For the Web: Creating two-color Web graphics

Two-color images are used in print to keep costs down and expand the tonal range of grayscale images. Even when printing costs aren’t an issue, you can use two-color images for effect. Try this technique in ImageReady for creating effective two-color graphics for the Web that deliver maximum impact without increasing the file size. You can start with an image in Photoshop, or you can work exclusively in ImageReady.

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For a duotone effect, start by creating a grayscale image in Photoshop or by desaturating an ImageReady image. To convert your color Photoshop image to grayscale, choose Image > Mode > Grayscale. In ImageReady, it’s not possible to create a grayscale image, but you can use the Image ...

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