects a preset will have on an image before applying it?
Definition
Yes. If you mouse over a preset you can see the effect in the navigator preview window above it.
Term
How can you set a star rating on an image?
Definition

By simply pressing a number from 0-5 

By selecting the Photo tab in the toolbar, and then set rating

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How do you create a collection in Lightroom?
Definition

Under the collections tab on the left side of the viewing window, select the +

Under Library in the toolbar, then new collection

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When you create a collection and add photos, are they moved or deleted from the original folder?
Definition
Neither, they are simply a link to that image
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If you edit an image in a collection does it affect the one in the original folder?
Definition
Yes any changes are applied.
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What is a "Smart Collection"?
Definition

It is similar to a collection but the images must meet specific requirements set by you to be included in it. 

For example, only images with a flag and 3 star rating will be moved to a smart folder if those are criteria you placed on it. Images with 5 stars will not.

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What are keywords?
Definition

Keywords are descriptive words you add to your images to make locating them easier.

The same keyword can be applied to more than one image.

More than one keyword can be applied to one image.

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Where do you select images for a slideshow in Lightroom?
Definition

From all photos or from different folders.

Create a collection to hold those images you want in your video.

Term
Where do you edit/create a slideshow?
Definition
In the slideshow module.
Term
Can you use different template for a slideshow?
Definition
Yes, templates are on the left hand side.
Term
What can you do in the Options Panel in the slideshow module?
Definition
Zoom to fill, stroke the image, cast a shadow
Term
What does the layout panel allow you to do in the slideshow module?
Definition
You can change the margins or size of the cells.
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What can you do in the overlays panel in the slideshow module?
Definition
Add identity plate, watermark, stars (rating), text overlays
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What does the backdrop panel allow you to do in the slideshow module?
Definition
Add a colour wash to the background, add a background image
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What can you do in the titles panel in slideshow module?
Definition
You add an intro and ending title
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What can you do in the music panel in slideshow module?
Definition

You add music, up to 10 tracks

They can be mp3, aac, or alac

Term
What can you do in the playback panel of the slideshow module?
Definition

Control the length of the slides and crossfades

Pan and zoom (Ken burns effect)

Repeat or Loop the video

Term
What do the preview and play buttons do in the slideshow module?
Definition

Preview shows the slideshow in the Lightroom window

Play shows the slideshow on your computer screen

Term
Can you save your slideshow settings as a preset?
Definition
Yes, on the left side of the viewing window, under the template tab select the + sign
Term
What happens when you create saved slideshow?
Definition
It will be saved inside a collection, if you choose to
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What happens when you export a slideshow as a video?
Definition

It will be saved as an mp4

It can be exported in various resolutions

Term
What happens when you export a slideshow in PDF format?
Definition

It exports as a PDF

It will show full screen when played

music will not play

Term

Can camera raw apply white balance?

If so is this permanent?

Definition

Yes it can

No it is non-destructive editing

Term
Can you apply edits to multiple images in Lightroom?
Definition
Yes by selecting sync
Term
Can JPEGs be edited in camera raw?
Definition
Yes
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What is pixel based editing?
Definition
It is destructive editing. The actual pixels in an image are changed
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Is there History in Photoshop?
Definition
Yes but it is only available for as long as the file is open
Term
Can JPEGs be imported to Lightroom?
Definition
Yes
Term
Where should you store your images?
Definition
On an external HDD
Term
If you store your images on an external drive, can Lightroom still see those images if you disconnect it?
Definition
No
Term
Is the film strip visible in every Lightroom module?
Definition
Yes
Term
What is the shortcut to undo?
Definition
Command + Z
Term
Can you reset all changes in Lightroom?
Definition
Yes by holding the options key, the reset button will appear in individual panels
Term
If there is an ! (exclamation point) on an image what does it mean?
Definition
It means Lightroom can't find the original file
Term
Does auto crop do anything besides crop your image?
Definition
Yes, it also levels the image
Term
What can the spot removal brush do?
Definition
It can heal and clone
Term

What does “Enable Profile Corrections” do?

Definition
Lens corrections
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What does “Remove Chromatic Aberration” do?

Definition
Removes colour fringing
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What’s the difference between a Watermark and

an Identity Plate?

Definition

Watermark on Image only

Identity plate goes anywhere

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Can you embed copyright information into your image via your camera?
Definition
Yes
Term

What are these symbols on the images below?

[image]

Definition

1. Keywords or tag

2. Keywords or tag, exposure adjustment

3. Keywords or tag, exposure adjustment, crop

Term
What are some things you can do in the slideshow module?
Definition
You can create presentations, set options such as photo borders, background appearance, title screeens and a soundtrack
Term
How can you auto sync adjustments in Lightroom?
Definition
In the Develop module, select all images, turn auto sync on at the lower right hand side, make adjustments.
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How do you open images FROM Lightroom as layers in Photoshop?
Definition
In Lightroom select photo, edit in, then at the bottom select open as layers in Photoshop
Term
How do you auto align layers in Photoshop?
Definition

Select file, and about halfway down, select auto-align.

When the selection window opens, your best choice would be auto.

