Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 Certification Test Answers

Linked files contain a full copy of all the external file's information within the Photoshop document.

- select brush - window-> brush - only have shape dynamics checked on - keep it clicked on "Brush Tip Shape" - size -> 5 px - spacing 180% hardness 100%

Save as.... Choose Tiff type Check preserving layers

Talk to the client about specific expectations they have about the ad design.

Copies of the "model releases" from everyone who appears in the photos that is identifiable.

When laying out text in an advertisement, be sure to consider style, color, and spacing. You should select typefaces that help illustrate the style and tone of the store and the merchandise being advertised.

Width: 728 pixels Height: 90 pixels

While painting with the brush, set the Hardness of the sampled brush to 100%.

Right click on Put Logo Here Duplicate layer Double click to rename Click the eyeball to hide the layer

Magic wand > Click grey box around Bagel > Select > Layer Mask > Hide Selection

Snapshots let you compare the effects of applying filters with different settings.

JPEG (Used to compress web images to a small file size without losing too much quality) TIFF (Used for professional print images to save in an uncompressed, loss-less file format at high resolutions) BMP (Used for either web or print because of the ability to save high quality images either compressed or uncompressed)

Crop tool Click the straighten icon on the tool menu Drag the tool along the horizon line Click enter or crop

View Fit on Screen

RGB

Content Aware Move

Create an adjustment layer using the Black & White menu options.

File Export as PNG Rename it Logo

Hue/Saturation layer Presets Sepia

Rule of thirds

Move the black and white layer below the Logo and Hiking layers

Save as... Change the image size Click Save Rename

Select the layer with the text Click on the left justified button on the tool menu

Select layer We're all about color Move the Opacity marker on the Layers panel to 50%

Right click the ruler at the top of the image Select Centimeters

Filter Convert for Smart Filter Blur Radial OK

Right click layers Flatten

The masks are resolution-independent and can be easily enlarged The masks create clean, defined edges because it uses a sharp edged shape as the mask The shape creating the masks can be edited later without modifying the pixels they show or hide.

A preliminary mock up A rough sketch

Raise concerns about the color scheme and present alternative suggestions.

Flatten layers and save as a TIFF or JPEG Change color mode to CMYK

Width: 1200 pixels Height: 1800 pixels

Select the Layer Title Center using the center justified button on the tool menu Select the eyedropper tool Sample the red of the bridge by clicking on it Select the text Change the color to the red you just selected

File New Change dimensions

fx Bevel & Emboss Contour Style: Outer Bevel

Click the HEADLINE Layer Click the Character Panel Click the T with arrows running left to right Change it to 480

View Uncheck Snap Check lock guides

Drag the color stop down off the line until it disappears.

Vibrance layer in layer panel Properties on panel Change vibrance setting to 75 or above

- window -> libraries-> new - click menu -> create a new library - name it

Create an adjustment layer using the Black and White menu option.

"What special effects you're thinking of? How do you feel it will improve the photos? Once I know what you're thinking, I can give you a better idea of how much time it will take."

To optimize images for the web, use the File>Export>Save for Web & Devices command. When saving, embed each image's color profile to ensure consistency across browsers.

1. Image > Mode > RGB 2. Image > Image Size > Width: 500 pixels and constrain proportions

File > New >Image Size > (Set proportions) > Create Preset Save as Catalog preset

Create an action to apply the layer effects and filters to all the images in the folder. Duplicate a Smart Filter from the Smart Object in the sample Photoshop file and apply it to the rest.

RAW (.raw)

right click -> update modified content

The Smart Object is automatically updated if the source file is changed.

-select layer - select -> load selection -channel -> bagel - ok -> click the mask square thing on layers palette

Who is this brochure meant to reach? Who is its audience?

Copyright permissions for all five images.

Photoshop's transparency settings in layers and masks are recognized in InDesign. Photoshop's vector text and vector shapes are accepted as vector objects in InDesign. All of Photoshop's Adjustment layers are recognized in InDesign.

They allow you to apply transform commands such as Rotate, Scale, or Skew in a way that can be changed later. They allow you to apply filters such as Blur, Sharpen, or Stylize in editable, non-destructive ways.

Text tool Type in the white area after setting the tool menu to the specifications above

Make a new layer group Move the 2 layers into the group Rename the group

File-> new-> Film-> 720 px -> Set background Contents to transparent

The existing layer styles are replaced by the pasted layer styles.

- select the type tool - select the blooming layer - change the font - change pt size

Select the woodspirit layer Change Opacity in layer panel Press the fx button at the bottom of the panel Effects Inner glow Change the blending mode from Normal to Vivid Light

The amount of space between two particular characters to make them look more natural as a pair

The amount of space between all the characters in a selected block of type. Sometimes called character spacing.

The imaginary line on which most letters in a typeface sit. It is below the x-height, and above the decent line

A common measurement in typefaces equal to 1/72nd of an inch, measured from the top of the highest ascender to the lowest descender in the front

Is making changes to the original image destructive of non destructive?

Is making changes to an image that can be difficult to remove later destructive or non destructive?

Is making changes to an image without overwriting the original image information destructive or non destructive?

Are changes to an images that can be easily removed later destructive or non destructive?

Fills an enclosed, contiguous area on the canvas with the current foreground color

Draws hard-edged lines and strokes that cannot be softened

Paints with stylized strokes, using data from selected history state or snapshot

Simulates realistic painting techniques such as blending canvas colors and varying paint wetness.

Paints using data from a selected previous state or snapshot

Paints lines and strokes of selected colors and setting

Exactly how many photos are there and how are they categorized?

How much time will be allotted for project completion?

What needs to be done to adapt the photos' sizes and file formats?

Assign hardware, software, and content to the appropriate personnel.

