Buying a graphics tablet

Explain what a graphics tablet is and how you would use one.

A graphics tablet is a computer input device that allows you to hand draw images and graphics. they can also be used to write, draw or put a signature. It has a flat page which you can draw or write an image or words using an attached stylus which is like a pen like drawing apparatus. The image normally doesn't appear on the tablet itself but it is displayed on the computer monitor. it creates computer graphics, especially two-dimensional computer graphics. Some examples of graphic tablets are GIMP, Corel painting, inkscape, photoshop, pixel image editor, studio artist, the crosfield imaging system, Quantel paintbox, and others.

How to use a graphics tablet

Step1: Research different graphics tablets. While most graphics tablets are similar, some perform better than others for certain tasks. There are different sizes of graphics tablets. A novice or occasional user might not want a larger graphics tablet, while an experienced programmer or graphic artist might prefer a larger tablet.

Step2: Know the interface, the way your graphics tablet connects to the computer. Many modern graphics tablets use USB connectivity. There are a few that have wireles capability that gives you more flexibility.

Step3: Set up your graphics tablet with the software that came with it. This software lets you use the tablet, and adjust the settings.

Step4: Draw your designs with a stylus or other tool, such as a graphics mouse. The stylus is a pen-like tool for drawing, similar to a pen or pencil. A graphics mouse is like to a regular compute mouse, but has adjustable settings for a graphics tablet, as well as the regular functions of a computer mouse.

Step5: Adjust the settings on your graphics tablet. Some adjustments may need to be made according to the type of graphics job you are doing. Refer to the user manual for specifics to the graphics tablet purchased.

Step6: Use the graphics tablet for computer graphics, game design, website graphics design, calligraphy on the computer, picture languages such as Chinese and Japanese writing, CAD and technical drawings and digital photography work. Anything a mouse and mouse pad can do, a graphics tablet can do.

2. Copy the information about the wireless tablet into this document

Wacom Graphire3 Bluetooth - Mouse, digitizer, stylus - 20.9 x 15.1 cm - wireless - Blue...

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Price Inc GST $399.00
Price Ex GST $362.73

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Part Number
W1664
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CTE-630BT/TO-C
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Wacom Graphire3 Bluetooth - Mouse, digitizer, stylus - 20.9 x 15.1 cm - wireless - BluetoothThere is nothing like the clean simplicity of wireless. Now you can enjoy this freedom with all the powerful features of a Wacom pen tablet with the Graphire3 Bluetooth. From photos and videos to graphic design and art, wireless creativity is yours.

3. Explain in terms we can understand what is meant by:

Pressure levels

Pressure levels are the sencitivity of the tablet wether it's high or low or standard. A standard pressure sensitivities is 256, 512 and 1024, and the higher the number is it will feel more natural, responsive and you will have more control of it . Most tablets has a 256, 512, or 1024 pressure levels. The pressure level can control the line thickness, transparency, and/or color.

Resolution

A resolution is the sharpness of a computer generated image is measured by the number of dots per linear inch in a hard-copy printout or it can be the number of pixels across and down on a display screen. Resolutions greater than 300 dots per linear inch is unecessary for everyday use and the finer the resolution is the more control you will apply on the image.

Buying a camera

1. Explain what you want the camera for, printing high quality images ?

The camera that I would buy is for taking family pictures, important events and pictures to put in the internet. It would also have to have alot of memory that can be stored and enough to last for a while. I would also like it to have a clear image when i take a picture even when it's far away and that when i zoom in you can still see it's important details.

2.What resolution should I look for?

I should look for a camera with a high resolution setting because if i want to print an image for example 900x900 pixels the picture would come out clearer and so that it doesnt lack detail.

3.What type of memory is available?

There are many types of memory cards and some of them are:

SD memory card

SD memory card is an ultra small flash memory card is designed to store high capacity in a small sized stick. They are normally used for small portable devices such as digital cameras, handheld computers, audio players and mobile phones. SD Memory Cards are now available for up to 2GB. An SD card normally measures 24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm and weighs approximately 2grams.

