FILE FORMAT

On your blog please answer the following questions:

1. Which file formats discussed have you used in the past?
JPEG,
2. What is the difference between a Raster and a Vector file?
RASTER-the data describes the characteristics of each individual pixel),
VECTOR-  formats contain a geometric description which can be rendered smoothly at any desired display size.

The most common file formats we will use in class are .jpeg, .tiff, .psd, and either .dng (Canon) or .nef (Nikon)
JPEG
1. Is this format lossy or lossless?
lossy
2. What are common uses for each? By this I mean where would I publish each of them for the highest quality.
small images like facebook or columns.
3. Can you create this type of file in your camera?
yes
TIFF

can be lossy and lossless
1.TIFF image format is not widely supported by web browsers. TIFF remains widely accepted as a 2.photograph file standard in the printing business.
3.Some digital cameras can save images in TIFF format,
PSD
1.either lossy or lossless
2. support for most imaging options available in Photoshop.
3.no
NEF 
1. Losslesss
2. when making large images, or you just want better quality/more editing options.
3. yes