Adobe Photoshop Certification 2024

Copyright

the exclusive right to copy, distribute, and profit from a work

Share-alike (SA)

You may distribute derivative works only under a license identical to (not more restrictive than) the license that governs the original work.

Non-Commercial (NC)

You may use the work only for non-commercial purposes.

No Derivative Works (ND)

You may only use exact copies of the work, not derivative works and remixes based on it.

Attribution (BY)

you may use the work only if you give the author credit

Vector

an image created by defining points and curves

Rasterize

Convert an image stored by a geometric formula to pixels.

Resample

adjust the number of pixels in the image

Bitmap

An image created by colored dots on a grid

Hierarchy

contains elements that lead the reader through each element in order of significance

Locked Layer

Ensures that the user can not change the layer in Adobe Photoshop. Usually is seen as a padlock next to the layer.

Type Layer

A layer that holds type that is created

Shape Layer

A layer that contains vector-based shapes.

Layer Mask

An overlay of a layer that allows you to make visual changes to the layer without actually changing the layer itself. While in this, you can paint white to reveal additional parts of the layer or paint black to conceal.

Smart Objects

Contain image data from raster or vector images and allow for nondestructive transforms

Pixel Layers

Adjustment Layers

Non-destructive layers that can be added to allow you to apply image tonal and color adjustments.

Non-Destructive Editing

The process of editing an image that preserves its original forms. ex: Masking, Adjustment Layers, Smart Objects

Destructive Editing

The process of editing an image that will result in permanent changes. ex: Image->Adjustments,

Typography

The art and design of arranging type when choosing a font, font style, and color

Type Style

A variation on a typeface such as bold, italics or normal

.JPEG

a graphic image saved using a lossy compression technique that discards some data during the compression process and is best suited for images with smooth variations of tone and color. Best suited for Photos

.PNG

a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression. used in Microsoft applications

.RAW

The uncompressed original file format of a digital camera

.SVG

a web-friendly vector file format. Best for large document formats.

.EPS

a type of vector image file. Best for commercial printing

RGB

Color mode where each pixel is assigned an intensity value from 0 (black) to 255 (white) for viewing on a screen

CYMK

Color mode where each pixel is assigned a percentage value for each of the process inks. Good for printing.

Leading

Controls the amount of space between lines of type

Kerning

Controls the space between two specific characters

Tracking

Sets the amount of space between a range of characters.

Iterative Sketch

A rough mock-up of design approaches for the project, which can change over time. Allows the designer to gain feedback

Color Mode

working space profile associated with the file. It can be changed to meet output needs

Gamut

The range of colors that a color system can display

Bit Depth

the amount of color information available for each pixel in an image

Grayscale

an image that includes only black, white, and shades of gray.

Aspect Ratio

the ratio between the width and height of an image. Ex: 1:1. The first number always refers to the width, while the second number refers to the height

Rule of Thirds

composed of two horizontal lines and two vertical lines equally spaced to create a grid of nine sections. The rule says to arrange the main focal point of the subject where any of the two lines intersect

Foreground

the part of the image that is nearest to the observer.

Background

the area or scenery behind the main object of an image

Color Properties

Hue, tint, tone, shade, and saturation

Tint

Any pure color + white

Shade

Any pure color + black

Tone

Mixture of white, black, and a pure color

Saturation

give a color brightness or dullness