Photoshop: Vector And Raster

What software have we used to create vector images? .AI is the Adobe Illustrator file format

a shape in a vector image

a waypoint on a path

the outline of a path

a blend of two or more colors

A clipping mask lets you use the content of a layer to mask the layers above it. The masking is determined by the content of the bottom or base layer.

Pixel dimensions of an image-identifies the # of pixels. Often described using dots per inch (dpi) or pixels per inch (ppi).

Free, open source editor of vector images

Is a manipulated or modified image. You may modify it to enhance it's quality or to create a new image entirely.

Individual squares on a grid that makes up an image. Each square is made up of a color.

What software have we used to create raster images? .PSD is the Adobe Photoshop file format

small file size, precise and sharp image rendering, it can be re-sized smaller or larger without loss of clarity.

low detail relative to file size, lower quality than raster images, do not support as many colors, not good for photos.

Images are composed of lines points and paths, the line is defined by a mathematical equation. Also called "line art". A formula draws the image, so it can be re-sized smaller or larger without loss of clarity. File Types: AI, EPS

Cartoons, logos, printing, architectural drawings, graphics on websites.

Photographic images, scanned artwork, creating icons & wallpaper.

Images are made of dots or pixels, also called "Bit Map". Each pixel in the image has a specific color and location to construct the final image. Higher Resolutions deliver greater accuracy. File Types: TIFF, PNG, JPEG, GIF, BMP

Higher Resolutions deliver greater accuracy, more colors, great for photos.

Large files take longer to transmit, print, and process.

A Smart Object layer contains one or more layers of content, it can be used for non-destructive edits. You can transform (scale, skew, etc.) a Smart Object WITHOUT directly editing image pixels.