Photoshop anaylsis

Photoshop has become the leading software in graphic design and image editing. Although it contains a large variety of image editing features, one of Photoshop’s most powerful capabilities is layers, which allows images to be rearranged under and over each other for placement. Photoshop is designed to read from and convert to a raft of graphics formats, but uses its own native format for layers. If only one layer were available, each and every image element would have to be aligned perfectly on top of the existing image. There would be no way to change the placement because each piece becomes merged into a single bitmapped image, replacing what was previously there. Without having all elements in view and being able to move them around in different ways, it would be virtually impossible to derive the most pleasing effect. 

Photoshop is the best software to use to design my CV and business cards because the layer system along with its use of grids and rulers will allow me to produce well aligned and organised artefacts with attention to detail that would be sure to impress potencial employers. Although I have much experience with Photoshop, I will use extra help from online tutorials and guides to get he best out of the software.

http://www.entheosweb.com/photoshop/default.asp

http://www.good-tutorials.com/

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/1

http://www.pegaweb.com/tutorials/web-design-and-adobe-photoshop-tutorials.htm

Flash analysis

This technology is getting its world-wide acceptance. Website that is developed on Flash has become very powerful, and today developers have begun to understand its potential in online marketing industry. Thus, flash technology is right answer if you are looking for the excellent web design solution for your website. In fact flash gives a sparkling touch to your website.

Flash software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Digital agencies across the country use the software as it enables more creative, innovative advertising for leading brand clients and is also used by major companies including BMW, Cingular, and Virgin Trains as part of their rich media advertising campaigns. According to Keith Alexander, Senior Producer of Atmosphere BBDO, whenever they take on a new ad campaign, they tend to immediately think of how they can use Macromedia Flash to deliver the most effective campaign as it gives a more creative option than any other technology, which is why Macromedia Flash has become the de facto standard for online advertising. Consumer response to the engaging nature of ads generated with Macromedia Flash is remarkable, which translates into great return on investment for advertisers.

Flash is the best piece of software to use for my project because the many effects and concepts it features will allow me to create the most appealing and inventive showreel video. My experience in Flash includes working with certain features such as motion tweens, shape tweens, motion guides, fade in and out effects, zoom in and out effects and working with layers, all of which make up the majority of designs currently displayed on the internet. When I see attractive advertising banners on the net, I can see that these features are used extensively.

Although I have experience in Flash, I intend to get more help and guidance using the software so I can improve my personal skills and knowledge as well as develop my ideas for this project. There are many effective online tutorials that provide much support and assistance that I have already looked at and will use so I can produce an impressive and efficient Showreel. The following are a set of Flash resources that I will use:

http://www.entheosweb.com/Flash/default.asp

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Flash/1

http://www.w3schools.com/Flash/default.asp

http://www.echoecho.com/flash.htm

http://www.echoecho.com/flash.htm