Unit 30 - P2

P2

For brochures and leaflets you would be better off using bitmap and vector because of the images and text. This is because the bitmap will help the text while the vector will allow the image to be enhanced with it becoming pixelated.

When putting an image on the side of a van then you will have to use vector graphic because the image needs to be enhanced because of the size of the van but still be effective. And you will not achieve this unless you use vector.

For a website you would have to use bitmap because that’s what is used for websites when creating graphics this is because all browsers recognise them, while only a few recognise vectors. Bitmap and vectors can both be saved as different kind off files. Bitmap can be saved under Jpegs while vector graphics can be saved as a PDF’s.

Unit 30 , task 1 - P1 & M1

Computer – The computer I would recommend to use when creating graphics is a IMac. This is because they specify in that sort of area and are easier to use when creating graphics. They also hold a suitable amount of storage that is needed when creating graphics on your computer. The IMacs are also straight forward on how to use and can be effective to anyone when using them.

• A limitation for a computer is that they need upgrading every now and then because technology evolves extremely quickly and to get the to effectiveness you need to be fully upgraded.

Keyboard -  The computer that I would use Is the apple wireless keyboard. This is because it is easy to handle and easy to manage when creating graphics. The price of the product is suitable for the specific brand and because of what it is used for. It would also be a good recommendation when creating graphics because of the layout of the keyboard an the way it works with the IMac, it will make design a lot more effective and easier.

Mouse – Also for the mouse I would recommend the apple mouse because of the other products being used, as they are effective when they all work together. The mouse is fast with movement and is accurate when its used and this would benefit with graphic designs because of the effort and ability that needs to be used in order to create graphics.

Hardware – for hardware I would use the Fuji x-m1 digital camera if pictures are needed for the graphics design because of the quality and accuracy of the camera. This camera is reliable because it is made for a high standard outcome. I would also use a Trust slim line wide screen tablet because they are designed to create graphics which means that the quality will be appropriate and to the set standards. This would be more appropriate to use when wanting to free hand a graphic design first instead of making it from a computer software system first.

• just like the computer cameras and tablets need updating also, so this is a limitation to this specific hardware. 

Output – for the output products i would use an Hp laser jet pro printer because of the quality it would bring and the different sizes in which it can print. The print would be effective when used because it’s the purpose of the printer, it is used for top quality printing, and is used for graphics because of its results. Also I would use the Graphtec vinyl cutter because its top range and is most popular when it comes to graphic design. It is used to cut out large letters or shapes from a certain material, and is used because the material and size is different and it wouldn’t be able to be done by a normal printer.

• A limitation for printers is the size of paper in which they can print. they all have their limits to what sized paper that can be used. 

Software -  when creating graphics I would use Photoshop because of the tools that can be used to create different sorts of images, and it can also combine many different things in a effective way. Also using bitmap on graphics would be effective because it would reduce the pixels on the images, especially when wanting to create a bigger image without the image being pixelated. I would also use vector software because of what it does to images. Vector software uses curves and lines on the images to ensure that the image is not pixelated this is useful because it makes the images more effective and better in quality. One of the best vector software is Adobe Illustrator, it’s easy to use and its specifically made for creating images on your computer. The software isn't expensive either.

• the limitations of software especially photo shop is that some popular programmes like this aren't compatible with already existing computers, and it also needs alot of power for it to run, which also come as a limitation.

Storage – when creating graphics there will be a lot of material to save onto your computer, and it will take up a lot of space on your computer. A hard drive will be useful to use so you can save more things, and not have to make space onto your computer.  Origin storage hard drive would be a suitable product for it, it holds a lot of memory which means you can use more things and not have to worry about running out of space.