I decided to write about this topic because it is related to photos. I was glad to learn about the terms for losing quality during compression. Lossy compression of files happens so often and I see it all the time on the internet. I see this especially in social media posts. When uploading many don't realize their photos are being compressed. This happens because most mobile phones save pictures as JPG. I am very harsh on losing picture quality but most people do not seem to mind this at all.
“I can walk down the streets of San Francisco, and here I’m normal.” – Robin Williams
File compression, especially when affecting the photo quality/clarity, is an excellent choice of topic!
ReplyDeleteI too am harsh on losing picture quality, Mayra :-)
Phone picture quality has stepped up there game I used to carry a point and shot camera but now that the phones have great quality photos no need to carry a camera now.
ReplyDeletePicture quality is very important and noticeable. In order to convey a message through a photograph a picture needs to be clear and not compressed.
ReplyDeleteI have a nice Cannon camera. I have not used it in years. I use my phone everyday for my real job and for e-bay. I have to admit I don't follow the compressions. Your picture is perfect. I appreciate your information and will start to pay attention.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that photos are compressed when posting to social media, so I admit, I'm probably one of those that don't notice the loss in quality of the photo in the rare occasion I post anything online.
ReplyDeleteAs you said, this course brings us more than just some applications in the Office system. It is the extended cognition of computer and network knowledge! Thank you, Professor Wu!
ReplyDeleteI'm harsh on losing picture quality too! I hate changing profile pictures on social media from my phone because they always end up losing quality.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these facts about File Compression. It is amazing something so small can produce amazing photographs even when the files are automatically compressed to JPG.
ReplyDeleteWell as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for your insight.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing my Photography 101 teacher said was only shoot your photos in the raw format as compressing them with JPEG loses a massive amount of quality.
ReplyDeleteLosing the quality of a good photo can be a bummer. We use photos as memories that are supposed to last a lifetime but with everything being digital now, those files can become corrupt and lost over time.
ReplyDeletewow, that quote from Robin Williams got me. Yes loosing photo quality is lousy, I just never knew how to prevent it. thank you for putting a spotlight on a topic that is often overlooked.
ReplyDeletePhone picture quality is definitely better than before. Photos still look pretty good even when taken on a phone.
ReplyDeleteNothing bothers me more than my photos losing their resolution quality. Especially when I post on social media, the quality just fades. I wish our eyes were able to take pictures and store it in our phone.
ReplyDeleteI also get frustrated at times by the drop in quality when I upload images to sites like Instagram.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic, explained with passion and ferver.
ReplyDeleteI think it's interesting how some applications instantly compress images to make it fit for their benefit. I think that's just so the image is well supported by the applications' standards.
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't know phones save pictures as JPG lose quality.
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