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Which metric describes the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of an image?
Which metric describes the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of an image?
- Compression Ratio
- Pixel Dimensions (correct)
- DPI (Dots Per Inch)
- Color Depth
How does increasing DPI or PPI influence an image?
How does increasing DPI or PPI influence an image?
- It increases the number of pixels within an inch (correct)
- It reduces the size of the image file
- It adds color depth to the image
- It lowers the overall image quality
What is the primary characteristic of lossless image compression?
What is the primary characteristic of lossless image compression?
- It alters the color data of the image
- It increases the dimensions of the image
- It significantly reduces image quality
- It results in a smaller file size without losing quality (correct)
What is a disadvantage of increasing resolution beyond a certain point?
What is a disadvantage of increasing resolution beyond a certain point?
What range of bit depth allows for roughly 16 million possible values for a pixel?
What range of bit depth allows for roughly 16 million possible values for a pixel?
In digital images, what is a pixel commonly referred to as?
In digital images, what is a pixel commonly referred to as?
What is a primary characteristic of lossless compression techniques?
What is a primary characteristic of lossless compression techniques?
In which scenario is lossy compression most appropriate?
In which scenario is lossy compression most appropriate?
Which format is considered a lossless compression format?
Which format is considered a lossless compression format?
What is a major drawback of using BMP files?
What is a major drawback of using BMP files?
What happens during lossy image compression?
What happens during lossy image compression?
Which of the following statements about DIB files is true?
Which of the following statements about DIB files is true?
Why might lossless compression be preferred in medical imaging?
Why might lossless compression be preferred in medical imaging?
Which of the following is a benefit of lossy compression?
Which of the following is a benefit of lossy compression?
What is the relationship between image resolution and file size?
What is the relationship between image resolution and file size?
How does DPI (dots per inch) affect file size?
How does DPI (dots per inch) affect file size?
What is the effect of bit depth on color representation in an image?
What is the effect of bit depth on color representation in an image?
Which statement correctly describes channels in an image?
Which statement correctly describes channels in an image?
What does it mean if an image has a bit depth of 8?
What does it mean if an image has a bit depth of 8?
Why might a photographer choose a PNG format over a JPEG?
Why might a photographer choose a PNG format over a JPEG?
What is one limitation of Bitmap mode images regarding channels?
What is one limitation of Bitmap mode images regarding channels?
If an image is 1-by-1-inch at 200 dpi, how does it compare to the same size image at 100 dpi in terms of pixel quantity?
If an image is 1-by-1-inch at 200 dpi, how does it compare to the same size image at 100 dpi in terms of pixel quantity?
Flashcards
Pixel
Pixel
The smallest unit of an image that can be manipulated and displayed.
Bit Depth
Bit Depth
The number of bits used to represent the color of a pixel.
Image Resolution
Image Resolution
The amount of detail in an image, often measured in pixels.
Pixel Dimensions
Pixel Dimensions
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DPI/PPI
DPI/PPI
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Lossless Compression
Lossless Compression
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Resolution Impact
Resolution Impact
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Image Quality
Image Quality
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Lossy Compression
Lossy Compression
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What is image size measured in?
What is image size measured in?
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How does pixel dimension affect file size?
How does pixel dimension affect file size?
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What is image resolution a compromise between?
What is image resolution a compromise between?
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JPEG
JPEG
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What else impacts image file size besides pixel dimensions?
What else impacts image file size besides pixel dimensions?
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PNG
PNG
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BMP
BMP
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How do color channels work in images?
How do color channels work in images?
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What is bit depth?
What is bit depth?
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GIF
GIF
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DIB
DIB
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How does bit depth affect image quality?
How does bit depth affect image quality?
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How do color channels affect image size?
How do color channels affect image size?
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Choose Lossy or Lossless?
Choose Lossy or Lossless?
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Study Notes
Multimedia
- Multimedia is a combination of different content forms like text, audio, images, animations, video, and interactive content.
- The term "multi" means many, and "media" refers to tools for representation.
