Digital Images
The title of our next unit of study is "Produce Digital Images for the Web".
Web Links
Some suggested reading for this unit:
Which graphic file formats are best to use?
Different Image Formats and when to use them
Table of Different Image Formats
Difference between vector and bitmapped graphics
Overview of Graphic File Types
GIF, JPEG or PNG, which to use?
Optimising images for the web with Photoshop
Portfolio Project
You are to develop a personal graphics portfolio. Keep all images in the same folder for later archiving and submission.
Ensure you use the correct file types, images sizes and resolution for each graphic.
Your portfolio must include:
1) an original graphic design made in Paint and saved as a .bmp
2) A set of 10 web icons/buttons created in Photoshop and saved as static .gif
3) a photo of yourself that has been edited in Photoshop to create a surreal effect. Save as an optimised .jpg
4) a photo of a building or architectural design that has been edited to be a black and white .jpg
5) a small animated .gif suitable for a website.
6) a triptych about you.
7) an image that combines 2 or more photos through masking
8) A website mockup using Photoshop and saved as a .psd
9) an image with transparency saved as a 24 bit .png
10) An image showing spot colouring.
Revision Notes and downloadable resources.