101 Investigate graphic types and file formats Node Handle Vector graphics are created from mathematical formulas used to define lines shapes and curves Edited in draw programs Shapes can be edited by moving points called nodes drawing points ID: 814523
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Vector Graphics
2.01 Investigate graphic image design.
1.01 Investigate graphic types and file formats.
Slide2Node
Handle
Vector graphics are created from mathematical formulas used to define lines, shapes and curves.
Edited in draw programs
Shapes can be edited by moving points called nodes (drawing points)
Vector Graphics
Slide3Examples
More examples
http://qvectors.com/
Original Image
Resized Image
Shapes that make up the image.
Slide4Uses of Vector Graphics
Graphics that will be scaled (or resized)
Architectural drawings and CAD programsFlow charts
Logos that will be scaled (resized)
Cartoons and clip art
Graphics on websites
Because they have very small file sizes.
This allows them to load quickly.
Fonts and specialized text effects
Slide5Advantages of Vectors
Resolution Independent
Regardless of how much the image is enlarged or reduced, the image definition and quality remain the same.Small File Sizes
Easily transferred over the Internet.
Slide6Disadvantages of Vectors
Lower color quality than raster images.
They do not support as many colors.Not good for photographic images.
Click to see an example.
Slide7Popular Vector Graphic Software
Xara Xtreme
Adobe IllustratorCorelDraw
DXF - AutoCAD
Inkscape – open source software similar to Adobe Illustrator.
Slide8AI – Adobe Illustrator
Industry standard used by developers of vector graphics.
Used to create, save, and archive original artwork.
EPS – Encapsulated Postscript
Meta Graphic
Graphics developers generally save a copy of the AI file in EPS format because it can be opened by computers running different operating systems.
Preferred format for vendors/clients who use the graphics in publications due to its portability.
Common Vector File Formats
Slide9Meta Graphics
Can contain vector and raster data.
Shapes in vector graphics can be filled with textures and patterns that are raster graphics.
Useful when layering text on top of raster graphics.
Examples
WMF – Windows Metafile
EPS – Encapsulated Postscript
Slide10More Vector Formats
SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics
Standard format created by W3C Versatile, all-purpose vector format
CDR – Corel Draw
DXF – AutoCAD
WMF – Windows Metafile