ART Digital Tools & Software 3

Question 1

When digitizing traditional artwork using a scanner, which resolution (DPI) is generally recommended for fine art reproduction intended for print?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

Answer

300 DPI is the standard minimum resolution for high-quality print reproduction of fine art scans.

Question 2

In Procreate on iPad, what is the 'QuickShape' feature used for?

Accepted Answer

Automatically refining hand-drawn strokes into clean geometric shapes

Answer

QuickShape detects a hand-drawn shape and snaps it into a perfect geometric form when the stylus is held at the end of a stroke.

Question 3

Which color mode should a digital artist use when creating artwork intended for professional offset printing?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the color model used by printing presses, so print-bound files must be converted to CMYK.

Question 4

What does the term 'non-destructive editing' mean in the context of digital art software?

Accepted Answer

Editing techniques that preserve the original data so changes can be reversed

Answer

Non-destructive editing uses adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects so the original pixel data is never permanently changed.

Question 5

A certified art provider is archiving high-resolution digital files of paintings. Which format is best for lossless, uncompressed storage?

Accepted Answer

TIFF

Answer

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) supports lossless compression and is the preferred archival format for high-quality digital art files.

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