Creating and Modifying Graphics Flashcards
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What is the result of applying a 'Clipping Mask' in Adobe Illustrator?
Answer: The bottom object's shape reveals only the portions of the objects above it
In a clipping mask, the topmost object defines the visible boundary, showing only the artwork that falls within its shape.
In Photoshop, which tool lets you paint with patterns, clone areas, or heal across multiple source points simultaneously on a single layer?
Answer: Clone Stamp Tool
The Clone Stamp Tool copies pixels from a sampled source area and paints them onto a new area, useful for duplicating or covering content.
When using the Gradient Mesh tool in Illustrator, what does each mesh point control?
Answer: The color and position of a specific area within the gradient mesh
Each mesh point can be assigned a unique color, creating a realistic multicolor gradient that follows the object's contours.
In Photoshop, what happens when you hold Alt (Win) / Option (Mac) while clicking the boundary between two layers in the Layers panel?
Answer: Creates a Clipping Mask between the two layers
Alt/Option-clicking the layer boundary creates a clipping mask so the top layer's content is clipped to the shape of the layer below.
Which Illustrator panel allows you to apply multiple fills, strokes, and effects to a single object and control their stacking order?
Answer: Appearance panel
The Appearance panel lists all fills, strokes, and effects applied to an object and lets you reorder, add, or remove them non-destructively.
In Photoshop, what is the difference between 'Opacity' and 'Fill' in the Layers panel?
Answer: Opacity affects the entire layer including effects; Fill affects only the pixels, not layer effects
Reducing Opacity fades the layer and all its effects together, while reducing Fill only fades the pixels, leaving layer styles like drop shadows at full strength.
When saving an Illustrator graphic for use on a website, which file format preserves vector scalability and supports transparency natively in modern browsers?
Answer: SVG
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based format that maintains crisp resolution at any size and supports transparency in all modern browsers.