Digital Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Bitmap? (BMP)
A
Made up of lots of pixels and stores information about each individual pixel.
2
Q
What is a Vector?
A
A graphic which stores information about geometrical objects or instructions for drawing shapes.
3
Q
What are the advantages of a Vector graphic over a Bitmap?
A
Memory size is smaller.
Easier to transform or change vector graphics.
Quicker upload and download speed.
4
Q
What are the uses for a Bitmap? (BMP)
A
Saves the image as a group of pixels.
Used in drawings in programs like Paint.
5
Q
What are the uses for a Joint Photograph Experts?Group (JPEG)
A
Used for putting images on the internet.
6
Q
What are the uses for a Graphic Interchange Format? (GIF)
A
Used to create small, basic web animations.
