Image Editing Layers and Compositing

Question 1

What is a layer mask used for in Photoshop?

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Hiding or revealing portions of a layer non-destructively using black and white

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Locking a layer from editing

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Merging layers together

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Applying color fills to layers

Question 2

What does a 'clipping mask' do in Photoshop?

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Clips the content of one layer to the shape or transparency of the layer below it

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Copies content to another document

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Masks all layers simultaneously

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Adds a drop shadow automatically

Question 3

Which blend mode multiplies the inverse of two layer values and always produces a lighter result?

Accepted Answer

Screen

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Multiply

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Overlay

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Darken

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'Smart Object' layer in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Preserves the original data so transformations and filters are non-destructive

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Automatically enhances image quality

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Automatically detects faces

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Converts raster to vector

Question 5

What does the term 'compositing' mean in image editing?

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Combining multiple images or elements into a seamless final image

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Adjusting a single image's exposure

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Converting RAW files to JPEG

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Removing color from images

Question 6

What does 'flattening' an image do in Photoshop?

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Merges all visible layers into a single background layer

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Reduces the canvas size

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Converts to 8-bit color

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Removes all adjustments