MMC

MMC is designed to store data and to enable the transfer of data between devices equipped with MultiMediaCard (MMC) slots. MMC is used as a storage media for a portable device. For example, a digital camera would use an it for storing image files. it has a capacity size of 128MB, 256MB and 512MB.

MICRO SD

It is the smallest memory card available, at the size of 15 mm × 11 mm × 1 mm (about the size of a fingernail) an it is about a quarter the size of an SD card. They are now available in a capacity of 1GB and weighs about 0.04 lbs or 1.41g.

4.Find two cameras that would suit your needs, copy their details into this document and explain why they would suit you.

SNAPSHOOTER

The specs that matter
Resolution
4 megapixels or greater
Price
AU$200 to AU$500
Lens type
Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent)
Storage media
Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Photo file format
JPEG
Interfaces
USB, NTSC/PAL television connection
Exposure controls
Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure)
Focus controls
Automatic
Flash modes
Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction
Software
Photo stitching, photo album, slide show
Multimedia
Video-clip recording with sound
Cool features to look for
Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility; in-camera red-eye removal; automatic exposure fix

A snapshooter would suit me because it can take photos that I can e-mail to friends and family, post on the Web, or print in sizes smaller than 8x10 inches. It is also small enough to take anywhere and it also has a video recording with sounds.

UNDECIDED

The specs that matter
Resolution
5 megapixels or greater
Price
AU$400 to AU$700
Lens type
Zoom (range encompassing at least 34mm to 136mm, 35mm equivalent)
Storage media
Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard
Photo file format
JPEG, TIFF, RAW
Interfaces
USB, NTSC/PAL television connection
Exposure controls
Automatic, aperture- and shutter-priority, manual, choice of metering modes, autobracketing
Focus controls
Automatic, manual
Flash modes
Automatic, fill, slow sync
Software
Midrange photo editor
Multimedia
Video-clip recording with sound
Cool features to look for
Remote control, dynamic histogram display, compatibility with lens converters and accessories; built-in help features

This is my second choice because it has a big enough memory for me to take alot of pictures, it has a tv connection can edit photos, recording video clip with sound,and has a wide range of controls i can choose from eg. automatic, manual etc.

5.Explain how a card reader would be useful for you to have with the camera.

A card reader can be connected or built in. It can be useful for a camera because it alows images/ photos to be transpered from devices such as a digital camera, video recorders and mp3 players. Using a card reader can also reduce wear and tear on the hinges and the terminals within the cameras memory card compartment and instead of using camera cables u can use a card reader and it would not drain the batteries in the camera.

Cartoon drawing

3D tut

Image file types

Gif file

Gif file is used to store low colour sprite data for games and is also used for small animations and low resolution film clips. gif cannot be used for digital photography or still images. the number of colour a gif file has is 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256.

JEG file

JPEG file is used for digital cameras and other photographic devises. It is aslo used for storing and transmitting photographic images in the world wide web. It cannot be used for multiple edits as it can get lost or deleted. The number of colour a JPEG has is 256, 16777216 or 4294967296.

Animated gif files

Animated GIF file is used for a serious of images and make up serious of frames. Animated GIFs are larger than single-frame GIFs and take longer to download because of it's size. the size of a normal animated gif file is 60 x 60 pixels.

MPEG file

MPEG file is used for digital videos and digital audio compressions. To use a personal computer that has a sufficient speed, internal memory and a hard disk space to handle and play large MPEG file. The number of colour a MPEG has is 800 mb and has a standard 1100kbps

Shokwave file

Shockwave file is used for multimedia and especially for vector graphics and contains animations or applets of varying degrees. Shockwave file can be played by the Adobe Flash player, working either as a browser plug in or a standalone player. it has a 800x600 pixels and a 16 bit depth.

Animation using GIMP

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