Chapter 16 | Introduction to Computer Graphics

 

Chapter 16 Introduction to Computer Graphics

 a. When was the first version of Photoshop released?

Ans: The first version of Photoshop was released in 1990.

b. Is GIMP a page layout software?

Ans: No, GIMP is not a page layout software; it is an image manipulation program.

c. InDesign is the successor of which program?

Ans: InDesign is the successor of Adobe PageMaker.

d. Can you save an InDesign file in PDF format?

Ans: Yes, i can save an InDesign file in PDF format.

e. How many maximum colors can be held by the GIF format?

Ans: The GIF format can hold a maximum of 256 colors.

f. Which option of the Window menu can be used to format font?

Ans: The "Character" option in the Window menu can be used to format font.

 

7. Write Short answer of the following questions:

a. What is computer graphics? Write two examples.

Ans: Computer graphics is a representation of image data in digital form. Eg. Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw. 

b. What is adobe Photoshop? Who released it first time?

Ans: Adobe Photoshop is one of the popular graphics design and image editing software developed by American brothers Thomas Knoll and John Knoll at Adobe Company in 1988.

c. What is adobe InDesign? Write its features.

Ans: Adobe InDesign is one of the popular page layout software which is the used for designing, formatting and printing books, newspaper etc. 

 Features of Adobe InDesign are:

·         It allows creating, formatting and printing image in required layout.

·         It provides several common graphical package tools.

·         It allows typing and editing the text on opened or closed paths.

·         It allows flipping and rotating the images as user's need.

·         It supports easy and effective use of different color and pallets.

d. Write any four uses of graphics package in different fields.

Ans: The following are the common four used of graphics package in different fields.

·         Computer-aided design (CAD)

·         Digital Art

·         Web design

·         Video Game and virtual reality

e. What is tool? What are the major categorization of tools in InDesign?

Ans: Tools are used to perform any task quickly and effectively. We can design and edit pictures and images by using these tools from the tools box.

The major category of tools in InDesign are:

1.   Selection tools

2.   Drawing and type tools

3.   Transformation tools

4.   Modification and Navigation tools

 

 8. Write long answer of the following questions. 

a. Discuss the purpose of graphics in different fields.

Ans: The purpose of graphics in different fields are described below:

1.   Computer-aided design (CAD): Graphics are used in CAD to design things like buildings and cars on computers. They help architects and engineers make detailed plans before building.

2.   Digital Art: Artists use graphics on computers to create paintings, illustrations, and animations. It's like drawing or painting, but using special software and tools.

3.   Web Design: Graphics are crucial in web design for making websites look good and easy to use. They include things like logos, buttons, and images that you see when you visit a website.

4.   Video Games and Virtual Reality: Graphics make video games and virtual reality worlds come alive! They create characters, environments, and special effects that players can see and interact with, making games fun and immersive.

 

b. What is photo editing? Describe  the features of Photoshop.

Ans: Photo editing means to change and modify the image according to required style and format. These images can be digital photographs, illustrations, graphs, pictures etc.

Features of photoshops are:

1.   It is easy and effective for creating and editing images.

2.   It provides several tools to perform the image task quickly.

3.   It supports 2D to 3D image conversion.

4.   It allows to save images for the web.

5.   It allows to format and print images in desired style.

 

c. How are page layout software useful for publication purpose? Explain in your own words.

Ans: Page layout software is useful for publication because it helps us arrange text, pictures, and other design elements neatly on a page. It allows us to create books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, and flyers that look attractive and professional. With this software, we can easily move things around, change fonts, adjust colors, and organize content properly. It also helps in preparing documents for printing or sharing online. Overall, page layout software makes publishing easier, faster, and more professional.