Objectives: •The student will understand that image can be modified or transformed to enhance a publication.•The student will understand the proper use of color in a publication.•The student will understand that color can be used to communicate a mood or a feeling in a publication.

Working with Images

Pixels and Resolution:Pixels: The smallest

element of an image or a picture.

The greater the number of pixels per inch, the greater the resolution.

Bitmap (Raster) vs. VectorBitmap/Raster

Images are produced by digital image capture devices: digital scanners or digital cameras, or by pixel editing programs (e.g., Adobe Photoshop).

Resolution DependentCannot easily be resized

Bitmap (Raster) vs. VectorVector Images

are produced using coordinate points and mathematically drawn lines and curves, which can be freely sized and rotated without image degradation in the final input.

Resolution IndependentCan easily be resized

CroppingCropping is the process of removing part of

an image.Cropping consists of removing the edges of a

picture, or pulling out a single element that can be used in a way not possible if the entire image is selected.

ResizingIncreasing or decreasing an image

horizontally and/or vertically while maintaining aspect ratio.

Skewing:An effect that distorts a block of text or a graphic.It may be tempting to want to squeeze an image

slightly to make it fit into an open spot on the page. DON’T DO IT!

Shadowing/Drop Shadow:Shadows are used to create a three

dimensional effect, giving depth to an image or text.

FlippingFlipping an image

vertically or horizontally is an option. Flipping is generally useful when working with images of people. Generally it is best if

a person’s eyes are focused on a page, rather than away from it. (Directional Flow)

Original

Flipped

RotationPhotos that

have been shot horizontally or vertically can be rotated 90 degrees to be used in a publication. Most DTP software also has some type of free rotation tool.

Fill and Stroke:Fill: A pattern, color

or tint applied to the inside of a closed object.Example: Yellow fill

Stroke: Manipulating the width or color of a line. Example: Orange

stroke

Example

Text WrapAn option for controlling whether and how

text flows around a graphic or another object.

Grouping:The ability to

combine two or more objects into a single unit.

The purpose of grouping is to make the objects easier to manipulate.Examples: moving,

changing size

Layering:The practice of

placing text and images on top of each other in a design.

On top of

these object

s.

This

text

is

layered

Opacity and Watermarks:Opacity: The ability

to see through one object or layer to another below it.

Watermark: A pale image or text imprinted into paper.

ScoreboardMountain View 28-7

WHillcrest 21-0 WLone Peak 6-14 L

One of the reasons that accurate color is difficult to manage is because the monitor produces color differently than a printer.A monitor produces color by mixing red, green and blue

RGB color

A printer produces color by mixing cyan, magenta, yellow, and blackCMYK color

Make sure you always use a printed color guide to choose colors in your document.

Monitor Color vs. Print Color

Color TheoryColor theory consists of an

understanding of the relationship of color.

You may combine:Complementary colors-

Those across from each other

Analogous colors-Those right next to each

otherWarm colors-

Orange/red side of color wheel

Cool colors-Blue side of color wheel

Color wheel

warm colors

cool colors

Color CommunicationBLACKClassicStrong

PowerfulMysterious

Elegant

BLUETranquilPeaceful

SadDependable

Cool

GREENSoothing

RefreshingHealingNaturalFresh

PINKHappySweet

RomanticYouthful

REDSexy

ExcitingSimulatingProvocative

Dynamic

YELLOWHarmonious

WarmingSunny

SplendorAnxious

BROWNWholesome

RichEarthy

Home-likeRustic

WHITEPure

BrightInnocent

Clean