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• Raster images


  Made up of a set grid of dots called pixels where each pixel is assigned a color. Resolution dependent, meaning they exist at one size.
• Vector images


  Digital artwork in which points, lines and curves are calculated by the computer. They are essentially giant math equations. When you shrink or enlarge a vector image, your shapes get larger, but you won't lose any detail or get any pixelation.
• JPEG/JPG


  One of the most widely used formats online. JPEG images have a sliding scale of compression that decreases file size tremendously, but increases artifacts or pixelation the more the image is compressed.
• GIF


  Graphics Interchange Format. The only animated Photo format.
• Bitmap


  Raster Image, Uncompressed file. Used in MS Windows OS.
• TIFF/TIF


  Tagged Image File Format. Extremely high quality, primarily used in photography and desktop publishing. Can also be used as a "container" for JPEG images.
• PNG


  Portable Network Graphics. Next-generation GIF. Has built-in transparency and can display higher color depths.
• PDF


  Portable Document Format. Used to display documents and graphics correctly, no matter the device, application, operating system or web browser. Has a powerful vector graphics foundation.
• Text files


  Contain textual data and may be saved in plain text or rich text formats.
• DOC


  Microsoft Word File. The DOC file was designated as Microsoft Word's primary format in 1983.
• Cropping


  Cut out unnecessary or unwanted parts of an image
• Color Balance


  Adjust images color composition for a better picture
• Brightness and Contrast


  Make an image look brighter or darker
• Compression and Resizing


  Change the file size
• Color Blending or Effects


  Control most of the effects you can implement into a picture
• Combining Multiple Images


  Place an image right on top of another image like text
• Online Graphics Software


  • Picasa
  • Fotor
  • Pixlr
• Image hosting service


  Allows individuals to upload images to an Internet website. The image host will then store the image onto its server and show the individual different types of code to allow others to view that image.
• Imgur


  • Free hosting site, doesn't required own account, share through unique URL, max file is 20 mb (non animated) or 200 mb (animated)
• Google Photos


  • The most used image app/host, has a back up feature
• Flickr


  • One of the oldest and well known image host, storage space 1 TB
• Imageshack


  • Unlimited storage space, less than 25mb
• DropBox


  • Free storage cloud, links for sharing, offers offline viewing, 2GB max storage, 16GB when you invite friends
• Balance


  • The equal distribution of visual weight, determined by darkness/lightness, thickness of lines, and size. Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
• Movement


  • Directs a viewer's eye along a path through the artwork, and/or shows movement, action and direction
• Unity


  • Created by using harmonious similarity of design elements in different parts of the work so that the parts relate to each other
• Proximity


  • The process of ensuring related design elements are placed together
• Repetition


  • The process of repeating elements throughout a design to give a unified look. Includes consistency of font, font size, patterns, and colors
• Alignment


  • Every item should have a visual connection with something else on the page. Can be edge alignment or center alignment.
• Contrast


  • The divergence of opposing elements (opposite colors, value light/dark, direction horizontal/vertical). Allows us to emphasize or highlight key elements.
• White space


  The art of nothing. The portion of a page left unmarked: margins, gutters, and space between columns, lines of type, graphics, figures, or objects drawn or depicted.
• Online Platforms


  A group of technologies that is used as a base upon which other application, processes, or technologies are developed. Includes operating system and computer hardware.
• Online Technologies


  Presentation, programs, forms and file management that are available over the internet
• Presentation or Visualization Platforms


  • Prezi, Emaze, Zoho Show, Mindmap, MindMeister
• Cloud Computing Platform


  The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store and access data and programs. Offers self-service provision, elasticity, and pay-per-use.
• Cloud Computing Platforms


  • Google Drive, Dropbox
• Cloud Architect


  A computer professional responsible for managing a company's cloud computing strategy.
• Content Management System (CMS)


  A computer application that allows you to publish, edit, manipulate, organize and delete web content. Used in blogs, news websites, and shopping.
• Search engine optimization (SEO)


  The process of optimizing your online content so that a search engine likes to show it as a top result for searches of a certain keyword.
• File Management Tools


  • Zamzar, word2pdf