2. 1 The influence of the Internet on Graphic Design and Photography Anthony Jackson Professor Sistrunk MIS BUS 322 MWF 11:00am

3. 2 Table of Contents Definitions of Graphic Design Definitnion of photography Definintion of Internet Internets Influence Adaptations of Graphic Design and photography to Internet Internets Influenced graphic design produtcs Internet influenced photography products Computer and internet influenced tools Where graphic design and photography are headed

4. 3 Table of Content continued Interview Bibliography

5. 4 Graphic Design Graphic Design is the process and art of combining text and graphics and communicating an effective message through electronic forms of visual information.

6. 5 Photography The art from of capturing visual images and portryaing them in order to portray a theme, idea, or reinforce information.

7. 6 Internet A world wide system of computer networks in witch any one computer can get information or talk to another connected computer using TCP/IP protocols (www.easynet.com)

8. 7 Internets influence Enabled for an easy and fast tranaction of market information, new products, sofware, and technology advancemnts within the industry Help to create meaduims of exchange for digital technology, multimedia design, audio visual design, picture development and printing, and all related information in the industry. Enabled for Graphic Designers and photographers to make one item,copy it, and continuously email to others.

9. 8 Adaptations of Graphic design and Photography towards the internet Companies market their products and services via the internet for fast results. (example: photographers enable for potential clients to dwonload sample pictures off the internet) Use internet as a information source for new technology, competitor's information, and market trends. Graphic designers obtaining graphical elements and texts for future products, via the internet. Photographers distort and remaster photos using internet images and digital technology

10. 9 Graphic Design’s internet influenced products Products that have been influenced and recreated by the internet Web pages Emailed Postcards Emailed business information (pamphlets, cards, brochures) Printed advertisements Promotional internet marketing Interlace- storing partial data from a single image in multiple sequences Web advertisements (pop-ups)

11. 10 Photography’s internet influenced products Products that have been developed or recreated by the internet Photography ( pictures are taken, developed and distributed all using online resources) Digital Cameras Video photography Online Photography (web cameras) Mobile photography (camera phones)

12. 11 Computer and internet influenced tools in Graphic design and photography Photoshop- a photo editing standard used by all in digital design. Can be used to create, edit, or remove a file. Can correct color and edit manipulation. Freehand-Macromedia program that creates vector art. Used in line art, cartoons, and logo creation. Illustrator- Adobe software that works with vector graphics. Quark Xpress- printed media program. Can create and edit an item from brochure to book.. Adobe Design- A Layout program used to format the web page or design.

13. 12 Where market is heading The internet has greatly influenced all aspects of business. But it’s mark on compute related fields is immense. The internet has opened up the door of global commerce to any and every business in the world. It has enabled for companies to constantly mingle and share related information. It has lead to the creation of new technology and information sources that have become vital to the continuation of most businesses. Any company with graphic designers and photographers included do most transaction using the internet in some manner. But these types of companies have used the internet to help the advancement of their tangible products and services. The internet has helped to create digital photography and online graphic shopping. It has boosted to sales in the graphic design field in relation to web pages and building of internet sites. These occurrences have boosted the profits in the industry. Presently the industry has an annual income of 5.8 billion dollars, with 16,000 businesses, and and annual spending of capital goods of 400 million.(http/www.graphicsiq.com). With new internet and computer advancements this industry will continue to grow, and will be the dominating business market.

14. 13 Interview Interview done by Anthony Jackson Interviewed- Michael Johnson Graphic Designer for Fulton County Government #404 471 1831 Q- Mr. Johnson, how much of an influence do you think the internet has had on graphic design. A- It out side of the computer is has had the most impact on the industry. It makes it much easier to create documents, web pages, and everything else. Q-What exactly does the internet enable you to do that couldn’t be done before. A- It allows for designers to obtain countless designs that can be used to create. It also allows for designers in different places to work on projects in unison. This is something that couldn’t be done before. The communication on projects is much better. Now instead of them only hearing a description on the project, they are able to see it and edit it themselves. Q-What programs if any did you obtain off the internet that you have used in your work. A-Well the Graphical User interface is a good source. It enables me to search for items that I can use on projects and personal items. Q- Lastly I would like your opinion on where the industry in heading in relation to the internet. A- Technology actually an unstable market. Programs and smarter technology has pushed some out of the job force. Many times programs can do the work. But as far as actual creating and the art of web design, it is a safe industry. The internet only is a tool for us to use. It cannot create a pretty picture or structure a web page so it is fits with the clients expectations. So in some aspects our jobs are secure, so the industry will continue to profit.

15. 14 Bibliography http://www.adigitaldreamer.com http://www.3.ccps.Virginia.edu http://www.graphicsiq.com http://www.dpreview.com http://www.easynet.com