Visual Dimension of Media and Information

Question 1

It is a source of information in the form of visual representations
is interpreted using primarily what humans see, as opposed to aural or tactile media

Answer 1

Visual Media

Question 2

Still photography
Motion picture photography
Video or audio recording
Graphic arts
Visual aids
Models
Displays
Visual presentations

Answer 2

Types Visual Media

Question 3

is a format developed by Microsoft for Windows. There is no compression or information loss with BMP files which allow images to have very high quality, but also very large file sizes.
Best For: High quality scans, archival copies

Answer 3

BMP or Bitmap Image File

Question 4

are lossless images files, do not need to compress or lose any image quality or information.
Best For: High quality prints, professional publications, archival copies

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TIFF Tagged Image File Format

Question 5

is a “lossy” format meaning that the image is compressed to make a smaller file.
Best For: Web Images, Non-Professional Printing, E-Mail, Powerpoint

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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Groups)

Question 6

are a lossless image format originally designed to improve upon and replace the gif format. PNG files are able to handle up to 16 million colors, unlike the 256 colors supported by GIF.
Best For: Web Images

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PNG or Portable Network Graphics

Question 7

files are widely used for web graphics, because they are limited to only 256 colors, can allow for transparency, and can be animated.
GIF files are typically small is size and are very portable.
Best For: Web Images

Answer 7

GIF or Graphics Interchange Format (.gif)

Question 8

is a common vector file type. EPS files can be opened in many illustration applications such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW.
Best For: Vector artwork, illustrations

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EPS or Encapsulated PostScript

Question 9

are images that are unprocessed that have been created by a camera or scanner.
Many digital SLR cameras can shoot in RAW, whether it be a .raw, .cr2, or .nef.

Answer 9

RAW images

Question 10

Line
Shape
Value
Texture
Color
Form

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Elements of Visual Design

Question 11

Consistency
Center of interest
Balance
Harmony
Contrast
Directional movement
Rhythm
Perspective
Dominance

Answer 11

Principles of Visual Design