ART 003 -- Images for the Web

Image Editing Webpage Editing Cameras, PSU Labs,
& Computer Store
Accounts,
Web Posting/Portal

HELP AND TUTORIALS for IMAGES


PHOTO EDITING SOFTWARE (suggested)

Sometimes you will get free photo software with your cameras or on your computers, that is fine, as long as you resize your images for the web. Below I have listed some suggested programs and links to basic directions for using them.


ADOBE PHOTOSHOP / PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS -- The Designers Choice, the most powerful
(Photoshop Elements is available at the PSU Computer Store for less than $50.)

How to Save Images for the Web in PHOTOSHOP

How to Adjust Images in PHOTOSHOP


SERIF PHOTOPLUS -- free image editing softwares
A good free photo editing program for beginners, registar the product in the first 30 days.

To download a free version of Serif PhotoPlus see the link Below:
How to Save Images for the Web in SERIF PHOTOPLUS

How to Adjust Images in SERIF PHOTOPLUS


MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS -- a standard for Web Designers
PSU Computer Store sells Macromedia Studio MX which is a complete package for Web Design -- Dreamweaver, Fireworks, & Flash for $109.

How to Save Images for the Web in FIREWORKS

How to Adjust Images in Fireworks


MICROSOFT PHOTO EDITOR
part of MICROSOFT OFFICE TOOLS
open Microsoft Photo Editor

Under File, >Open your image
Under File, >Properties
type 72 in the resolution box
Under Image >Resize
type in the width of your image
typical image width 7" (500 pixels)
do not make images larger than 9" (650 pixels)


In a Pinch:

Paint
(part of Windows)
Open the image in Paint.
Select Image, Stretch/Skew
Then you can enter percentages in Horizontal and Vertical, like 50% for each, or whatever.

Office Picture Manager (part of Office 2003).
Click on the picture.
Edit Pictures on the right.
Resize at the bottom.
Enter percentages, or pixels.