Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Self study
1
Using the farm image, try adjusting the stacking order of the layers in the composite
image.
2
Scale and move the layers to place the cow and rooster in dif erent positions.
3
Add your own images to the composition, adjusting their position and scaling.
4
Save the images as PDF and JPEG i les using the dif erent compression options and
presets to determine the impact these have on quality and i le size.
Review
Questions
1
Describe two ways to combine one image with another.
2
What is created in the destination image when you cut and paste or drag and drop
another image i le into it?
3
What are the best formats (for print) in which to save a i le that contains text or other
vector objects?
Answers
1
Copy and Paste
: Select the content from your source document and choose Edit >
Copy. Then select your destination document and choose Edit > Paste to paste the
artwork into it.
Drag and Drop
: Make sure both your source and destination documents are visible.
With the Move tool selected, click and drag the image from the source i le to the
destination i le.
2
When you cut and paste, or drag and drop, one image into another, a new layer
containing the image data is created in the destination i le.
3
If your i le contains text or vector objects, it is best to save the i le in one of these
three formats: Photoshop (PSD), Photoshop (EPS), or Photoshop (PDF).
