Web Graphics Intro

Introduction
Eventually, most Web page authors want to spruce up their work with graphics. This 5-part lesson will walk you through how to get and create graphics for your Web pages. We've tried to keep this as simple as possible to help you include graphics with a minimum of fuss.

Before you actually grab or create images, you'll need some background information on computer graphics. Then you'll learn how to grab images from a Web page, how to scan, and how to edit and create graphics with Photoshop. Finally, we've compiled some guidelines to help you use graphics in a courteous and appealing way.

To get started, click on one of the topics below. We suggest you work from top to bottom.

• Graphics Concepts: includes Digitizing Methods, Size, File Formats, Resolution, & Color

• Grabbing Web Images: How to Save a Web Image and Online Image Libraries

• Scanning: Scanning Procedures, & Tips, Converting to GIF, & Basic Editing with Photoshop

• Create a Text Header with Photoshop

• Guidelines for Web Graphics

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