Digital Image Editing — Outcome 6.1 Content Management (Strand 6: Digital Design)

Importing Media

The process of bringing external media (photos, images, graphics) into an editing environment.

Open vs Import/Place

Open means directly editing a file; Import/Place means inserting a file into an existing document as a new layer.

Embedded Media

Media stored inside your project file, making it self-contained but increasing file size.

Linked Media

Media that references an external file, keeping the project size smaller but requiring organized file management.

Bit Depth

The number of bits used to represent each color channel in an image, affecting tonal gradation.

Pixel Dimensions

The width and height of an image measured in pixels.

Transparency

A property of some image formats (like PNG) that allows for see-through areas within the image.

RAW Files

Unprocessed image data directly from a camera sensor requiring special processing before editing.

Compression Artifacts

Visual distortions that occur when lossy compression reduces image quality during exporting.

File Format Conversion

Changing how image data is encoded for compatibility with different tools or workflows.

Raster Images

Images made of pixels, such as photographs (common formats include JPEG, PNG, TIFF).

Vector Graphics

Images defined by shapes and mathematical equations (common formats include SVG, AI, EPS).

Lossless vs Lossy

Lossless retains all data during conversion; lossy discards some data to reduce file size.

Flattening

Merging layers into one image to improve compatibility at the expense of editability.

Resampling

Changing an image's pixel dimensions, which can affect detail and quality.

Pixel-to-Inch (PPI)

A measure of print resolution describing how many pixels fit into one inch of physical space.

Metadata

Information stored in or alongside a file that includes details like author and copyright.

File Organization

The structured arrangement of files and folders for easy retrieval and management.

Naming Convention

A consistent rule for filename creation that aids in sorting and searching for files.

Archiving

Creating a complete and reliable snapshot of a project for long-term storage.

3-2-1 Backup Rule

A backup strategy involving maintaining 3 copies of data on 2 different storage types with 1 copy offsite.

Exporting

Generating an output file designed for a specific destination rather than just saving a project.

Color Profiles

Standardized settings that help manage how colors are represented in digital images.

Image Resolution

The amount of detail an image holds, commonly described in pixels per inch (PPI).

Software Responsiveness

How quickly and smoothly an application operates, which can be affected by hardware capabilities.

File Size

The amount of digital storage space a file occupies, which can change with different formats and compression.