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:desktop_computer: Graphics & Images Media Content :desktop_computer:
Practical Uses
Social Media Postings
Presentations
Web Design
Logos and Icons
Infographics
Banners
Advantages / Disadvantages
Advantages
Its easier to understand and digest graphic or images content than written or spoken content.
Graphical media is much more engaging and easier to remember
The audience can quickly visualize the information used in the graphical presentation.
Graphics are usually editable or revisable
Disadvantages
A lot of time is needed to create a good and informative design.
Possible confusion about the delivered graphical content if not designed properly
If delivering huge amount of information, it may not be suitable.
Wrong graphic will lead to misleading information
File Types
JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts Group)
Smaller file sizes than PNG at the same image quality
Lossy compression format that reduces file size by discarding some image information
Supports millions of colors, making it ideal for photographs and complex images
Can result in image artifacts (distortions) if too much compression is used
Best for photographs and images with subtle color variations
PNG
(Portable Network Graphics)
Larger file sizes than JPG at the same image quality
Lossless format that preserves all image information
Supports fewer colors than JPG, but can include transparency and is ideal for simple graphics with few colors
Does not produce artifacts since it is a lossless format
Best for graphics with sharp edges and solid colors, such as logos and illustrations
Graphics
Illustrations, drawings or icons that are created using computers.
Generated using primitive objects. Lines, curves, circles, polygon shapes.
Graphics editing software, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, ibisPaint.
Emphasis, direct attention and illustrate a content.
There is no movement in these types of pictures.
Images
An image is a picture or visual representation that was created or copied and stored in electronic form.
Images are used to create interest and provide information
It consists of a rectangular array of dots (pixels) and the physical size depends on the resolution of the device on which it is displayed.
Use to creted charts, graphs, photographs,logos
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Google Chrome
Image Sourcing
Composition and photography
Logos and icons
Posters and Banners
Calculation
(Horizontal x Vertical x Bit Depth)
/8 x 1024