Special Edition Using® Macromedia® Studio 8

Chapter 9. Working with Vector Artwork, Bitmaps, and Static Text

In this chapter

• Understanding Bitmap and Vector Graphics 184

• Working with Bitmaps 186

• Working with Vector Graphics 190

• Editing and Adjusting Vector Shapes 197

• Working with Text 199

• Using Layout Aids 201

• Creating a Mask 204

• Troubleshooting 206

• Best Practices—Getting to Know the Tools 206

Understanding Bitmap and Vector Graphics

Did you ever play with a Lite-Brite as a child? If so, that may have been your first experience with creating bitmap graphics, albeit at very low resolution. Resolution refers to the number of dots of color, or pixels, that are squeezed into a display screen. With a Lite-Brite, the resolution is about 20 dots per square inch. On the other hand, the resolution on a typical ...