Web Page Graphics
Web Page Graphic
The ability to convert from different file formats can be a very valuable asset
to any web page maker. It allows you to get free graphic and free clipart from
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Use The Best
Web pages only use graphics in two formats. The JPG and the GIF formats. Both
have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's discuss some of the features of
each. |
Make your own
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Seamless BackgroundWhen you make your own web site, a good graphic background is a simple way to give your web page a nice texture. The texture is usually best if you make a seamless graphic background. |
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Background with SeamA background using vivid colors or patterns detracts from your text message by making them unreadable. Remember, your text must be read through the background texture. You should use a soft background. |
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To use a graphic background, you need to use the
<body></body>
tags. The background image is tiled to fill the available
space. The graphic background for this page is only about a
square inch and loads quickly. You can personalize your backgrounds. Use your own logo for your background. A good background gives your page a professional look. Any background you create is a free background image. A good graphic program like Corel Paint Shop Pro can make seamless backgrounds a fairly simple task. This is just a taste of what Corel Paint Shop Pro can do for you. PS: The background graphic example does great for showing the seamless qualities. I really don't recommend this graphic for a background because it's distracting. |
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Transparent Images
Make images that allow a textured background to be seen behind the image. Only a GIF file can store a transparent image. The two images to the right show a ball. The first image shows a colored square border around the ball. It is not transparent, while the second ball shows the texture around the ball is transparent. This shows the difference a transparency can make. Adding the transparency feature to a web page graphic is simple with a good graphic program. Corel Paint Shop Pro does a fine job of creating GIF files with transparencies. |
Animated GraphicAnimated graphic images are a series of images shown one by one in such a way as to give the impression of motion. If you create a loop in the animated graphic to repeat the series, your animated graphic can move virtually forever. +
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Use motion graphics to help say your message. Animated graphics can make some really cool effects. It can also help convey ideas. If "a picture is worth a thousand words," just think what a well made animated graphic can say! If you are trying to convey a procedure, animation can show that procedure. You can also show a sequence of events using animation. In this case, each picture does not need to flow smoothly visually, but can still flow smoothly with an idea. If you are looking for a free animated graphic, there are a couple of approaches open. You can go to the search engines and look. There are tons of pictures out there, but many have copyright restrictions. You could pay the author or find pictures without restrictions. Another approach (I think better), is to make your own free animated graphic. This does take a little bit of artistic ability, but isn't as difficult as it might seem. If you want to make a high quality animated graphic, you need a high quality animation program. The best animation programs allow you to edit each picture. They also let you view the animations in motion as you go. A good animation shop is worth a thousand pictures. Corel Paint Shop Pro includes an Animation Shop which does an excellent job of producing animated graphic images. |
Clip ArtClip Art can be acquired from many places. Some can be purchased, while some is free. I think the main advantage of a retail clip art package is time and image availability. They usually are indexed so you can find something relatively easily. Most of these packages are available at very reasonable prices.The web is a wonderful place. You can search for just about anything, including clip art. You can even get free clip art. Some clip art sites have tons of stuff, although they are often cumbersome to work through. I would use these for specific images. Beware of copyrighted materials. The author does have rights and you need to respect those rights. Remember, authors tend to be a lot easier to work with before you infringe on their copyrights. |
Make Your Own
Combine several pictures using cut and paste features. You can use any part
from any picture or combine several pictures into one good web page graphic.
Add a texture to an area of the picture. You can even overlay one picture over
another. Combine pictures into an ideal picture to convey your message. |
Want to learn how to make your own web page graphic?
Quickly convert any picture into a web page graphic. Edit any graphic into a seamless web page background, or convert pictures for many different formats.Download pictures directly from a digital camera or scanner. Easily touch up or repair. Resize any graphic for optimal quality and speed. Make your graphic image transparent, so it blends well with your background graphic. Includes an Animation Shop. How Much Time Can You Save With Paint Shop Pro? |
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