ICT REVIEWER FINALS

Graphic files

Graphic files

Stores images as a collection of pixels.

Raster-based file

Stores images as a collection of pixels and cannot be scaled without distortion.

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)

Popular file format used for cameras, scanners, and internet delivery.

Tagged Image File Format (TIFF)

Format of choice for high-quality master images.

Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)

Widely used for graphics and logos with areas of solid color.

Portable Network Graphic (PNG)

Designed to replace GIF, produces higher quality files.

Bitmap (BMP)

Low-quality files used in word processing applications.

Photoshop Documents (PSD)

Native file format of Adobe Photoshop for layered images.

Vector-based files

Stores images as mathematical formulas, allowing for scaling without distortion.

Drawing Interchange Format (DXF)

Widely used in computer-aided design software.

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)

Widely used in desktop publishing software.

Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM)

Widely used in image-oriented software.

Shapefiles (SHP)

Stores non-topological geometry and attribute information for features.

Text files

Created in word processing software programs.

Proprietary formats

Microsoft Word files with the extension of the software used.

Rich Text Format (RTF) files

Supported by various applications and saved with formatting instructions.

Portable Document Format (PDF)

Contains an image of the page, widely used for file sharing.

Image manipulation

Making changes to the appearance of a photo for various purposes.

Stock images

Images used for manipulation, considering file format.

Rendering

Process of image synthesis.

Shadow

Adding a shadow to the image for realism.

Proportion

Proper placement of images for a realistic appearance.

Color blending

Ensuring images blend perfectly and form a pleasing composition.

Emphasis on details

Creating an area of main focus to draw the viewer's eyes.

Combining multiple images

Carefully choosing and using images to create a work of art.

Enhancing a stock image

Making adjustments to improve the image.

Open source applications for image manipulation

Pixelmator, Paint.net, Adobe Lightroom, Aviary Photo Editor, Autodesk Pixlr, PaintShop Pro, Serif PhotoPlus X7.

Uploading and sharing images online

Content sharing for various purposes.

Filipinos and social media

Filipinos spend an average of 4.17 hours daily on social media.

Considerations for uploading and sharing images

Storage space, cost, quality, ease of use, access, shareability, printability, privacy.

Popular social networking sites

Facebook, Instagram.

Existing photo sharing sites

500px, Flickr, Photobucket, Shutterfly, Google.