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Raster & Vector Images: Properties

Besides the obvious difference of raster images using pixels and vector images using objects – there are other differences to be noted.

Color

Raster images – digital pictures, scanned images or those created with a graphics program – need a large number of colors to render the image. Scanned images using 24 bit (16 million colors) are [...]

What’s the Difference Between Raster and Vector Images?

When creating images – with or without layers – they are created as either a raster or a vector image or layer.  Most  graphics program are written to use  raster images and layers – with an option to create some text and object layers as vectors. So what’s the difference?

Raster Images

Raster images are pixel based. Each [...]

How to Perform a Screen Capture

You will find there are times you want to capture what’s displayed on your computer’s screen. Doing so can be useful in showing the steps to perform a procedure, capture an image you are unable to ’save as’ or ’save as target’ or just capturing something that you like.

 

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6 Basic Uses for Images and Graphics

Generally speaking, we think of having images and graphics on a website or blog as a good way to make it more attractive. However, images can be used in other ways to enhance your pages and highlight certain elements. 

1. Image or Graphic Logo

The obvious use for an image is for the logo – or ‘brand’ [...]

Images – JPG & GIF

Graphics, images and colors never fail to attract attention – and you will want to use some form of images on your website. This might be your logo, pictures of your products, animations and/or symbols. There are many different types of graphic and image files but for our purposes today we will be talking about [...]