Computer System
Computer itself, monitor, keyboard, mouse
A computer system is a complete working computer which
includes a mouse, monitor, and the actual computer itself. Without the computer
system you wouldn’t able to connect any of your devices such as digital cameras
and printers to it. You also wouldn’t be able to turn any physical files to
digital copies as you would have nothing to upload on.
I have decided that I am going to use an iMac. It will have
all the basic essentials I need such as a mouse that is well designed and easy
to use, a keyboard and the actual computer system is built into the monitor so
it takes up less space. It has 4 usb slots so I can connect a few of them at
once which means that I can do more than once thing at a time. The keyboard and
mouse are both wireless which means that it’s a lot more portable and is easy
to store. Although it could possibly limit me to certain things because not all
software works on macs so if I may have to download alternate software to be
able to complete some work if needed.
Input Devices
Digital Camera, scanners, graphics tablet
These are things that you can connect to your computer
system and use. For example you could connect a digital camera to upload photos
or a scanner to turn documents into digital files.
I will use a SAMSUNG WB200F Smart WiFi Advanced Compact
Digital Camera as it 14.2 megapixels which will help take better quality photos
which means they will look better when they’re uploaded digitally. A
disadvantage of this is that it could be quite complicated to use because it is
quite complex so it may take time to learn all of the functions on it. Also the cameras pixels aren't large enough for large format printing. I will
also use an EPSON Perfection V600 Photo Scanner to enable to turn any physical
images or documents into digital files. This scanner has LED technology which
means that it scans immediately which no waiting time which will help save
time. A limitation of this scanner would be that it can only scan A4 size documents. I am going to use a graphics tablet as well which will enable me to hand
draw images which will then show up on the computer. I am going to use the
Intuos Pro Large PTH-851-ENES Graphics Tablet. It can be used wirelessly and I
can also use it as a mouse if I wanted to. It’s not too big as well so it is
quite portable but it may take some time to get used to using the graphics
tablet as some people may just be used to using a normal mouse.
Output Devices
Printer, Vinyl Cutter, Laser Cutter
I will need an output device in order to print out my work
that I have completed. To print out my word documents, PowerPoints and any
other straightforward files I will use the CANON PIXMA PRO-10 Wireless A3
Inkjet Printer. Although this printer is expensive it will be very useful as it
is high paced so it can print a lot of documents very quickly and it can also
be connected through Wi-Fi. A limitation of this device would be that it can
only print out in A4 which limits me to what type of designs and documents I
can make. It also can't print all the way to edge of the paper and I can't print on any other type of material except from paper. I will also need a vinyl cutter in case I need to cut out any vinyls.
I will use the Summa S Class S75 T Series Tangential Vinyl Cutter. This device
just like the printer can be used wirelessly as well as being able to connect
it using a usb making connectivity easier. The laser cutter I will get will be
a CO2 Laser cutter machine. This will help me if I need to create any designs
or engrave onto anything. It will keep it neat and precise making my work look
more professional. The only problem with this machine would be the size of it.
It would take up a lot of space and can’t be easily moved.
Storage
Hard drive, external storage
I will need storage because I will need to be able to
store the work that I am doing as I may not be able to complete it all at once
or I may need to use it in the future and without ant storage I won’t be able
to save any files or go back and open any files that I have previously saved.
I will need to get a Seagate External Hard Drive in case
I need extra space. I will already have a lot of memory on the iMac but the
external hard drive will be useful if I manage to fill up all the space on it
or if I just want to move files from one computer to another. Also it can help
me keep organised by keeping some work on the hard drive and some on the iMac.
It has 2TB of space and it transfers files very quickly. This hard drive would
be very useful and doesn't have any limitations.
Software
Vector software, bitmap software (Used to edit pixels),
desktop publishing
I will need vector software to able to edit text and
logos and I will also need bitmap software so that I can edit pixels. I will
use Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended for Mac as it offers me all the latest
features which will be useful when creating or editing bitmap or vector files.
Also as this is more of a professional software it will make my work look quite
professional as well. I chose this software because it is the newest edition
which will give me all the newest features which will allow me to be more creative
when doing my work. A limitation to this software is that it is quite complex
and might be hard to get used to and learn, especially since I don’t use
Photoshop very often.
Limitations in red.
P1 -
ReplyDeletewww P1 Excellent work. You have described the hardware and software used to create and edit graphic images in some detail.
M1 -
www: you have suggested some good limitations.
ebi: you think about graphic limitations for example:
Scanner: only scan A4 documents.
Printer: can't print to the edge/ only print on paper
Camera: resolution/ megapixels not enough for large format printing
www: this post does compare the limitations of different hardware and software packages used in graphics work, good effort.
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