2.5 - Other Types of Encodings
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What is the purpose of image encoding?
💡 Hint: Think about how pictures are saved on a computer.
Name one audio format that uses lossy compression.
💡 Hint: Consider which format is popular for music.
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What type of encoding does JPEG use?
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between quality and size.
True or False: WAV files take up less space than MP3 files.
💡 Hint: Consider how compression affects file sizes.
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You have to choose an image format for a mobile app that requires quick loading times. Which format would you select: JPEG, PNG, or GIF? Justify your choice based on loading speed and image quality.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between quality and speed.
A video project is intended for high-quality playback on large screens. You have the choice of MP4 or AVI formats. Which would you use and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the storage and playback environment.
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