Semester March

BMIS 33135 MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS TUTORIAL 2 - IMAGES 31 March 2017

2017

ANSWER THESE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. Discuss the difference between bitmap and vector graphics. Describe five different
graphic elements you might use in a project, for example, the background, buttons,
icons, or text. Would you use a vector tool or a bitmap tool for each element? Why?
2. You are assigned to create an interface that will look good across platforms. What is
the difference between images as shown on a Macintosh and PC? How would you
deal with this problem?
3. List several simple geometric shapes. If you have a 3-D modeling program available,
using these shapes, extrude or lathe them to create various objects, such as a
teapot, a tree, a car, a table, or a lamp. Think of some other objects. How would you
use the simple geometric shapes (called primitives) to create the 3-D object?
4. You are a designer given the task of creating a web site for a new division of your
company. Start by defining the characteristics of the customers of the company and
the kind of image the company wishes to present to its customers. Then specify a
color palette to be used for the design of the site. Defend your color choices by
discussing the associations people have with the colors and how they relate to your
customers and the companys image.