The document discusses different file formats for graphics. It describes EPS as an encapsulated PostScript file format that can contain vector or bitmap images. EPS is considered the most portable format. The document also outlines common file formats for web pages (GIF and JPEG) and printed documents (TIFF and EPS). It notes that GIF is best for images with solid colors, JPEG for photos, TIFF supports bitmaps, and EPS can contain vector and bitmap graphics.

1. FILE FORMAT

2. THE EPS FILE FORMAT
Self-contained PostScript Files which
contain the same mathematical
descriptions as the vector files they are
made from
(ENCAPSULATED POSTSCRIPT)

3. THE EPS FILE FORMAT
Even bitmaps can be saved in the
EPS file format
Most PORTABLE format

4. TODAY’S APPLICATION
GRAPHIC ARTIST HAS TO MASTER BOTH
SKILLS:

5. TODAY’S APPLICATION
Four major illustration program

6. TODAY’S APPLICATION
Four major illustration program

7. TODAY’S APPLICATION
Four major illustration program

8. TODAY’S APPLICATION
Four major illustration program

9. FOUR BASIC FILE FORMATS
For Web Pages
1. GIF
2. JPEG
For Printed Documents
1. TIFF
2. EPS

10. GIF
(GRAPHICS INTERCHANGE FORMAT)
•Using 256 color spectrum
•Compressed for smaller files and
faster downloads
•Best for solid colors or areas of
uniform color

11. GIF
(GRAPHICS INTERCHANGE FORMAT)

12. JPEG
(JOINT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERTS GROUP)
•Using full spectrum of colors
•Also uses compression, but “lossy”
•Best for photographic images

13. JPEG
(JOINT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERTS GROUP)

14. TIFF
(TAGGED-IMAGE FILE FORMAT)
•Used bitmaps only
•Supported by all graphic applications

15. EPS
(ENCAPSULATED POSTSCRIPT)
•Used Bitmap and Vector Graphics
•PostScript description

16. PUBLISHING
Two Kinds of Publishing
1. Printed Documents
2. Electronic Documents

17. PRINTED DOCUMENTS

18. ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

19. ADOBE PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT
(PDF)
Used for publishing electronic
documents to be distributed over the
internet and other online services