Output, Archiving & File Management Flashcards
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Which metadata standard is used by most professional digital asset management systems to store hierarchical keyword taxonomies?
Answer: IPTC Core / XMP
IPTC Core fields embedded via XMP support structured keyword hierarchies and are universally readable by DAM platforms and image browsers.
A photographer delivers a 16-bit TIFF to a client who opens it and sees flat, washed-out colors. The most likely cause is:
Answer: The receiving application is not recognizing the embedded ICC profile
When an application ignores or misinterprets the embedded ICC profile, it treats the color values as if they belong to a different space, causing a color shift.
What is the function of 'flattening' a PSD file before sending it to a print service provider?
Answer: Converts all layers into a single merged pixel layer, reducing file size and compatibility issues
Flattening merges all layers into a single background layer, producing a simpler file that any application can open correctly without needing to interpret blending modes.
Which DPI value is the industry standard for output to a typical commercial offset press at normal viewing distance?
Answer: 300 DPI
300 DPI at final print size is the standard for commercial offset printing, providing sufficient detail for the human eye at normal reading distance.
When using the 3-2-1 backup rule, what does each number represent?
Answer: 3 total copies, 2 different storage media, 1 off-site copy
The 3-2-1 rule means keeping 3 copies of data on 2 different media types with 1 copy stored off-site to protect against local disasters.
A DNG file differs from a proprietary RAW file primarily because:
Answer: DNG is an open, documented standard that can be read without a manufacturer decoder
Adobe's DNG (Digital Negative) is a publicly documented format, ensuring long-term readability without relying on proprietary manufacturer software.
Which rendering intent should be used when converting an image with out-of-gamut colors for fine-art inkjet printing to preserve relative color relationships?
Answer: Perceptual
Perceptual rendering compresses the entire gamut proportionally, maintaining tonal and hue relationships even when some colors fall outside the output device's gamut.