1. Multimedia
Graphics

2. What is a graphic? A graphic can be a: Chart Drawing Painting
Photograph
Logo
Navigation button
Diagram

3. Graphic File Formats
A computer can save and interpret graphic images in a variety of formats. Some of the most common are:
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
TIFF (Tagged Information File Format)
PIC (PICTure)
BMP (bitmap)
PSD (Photoshop Document)
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

4. Dithering
Creates the illusion that an image has more colors than it really has
After
Before

5. Resizing Resizing is changing the height and width of the image
Original
Correct
Incorrect

6. Digital Photography Steps to Good Composition Focus Center the subject
Use rule of thirds
Check the background
Unifying Elements
Special Effects

7. Focus Focus can mean two things Is the picture clear. OR
What is the focus or purpose of the picture

8. Center the Subject
This is the most common mistake, give the focus of the photo prominence without it being perfectly centered

9. Rule of Thirds
Divide the photo into thirds either horizontally or vertically to achieve balance

10. Check the Background
Be sure to rid the photo of non-essential “clutter so more attention is on the Focus of the photo

11. Cropping Cropping is used to eliminate unwanted parts of a picture
Before
After

12. Unifying Elements
To help the eye wander around the photo use line or geometric shapes to tie the photo together

13. Geometric Shaping

14. Special Effects
Choose different angles, distances and perspectives to create interest. Changing lighting can also be effective

15. More Effects

16. Still more effects