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Graphics Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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graphic image | a visual design or representation made using various methods and programs |
pixels | small squares of colors 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 |
vector graphic | drawings created by using a series of lines and curves that usually create clip art, diagrams, maps, etc. |
resolution | the clarity of an image, expressed as dots by inch |
compression | reducing the size of an image by one of two types: lossy or lossless |
lossy | reduces the size of an image file by removing or simplifying the data that is not needed |
lossless | reduces size without losing data |
file foramats | tells the computer how to display, print, and process the saved data. It is dictated by the application that created the file. |
GIF | lossy raster file formats that reduces the number 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 format that preserves image detail and preserves transparency |
JPG | raster file format commonly used for photographs and images |
aspect ratio | ratio of width and height; must be maintained when image is resized to avoid distortion |