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Updated advice on vector graphics

Posted by Antony Theobald on Thursday 28 May 2009 at 1:30pm
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We've just released four fully updated advice documents on vector graphics.

Vector image of two flowers, a portion is enclosed by a rectangle box Zoomed portion of vector image of two flowers

  • Introduction to the Vector Image Format
    Digital image formats fall into two main categories: raster and vector. The raster format lends itself to continuous tone images such as photographs. This document introduces the vector image format which is more suited to the defined lines, curves and shapes of charts, logos, web graphics, technical drawings, cartoons and fonts.
  • Vector Graphics Resources
    The links listed here have been gathered to provide a useful collection of vector graphics resources.
  • Vector Drawing Software
    If you need to create your own diagrams, illustrations, logos or other graphics, there are a number of programs to choose from. This document looks at the main applications as well as some more specialist programs. It also highlights the main points to consider when choosing software.
  • Vector Graphics Illustrated Glossary
    An alphabetical list of commonly-used terms in vector graphics. Each term is defined and accompanied by one or more illustrations.

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