Bitmap Flashcards
graphics composed of small colored squares called PIXELS.
bitmap
tool menu used for editing bitmap images
Bitmap Menu
jagged and pixelated selection
Hard
reduces jagged edges, blends the selection
Anti-alias
gives a less selection but it is softer and better blended
Feather
used to define a rectangular area of pixels.
Marquee Tool (M)
2 types; Oval Marquee, Marquee
Marquee (M)
enables u to draw a freeform selection area. Handy if selecting pixels in complex shapes
Lasso (L)
2 types; Lasso, Polygon Lasso
Lasso
selects a pixel of a similar color
Magic Wand (W)
applies paint in a brush
Brush (B)
single pixel version of brush
Pencil (B)
used to erase bitmap & image pixels
Eraser Tool (E)
effect of blurring pixels, giving a soft or out-of-focus effect
Blur (R)
increase contrast between pixels
Sharpen (R)