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PhotoShop CS6 Chapter 8
bitmap images, vector images, paths, pen tool, add point, subtract point, convert point, select path, direct selection tool, custom shapes, smart objects
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Art/Design
12th Grade
01/29/2014

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Bitmap Images
Definition
technically called raster images, are based on a grid of dots known as pixels.
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Vector Graphics
Definition
made up of lines and curves defined by mathematical objects called vectors.
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Path
Definition
a curved or straight line segment you draw using the Pen tool, Freeform Pen tool, or a Shape tool.
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What type of paths can you create using the Pen tool?
Definition
straight or curved, open or closed.
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What are Smooth Curves connected by anchor points called?
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Smooth Points
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Deselecting paths can help you when?
Definition
you want to view certain effects that might be obscured if a path is highlighted.
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The type of path you draw affects?
Definition
how it can be selected or adjusted.
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Why do paths that have no fill or stroke not print?
Definition
because paths are vector objects that contain no pixels, unlike bitmap shapes drawn by the Pencil tool and other painting tools.
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How do you create a curved path?
Definition
click to place an anchor point, drag to create a direction line for that point, and then click to place the next anchor point.
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How do you end an open path?
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click the Pen tool in the Tools panel, position the pen over the starting point, and click.
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How do you save a work path?
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double-click it in the Paths panel, type a name in the Save Path dialog box, and click OK to rename and save path.
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What are Smart Objects?
Definition
layers that you can edit in Photoshop nondestructively; that is, changes you make to the image remain editable and don't affect the actual image pixels, which are preserved.
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