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Download the shareware version of Paint Shop Pro for Windows or Graphic Converter for the Macintosh. |
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Capture screens and import images from any software application or from the Web. |
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Convert images into a file format suitable for display on Web pages. |
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Resize images to fit the layout of a Web page. |
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Adjust colors for optimum display performance on Web pages. |
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Understand the concept of a transparent GIF. |
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Know how to download a utility for creating animated GIFs. |
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Paste an image onto a Web page. |
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Tile an image onto a Web page. |
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Find clip art libraries of banners, icons, tiles, and buttons designed for use on a Web page. |
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Preparing Images for a Web Page |
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If you don't already have an image editor, download and install the one that is right for your operating system. |
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ClipArt and Backgrounds |
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Try some of these backgrounds on your own pages. Click your right mouse button (PC) or hold down the button (Mac) to save the image file to your computer. |
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Creating Animated Images |
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Any of these tools will allow you to create your own animated image. Try downloading and installing one to try it yourself. |
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Progressive Case: Graphic Design |
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Use these tools as you work through the case for this chapter. |
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