Photoshop Reading a histogram - GCFGlobal

What does a histogram show in an image?

• The location of colors

• The number of pixels for each tone

• The size of the image

• The type of camera used

Where are the shadows displayed in a histogram?

• On the right

• In the middle

• On the left

• At the top

What are the three tones shown in a histogram?

• Brights, darks, and colors

• Shadows, midtones, and highlights

• Reds, greens, and blues

• Textures, patterns, and shapes

What do the rocks and ground near the bottom of an image typically represent in a histogram?

• Highlights

• Midtones

• Shadows

• Saturation

In a histogram, where is most of the information stacked if an image has more shadows?

• On the right

• In the center

• On the left

• Evenly distributed

What does it mean if a histogram is stacked on the right?

• The image has more shadows

• The image has more midtones

• The image has more highlights

• The image is evenly balanced

What does it mean if a histogram has large peaks on the left and right sides but flat areas in the middle?

• The image has a lot of contrast.

• The image is perfectly balanced.

• The image has too many midtones.

• The image is underexposed.

What can a histogram help you identify in a photo?

• Common problems in the photo.

• The exact colors used in the photo.

• The size of the photo.

• The type of camera used.

What does a large gap on the right side of a histogram indicate about an image?

• The image is overexposed.

• The image is underexposed.

• The image is perfectly exposed.

• The image has clipping.

What is the term used when detail is lost in an image due to improper adjustments?

• Overexposure

• Underexposure

• Clipping

• Balancing