In addition to choosing a size and resolution (discussed in the previous chapter), you need to decide on an image mode and file format for your image. This decision is usually based on the final use for the image. Will it be imported into a page layout program and then offset printed? Will it be posted on a Web page? Will it be used for a newspaper article? When you know an image’s final destination, you can make intelligent choices of which color mode and file format are best. This section gives you some background information to help you make those choices so that you don’t end up having to do extra work, spend extra time, or waste extra money.
Understanding Color Theory
You can find many books, most of them detailed and lengthy, devoted to a single subject — color — and written by bona fide color experts who spend their days analyzing complex color algorithms for fun. I recommend owning at least one heavy-duty tome on color, even if its main function is to act as a paperweight.
Even as an occasional reference, a book on color theory is essential if you’re serious about using Photoshop in your daily activities. In this chapter, I provide you with the minimalist’s take on color theory.
Understanding Color Theory
You can find many books, most of them detailed and lengthy, devoted to a single subject — color — and written by bona fide color experts who spend their days analyzing complex color algorithms for fun. I recommend owning at least one heavy-duty tome on color, even if its main function is to act as a paperweight.
Even as an occasional reference, a book on color theory is essential if you’re serious about using Photoshop in your daily activities. In this chapter, I provide you with the minimalist’s take on color theory.
Choosing Color Modes and File Formats in Photoshop
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