Multimedia Graphics

What is a graphic? A graphic can be a: Chart Drawing Painting Photograph Logo Navigation button Diagram

Graphic File Formats A computer can save and interpret graphic images in a variety of formats. Some of the most common are: GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) TIFF (Tagged Information File Format) PIC (PICTure) BMP (bitmap) PSD (Photoshop Document) PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

Dithering Creates the illusion that an image has more colors than it really has After Before

Resizing Resizing is changing the height and width of the image Original Correct Incorrect

Digital Photography Steps to Good Composition Focus Center the subject Use rule of thirds Check the background Unifying Elements Special Effects

Focus Focus can mean two things Is the picture clear. OR What is the focus or purpose of the picture

Center the Subject This is the most common mistake, give the focus of the photo prominence without it being perfectly centered

Rule of Thirds Divide the photo into thirds either horizontally or vertically to achieve balance

Check the Background Be sure to rid the photo of non-essential “clutter so more attention is on the Focus of the photo

Cropping Cropping is used to eliminate unwanted parts of a picture Before After

Unifying Elements To help the eye wander around the photo use line or geometric shapes to tie the photo together

Geometric Shaping

Special Effects Choose different angles, distances and perspectives to create interest. Changing lighting can also be effective

More Effects

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