
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
graphic stuff
Lossy versus lossless
Lossy methods are used for compressing sounds, images, or videos. Lossy methods can produce a much smaller compressed file, while still meeting the requirements of the application.
Lossless methods allow the exact original data to be reconstructed from the compressed data.
Vector vs. Pixel: Pixel based images are those constructed of pixels and are resolution dependent. Vector based images are defined by mathematical equations and are resolution dependent.
6 Major Graphic File Types
JPEG: Commonly used method of compression for photographic images. Most commonly used by digital cameras. Best use for photographs and paintings of realistic scenes with smooth variations of tone and color. NOT well suited for line drawings and other textual or iconic graphics, where the sharp contrasts between adjacent pixels cause noticeable artifacts.
GIF: Graphics Interchange Format- The format supports up to 8 bits per pixel, allowing a single image to reference a palette of up to 256 distinct colors chosen from the 24-bit RGB color space. It also supports animations and allows a separate palette of 256 colors for each frame. GIFs are suitable for sharp-edged line art (such as logos) with a limited number of colors. GIFs can also be used to store low-color sprite data for games. GIFs can be used for small animations and low-resolution film clips.
TIFF- it can be a container holding lossy and lossless compresses images.
BITMAP- meaning just a map of bits type of memory organization or image file format used to store digital images
RAW- Not yet ready or processed to be used with a BITMAP graphics editor.
PNG- Created to improve and replace GIF, good for Internet and professional use.
Friday, October 2, 2009


-What type of lines of symmetry did you use (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
I used diagonal lines for my blog.
- What type of color scheme did you choose for your template? For example, are they complementary colors or analogous based on the color wheel?
I used the analogous based on the color wheel. It said that purple and yellow go well together, so I decided for a purple gradient background and yellow flowers.
- Are there parts of your template that show movement? If so, how?
Nothing really shows movement, but my swirls look like they are moving.
- How did you use color? (there were 5 ways from your notes that are possibilities)
I used the color to separate my writing box from my background. I also used color to decorate and bring out colors.
- Is there a use of texture? Explain.
I changed the opacity of some of the layers, so that the texture looks smoother
- How did you use balance? (whitespace vs filled space; textures vs flat colors; text vs images)
I used texture vs. colors buy using around five colors, three of which are purple or different shades of purple, yellow, and black.
- How is unity used used in your template?
I looked at the color wheel, and determined which colors would go good together. As well I picked shapes that would go good together.