Coloring Web Graphics .2 (Textbook Binding)

~ (Author), Bruce Heavin (Author), Ali Karp (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Coloring Web Graphics.2 is designed to help artists, programmers, and hobbyists understand how to work with color and image file formats for Web delivery. Web browsers and different operating systems handle color in specific ways that many Web designers have never been made aware of. This book offers in-depth answers about color, from both an aesthetic and technical perspective, and details the design constraints that exist on the Web and how to work around them. This updated edition covers new software, including Photoshop 4.0, Illustrator 7.0, and DeBabelizer Pro. Experienced designers and newcomers to the field will find the well-organized and documented palettes on the Coloring Web Graphics.2 CD-ROM, an invaluable Web design resource.

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Coloring Web Graphics.2 is designed to help artists, programmers, and hobbyists understand how to work with color and image file formats for Web delivery. Web browsers and different operating systems handle color in specific ways that many Web designers have never been made aware of. This book offers in-depth answers about color, from both an aesthetic and technical perspective, and details the design constraints that exist on the Web and how to work around them. This updated edition covers new software, including Photoshop 4.0, Illustrator 7.0, and DeBabelizer Pro. Experienced designers and newcomers to the field will find the well-organized and documented palettes on the Coloring Web Graphics.2 CD-ROM, an invaluable Web design resource.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 314 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562058185
• ISBN-13: 978-1562058180
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,364,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fills a niche - not for everyone!, June 11, 1999

By A Customer

I purchased this book after reading Ms. Weinman's other book, "Designing Web Graphics 3." I wanted to learn more about color combinations and how to make a more attractive web page. This book is not for everybody - therefore I can understand the mixed reviews. It is an expensive book (I guess you pay for all the color) but if you are looking for ideas as to color combinations and how color is presented on the web, this is a useful book. In reply to the person who complained that the colors in the book don't match the RGB colors on the screen, in all fairness the authors say that right up front! They tell you to use the CD to get accurate colors since the printing process used for the book is not the same as the way web colors are produced. So that is not a valid criticism; the authors did the best they could do under the circumstances. If you are looking for color combo suggestions and want to know more about basic color principles, then decide whether the relatively high price is worth it. Me, I am satisfied with my purchase!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Half of it is worthless, January 25, 1999

By A Customer

The title of this book should have been "Color sets that the authors say are dither-safe in browsers". The useful part is section 6, the rest is cheesy intros, spelling errors, bad English and contradictory statements. The expository part of this book is hastily and sloppily written, not edited, confused, incorrect, repetitive--nearly useless that is. Printed on shiny paper which is hard to read because of glare. The book's very heavy--if you read it in bed you'll end up with carpal tunnel syndrom. The tables are useful though. The book's very pretty, well designed and produced. Still, I think the price is too high, I think.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those just getting into graphics/colors!, November 19, 1999

By A Customer

I've been designing web pages for about 2 years now; while I've got the HTML end down, I was desperately beginning to feel the need to begin my graphical education. Coming across this book in a store, I found it to be exactly what I needed: definitions, samples, the essential dos and don'ts of graphic design. The only drawback is that the book is over 2 years old; anyone just getting into Photoshop at v. 5 will be confused by directions for loading paletes into PS 3 and 4. Still, many of the information on color itself is invaluable to someone with little background on the subject. I would highly recommend reading cover-to-cover!