Digital ArtDigital

Art by Niran Ilangakoon

What is Digital Art?Digital art is most commonly known as art

that is created on a computer in digital form.Digital data can either be existing art being

scanned and edited or purely designed on the computer.

Computer software is used to digitally manipulate different forms of art may it be music, video or a picture.

Most manipulated data don’t even leave a trace of the original image/ track/ clip.

Electronic MusicThis is basically recreating an existing track

by adding digital effects through professional software

The two basic components required are the software and hardware.

The hardware would assist in inputting the desired track and the software would assist in making certain alterations to the track.

Data will be stored in the form of binary code.

Interactive Visual ArtThis is when computer aided design is used

to create works of art that are appealing to the eye.

It is a modern marvel how people can start with something as basic as an ordinary background, and transform it into a masterpiece just by editing it through a computer.

The advantage about this is that the final picture can be done in 3D form which makes it more appealing.

Desktop PublishingDesktop publishing is a simple method of

designing anything that is to be presented in the form of a hard copy, i.e. magazine covers, brochures, etc.

The software makes it convenient for users to efficiently create artistic designs for their required needs.

Advantages of Digital Art…

Everyone is capable of creating digital art.High portability because of digital storage.Digital art can be published on the internet

for worldwide access.

Disadvantages…Risk of loss of data due to hacking, virus infection, etc.Consequences for not acknowledging original owner or creator of the work of art.

Referenceswww.digitalart.orgwww.deviantart.com/digitalartwww.digitalartweb.com

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