Layers can be used when editing digital images. Describe what is meant by a ‘layer’ in computer graphics. Describe how layers could be used to enhance a digital image. Discuss the impact on society of the use of image editing on photographs in fashion magazines.

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2019

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An artist has sketched some of the shapes to use in a cartoon image of a snail. The pre-drawn shapes are shown in Fig. 1. Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3 Shape 4 Fig. 1 The final image is then composed and completed using image-editing tools on a computer. It is shown in Fig. 2. Cartoon Snail Fig. 2 Explain, in detail, how you would use image-editing tools to create the final image from the components.

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2017

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Computer Aided Design software has been used to create a design for a new kitchen as shown: Plan Image 1 Image 2 Describe how the software tools would have been used to create the plan and the images from it.

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2019

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Image editing software has tools for altering digital images. Explain why a graphic designer might use each of the following tools to alter a digital image. layer tool flatten tool

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2022

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Designers often use computer-aided design (CAD). shows the design of a room. N 38.68 m2 0m –2 0m –2 Vi Hei De Wi Coffee table Armchair 49.3 Flowers 49.9 48.6 Chair Table 208.5 91.5 Open door 10.2 Double sm Name Desk Corner sofa Coffee table Chair Chair Bookcase Armchair Armchair Aquarium Living room Describe how the features of CAD software can be used to design the room.

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2021

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RGB and CMYK are two systems that are used to produce colour in graphic design. Compare, by describing similarities and differences, the use of the RGB and CMYK colour systems in graphic design.

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2022

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Colour gradients can be used when filling shapes in digital images. Describe two properties of the filled shape that can be changed with the use of colour gradients. Describe the types of gradient that can be used when filling a shape with colour.

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2019

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Colour management systems (CMS) are used in computer graphics. Explain why a CMS is needed.

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2024

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A portrait painter has a website which he uses to display photographs of his work. The website uses thumbnail and large images to show the photographs. Analyse the use of bitmap graphics for this purpose.

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2021

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Web pages can be made more attractive and easier to read by using colours. All major web browsers support the use of HSL to specify the colours used in web pages. Explain how HSL is used to specify colours.

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2024

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