Color Correction Tools and Software

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Which of the following is a popular open-source color correction software?

  1. Adobe Photoshop

  2. GIMP

  3. Capture One

  4. Lightroom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GIMP is a free and open-source image editing software that offers a wide range of color correction tools.

What is the purpose of a color wheel in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A color wheel is used to adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image.

What is the difference between hue, saturation, and lightness?

  1. Hue is the dominant color in an image, saturation is the intensity of the color, and lightness is the brightness of the color

  2. Hue is the dominant color in an image, saturation is the purity of the color, and lightness is the brightness of the color

  3. Hue is the dominant color in an image, saturation is the amount of white in the color, and lightness is the brightness of the color

  4. Hue is the dominant color in an image, saturation is the amount of black in the color, and lightness is the brightness of the color


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hue is the dominant color in an image, saturation is the purity of the color, and lightness is the brightness of the color.

What is the purpose of a levels adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A levels adjustment layer is used to adjust the brightness, contrast, and gamma of an image.

What is the purpose of a curves adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A curves adjustment layer is used to adjust the tonal values of an image.

What is the purpose of a color balance adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A color balance adjustment layer is used to adjust the color balance of an image.

What is the purpose of a hue/saturation adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A hue/saturation adjustment layer is used to adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image.

What is the purpose of a split toning adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A split toning adjustment layer is used to apply different colors to the highlights and shadows of an image.

What is the purpose of a gradient map adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A gradient map adjustment layer is used to apply a gradient of colors to an image.

What is the purpose of a lookup table (LUT) in color correction?

  1. To adjust the brightness of an image

  2. To adjust the contrast of an image

  3. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image

  4. To adjust the white balance of an image


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A lookup table (LUT) is used to apply a specific color transformation to an image.

What is the purpose of a color sampler tool in color correction?

  1. To select a specific color from an image

  2. To adjust the brightness of an image

  3. To adjust the contrast of an image

  4. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A color sampler tool is used to select a specific color from an image.

What is the purpose of an eyedropper tool in color correction?

  1. To select a specific color from an image

  2. To adjust the brightness of an image

  3. To adjust the contrast of an image

  4. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An eyedropper tool is used to select a specific color from an image.

What is the purpose of a histogram in color correction?

  1. To display the distribution of colors in an image

  2. To adjust the brightness of an image

  3. To adjust the contrast of an image

  4. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A histogram is used to display the distribution of colors in an image.

What is the purpose of a color wheel in color correction?

  1. To select a specific color from an image

  2. To adjust the brightness of an image

  3. To adjust the contrast of an image

  4. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A color wheel is used to adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image.

What is the purpose of a split toning adjustment layer in color correction?

  1. To apply different colors to the highlights and shadows of an image

  2. To adjust the brightness of an image

  3. To adjust the contrast of an image

  4. To adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of an image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A split toning adjustment layer is used to apply different colors to the highlights and shadows of an image.

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