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Graphic Terms- The Basics Part I
You're almost set. The content of your website, e-book, or software is complete. Ready to put together your e-book or software on the market. In order to turn your prospect into buyer, the look of your e-cover is just as important as the content. What to do? If you're adventurous and seeking the how-to's of self-design below is a short list of terms you'll need to know. If you're considering having your e-cover professionally designed (smart move) the terms below will help you talk intelligently about your project. Aliasing Anti-Aliasing Banner Bevel Bitmap Image (bmp) Cast Shadow CMYK Color Cast Dithering DPI Drop Shadow Duotone Emboss Feathering Font GIF Glow Gradient Graphic Backgrounds Grayscale Hexadecimal Hue JPEG Kerning Leading For more graphic design terms see Graphic Terms - The Basics Part II Andy Eaton has created a 10 day ecourse, which includes informative articles, training videos, special offer discounts, plus lots more - finally learn to create your own amazing ecover graphics. simply send a blank email to arpgraphicslist@graphicsecretsexposed.com or visit http://www.graphicsecretsexposed.com
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