Lesson 11 A Introduction to Computers Types of

Lesson 11 A Introduction to Computers

Types of Graphics File Bitmap Vector home

Bitmap Also called raster Use this software type to change the characteristics of an image’s pixels home

Vector Use this software type to create lines and shapes drawn from one point to another home

File Format A standardized method of encoding data for storage home

Standard Bitmap File Formats BMP PICT TIFF JPEG GIF PNG home

Standard Vector File Formats DXF IGES home

Ways to Load Images into a Computer for Editing Scanner Digital camera Clip art Digital video camera home

Examples of Bitmap Graphics Software Programs Paint Photo-manipulation home

Examples of Vector Graphics Software Programs Draw Computer-aided design (CAD) 3 -D modeling Animation home

CAD Models 3 -D objects are called models home

Kinds of Models Wireframe Solid home

Four Kinds of 3 -D Modelers Surface Solid Polygonal Spine-based home

Computer-generated imaging (CGI) Term for computer animation home

Photorealistic A computer-generated image that looks real enough to be mistaken for a photograph home

Kinds of Computer Animation Fly-by Walk-through Character home

Character Animation Terms Keyframe Tween home

Three Things to Consider for Quick Access to World Wide Web Graphics Resolution Color Depth Image Size home

Lesson 11 A Graphics and Graphics Software