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An Introduction to Digital Multimedia
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An Introduction to Digital Multimedia

by T.M. Savage, K.E. Vogel
October 2008
Beginner content levelBeginner
335 pages
13h 31m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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2.4 Digitization
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File Conversion
Problems with file compatibility can often be resolved through file conversion, the pro-
cess of transforming one file type to another.
File conversion can be carried out by specialized applications, such as Equilibrium’s
DeBabelizer. It is also often possible to perform conversions using the “Save As” function
in popular media-specific software. For example, a TIFF image captured by a scanner can
be opened in Photoshop and readily saved as a JPEG image for use on the Web.
File Maintenance
The variety of formats that may be required to develop and deliver a multimedia applica-
tion also makes it important to carefully preserve both original and derivative files. Good
file maintenance can save time when applications ...
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