Graphics File Formats

Introduces graphics representation theory and image compression, covers advantages and disadvantages of each format, and provides format details and an overview of the file structure. This second edition contains expanded treatment of image compression and motion, and updated chapters on 30 formats, such as FLI/FLC, QuickTime Animation, RIB, TIFF, JPEG, Windows Bitmap, and PICT. Although it lacks image examples, graphics aficionados will appreciate the comprehensive nature of the text. Includes chapter bibliographies. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.