digital Digital Graphics

Comparing Graphics software

With different graphics programs there are a lot of tools you can use and there are some editing images programs that don’t have a lot of tools but a lot easier to edit and take less time editing an image.

Application Pros Cons

Picnic

Quick and easy to edit an image. Not a lot of tools to use.

Could take some time to download the image if it is a big image with lots of graphics.

Photoshop

Good to use lots of tools. Can be hard to use at first for some users.

Serif plus

Very good editing image lots of tools and easy to use. Not as good as Photoshop put still a good graphic programme.



Dell E190S - 19" TFT active matrix LCD display

This TV has a lot more pixels so you will get better image quality

It has two HDMI slots for devices that support HDMI.



LG Flatron L245WP

This TV has not got a lot of pixels so the images is not as good as the other TV this TV does not have HDMI slots for devices that use HDMI.

 

Digital Graphics

Graphics card


You will need a graphics card to play you tube videos in HD and play the up to date computer games.

Specs price 29.88

Memory: 1024 MB Brand: XFX

Connectors: HDMI, D-Sub, DVI Interface: PCI Express

GPU Manufacturer: ATI



ATI Radeon™ HD 5450 graphics card is designed to offer everything you need for gaming and entertainment in one package.

Expand your visual real estate with ATI Eyefinity technology1

Accelerate the most demanding applications with ATI Stream technology and unlock your PC’s potential2

KFA2 58NLH5HS3PXZ - 1.536GB GeF GTX 580 Anarchy Edition

58NLH5HS3PXZ - KFA2 GTX 580 ANARCHY EDITION - The KFA2 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 graphics card sets the new standard for high performance gaming in the latest DirectX 11 games. Imagine expanding your gaming real estate across three displays in Full HD 3D for a completely immersive gaming experience. With the introduction of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 500 GPUs, you can now use the award winning NVIDIA 3D Vision to build the world's first multi-display 3D gaming experience on your PC.

£279 on www.amazon.com

Comparison Between the two graphics cards

The ati radeon is good graphics card that can do what you expect from a graphics card for its price but the NVidia gef gtx 580 is a powerful graphics card that is one of best on the market. It can all the latest games with no lag and can improve your display when watching videos.

Epson Stylus SX425W Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner £38

Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, 120 sheets, Up to 35 ppm (mono) / up to 15 ppm (colour) print, 1 y warranty, Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi…

Enjoy the benefits of the easy to use all-in-one wireless printer from wherever you are in your home. View, select and make copies of photos and documents with the bright 3.8cm LCD screen and with the high-speed wireless technology.

 

HP LaserJet P2055dn B/W Laser printer - 35 ppm - 300 sheets £147

In addition to its radical simplicity, the HP LaserJet P2055 Printer series also enables high productivity through fast speeds, easy supplies and device manageability, and automatic two-sided printing. Safeguard your business with security capabilities that help protect devices and critical information on your network. Prevent unauthorized access with management features like 802.1X authentication and password protection. Work more productively with a printer that's easy to use and manage. Proactively manage your fleet of devices and utilize IT resources where they're most needed with HP Web Jetadmin. The HP Universal Print Driver lets you.

What is the difference of the two printers?

Epson Stylus SX425W Colour Ink-jet - Printer / copier / scanner is a good printer but the time printing is slower and the print quietly is below average but it does come with a scanner. It is a good printer for a home user would not use in a workplace.



HP LaserJet P2055dn B/W Laser printer - 35 ppm - 300 sheets this printer can print sheets very fast and quietly of the print is good it can do double sided prints and has password protection.

Computer Monitor price £83

Dell E190S - 19" TFT active matrix LCD display

PC, Black, 1280 x 1024 / 60 Hz, 0.294 mm, 250 cd/m2, 800:1, 16.7 million colours

Get a definite viewing experience and true to life images with the smart, stylish Dell E190S 19-inch flat panel monitor. Featuring a contrast ratio of up to 800:1, you can witness brilliant colors with excellent details for vivid pictures or fast motion videos. This E190S flat panel goes through Dell's stringent material selection guidelines that include utilization of halogen-reduced materials to help protect the environment. Backed with EPEAT Gold rating, it offers one of the high environmental standards. With a stunning resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, this monitor is designed to exhibit a rich multimedia experience. Also, it’s blazing response…

LG Flatron L245WP £500

The L245WP is a top-class monitor. It's pricey, but it has just about everything you could ask for in a screen of this size.

It is £500 pounds displays very well and has HDMI slots and also has VGA slot

What is the difference between the two monitor

Dell E190S - 19" TFT active matrix LCD is a good monitor but its picture quietly is bad when the high tek games on your pc it comes up with message saying screen resolution is not available.

LG Flatron L245WP is a great monitor its picture quality is good it has HDMI and really looks good when playing a hi tek game.

Canon IXUS 1000 HS

£135

Features 10x optical zoom with ISCompact, stylish metal bodyHS System, 10.0 MP CMOS sensor Full HD movies, Dynamic IS7.6 cm (3.0") Pure Colour II G LCDSuper Slow Motion MovieSmart Auto and Smart FEShooting modes, Best Image SelectionWink Self-TimerHints & Tips



Specs

The Canon IXUS 1000 HS is a good quality, snapshot digital camera. With 10x zoom on offer you have plenty of zoom power in a compact body. It is also able to shoot high resolution, High Definition movies.

