Digital Post-Processing Workflow Flashcards

Which color profile is best for images intended for web and screen display?

Answer: sRGB

sRGB is the standard color space for web and screen display because it matches most monitors and browsers.

In Lightroom, what does the 'Clarity' slider primarily affect?

Answer: Mid-tone contrast and local edge definition

Clarity increases mid-tone contrast and edge definition, adding perceived sharpness and texture without affecting highlights or shadows as strongly.

What is the purpose of using a 'luminosity mask' in post-processing?

Answer: To make selections based on the brightness values in an image

Luminosity masks create selections based on pixel brightness, allowing targeted adjustments to specific tonal ranges like highlights or shadows.

When dodging and burning in Photoshop, setting the Range to 'Midtones' will primarily affect which tonal area?

Answer: The middle gray tones of the image

Setting the range to Midtones concentrates the dodge or burn effect on middle gray values, leaving extreme highlights and shadows less affected.

What does the term 'clipping' mean in the context of a histogram?

Answer: Tonal values pushed beyond recoverable pure white or pure black

Clipping occurs when tonal values exceed the displayable range, resulting in pure white (highlight clipping) or pure black (shadow clipping) with no recoverable detail.

Which blending mode in Photoshop is most commonly used when sharpening with the High Pass filter?

Answer: Overlay

Overlay blending mode with a High Pass filter enhances edges and contrast, effectively sharpening the image while retaining overall tonal balance.

In a RAW workflow, what is the main advantage of adjusting white balance before converting to TIFF or JPEG?

Answer: RAW adjustments are non-destructive and preserve full data range

Adjusting white balance in a RAW converter is non-destructive and works on the full bit-depth data, giving more accurate and flexible color correction than editing a processed file.