Output for Print and Web Flashcards
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Which Photoshop feature should you use to create a color-accurate contact sheet proof intended to be sent to a print client for approval?
Answer: File > Automate > Contact Sheet II with color profile embedding
Contact Sheet II automates the layout of multiple images, and embedding the color profile ensures the client sees accurate colors.
What is 'dot gain' in a printing context and why does it affect Photoshop output settings?
Answer: The spread of ink dots on paper, making printed images appear darker than intended
Dot gain describes how ink dots spread on paper, causing shadows to deepen; CMYK profiles compensate for this to match screen previews.
When using 'Save for Web' for a WebP export in Photoshop, what advantage does WebP offer over standard JPEG?
Answer: WebP provides better compression at similar quality and supports transparency
WebP achieves roughly 25–34% smaller file sizes than JPEG at equivalent quality and also supports alpha transparency.
A press operator requests that your CMYK file have no more than 300% Total Area Coverage (TAC). Your rich black swatch reads C:75 M:68 Y:67 K:100. What should you do?
Answer: Reduce the CMY values so the sum of all four channels is 300% or less
75+68+67+100 = 310%, which exceeds the 300% TAC limit; you must reduce the CMY components until the total is at or below 300%.
Which resolution is generally considered the minimum acceptable for images used in standard newspaper printing?
Answer: 150 ppi
Newspapers use a coarser halftone screen (around 85 lpi), so 150 ppi—twice the screen frequency—is the minimum acceptable resolution.
What is the purpose of embedding an ICC profile when saving a file destined for web display?
Answer: To allow browsers to perform color management and display colors accurately
Embedding an ICC profile (such as sRGB) allows color-managed browsers to convert the image's colors accurately to the display's profile.
When preparing a Photoshop document for responsive web use, what is the benefit of exporting assets as SVG instead of PNG?
Answer: SVG scales without quality loss at any screen resolution or device pixel ratio
As a vector format, SVG renders crisp at any size or screen density, making it ideal for logos, icons, and UI elements on responsive sites.