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MM & Web Page - Comp 2.0 Graphic Images
Multimedia and Web Page Design
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Computer Science
11th Grade
03/14/2011

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Bitmap
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A type of raster graphic that is uncompressed, supports 256 colors, and because of its large file size is not well suited for transfer acress the internet.  Commonly used for creating icons and wallpaper.
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PNG
Definition
A raster graphic format that supports transparency, uses lossless compression, supports several different color depths, but is not widely supported by web browsers and image editors without plug-ins.
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Compression
Definition

Refers to how an image is saved in order to reduce file size.

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GIF
Definition

A raster graphic format that is the stand format on the web for animation, supports transparency, uses lossless compression, supports 256 and is commonly used for clip art, animation, icons, and logos.

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Vector Graphics
Definition

Composed of mathematical formulas that define lines, shapes, and curves.

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Transparency
Definition

Removing the background color of a raster image making it "see-throught: in order to allow the image to blend in with its background.

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Cropping
Definition

A type of image editing in which part of the image is removed.

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Rotating
Definition

Pivoting an object around its center point.

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Aspect Ratio
Definition

A type of image editing that refers to the relationship of an object's width to its height.

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Portability
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Refers to the ease of which files are opened, modified, and viewed on computers using different operating systems, software and browsers.

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Lossless
Definition

The type of compression in which no data is lost during compression.

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Layering
Definition

Compiling multiple pictures or objects together into one image.  Can be turned on or off.

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Cloning
Definition

Copying part of an image and using it to replace unwanted parts of the image.

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Filters
Definition

An image editing effect that is used to apply special affects to an image.

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DPI
Definition

Dots of ink or toner in a printed image.

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Graphics
Definition

Anything on a page that is not actual text.

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Resolution
Definition

The amount of detail stored for an image.

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Color Depth
Definition

Refers to the number of colors per pixel that can be displayed in an image.

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Lossy
Definition

The type of compress where some data is lost during compression.

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Raster Graphics
Definition

Images composed of grids of pixels that have a fixed resolution and cannot be resized without losing image quality.  Also called bitmap images

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JPEG
Definition

The type of raster graphic format that does not support animation or transparency, uses losssy compression, and supports 16 M colors.

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TIFF
Definition

The type of raster graphic format that is available in compress and uncompressed formats.  Commonly used for storying raw bitmap data, high resolution printing, and as a storage container for faxes and other digital media.

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Clipart
Definition

Premade graphics that are available online and in many software packages; may be vector or raster.

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Gradients
Definition

Filling an object with a smooth transition from one color to another.

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PPI
Definition

The number of pixels in one inch.

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Patterns and Textures
Definition

Raster graphics applied as a fill or used to create filters and backgrounds.

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