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Graphics Vocab
Term | Definition |
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graphic image | a visual design or representation made using various methods and programs. |
pixels | small squares of color in a grid; a collection of pixels can produce an image. |
bitmap image | also referred to as raster image; are a complex image made up of pixels that usually create realistic images or photos. |
vector graphic | drawings created by using a series of lines and curves that usually create images like clipart, cartoons, diagrams, maps, etc. and can be resized without losing clarity. |
resolution | the clarity of an image, expressed as dots per inch (dpi) or pixels per inch (ppi); the higher resolution, the greater the image detail. |
compression | reducing the size of an image; 2 types: lossy and lossless. |
lossless | compression reduces the file size without losing any pixel information. |
lossy | compression reduces the size of an image by removing or simplifying data that is not essential. |
file formats | tells the computer how to display, print, and process, and save the data; dictated by the application program which created the file, and the operating system under which it was created and stored. |
GIF | lossy faster file format that reduces the number of colors in an image |
BMP | lossy raster file format similar to GIF. |
PNG | lossless raster file format that preserves image detail and preserves transparency. |
TIFF | lossless raster file format that preserves image detail and preserve transparency. |
JPG | raster file format commonly used for photographs and images; most common digital format. |
WMF | windows meta file; used for vector graphics. |
aspect ratio | ratio of width to height; must be maintained when image is resized to avoid distortion. |