I work with pros who STILL pronounce it gif instead of jiff.
re: Question 2: (and i'm no guru)
Color Range command: This powerful command makes it possible to build up a complex selection based on a sampled color range. Follow these steps to use this command:
Sample the predominate color you want to create your selection from using the Eyedropper tool and then choose Select > Color Range.
In the Color Range dialog you can adjust the amount of similar colors used in the selection by using the Fuzziness slider.
The Color Range dialog offers an interactive yet sophisticated approach to selecting specific colors in a range.
Add or remove colors from the range by using the Add and Subtract from Sample Eyedropper tools and clicking on colors in the image window or preview area.
If you want to preview the selection in the image window, choose from the options in the Selection Preview menu.
When you're satisfied with the color range selection, click OK to create your selection.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKs9z5wv8ZA
ok....any 3D in CS3 Ext. gurus awake?