ACP Masks and Effects Flashcards

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the 'Refine Edge' (Select and Mask) workspace used for?

Answer: Fine-tuning selection edges, especially around complex subjects like hair

The Select and Mask workspace provides tools to precisely refine selection edges, including Smart Radius for complex areas like hair.

What does applying a 'Stroke' effect in Adobe Illustrator do?

Answer: Adds a colored outline around the object's path

A Stroke adds a colored line along the path of an object, with adjustable weight, alignment, and style settings.

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the purpose of the 'Healing Brush' tool?

Answer: To paint over imperfections while matching the texture, lighting, and shading of the source area

The Healing Brush samples texture from a source area and blends it seamlessly with the color and luminosity of the target area.

What is the difference between 'Rasterize' and keeping a layer as a Smart Object in Adobe Photoshop?

Answer: Rasterizing converts the layer to fixed pixels, while Smart Object preserves editability and non-destructive scaling

Rasterizing converts a layer to pixel-based data permanently, while Smart Objects retain the original data for non-destructive edits and transforms.

In Adobe Illustrator, what does the 'Appearance' panel allow you to do?

Answer: Add, edit, and stack multiple fills, strokes, and effects on a single object

The Appearance panel lets you stack multiple fills, strokes, and live effects on a single object, giving complex styling without creating extra objects.

What is a 'Live Effect' in Adobe Illustrator?

Answer: A non-destructive effect applied via the Effect menu that can be edited or removed at any time

Live Effects are non-destructive appearance attributes applied through the Effect menu, editable in the Appearance panel without altering the underlying object.