Vector Formats
A vector image is a version of clipart that you
can edit. You can manipulate the size, color, and
you can also print them. If you plan on printing
your work then you should definitely use vector
clipart.
How do I know if it's vector?
Vector clipart come in a variety of formats. The
most popular are .eps, .ai, and .wmf.
How to edit them?
To open and edit vector clipart you will need a
drawing program such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel
Draw. There are many other drawing programs but
those two are the best and most popular.
Only on the Web?
If you only want to use images on the Web or in
emails then .gif images will work perfect. They
are small and load very fast, .gif images also can
be animated.
Pixel Based
We'll also need a PIXEL based version that can be
imported into certain software packages. This file
format has the same restrictions on resolution that
ALL pixel based formats have, so we'll need to keep
our VECTOR halftone as a 'source file'.
Certain uses (FAXES and CHECKS) do not lend themselves
to the use of black and white halftones, but instead
require LINEAR black and whites.
High Resolution (266dpi, 300 dpi+)
When dealing with any PIXEL based images, your resolution
(dots per inch) can be an issue. You'll need LOW
RESOLUTION (72 dpi) images for use on the web or
other low-resolution mediums. You'll also require
hi resolution images (266 dpi and/or 300 dpi) as
well. Why? Pixel based images can be reduced in
size quite safely, but tend to pixelate when enlarged.
If we want to use PIXEL based images at all, we'll
need a large, hi resolution version that we can
resize as needed. Also, if we ever want to utilize
our pixel-based images in traditional print reproduction,
we'll need a minimum of 266 dpi to keep our image
crisp and sharp.
High-resolution images can be .JPG .TIF .BMP
Low Resolution (72 dpi, 200 dpi)
The monitor that you're using right now uses low-resolution
images at 72 dpi (dots per inch). These images are
created to use at 'size as' (100%) on monitor screens
and low-resolution output. Low resolutions images
cannot be enlarged without degradation of the image.
When enlarged the individual pixels will become
apparent and the image will appear fuzzy and jagged.
For this reason we supply you with large HIGH RESOLUTION
images (300 dpi) that can be resized (reduced) safely.
Low-resolution images can be .GIF .JPG .TIF .BMP
Software Proprietary Files
Photoshop Files (.PSD) can be layered for detailed
editing, special FX and color management. Output
is pixel based (RGB or CMYK files only). SwF and
.FLA files are proprietary Flash formats that are
ready for input into any version of Flash for logo
animation.
NEW – Flash files are now INCLUDED in ALL
our logo repair and tune-up packages.
