| A | B |
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| Pre-Production | define parameters of the project and make preliminary decisions, planning phase of a project |
| Production | work in a design software to create an original digital graphic, phase where graphic is actually made |
| Post-Production | optimize the graphic for specific client needs |
| Paint Program | digital graphic editing program that creates and/or edits bitmap graphics (ex. Photoshop) |
| Draw Program | digital graphic editing program that creates and/or edits vector graphics (ex. Illustrator) |
| Color Correction | adjusting the color values of a graphic to make them appear more realistic or to meet the desired effect (ex. red eye correction or changing a tint) |
| Cropping | eliminating unwanted parts of a graphic |
| Selection | surrounding specific part(s) of a graphic to make individual adjustments |
| Scaling | changing a graphic’s size dimensions (height and width) |
| Layering | separating components of a design individually or into groups in order to make specific adjustments |
| Filters | preset effects used to quickly adjust a graphic’s appearance |
| Grids and Rulers | measuring tools used to assist in the scaling, arranging, and spacing of design components |
| Gradient | a gradual change of color within a design component |
| Layer Styles | preset effects applied to graphics and/or text within a design that add depth and dimension |
| .JPEG | most common graphic file format, full color graphic format (16.7 million colors) with a relatively small file size |
| .GIF | indexed color format (256 colors) which supports simple transparency layer |
| .PNG | upports advanced transparency with a relatively average file size, can be interlaced, optimizing for internet use |
| .TIFF | versatile graphic file type that can use a variety of color formats, this is the format that works best for desktop publishing or print work |
| .TGA | ormat most commonly used by digital scanners, it is a full color format (16.7 million colors) and produces a relatively large file size |
| .PSD | native file type used by Adobe® Photoshop, does not compress layers of a design, allowing for future editing, can only be opened and edited by Photoshop |
