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Web Design ResourcesLearn tips on scanning, optimizing images, and selecting colorsThe following online resources will be explored: Scanning TipsScanning 101Not fortunate enough to have a digital camera? This Webmonkey.com workshop runs through the proper procedures for scanning images for the web. Image OptimizationJPEG WizardThis website (and free download, if you choose) reduces the file size of your photos and other .jpg images for faster download times. Easy to use and free! Implementing ImagesWhen viewing other webpages, question how things are done. For example, HTMLGoodies.com nicely illustrates how those attractive rounded corners are created using a blend of tables and curved corner images.The banner for the International Education Center is one image of flags (similar, but not exactly this image) horizontally stretched with a white to transparent gradient applied above it and text laid on top. And if you roll your cursor over both the left and right hand portions of that banner, you'll note that the image is actually two separate jpegs laid next to one another that link to their appropriate pages. Click the numbers for more examples of modifying images for your own use: 1, 2, 3. Selecting ColorsThe hexadecimal web-safe color for Fredonia Blue is #003399 (pantone 286; RGB 0 56 168). Non-dithering ColorsAn HTML Goodies page describing the concept of dithering and why it might be good to avoid it. Another Non-dithering Colors List Webmonkey's very easy to read presentation of the 216 non-dithering colors. Death of the Colorsafe Web Palette This is a technical article presenting the problems of the notion of "websafe." ColorServe Java Not sure if that blue will be readable on that other blue? This page allows you to select background, text, link, visited link, and active link colors to see what they look like together. Easy to use. Color Lab Useful in determining how various web-safe colors will look in combination. Color Maker Easily sets up your color combinations of background, text and links. Other ResourcesWebmonkey.com |
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