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Vector art
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Bitmaps
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| Vector art use geometrical formulas
to render images. |
Also known as raster graphics.
Bitmap images are made up of a pattern of squares called pixels. |
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Vector art can be resized without loss in image quality.
In
logo design this is really important. A logo created in vector
format can be printed any size and the image stays crisp.
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Bitmap images become blurry and pixelated when resized.
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| Vector art images are intended
for high-quality printing. |
Bitmap images are intended mainly for on-screen viewing.
You can also print a bitmap image, but to get a good quality
print you'd need a high resolution bitmap. Most printshops
will ask you to supply the bitmap in at least 300dpi.
At Biz-Logo
we provide you with a 300 dpi bitmap as well as the original
vector art - just to be sure you'll have the files needed
by your printers. |
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Common vector art formats include:
CDR, APS and AI.
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Common bitmap formats include:
JPG, GIF, PNG, PSD, TIFF and BMP.
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Software used to create vector art:
CorelDRAW
Adobe Illustrator
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Software used to create bitmaps:
Adobe Photoshop
Corel Photo-Paint
Jasc Paint Shop Pro |
