Bitmap vs. Vectors

1.      Bitmapped Image (Raster Image) “made up of pixels in a grind. Pixels are picture element; ting dots of individual colours that make up what you see on your screen. All these tiny dots of colours come together to form the image see.” Chastain. S. (2015).

2.      Vector Image “are made up of many individual, scalable objects. These objects are defined by mathematical equations rather than pixels, so they always render at high quality.” Chastain. S. (2015).

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http://abc.eznettools.net/eznetu/Graphics/graphic_types/index.html

 Characteristics of a Bitmap and Vector Image 

      Bitmapped images resolution dependant znd Vector Images are not 

     Vector Images contain no background and Bitmapp images can be saved in a wide variety of backgrounds.

     Every Line in a vector  graphic is described by its features.

    

    Advantages of Vector and Bitmap Images
 

      When resizing vector images they do not lose their image quality but  one can share and edit Bitmapped images easily.

      Vector Images are not cost effective as Bitmapp Images.

      Bitmapp Images are easily converted. 

      References 

http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/316_present_communicate_data/bitmaps_vectors/miniweb/pg4.htm

http://etc.usf.edu/techease/win/images/what-is-the-difference-between-bitmap-and-vector-images/

Steps for Rendering a drawing

HERE ARE THE STEPS TO RENDER A DRAWING USING PHOTOSHOP CS6
 

1.     Select the image you wish to render.

2.     Open the image in Photoshop.

3.     Ensure that your image mode is set to RGB.

4.     Mentally record names for various parts of your image.

5.     Identify the part of the image you wish to render.

6.     Create a new layer, renaming the layer appropriately.

7.     Select the outline and apply a Gaussian blur; and save the selection.

8.     Now fill with a color or gradient.  Further, you may add a stroke.

9.     Now identify another part of the object and create a new layer.

Make your new selection, blur and save your selection

Below is an my example of a rendered animation