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Q: Pda graphic design ( No Answer,   2 Comments )
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Subject: Pda graphic design
Category: Computers > Graphics
Asked by: the_monk-ga
List Price: $7.50
Posted: 23 Jan 2004 07:07 PST
Expires: 22 Feb 2004 07:07 PST
Question ID: 299318
I'm trying to set up a pda-version of my site but I can't get the
graphics right. I mainly use Adobe Photoshop for al my web images. But
I can't seem te get the graphics in such a way that they look on the web.

My question:
-Do have a to use a different resolution(dpi), mode(CMYK, RGB etc) for
pda graphics?
-Is Photoshop the best program for pda graphics?
-Are there any other issues concerning pda grahpic design?

I strongly prefer an answer from the Photoshop-perspective so I can
quickly relate to it.

Regards,

Gordon
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Subject: Re: Pda graphic design
From: susanam-ga on 23 Jul 2004 16:41 PDT
 
The standard Palm screen dimension, as an example, is 160 pixels by
160 pixels. Designers of Web pages for handheld devices actually use
154 pixels (width) by 140 pixels (height) for the working dimension of
the pages they create for the standard Palm. So, no matter what
resolution you choose (72 ppi or 300 ppi) your image should be no
larger than 154 x 140 pixels in dimension. I use 72 ppi to work
comfortably in Photoshop to create images. If you are interested in
downloading and seeing some graphic files created for the PalmOS see
http://www.palmosdocs.com
Subject: Re: Pda graphic design
From: susanam-ga on 23 Jul 2004 16:44 PDT
 
In addition, if you are creating graphics for handhelds with color
screens, then you can use the RGB JPEG and GIF color spaces that match
the device specs. For black and white screens I use bitmap image mode,
simulating greys through a texture of black.

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