After drawing a shape with straight-edged sides, this tool selects the area enclosed by the shape.

After drawing a free-form shape, this tool selects the area enclosed by the shape.

This tool selects all contiguous pixels with similar colors with a single click.

By "painting" over part of the selection area, automatically fills an area expanded to defined edges in the image.

A rule in which items are aligned at the square within a rectangle with a ratio of about 1:1.61

To achieve a more pleasing composition, align the more interesting features at the horizontal and vertical thirds of the workspace

Aligning content to a series of horizontal, vertical, diagonal or curved guide lines for structure

The distribution of highlights and shadows in an image is determined by the focus on the center of the image.

The individual dots or points that together make up a digital image on a screen or monitor.

Digital images made up of individual dots in a grid.

Digital images made up of mathematically drawn lines, curves, and shapes.

A measurement of a digital image's size by the number of dots in the image's grid.

JPEG

Hotspot D (the double-circle icon on the right side of the particular layer)

Hotspot C (the "fx" icon on the right side of the particular layer)

Hotspot A (the "fx" icon at the bottom of the panel)

Hotspot B (the "eye" icon next to the filter layer)

• All visible layers are combined into a single layer. • Reduces the Photoshop file size. • Hidden layers are discarded

Drag the color stop down off the line until it disappears.

Width: 1200 pixels/Height: 1800 pixels

Talk to the client about specific expectations they have about the ad design.

• All of Photoshop's linked layers can be made visible or invisible within InDesign. • Photoshop's transparency settings in layers and masks are recognized in InDesign. • Photoshop's vector text and vector shapes are accepted as vector objects in InDesign.

Linked files contain a full copy of all the external file's information within the Photoshop document.

Snapshots let you compare the effects of applying filters with different settings.

- Change all pictures to use the sRGB color profile as a standard for saving web images. - To optimize images for the web, use the File > Export > Save for Web & Devices command

Width: 728 pixels/Height: 90 pixels

- They allow you to apply filters such as Blur, Sharpen, or Stylize in editable, non-destructive ways - They convert bitmapped images to vector graphics so they can be adapted and edited more easily

The ability to perform nondestructive transforms without losing original image quality.

Equalizing the visual distribution of elements within an image's composition. Two types are symmetrical and asymmetrical

Visually showing prominence of some visual elements in the image relative to others to show order and organization

All the elements of the image have a visual connection with one another

The physical distance between the visual elements in an image which can help show the relationships between them

-All visible layers are combined into a single layer -Hidden layers are discarded -Reduces file sized

Flatten layers and save as a TIFF or JPEG Change image color mode to CMYK

Save image in a way that retains metadata Change all pictures to use the sRGB color profile as a standard for saving web images

-Create an action to apply the layer effects and filters to all of the images -Save the layer effects as layer styles

Content-Aware Move Tool

-Apply non destructive filtering and you can edit them at any time -The ability to perform non destructive transforms without losing original image quality -The smart object is automatically updated if the source file is changed

Talk to the client about their expectations and what they want for the ad

Speak to the client about color choices and present alternatives

Measurement of an image's size by the number of dots that make up the image

Made of dots in a grid

made up of mathematically drawn line, curves, and shapes

Individual dots that make up an image

-All of Photoshop's adjustment layers are recognized in InDesign -All of Photoshop's linked layers can be made visible or invisible within InDesign -Photoshop's transparency settings in layers and masks are recognized in InDesign

adds a layer style to a particular layer

to hide the currently applied filter

to see whether a layer style has been applied to the layer

to see whether a smart filter effect has been applied to the layer

.jpg .tiff

RGB

. Soft Proofing 2.Color Mode: CMYK

1. Planning 2. Designing 3. Building 4. Testing

Script Font

scale, balance, rhythm, proximity

Image > Mode > RGB Image > Image Size > Width 700px and Constrain Proportions

Layers > (Select Layer) > Opacity (30%) > Normal (Dropdown Blending Mode Box) > Vivid Light

1. View > Snap to > (Uncheck all) 2. View > Lock Guides

Layers > (Select Layer) > Add Adjustment Layer > Vibrancy (50) > Paintbrush the selected area

Layers > (Dropdown menu) > Flatten Image

Select Layer in Layers Panel > Open Adobe Cloud icon in Libraries Panel > (dropdown box) > Add to library

1. Click on the Adjustment Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers panel 2. Choose Levels... 3. Drag the black triangle to 15 OR Type 15 in the Shadows field 4. Drag the white triangle to 239 OR Type 239 in the field below Highlights 5. Drag the grey triangle to 0.8 OR Type 0.8 in the Midtones field

1. Choose Select > Color Range... 2. Select Sampled Colors from the Select drop menu 3. Drag the slider to the right so the Fuzziness value reads 95 OR Type 95 in the field for Fuzziness 4. Use the eyedropper plus to click in the sky (three different areas is enough) to select the sky 5. Click OK OR Click Enter

1. Choose Select > Load Selection... 2. Choose right_headlight OR Choose left_headlight 3. Click OK or Press Enter 4. Choose Select > Load Selection 5. Choose left_headlight (if right selected previously) OR Choose right_headlight (if left selected previously) 6. In the Operation area, select radio button Add to Selection 7. Click OK or Press Enter

select layer center using the center justified button on the tool menu select eyedropper tool sample the red of the bridge by clicking on it select text change color the the red you selected

select layer with text click on left justified button on the tool menu

Layer layer style bevel and emboss, check the "Contour box"

Left click on ruler change units to centimeters

File new change dimensions

View Fit on Screen

View Uncheck Snap Check lock guides

Vibrance layer in layer panel Properties on panel Change vibrance setting to 75 or above

RGB is to Screens