Web Authoring: Web Graphics (Level 3) Prerequisites
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.
Familiarity with the basics of preparing a Web page (Levels 1 and 2).
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Thu 12 Jun 2014 14:15 - 16:00 | 14:15 - 16:00 | University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 1 | map | Richard Hey, Barnabas Baggs |
- 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
Talk, demonstration and optional practical.
Internet Explorer and Firefox on MCS Windows
Although the techniques are cross-platform, the course is usually run on PCs, and the examples will be Mac/PC-based.
One half day session
Booking / availability