Issues to Consider Before Constructing an Image

It's often quite tempting to just jump right in and start painting and drawing when creating a new image. However, if you stop for a moment and think about the image before you actually begin, you can save yourself time and possibly money.

Some things to consider include the overall size of the image (including its dimensions), the number of colors needed (which can affect the resulting file size), and the file size, especially if the image is intended for the Web.

Choosing an Image Size

Whether the image is intended for the Web, general onscreen viewing, or print media, the dimensions are among the first things to consider.

If your image is intended for onscreen presentation, you'll usually want ...

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