Working with graphics can be a fun and exciting experience. There
are a few things you should know before getting started. First, you must
decide how you are going to capture your images or photos and you must
also select the correct size and resolution, depending on what your images
will be used for. For example, you may want to create web pages or print
copies of selected photos, or place images into text documents. Here we will
discuss how to capture images using a digital camera and a scanner.Before we get started, there are a few decisions to be made. Choosing the
right size and resolution for your images is very important. The chart below
provides assistance with selecting the correct siz and resoultion for image
capture.Top**The higher the resolution, the larger the file will be and the longer it will
Image Use Resolution Size Web Page 72 dpi 400-500 pixels Output To Printer/ 300 dpi to 1200 dpi Varies. Image can be resized to your specifications using photo editing software Placement Within Text Document 300 dpi to 1200 dpi Varies. Image can be resized to your specifications within document
take to load.
Digital photographs are made up of tiny squares called pixels. The number and
density of the pixels within an image makes up its resolution (dpi or dots per
inch). The higher the resolution, the more pixels there are in an image which
provides for a much sharper image. The type of digital camera or scanner that
you have will determine the maximum resolutions available. Visit Scan Soft or
ZDNet to learn more about How To Purchase A Digital Camera or Scanner.
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Created By Tanisha Lee
TATC Participant
Last Updated Ocotber 2002