distributikn Flashcards
what is distribution?
the method of sending out a media product to the intended audience through a platform
examples of distribution considerations
file type
audience
format
quality
measurements
example of online distribution platforms
apps
multimedia
web
example of physical distribution platforms
CD / DVD
interactive tv
kiosk
paper based
what are the two types of file formats?
native
standard
what is a native file format?
ones that can only be used by SPECIFIC SOFTWARE because those file types BELONG to that software
what is a standard file format?
common files that are generally what a media product would be exported to
examples of native file formats?
adobe : .psd
examples of standard file formats?
JPEG : .jpg
PNG : .png
PDF : .pdf
what are image files?
digital pieces of data that contain all the information about the media product
what are vector graphics?
digital line diagrams or graphics with block colours or shapes
not made of pixels
what are raster images?
digital photos or illustrations made up of pixels
what is resolution?
the level of detail that is held in an image and affects how clear it is
DPI
PPI
what is DPI?
number of DOTS (of ink) PER INCH printed on an image
what is PPI?
pixels per inch
the resolution of a DIGITAL IMAGE