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Photo editing

The processes involved in altering images.

Raster Images

Images stored in a computer in grid or pixel form.

Vector images

Images stored as descriptions of lines, Bezier curves, and text instead of pixels.

3D modeling

The process of creating a mathematical representation of a 3-dimensional object using specialized software.

JPEG

A common method of lossy compression for digital images.

PNG

A raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression.

GIF

A format for images that supports both animated and static images.

BMP

A raster graphic image that uses a bitmap.

EPS

Used in vector-based images in Adobe Illustrator.

SVG

An XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics.

.3ds

File format used by Autodesk 3ds Max for 3D modeling.

.fbx

An exchange format, particularly for interoperability.

Selection

A method of choosing parts of an image.

Image size

Resizing images through a process called image scaling.

Cropping

Creating a new image by selecting a desired rectangular portion.

Cloning

Copying from an image or pattern using the current brush.

Image orientation

Altering an image by rotating it in any direction.

Perspective

The art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface.

Sharpening and softening

Techniques to make images clearer or softer.

Saturation

The relative bandwidth of visible output from a light source.

Contrast and brightening

Adjusting the brightness or darkness of an image.

Photo manipulation

Transforming or altering a photograph using various methods or techniques.

Infographics

Graphics that display and explain information.