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Graphics Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| graphic image | a visual design or representation made using various methods and programs |
| pixels | small squares of a color in grids |
| bitmap image | drawing created by using a series of lines and curves that create images like clip art, maps... |
| resolution | the clarity of an image |
| compression | reducing the image size |
| lossless | compression reduces the file size without lose of pixels |
| lossy | compression reduces the size of an image file by removing nonessential pixels |
| file formats | tells the computer how to display, print, process, and save data |
| GIF | lossy raster file format that reduces the number of colors in a image |
| BMP | lossy raster file similar to GIF |
| PNG | lossless raster file format that preserves image detail and preserves transparency(good general propose format0 |
| TIFF | lossless raster file format that preserves image detail and preserves transparency(High Quality printing) |
| JPG | raster file format commonly used for photographs and images |
| WMF | windows media file, used for vector graphics |
| Aspect ratio | ratio of width to height, must be maintained when image is resized to avoid distortion |