In the hand the IXUS 1000 HS gives the impression of being well made and it has a quality feel about it. Many people are likely to find the design attractive too.



Why would I buy this?

The big attraction is the amount of zoom you get in a camera that is more or less pocket sized.

Canon IXUS 220 HS - (12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

£237



Specs

The Canon IXUS 220 HS is a small, lightweight digital camera. You should have no problem slipping it into a pocket. It has a stylish design. Features include 12 megapixels and a 5x zoom lens. In terms of price it sits somewhere in the middle of the pack when compared with other pocket cameras.



This IXUS 220 HS is suitable for you if you are looking for a straightforward digital camera with a touch of extra quality. You may also be interested in the advanced options it offers for shooting movie clips. Canon has produced versions in black, silver and red.



Why would I buy this?

The pocket camera market is packed with different models. Each one seems to offer something slightly different and it can be difficult to choose your ideal camera. The IXUS 220 HS may not offer every single latest feature, but it can take an impressive snapshot, is well made and has a sleek design.



Information from cameras.co.uk

Difference between the two cameras

Canon IXUS 1000 HS

Canon IXUS 220 HS - (12.1MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

Week 8

Week 8


I think I have done most of my goals I just have to go to an away game this season with Luton Town.

Andrew has said that assignment 2 is done I am now trying to get the M and the D.

My uncle computer is working well and it is running fine.

I have still not got a job but I’m looking on job searches every day to get a part time job while doing my IT course.

I get to college at the right times not waiting long for the teacher.

If we beat York in the semi-final then I will go away to Wembley if we don’t beat York then we are in the play offs so we might go to Wembley in the playoff final if we get to the Final or I might go to the playoffs away game.

Week 1

Progress on assignment 2 Andrew digtal graphics

i have already finished editing the car with logo I have written in detail how i edited the pictures and how i made the logo to go with the car and how i made the edited image into a PDF files and to show screen prints of my folder with all the images i edited. 

Week 7

Week 7




Luton have got york in the semi-finals of the FA trophy the first game will be away to york on the 10/03/2012 the other game in the semi-finals will be Newport County Fc vs Wealdstone FC.

I am going to the home game second leg and if we beat york FC are will be going to Wimberley.

I write letters asking if any jobs available and send my CV to organizations so I can get a job out of it.

Week 6

Week 6


I went to blue Arrow in Luton to give my CV in and ask if there is any job available and sign up so in case they have a job available.

I also went to honey top bakery to ask if they had any jobs available they said no.

I have written letters asking if they are any jobs available I will go to Woodside and post them through all the factory letter boxes.

I went to the function skills test and I sat down and was about to do the test then we got told the internet was down so the test was cancelled the test has been reschedule and will be held in March.

We will be going against Gateshead in the quarter finals of the FA Trophy at home this Saturday 25th February. If we win we are in the semi-finals of the FA Trophy but there are 2 legs if we win that we are in the final. I will go to the final if we get there the final is at Wembley.

Week 5

I have nearly done all my goals I just have to find a job.

I have been for jobs looking at direct.gov.

Luton FC has won 2.1 vs Kidderminster so that means we are in the quarter finals of FA trophy.

So we could go all the way to Wembley so that would be a goal to go away to see Luton FC.

To pass the function skills test the test is today at 1pm I think I will pass it.

Goals week 4

Goals week 3


I am going to functional skills today. One week from now it will be the test.

I have still not got a reply from the job the job is no longer being advertises.

I am now always on time to college.

My uncle has not problems with his computer.

We are going to away to Wembley if Luton FC makes it to the play off final.

Week 3


I have sent my CV for a job but got no response so I just have to wait for an reply.

I am getting to college on the right time not too early or late.

I have not yet decided when to go to a Luton away game I think I go at the last game of the season.

I have upgraded my uncle computer to Windows 98 to Windows XP he very happy.

I have not yet taken the function skills test I think the test will be in February.

I have finished Andrew assignment 2 I just have let Andrew mark it and give me feedback.

week 2

I upgrade my uncle computer to windows 98 to windows xp and I used the old ram I had and put it in the computer to give it more speed.

Week 2

Week 2
Progress on assignment 2 Andrew digital graphics

I have already finished editing the car with logo I have written in detail how i edited the pictures and how i made the logo to go with the car and how i made the edited image into a PDF files and to show screen prints of my folder with all the images i edited.

This is an example of my work this is the images I have edited.

To get a part time job
i applyed for a part time job just     

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I have looked up jobs online at jobs4u monster.com I rang up the blue arrow to see if they got any jobs available.

To upgrade my uncles computer to windows 98 to windows XP

I got my uncle computer I tried to get it working it would not start up I have to look inside see if I can fix it so I can format the hard drive. To install windows XP I have some spare ram so I could see if it can use the spare ram as well.

To go to a Luton FC away game this season.

Have not yet decided what away game to go to.

To get to college on time for lessons not late or too early

Sometimes I go to lessons too early and be waiting out side the classroom waiting for the teacher I need to get to lessons about 5 minutes early. I never late for a class but I got to make sure that I don’t start being late for lessons.

Goals

I'm going to set six goals to complete i will be writing my progress and uploading it to a blog.


• To complete Andrew assignment 2 in digital graphics.

• To get a part time job.

• To pass the function skills test.

• To upgrade my uncles computer to Windows 98 to Windows XP.

• To go to a Luton FC away game this season.

• To get to college on time for lessons not late or to early.