Graphics Software Project 1 | Assignment 2
WHAT WILL I BE DISCUSSING TODAY? What is Graphics Software? Bitmap Images Vcetor Images Photo Manipulation Software
What is graphics software? Program or collection of programs Allows the user to modify digital images 3 types of software – bitmap and vector
Bitmap Images Based on a grid of pixels Minimal support for transparency known as raster image
Vector Images Images are made from parts parts can be recoloured, resized and reshaped Based on matheatical equations Resolution independent – can be scaled up to a certain size
Bitmap vs. Vector VectorBitmap Large File SizeSmall File Size Non ScalableScalable Edit by pixelsEdited by objects PhotographsCartoon Images Less processing powerMore processing power
Types of Software Bitmap: Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.net, Paint, Inkscape Vector: Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop (CC/Cs6) Expensive.psd Filters, Custom Brushes, Layers, Layer Styles, Plugins Adobe transfer compatibility Mac Windows + linux.raw image support
GIMP Free & Open Source Mac, Windows & Linux Compatible Layers, Layer Styles, Custom Brushes, Bulk Actions.xcf No support for.raw images
Adobe Illustrator (CC/CS6) Expensive Industry Standard.ai Adobe Bridge Compatibility – Some compatibility with Inkscape Windos & Mac Only Layers, Custom Brushes, Live Trace
Inkscape Free and Open Source Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux Eventual Goal: Full support for SVG 1.1 Paths, Shapes, Text & Live Trace Wide range of file types
File Handling File types and their uses File sizes Compression Format conversion File management
Other Graphic Utilities Small edits from mobile devices Designed to be shared socially Instagram Snapchat
Thank you for listening Has anybody got any questions?