What does cropping a photo do?
AnswerCuts away outer parts to change the framing
Cropping trims the edges to improve composition or change the shape of an image.
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Photoshop facts & stats
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The basics
Which of these image formats supports transparent backgrounds?
AnswerPNG
PNG images can include an alpha channel for transparency; JPEG cannot.
Going deeper
In the CMYK color model used for printing, what does K stand for?
AnswerKey (black)
K stands for key, the black plate that adds detail and depth in printing.
The "dodge" and "burn" editing tools are named after techniques from where?
AnswerThe film darkroom
Darkroom printers held back light to dodge (lighten) or added light to burn (darken) areas.
The rule of thirds divides an image into how many sections?
Answer9
Two horizontal and two vertical lines split the frame into nine equal parts.
Expert level
With 8 bits per color channel, how many brightness levels can each channel show?
Answer256
8 bits give 2⁸ = 256 possible values, from 0 to 255.
Why can vector graphics be enlarged without becoming blurry?
AnswerThey are defined by mathematical shapes, not fixed pixels
Vector images store paths and curves that are redrawn sharply at any size.
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