GCPCUG Web SIG

Nov. 16, 1999 Meeting Agenda

Feature Topic: Graphics for the Web

1 - Introductions

2 - Questions and Answer

3 - Show and tell

To be announced

4 - Feature Presentation:

Our Graphics Text:
Much of the feature presentation of this meeting will focus around this URL: http://www.webreference.com/dev/graphics/index.html

Topics:

Bandwidth Shortage and the need to provide courteously fast file downloads to viewers.

File types, definitions, uses, capacities, constraints: GIF, Transparent GIF, GIF Compression;
JPEG, JPEG Compression; PNG
Dithering
Anti-aliasing, aliasing
Color Palettes
Compression Methods: Lossy compression and Lossless compression
Interlacing - GIF and PNG
PNG - Gamma Storage
Compression Ratios Chart
Save As
Tips
Techniques
Tools
Vector and raster

Web Production Software, including graphics

Example Graphics produced with Jasc Paintshop Pro

Simple Top Bar w/Logo:
http://junior.apk.net/~bat/TDSI

Photography with adjustments:
http://junior.apk.net/~bat/trucks_in_eden/

Large decorative type:
http://www.savefreightcost.com/

Graphic Web Sites

5 - Description of upcoming meetings, discussion on future topics

Web SIG Leader: Lee Batdorff, 216-321-9152 Bat@adva.com