Software Proficiency & Tools Mastery Flashcards

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the difference between 'Save As' and 'Export As'?

Answer: Save As preserves the full Photoshop document with layers; Export As flattens and optimizes for web or other formats

Save As keeps the native PSD structure with layers, while Export As (or Export for Web) optimizes and flattens the image for delivery.

Which Adobe Illustrator feature allows a shape's fill or stroke to gradually change from one color to another?

Answer: Gradient

Gradients create a smooth color transition between two or more color stops applied to a fill or stroke.

In Adobe After Effects, what is a 'Composition'?

Answer: A container that holds layers and settings to define a sequence of animated content

A Composition (Comp) defines the canvas size, frame rate, and duration and contains the layers you animate and composite.

What is 'Leading' in the context of Adobe typography?

Answer: The vertical spacing between lines of text

Leading controls the vertical distance from one baseline to the next, affecting overall text readability.

In Adobe Premiere Pro, which effect is used to correct color casts and balance white in footage?

Answer: Lumetri Color

The Lumetri Color panel provides white balance, tone, and color grading controls for correcting and stylizing footage.

What is the role of 'Smart Guides' in Adobe Illustrator?

Answer: To display temporary snap guides that help align and transform objects relative to other objects

Smart Guides appear automatically as you move objects, showing alignment, spacing, and snap-to relationships with nearby objects.

In Adobe XD, what does the 'Prototype' mode allow designers to do?

Answer: Define interactive hotspots and transitions to simulate user navigation flow

Prototype mode lets you connect artboards with triggers and transitions to create a clickable, shareable interactive mockup.