A1 - Vector graphics are created in Graphics packages and consist of shapes called objects. You can edit each object seperately, for example, change the shape, colour size or position.
Even if an object in a vector graphic is quite large, it doesn't need a lot of computer memory. Therefore the file size of a vector graphic is often very small.Vector graphics are scalable - ie when you resize them, they do not lose quality.
Q2 - What are bitmap graphics?
A2- When you take a photograph using a digital camera or scan an image from a magazine, you are creating a bitmap graphic.
A bitmap graphic is composed of many tiny parts, called pixels, which are often many different colours. It is possible to edit each individual pixel.
Since the computer has to store information about every single pixel in the image, the file size of a bitmap graphic is often quite large.
When you resize a bitmap graphic, it tends to lose quality.
Q3 - What are the advantages of vector graphics?
A3 - The advantages are it doesn't need much computer memory and when you re size the image it does not loose quality.
Q4 - What are the advantages of bitmap graphics?
A4 -The advantages are you can edit the individual pixles.
Q5 - What vector software is there?
A5 -Vector graphics software
Vector graphics can be created using drawing packages, such as:
- A list of tutorials, from basic level to advanced, from the Adobe website.
- This site contains a comprehensive list of tutorials, from basic level to advanced, from the Adobe website.
- There is a host of CorelDRAW tutorials, for older versions as well as the latest versions of the software.
- This website dedicated to Pro/DESKTOP is a bit old, but the Tutorials page is useful.
Q6 - What bitmap software is there?
A6 -Bitmap graphics software
Bitmap graphics can be created and edited using packages such as:
- A simple overview of MS Paint, with links to basic tutorials.
- Photoshop tips and tutorials from the Adobe website - basic to advanced level.
