Understanding Image File Formats

This video tutorial explains various image file formats, focusing on static and moving images. It covers the differences between bitmap and vector images, the impact of resolution on image quality, and the common file formats used in different scenarios. The tutorial also discusses the characteristics and uses of specific file types like GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, and TIFF, highlighting their suitability for different applications.

What is the primary goal of this lesson?

• To learn how to edit images

• To understand different file formats for images

• To create animations

• To design websites

Which type of image is made up of pixels?

• Bitmap images

• GIF images

• PNG images

• Vector images

What happens to a raster image when you zoom in?

• It remains clear and undistorted

• It disappears

• It becomes grainy and distorted

• It changes color

Why are vector images generally less detailed?

• They use lossy compression

• They are used for animations

• They are made up of pixels

• They are composed of basic elements

Which type of image is suitable for complex graphics and can be taken with a camera?

• GIF images

• Vector images

• Bitmap images

• PNG images

What does GIF stand for?

• Graphics Interchange Format

• Graphics Information File

• Graphical Image Format

• General Image File

Which file format uses lossy compression?

• BMP

• JPEG

• PNG

• GIF

Which file format is best used for high-quality prints and professional publications?

• GIF

• JPEG

• BMP

• TIFF

Which file format supports transparency and uses lossless compression?

• PNG

• BMP

• JPEG

• GIF

Which file format is commonly used for web images and nonprofessional printing?

• TIFF

• BMP

• JPEG

• GIF