Lesson Objectives Use graphics software to convert one BMP, PICT, TIFF or Paint file to the GIF or JPEG graphic format . Define and identify transparent and interlaced GIFs . Download or create at least one example of transparent and interlaced GIFs and include them in the Web pages. Use HTML code to create a background color or graphic, text colors, and link colors . These colors must be high-contrast to allow for easy viewing, and must appear attractive on both the PC and Macintosh screens.
Many students ask for the name of a good graphics program.
If you can afford to buy only one, make it Adobe Photoshop. A second recommendation for a graphics program would be Adobe Illustrator or Freehand, with Fractal Design's Painter coming in third. You may already have a large collection of graphics and not realize it. If you have clip art on a disk, or Microsoft Office or Claris Works, you already have images you can use. Office and Works have clip art which can be inserted into word processing programs.