Digital Painting Digital Painting Software and Workflow 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which file format preserves all Photoshop layers and settings for a digital painting project?
- JPEG
- PNG
- PSD (Correct answer)
- BMP
Correct answer: PSD
The PSD format is Photoshop's native format that retains all layers, masks, adjustment layers, and settings for continued editing.
Question 2: What is the advantage of working in a high resolution (300 DPI) for a digital painting intended for print?
- It reduces file size
- It ensures the image has enough pixel density to appear sharp and detailed when printed (Correct answer)
- It automatically converts colors to CMYK
- It limits the number of layers allowed
Correct answer: It ensures the image has enough pixel density to appear sharp and detailed when printed
Working at 300 DPI provides sufficient pixel density for print output, ensuring the painting appears sharp without pixelation at the intended print size.
Question 3: In Photoshop, which adjustment layer non-destructively changes the hue and saturation of layers below it?
- Levels
- Hue/Saturation (Correct answer)
- Brightness/Contrast
- Curves
Correct answer: Hue/Saturation
The Hue/Saturation adjustment layer allows non-destructive changes to hue, saturation, and lightness of all layers beneath it without permanently altering pixels.
Question 4: What does 'DPI' stand for in digital painting, and why does it matter?
- Digital Paint Integration — it defines the number of software tools available
- Dots Per Inch — it defines the pixel density and determines sharpness when printed (Correct answer)
- Drawing Pixel Intensity — it controls how vivid colors appear on screen
- Display Pixel Index — it measures monitor brightness
Correct answer: Dots Per Inch — it defines the pixel density and determines sharpness when printed
DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures pixel density — higher DPI means more detail per inch, which is critical for ensuring print-quality sharpness.
Question 5: Which Procreate feature allows artists to trace or reference an image beneath their painting by reducing its opacity?
- Canvas flip
- Reference layer (Correct answer)
- Warp tool
- QuickShape
Correct answer: Reference layer
Procreate's Reference layer places a secondary reference image accessible in a floating window or as a locked background to paint over without affecting other layers.
Question 6: What is the function of the 'History' panel in Photoshop during a digital painting session?
- It shows a timeline of when files were created
- It records a list of recent actions that can be stepped back through to undo multiple changes (Correct answer)
- It logs the colors used in order of application
- It tracks brush preset changes
Correct answer: It records a list of recent actions that can be stepped back through to undo multiple changes
The History panel stores a sequential record of actions, allowing the artist to step back (undo) multiple steps to any recorded state in the painting session.
Digital Painting Digital Painting Software and Workflow 1
Which file format preserves all Photoshop layers and settings for a digital painting project?