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Here are some guidelines for making your images download quickly and display correctly. Preparing Images To prepare images for presentation on the Web, follow these steps: Begin a new file. If it’s a photo or original artwork, use 300 dpi as the resolution. If you are creating something simple, set the resolution to 72 dpi. Use the drawing, text, shape and other tools provided in the graphics program to create your image. Save your file in the native file format (a file type meant for editing Read more [...]

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These days smartphones have made quality picture taking easy and convenient.  A few snaps on your phone and a couple of video recordings later, you will have all the multimedia content you need. Although the technology may change the basic principles remain. When taking photographs intended for display on the web, many of the standard photography maxims hold true: Learn how to use your camera effectively. Take active, even action, shots. Get up close and personal. Be aware of the edges Read more [...]

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