Technique 55: Getting to Know ImageReady
Understanding the interface and tools
Previewing graphics in a browser
ImageReady, Photoshop’s sister program, is the place to go when you want to create and save Web graphics. With the introduction of the Creative Suite, ImageReady cs and Photoshop cs are much more tightly integrated than before. You can create graphics in Photoshop, jump to ImageReady to get them ready for the Web, and jump back to Photoshop for any last minute touch-ups.
This technique is a quick introduction to ImageReady. You find out about the program interface, along with available tools and palettes. Then, I show you how to preview your graphics in ImageReady or a browser to see how they look in the environment in which you’ll really use them. Finally, you take a look at saving your Web graphics with the best balance between small file size and good visual quality.
If you’ve never used ImageReady before or you need a refresher, take a look at this technique before moving on to the other Web techniques in this part. After you’re acclimated, you’ll be creating super Web graphics in no time!