WEB GRAPHICS

1.Raster, or bitmap, images are made up of what?
Raster, bitmap, and images are made up of:small colored dots called pixels.

2. Vector images are made up of what?
Vector images are made up of: images based on mathematically defined points called vectors connected by lines and curves.

3. What happens to a raster type image when you increase its size?
The raster type image pixelizes: when you increase its size and it looses quality.

4. Give three file extensions of raster images types
three file extensions of raster images types are : gif, jpg, and png

5. What is the process of softening the edges of an image so it appears smoother?
The proccesss of softening the edges of an image so it appears smoother is called antialiasing.

6. What is the website where GIMP can be downloaded?
http://www.gimp.org/ is the website where GIMP can be downloaded.

7. What is an open source application?
Open Source application is the code for the program that is freely distributed

What four things should you consider while you are planning your website?

Audience, Content, Design, Ease of Use

How do you determine your target audience for your website

When you build a website for your business it has to be built so it draws visitors looking specifically for the product or service you provide if the goal is to draw online sales or have someone find out more about your company if they were referred to you. This requires narrowing down what type of information, features and products your targeted audience would be looking for. To be found on the Internet by visitors that have the potential of being actual customers the website needs to contain quality information, keywords and phrases the targeted audience would search for and project a professional appearance.