Web Authoring: Web Graphics (Level 3) Prerequisites
Description
The rendering time for web pages is dominated by the graphics on the page. This course teaches methods of preparing graphics so minimise information loss and maximise transfer and rendering efficiency. There is an opportuinity to try the methods using PhotoShop.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the basics of preparing a Web page (Levels 1 and 2).
Topics covered
- Importance of graphic rendering times
- Web graphic formats - GIF, JPEG and PNG
- Transparency
- Interlacing
- Compression techniques
- Anti-aliasing and dithering
- Software aids - PhotoShop, Graphic Converter, ImageReady ...
- Scanning for the web
Format
Talk, demonstration and optional practical.
Taught using
Internet Explorer and Firefox on MCS Windows
Notes
Although the techniques are cross-platform, the course is usually run on PCs, and the examples will be Mac/PC-based.
Duration
One half day session
Events available