Images

1. Vector-drawn graphics

1.1. Application of vector-drawn images

1.2. How vector-drawn images work

1.3. Vector-drawn images versus bitmaps

2. Vector-drawn images

2.1. Computer-aided design (CAD) programs

2.2. Graphic artists designing for the print media

2.3. 3-D animation programs

2.4. Application requiring drawing of graphic shapes

3. Vector-drawn images versus bitmaps

3.1. use less memory space and have a smaller file size compare to bitmaps

3.2. cannot be used for photorealistic images

3.3. require a plug-in for web-based display

4. Features of a 3-D application

4.1. Modelling

4.1.1. placing all the elements into 3-D space

4.2. Extrusion

4.2.1. shape of a plane surface extends some distance

4.3. Lathing

4.3.1. the shape is rotated around a defined axis

5. Rendering

5.1. use of intricate algorithms to apply user-specified effects

6. Dithering

6.1. a process whereby the color value of each pixel is changed to the closest matching color value in the target palette