RGB, which stands for red, green, and blue, is a system used to create all the possible colors that can be displayed on a screen. The physical principle at work here is called additive color mixing and involves mixing the different components of the visible light spectrum. Different color spaces reflect human perception of color to varying degrees.
What are pixels? With the widespread use of high-resolution screens and digital cameras, the pixel became the buzzword on everyone’s lips. Behind this tiny, physical point in a raster image you’ll find a sophisticated technology that allows images to be reproduced on displays and printers in detail, in the correct color, and without so-called artifacts.
JPG, PNG, TIFF, and more: there are many image file formats out there. Most users don’t know the exact differences and fall back on a standard image file type. It’s worth looking into the differences, so that you can make sure you’re presenting your pictures in their best possible quality. We’ll explain which image file formats exist and dig into their advantages and disadvantages.
For creatives and those who are aspiring designers, many programs from Adobe make up a key part of their standard equipment. InDesign is a very popular tool with large publishing houses as well as smaller publishers thanks to its huge range of functions. But quality (and name) come at a price: monthly fees put a hole in the cash register, especially for small companies and self-employed designers....
Rendering is the last and also most time-consuming step in digital image and video editing. During this process, the pre-programmed image descriptions or the individual layers or tracks edited in a program are combined into a file. We explain how this works and what it’s used for.
Many users are often unaware of what exactly goes into making an aesthetically appealing website. But most successful websites follow some basic principles to ensure that a unified design adheres to a basic theme or message that is to be conveyed to the viewer. These questions and more influence the site’s conception: What effects do certain colors bring about? What should you be mindful of when...
Background removal is one of the most important processes in graphics programs. We show you how you can use Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, online tools, or even PowerPoint to easily remove image backgrounds – an essential skill for those who run e-commerce sites, or who wish to create online collages and graphics.
Finding success on Instagram — if unknown members of the public can expand their follower base and become famous influencers in just a couple of months, it seems like it should be easy for a business to do the same. But there’s more to creating a successful Instagram account than just posting pretty pictures. To gain many long-term followers and lots of interactions it takes hard work and...
The metadata contained in photos can be helpful to structure your personal photo library, and later locate photos more quickly or attach copyright information to photos. However, when you upload a photo online or share it with others, it’s a good idea to remove this metadata first. Keep reading to find out which information photos can contain and how you can delete it on Windows and Mac.
The international IPTC-IIM standard for describing images allows information such as copyright notices, names, and headings to be saved and made available directly within the image data. The standardized file format makes it easier for editorial and press agencies to archive their images. Learn how to include and view IPTC image metadata.
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