Post-Processing and Retouching Flashcards
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Which Photoshop blending mode is most useful for removing a white background from a product image while preserving edge detail?
Answer: Multiply
Multiply blending mode makes white areas transparent while keeping darker product edges intact.
What is the primary purpose of frequency separation in product retouching?
Answer: Separating texture from color and tone so each can be edited independently
Frequency separation splits high-frequency texture from low-frequency color/tone, allowing independent retouching of each.
When using Lightroom's HSL panel to retouch a product with a specific color cast, which slider most directly shifts a hue without affecting saturation?
Answer: Hue slider within that color range
The Hue slider within a specific color range shifts only that color's hue without altering its saturation or luminance.
In Photoshop, which tool is best for removing a small specular dust spot on a glossy product surface without affecting surrounding highlights?
Answer: Healing Brush set to sample a nearby clean highlight
The Healing Brush blends texture and tone from a sampled source, making it ideal for seamless spot removal on glossy surfaces.
What does 'dodging' accomplish in the context of product retouching?
Answer: Lightens specific areas to enhance highlights and form
Dodging lightens targeted areas, helping to enhance highlight detail and three-dimensional form on a product.
Which file format should you use when exporting a product image for an e-commerce website that requires a transparent background?
Answer: PNG-24
PNG-24 supports full alpha channel transparency, making it the standard choice for web product images with transparent backgrounds.
When performing color grading for a product catalog, why is soft-proofing in Photoshop important?
Answer: It simulates how colors will appear in the target output profile before printing or publishing
Soft-proofing previews how the image will look under a specific output ICC profile, preventing color surprises at print or display.