Term
How can you easily rearrange layers in photoshop?
Definition
Select a layer then press command and the left or right square bracket to move it up or down.
Term
How do you move a layer in Photoshop directly to the top or to the bottom?
Definition
Select the layer then press Shift + Command + Left or Right Square Bracket key
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How can you turn off all layers but the background so you can view the before and after?
Definition
On the background layer, hold option and click on the eye.
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How do you merge two layers?
Definition
Command + E
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How do you select the Eyedropper tool?
Definition
Press the letter i
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How do you select the the selection tool?
Definition
w
Term
How do you select Free Transform?
Definition

Command + t

 

Term
How do you fill a background with the foreground colour?
Definition
Option + Delete
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How do you fill with the background colour?
Definition
Command + Delete
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How do you bring up the "Fill Dialogue Box"?
Definition
Shift + Delete
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What do you do to paint straight lines?
Definition
Select the brush, Click on the starting point, then Shift click on the finishing point.
Term
Does photoshop scale down higher resolution files when you add one to and image you're working on?
Definition
Yes
Term
How do you know if your image is a smart object?
Definition
There is a little icon in the bottom right corner of the thumbnail
Term
If you save a file in photoshop, NOT save as, does it update the file in lightroom as well?
Definition
Yes
Term
In lightroom how do you select the white balance eye dropper?
Definition
W
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What happens if you have Auto Sync turned on in Lightroom and all your images selected?
Definition
Any settings you change will affect all your images.
Term
How do you select Vanishing Point?
Definition
Under Filter and almost half way down.
Term
How do you create a plane to edit in vanishing point?
Definition
Click on 4 corners. If the grid is blue you're good to go
Term
How do make the plane perpindicular?
Definition
Command, the click and drag on a handle of the plane
Term
Will photoshop save the planes so you can re-edit them?
Definition
Yes
Term
How do you bring up just the layer mask to edit on?
Definition
On the layer Mask, press Option then click the mask
Term
How can you temporarily disable a layer mask?
Definition
Shift + click on the layer mask.
Term
How do you invert a layer mask?
Definition
Command + i
Term
How do you create a group from layers in photoshop?
Definition

Select the layers the press Ccommand + G

 

Term
What is the shortcut for the move tool?
Definition
V
Term
How do you edit workflow options in Camera Raw?
Definition
Click on the Blue Adobe text under you image
Term
How do you open a smart image from camera raw to photoshop?
Definition
Hold shift in camera raw and "Open Image" changes to "open Object"
Term
How do you open an image as a smart object from Lightroom?
Definition
Select photo, edit in, then near the bottom select Open as smart object in photoshotp
Term
What happens if you double click on a smart object in photoshop?
Definition
It will re-open on camera raw with all previous settings intact.
Term
When cloning with a smart object on a blank layer, what should always be on?
Definition
Sample all layers
Term
How do you clone in reverse?
Definition
Under the window tab select clone source. Then click the little image that looks like 2 squares beside each other with a little arrow over them
Term
If you change a smart object that's an image in photohop, what happens to all your previous edits, or layers?
Definition
They will be applied to the new object
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What happens when rasterize a smart object?
Definition
It removes the smart objects and the smart filters.
Term
Why will some filters be greyed out in photoshop?
Definition
Your image is higher than 8 bit. They only work on 8 Bit images
Term
Can you apply multiple effects in the filter gallery at the same time?
Definition
Yes and you can turn them off as well or delete them
Term
If you have already rasterized a smart object can you make it a smart object again?
Definition
Yes
Term
What does TAT stand for?
Definition
Target(ed) Adjustment Tool
Term
How can you replace an image your working on in photoshop with a different one?
Definition
Go to layer, the select smart objects, then replace contents
Term
If photoshop crashes, what is the most amount of work you can lose?
Definition
The last 10 minutes
Term
What is the first thin to do to create an action?
Definition
Create a folder (bottom in the middle) and name it, then select a new action (bottom between the folder and trash can) and name it. You can also assign a function key or colour to it as well.
Term
Can you save after creating a new action?
Definition
No, you can either start recording or cancel it.
Term
What do the 3 keys at the bottom left of the action window do?
Definition

They're just like any recording functions:

The square stops the recording, the circle turns red to show it is recording, the triangle is the play or execute button

Term
What happens after you select record?
Definition
Every thing you don on that particular image is recorded by photoshop to create the action.
Term
Do photoshop actions record sound when you create them?
Definition
No
Term
If you make a mistake when creating an action, can you edit the action to remove it?
Definition
yes, after the action is finished recording, simply choose the step where you made your error and drag it to the garbage pail at the bottom
Term
How do you play an action?
Definition
Under the action tab select the action. Make sure it's the action and not the folder then press play
Term
Can you edit the layers an action creates?
Definition
Yes, and action will play and any layers that appear because of it can be edited by you
Term
What is the file extension an action is saved with?
Definition
.atn
Term
How do you save an action?
Definition
Under the action window, the flie out menu at the top right, then about halfway down there is an option to save.
Term
What's wrong if your option to save your action is greyed out?
Definition
You are most likely on the Action layer itself. In this case you need to be on the folder layer
Term
When do you insert stops to your action?
Definition
After you have recorded you original action you can go back and insert stops
Term
How do you insert a pause?
Definition
by clicking on the little box to the left of a layer in you action
Term
How do you insert a stop in an action?
Definition
By clicking on the little fly out menu and choosing insert stop?
Term
Where would you inset a stop when you want to edit a certain layer?
Definition
You would insert it above it. Therefore you would select the layer above then select insert stop from the fly out menu
Term
What pops up when you insert a stop?
Definition
A dialog box will pop up so that you can give instructions to what to do or expect next.
Term
Unless you are the very end of your action, what must you always select in the dialog box that pops up when inserting a stop?
Definition
"Allow "Continue"
Term
How do you install actions?
Definition
From the actions window, select the fly out menu, choose load actions and find you .atn file
Term
How do you create a script from an action?
Definition
Under file, near the bottom, select Scripts, then scripts events manager and a dialog box will open
Term
What do you do when the scripts dialog box opens?
Definition

Enable Events check box,

Choose the event, i.e "open document'

Click action not script

Choose the action

click add then 

click done

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