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This guide explores the concept of image resolution in digital and interactive media, including vocabulary associated with photographic resolution. It defines how resolution denotes the detail an image holds across various mediums, such as digital images and film. The importance of PPI (Pixels Per Inch) is explained, illustrating how it relates to the resolution of devices like computer displays and scanners. Additionally, it covers how PPI affects the quality of printed images, emphasizing that high-quality photos typically require 300 DPI for optimal results.
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Digital and Interactive Media Photo Editing
Resolution • Vocabulary • Photographic Resolution • Describes the detail an image holds. • The term applies to digital images, film images, and other types of images. • Higher resolution means more image detail.
Resolution • Vocabulary Cont. • PPI or Pixels Per Inch • Measurement of the resolution of devices in various contexts • Typically computer displays, image scanners, and digital camera image sensors.
PPI or Pixels Per Inch cont… • PPI can also describe the resolution, in pixels, of an image to be printed within a specified space. • 100 x 100 pixel image that is printed in a 1-inch square could be said to have 100 dots per inch (DPI). • The measurement is meaningful when printing an image. • Good quality photographs usually require 300 dots per inch when printed.