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Create Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro

Lesson 1

Note: All images are created using Paint Shop Pro 6.

Assignment 1: Create two versions of the same image

Anti-Aliased:

Aliased:

File format:

The above images were saved in JPEG format because of the texture of the paper in the background.

Discussion:

Anti-aliased text has smoother edges than aliased text. This is achieved by blurring the edges of the characters, and is most noticeable on lines that are not vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. The effect is most noticeable above in looking at the letters "k" and "a". On type that is lower sized and lighter weight, the effect of anti-aliasing can degrade the readability of the type, so it is preferable to use a font designed for screen display in those situations. Verdana is one example of such a font.

Assignment Two: Using Shapes and Line Tools

Line tools and shapes:

Shapes:

File format:

The above two images were saved as GIF images because they consisted entirely of line art.

Discussion:

The first image used a bezier curve and a pre-set shape with a fill. The effect struck me as slightly reminiscent of an Egyptian hieroglyphic. The second images used a number of preset shapes, and used different settings for stroked, filled, and both stroked and filled.

Assignment 3: Create a signature (Optional)

This sig was created using Chisel, no transparency, and Inner Bevel. The canvas was transparent.

This sig was created using Chrome, a Drop Shadow, and Gaussian Blur. The canvas was transparent.

This sig was created using Chrome, Skew, Circle Deformation, and Transparent Chisel. The canvas was transparent.

This is the same sig as above, but with the Transparent Chisel removed. I like it better. The Chisel effect seems too much these sigs, but that is just my taste, I suppose. The canvas was transparent.

This is the same sig as above, but this time I painted a color using the Grainy Bumps texture. The canvas was transparent.

This one started with a green background, but then I painted it using a blue color and the Granite texture. I changed the font to Broadway, and added Sculpture and Warp. I actually like the dithering on this. But I wonder why I am getting it.

Same as above, but with Wave in place of Warp. Makes me wonder what Wave and Warp are actually doing in the background. I like this one the best so far.