Preparing Quality Images for Computer Networks

Limitations of Different Image Forms
Components of Digital Image Quality
Perspectives on Digital Image Quality
- The Copyright Holder and/or the Image Creator
  - Questions To Ask
- The Subject Matter Expert
  - Questions To Ask
- The End User
  - Questions To Ask
- The Archivist
  - Questions To Ask
- Summary: Emphasizing Image Quality

Common Factors That Affect Data Transfer Time
- The Transfer Rate
  - Table: Typical Data Transfer Rates
- The Quantity of Data
- Network Traffic
- Throughput Speed of Storage Devices
Summary: Data Transfer Time

Bitmapped vs. Object Oriented Images
More About Bitmapped Images
- Resolution
- Image Size
- Color Depth
  - Table: The Number of Colors Available at Common Bit Depths
- Calculating Image Data
- Summary: Bitmapped Images
- Displaying the Image on a Computer Screen
  - Scaling the Size and Resolution
  - Color Reduction (Quantization)
  - Dithering
  - Advantages of Color Reduction and Dithering
  - Disadvantages of Color Reduction and Dithering

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