Graphics ProceduresGraphics Procedures

B i C tBasic Concepts

Graphics Procedures

Procedures for Producing Graphics:

PlanningPlanningTechnical PreparationCreatingDistributing

Graphics Procedures

Planning:

Define target audienceDefine target audienceBrainstorm – write down/sketch ideasCoordinate equipment needs

Graphics Procedures

Technical Preparation:

Review Design ConsiderationsReview Design ConsiderationsoElements & Principles of design

Sketching and LayoutoSketch imagesoSketch visual layout

Graphics Procedures

Technical Preparation (cont.):

S l t E i t ( i t id ti )Select Equipment (equipment considerations)oComputer/softwareoDigital cameraoAdditional files neededoScanneroDrawing tabletoDrawing tablet

Graphics Procedures

Creating:

Design graphicsDesign graphicsoPlace or draw objects on independent layerso Import any additional files into the software

programEdit graphicsoCreate new backgroundgoCrop original imagesoColor correct original images

Graphics Procedures

C ti ( t )Creating (cont.):

Edit or remove background from original imagesdit or remove background from original imagesMove or place original images on new background to fit layout designScale images to fit layout designScale images to fit layout designAdjust positionAdd textSAVE

Graphics Procedures

Distribution:

Export – determine file format neededExport – determine file format neededDetermine electronic distribution mediaoCDoDVDoInternet download/streaming