Flash masks, vector graphics, and bitmap images

Mask:

  • Vector graphics
    • Calculated and stored as mathematical formula
    • Small file size
    • Flexibility in scaling
    • Perform efficiently on Web
  • Bitmap image
    • Based on pixels
    • Raster graphics
    • File types
      • jpeg, gif, tiff, png, bmp, psd, etc.
    • Bitmaps best for Photos
    • More colors increase file size
  • Mask
    • Covers up objects or background on another layer
    • Creates a stencil window to the background
    • Specialized layers of mask and masked

 

 
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