Vector graphics terminology

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Vector graphics terminology

Vector based images

Popular Vector Oriented Sofware

Adobe Illustrator

Ink

No resolution dependant

Images that are created with a vector oriented software and is made out of vectors created with paths

Bezier Curve

Uses

Design

Computer Graphics

Fonts

Interface

Animation

Parametric Curve used in computer graphics

Path

Advantages

Since it's based on an outline and not bitmap dots, it is independant of resolution

Drawn or generated outline that represents a series of lines

Nodes or anchores

Definition

Points where a path passes by

Geometrical primitive

Examples

2D Computer Graphics

Triangles

Circles

Planes

Constructive Geometry (3D)

Sphere

Cylinder

Cube

Most primitive

Straight line segment

Point

Definition

Simplest geometric object a system can draw