Tuesday 10 October 2017

VECTOR GRAPHICS


Vector:
Representing images in computer graphics.
Makes up the image in less space.
If we zoom the picture we do not loss any quality of the image.
Picture based.
Advantages:
Data represents in original resolution.
Enlarge the size of the squares making up the image.
Disadvantages:
Thin lines may disappear if we reduce the image too much.
Location of each vector need to be stored seperately.
Raster:
Also known as Bitmap.
Stores image in the form of pixels.
While if we zoom the picture in raster we will loss the quality of the image.
Pixel based.
Advantages:
Storage technique allow data to be easily performed.
Simple data structure.
Disadvantages:
Loss of information while using large cells.
Inefficient use of computer storage.
Examples: