Vocab - Vector Graphics (Strand 4)

Question 1

Vector Graphics

Answer 1

are points, lines, curves and shapes that are based on mathematical formulas. Is resolution-independent, when scaling there is no loss of quality.

Question 2

Vector Graphics Advantages

Answer 2

Infinite Resolution, Scalable, Small files, Easy to manipulate, Can be animated

Question 3

Vector Graphics disadvantages

Answer 3

Non-Photorealistic, Can vary depending on the program used, files are not universal, Les complex images that may effect use of color

Question 4

Vector Graphics Uses

Answer 4

Logos, Website graphics/assets, Animation, Digital Illustrations, Printable: like flyers and banners, 3D looking objects, Video game characters and assets

Question 5

Web Resolution

Answer 5

72 dpi

Question 6

Print Resolution

Answer 6

300 dpi

Question 7

Vector File Formats

Answer 7

AI, EPS, SVG, PDF

Question 8

GIF, PNG, TIFF, BMP

Answer 8

Image file formats that support transparency

Question 9

Bezier Curve

Answer 9

Are curved lines (splines) defined by mathematical formulas. The two endpoints of the curve are called anchor points. The other points, which define the shape of the curve, are called handles or nodes. Attached to each handle are two control points.By moving the handles themselves, or the control points, you can modify the shape of the curve.

Question 10

Path

Answer 10

made up of a series of points called “anchor points” and line segments between these points

Question 11

Anchor Point

Answer 11

Found at the end of paths, gives control over the path’s direction and curvature.

Question 12

Directional Handles

Answer 12

Control Points positioned on an anchor point, which are used to control/modify the shape of a curve.

Question 13

Stroke

Answer 13

The outline of a path using color

Question 14

Opacity

Answer 14

The attribute that specifies thetransparencyof an object or of a group of objects

Question 15

Gradient

Answer 15

The gradual blending of two or more colors into each other

Question 16

Transform

Answer 16

change in shape or appearance of something

Question 17

Constrain

Answer 17

Preserving the dimensions (Ratio of height and width) of one or more objects what transforming or scaling

Question 18

Pdf- Portable Document Format

Answer 18

Commonly used for sharing files, publishing electronic documents and eBooks. Can also store vector file information to use in other programs or printing. Files shared can provide security, not allowing them to be edited or copied.

Question 19

EPS - Encapsulated PostScript

Answer 19

Is an older vector file type universally supported by vector drawing programs. Can store vector and bitmap graphics with a preview of the image.