Masks Basics

Question 1

Pixel Masks

Answer 1

resolution-dependent bitmap images that are edited with the painting or selection tools

Question 2

Vector Masks

Answer 2

resolution independent and created with a pen or shape tool

Question 3

Which type of mask is resolution dependent and can be edited with the painting of selection tools?

Answer 3

Layer Masks

Question 4

What are layer and vector masks used for in Photoshop?

Answer 4

to hide or reveal specific parts of an image

Question 5

What color will reveal parts of a layer or vector mask?

Answer 5

white

Question 6

What color will hide parts of a layer or vector mask?

Answer 6

black

Question 7

What is the overlay used in traditional masking that you can activate with the backslash key () when your layer mask is selected?

Answer 7

rubylith

Question 8

Which tool will help improve the quality of the edges in a layer mask?

Answer 8

refine edge tool

Question 9

Adjusting the hardness will have what effect on the brush tool?

Answer 9

increase or decrease border strength

Question 10

When the brush tool is selected, which shortcut keys will alter its radius?

Answer 10

left & right bracket

Question 11

Adjusting the percentage of flow will have what effect on the brush tool?

Answer 11

the rate of color applied

Question 12

To achieve a precise, defined mask that is resolution independent which group of tools would we use?

Answer 12

vector

Question 13

The lines that extend to either side of an anchor on a vector path are referred to as what?

Answer 13

adjustment handles

Question 14

What type of gradient can be used to achieve a vignette effect?

Answer 14

radial

Question 15

Dragging a black to white linear gradient on a layer mask will have what effect on the image?

Answer 15

the image will fade from 0% to 100% opacity