| Pixel-oriented (Bitmap-oriented) imaging software: |
| Software that, through a user interface, allows the user to create images by defining a matrix of the pixels that make up the image on the computer screen. Pixel imaging software is very useful in editing images and digitized photos. The basic format of Pixel-oriented output files is Bitmap. |
| Vector drawing software: |
| Vector Drawing does not store information on the state of every pixel of a matrix but rather stores the information as coordinates that describe the object. Many paint programs that use pixel oriented imaging also utilize vector imaging for text. Some vector drawing programs look very much like Pixel-oriented imaging software and they may provide output in Bitmap format. Although vector drawn objects take up less memory, a large number of vector drawn objects may take longer to be drawn with each screen refresh. Computer aided design programs heavily utilize vector drawing. Vector drawing is more suitable in applications where calculations are made on dimensions and greater scaleability is desirable. |
| 3-D drawing and rendering programs: |
| 3-D drawing and rendering programs allow the user to draw or edit in two dimensions and then utilize special tools to add a third dimension, alter perspective and lighting. Many 3-D drawing and rendering programs also allow the user to animate the 3D objects or scenes created. |
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