- The term "multimedia" was coined by Bob Goldstein in 1966.
- In the 1970s, multimedia meant presentations with multiple projectors synchronized to audio.
- In the 1990s, multimedia was defined as any combination of text, graphics, sound, animations, and video delivered by a computer.
Elements of Multimedia
- Text: Written content (static or dynamic), fonts, and typography to convey information.
- Images: Photographs, illustrations, graphics, icons, and visual elements for conveying ideas and emotions.
- Audio: Sound effects, music, narration, voiceovers, and other auditory components; creates immersive experience.
- Animation: Sequences of images that create movement; used for explaining complex concepts and adding interactivity.
- Video: Motion pictures, clips, and animations; provide dynamic content and tell compelling stories.
Applications of Multimedia Technology
- Education: Dynamic and engaging learning experience, integrating diverse elements for immersive and accessible content, supporting various learning styles.
- Entertainment: From movies and TV shows to video games and VR experiences, engaging audiences with vivid visuals, immersive audio, and compelling storytelling.
- Business: A powerful tool for communication, training, and branding, presenting information more effectively through presentations, webinars, and explainer videos.
- Advertising: Captivating attention, efficiently conveying messages with video ads, interactive banners, and social media campaigns.
Text in Multimedia
- Plain text, commonly used as labels and on-screen text, is crucial for clear communication in multimedia.
- Formatted text provides visual variety, using different colours, fonts, sizes, styles and backgrounds for highlighting information.
Attributes of Text
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Typeface: A family of characters with various sizes; font styles are bold, italic, underline, and outline.
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Font: A particular size, weight, and style within a typeface family.
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Font style: Attributes like boldface, italics, and underline that define text appearance.
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Leading: Spacing between lines of text.
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Kerning: Spacing between pairs of characters.
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Tracking: Spacing between all characters within a line.
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Serif Font: Has small decorative lines at the ends of characters. (e.g., Times New Roman).
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Sans-Serif Font: Does not have decorative endings. (e.g., Arial, Helvetica)
Text File Formats
- Plain Text (.txt): Simple, universal, and easily readable; no formatting or special symbols.
- Rich Text Format (.rtf): Supports a variety of formatting options but may not be suitable for all applications.
- Microsoft Word (.doc/docx): Widely used document format with various formatting options.
- HTML (.html): Used to build web pages, including links, images, and interactive elements.
Text Compression
- Huffman Coding: Variable-length codes based on character frequency for reduced file size.
- Lempel-Ziv Coding (LZ): Repetitive sequences are represented by references for compression.
- Lossless: Information is preserved during compression and decompression.
- Lossy: Some information is sacrificed for higher compression ratios.
Graphics
- Vector Graphics: Lines and curves defined by mathematical equations; scalable without losing quality (e.g., PDFs, SVG).
- Raster Graphics: Images composed of pixels; loses quality when scaled up; suitable for photorealistic images (e.g., JPEG, GIF).
Image Attributes
- Size (measured in KB, MB, or GB).
- Resolution (DPI/PPI), impacts image quality; higher DPI/PPI values result in larger files.
- Color (bit depth); affects the number of colors possible (e.g., 8-bit, 24-bit).
- Image resolution: Number of pixels in image determined by pixel dimensions or DPI/PPI
Image File Formats
- BMP: Uncompressed image format, generally large in size.
- DIB: Device-independent bitmap format, used in Windows applications.
- EPS: Vector graphic format suitable for printing and has mixed vector and raster elements.
- GIF: Supports simple animations, low file size, but limited color options.
- JPG: Lossy compression format for photographs; good for web use; highly compressed.
- PNG: Lossless compression, supports transparency, suitable for web graphics.
- TIF: Lossless compression, supports multiple layers, and various color spaces; suitable for professional graphics and printing.
- PIC: A format used by the Macintosh Paint program.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of multimedia, including its definition and history. It delves into essential elements such as text, images, audio, animation, and video, explaining their roles in creating engaging content. Test your understanding of how these components work together to enhance communication.