Vectors and Bitmaps
This type of graphic image utilizes mathematical equations to generate shapes and lines.
What are vector graphics?
This file format is commonly chosen for high-quality images and supports lossless compression.
What is PNG (Portable Network Graphics)?
Commonly used for simple and generic graphics, this type of image source is favoured.
What are clipart or stock images?
In graphic design, this element can be added on top of an image to incorporate text.
What is a text or typography layer?
You can apply this to a graphic image to change its appearance or style.
What is a filter or effect?
These graphic images are composed of individual pixels.
What are bitmap images?
For Windows graphics, this file format is frequently used.
What is BMP (Bitmap)?
To capture a still image from the computer screen, you can employ this method.
What is taking a screenshot?
In graphic design, this can be added on top of an image to create composite graphics.
What are layers?
Adding this to a graphic image can create unique visual effects.
What are special effects or filters?
This term describes the size of an image, either in pixels or inches.
What is resolution?
Macintosh graphics are often saved in this file format.
What is TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)?
To convert physical images into digital format, you can use this method.
What is scanning?
This feature enables you to adjust the appearance of different elements in a graphic image.
What is layer opacity or blending modes?
To reduce stair-like patterns along the edges of an image, use this technique.
What is anti-aliasing?
The number of colours a graphic image can display is determined by this.
What is colour depth or bit depth?
This file format, widely used for photographs, supports lossy compression.
What is JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)?
You can create digital drawings directly using this input device.
What is a graphics tablet or digital pen?
To smooth out jagged edges in a graphic image, apply this effect.
What is anti-aliasing?
Changing the proportions of a graphic image can be achieved through this technique.
What is image distortion or transformation?
In an 8-bit image, this many bits are used to represent each pixel.
What is 8 bits?
This file format supports transparency and is commonly used for web graphics.
What is GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)?
These devices can be used to capture images for use in graphics.
What are digital cameras and smartphones?
In graphic design, this technique is used to adjust the size of an image horizontally or vertically.
What is scaling or resizing?
To modify a graphic image's colour properties, you can make this adjustment.
What is colour correction or colour balance?