Graphics are one of the most important
elements which make the look of a webpage beautiful
.. so why not learn to build good graphics and in
this way build attractive webpages. I've listed all
the resources below for this purpose.
3d
graphics for the world wide web: THE BASICS
Intermediate
A step-by-step procedure for creating 3D graphics and
preparing them for use on the World Wide Web.
Adobe
Illustrator Tips and Techniques
Intermediate
Several tutorials from the Adobe folks themselves.
Most files are in .pdf format, so download the Reader
before you visit.
Adobe
Photoshop Tutorial
Beginner
This document contains a general guide to using the
basic features of Adobe Photoshop 2.5. Written by/for
the Center for Innovative Computer Applications at
Indiana University.
Art
101-Fundamentals of Computers in Art
Beginner
An introduction to graphic software and how computer
graphics are made.
AVI
Graphics Format Overview
Intermediate
A helpful reference for anyone interested in the AVI
format.
Background
FAQ
Intermediate
The FAQ on creating and using backgrounds in HTML.
Color
Space Conversions
Advanced
This document containins equations relating to color
spaces and color transforms.
Comp.Graphics.Algorithms
FAQ
Advanced
The FAQ for Comp.Graphics.Algorithms has these
categories: General Information; 2D Computations:
Points, Segments, Circles, Etc.; 2D Polygon
Computations; 2D Image/Pixel Computations; Curve
Computations; 3D computations;
Creating
graphics for the Web: Anti-Aliasing
Beginner
Here you can learn one of the most important
techniques in making graphics and text easy to read
and pleasing to the eye on-screen.
Creating
graphics for the Web: Compression Basics
Beginner
Explains the differences, pro and con, between GIF
and JPG compression.
Creating
graphics for the Web: Optimizing Photoshop
Beginner
Photoshop isn't stupid, but before you start
producing Web Graphics, it's a good idea to give it a
little Net-training.
DIP:
A Guide to Digital Pictures and More
Intermediate
Tips on using multiple products in pursuit of more
perfect transparent GIF images. Software covered
includes Gif Construction Kit and Paint Shop Pro.
Dr.
Web's Graphics Clinic
Intermediate
Information on finding and creating graphics for the
Web.
GIF
Animation on the WWW
Beginnner
Everything you ever wanted to know about GIFs and GIF
animation, including history, software and
techniques.
Graphics
formats for the World Wide Web
Beginner
A useful source of background information on creating
and using Web Graphics. Also contains many links to
other reference sites.
Graphics
Techniques
Intermediate
Tips and tricks for creating Web graphics.
How
To Make GIF Animations
Intermediate
Complete step-by-step tutorial on animated GIF
construction. Intermediate
Image
Production for the Web
Advanced
Generating good looking images for HTML documents can
be made a little less unpleasant by using some of the
tools and techniques described here.
JPEG
FAQ
Intermediate
A two-part, fairly comprehensive list of questions
and answers about the JPEG image format.
Mac
Animated GIF Tutorial
Intermediate
Explains how to use GifBuilder to create a animated
GIFs. Includes screen shots and appropriate links.
Making
Animated GIFs
Intermediate
Tutorial on using GIF Construction Set to create
animated GIF's.
Multimedia
File Formats on the Internet
Beginner
This is a beginner's guide to file formats on the
Internet. It is intended to cover the most basic
concepts of various file formats, and the ways to
identify and to use the files.
Photoshop
Tutorials
Beginner
These pages cover all aspects of Photoshop 3.0, from
scanning images to printing them.
Preparing
Graphics For The Web
Beginner
This page is a useful introduction to web graphics
preparation, focusing on the characteristics of the
two main graphics fromats, GIF and JPEG.
Some
non-Photoshop tricks for improving your Web graphics.
Beginner
Explains interlacing and transparency in GIF images,
and how they can make your web pages better.
Sullivan's
Scanning Tips Online
Intermediate
Tutorials and Tips on scanning images, includes:
Scanning for Output Method; Bit Depth; Scan Mode
& File Size; Proper Setup; Types of Scanners;
Finding Your Scanner's Sweet Spot; Scanning 3D
Objects; Scanning Great Background Effects;
Technical
Illustration FAQ
Intermediate
This FAQ discusses technical illustration programs,
file formats,Internet related information, and other
reference sources.
The
Graphics Forum
Intermediate
Not so much a tutorial as an ongoing discussion of
various graphic production techniques, including
pre-press graphics, Photoshop and Web Graphics.
The
Pictures FAQ
Intermediate
Frequently asked questions in the
alt.binaries.pictures forum, including general and OS
specific info.
The
Transparent/Interlaced GIF Resource Page
Intermediate
Quick reference for anyone with
transparent/interlaced GIF questions and GIF
animations.
Tiled
Backgrounds
Intermediate
Need a tiled background image for your web page? This
quick lesson will show you how to take a small,
irregular image and turn it into a smoothly tiling
background.
Using
text in WWW graphics
Intermediate
This is a listing of basic tips and techniques for
placing text in the low-resolution graphcs used in
WWW graphics. Examples shown are done in Photoshop
3.0, but general principles should apply to any
graphics program used for raster (bit-mapped)
graphics.
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