ASSIGNMENT 1 :

Basic Image Manipulation

kayaka

Image 8a
This image was optimized using the Photoshop Save As function.
Image Size: 202x162px - File Size: 30.9KB
Optimize setting: .jpg - medium - 6
Download time 0.5455 seconds at 56.6kb

This setting was much easier and faster to save I would recommend this setting if you have minimal pictures data on the page aim to keep my web pages under 200KB.

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Image 8b
This image was optimized using the Photoshop Export and Save for Web.
Image Size: 202x162px - File Size: 23.5KB
Optimize setting: .jpg - 50 - Medium
Download time 0.419643 seconds at 56.6kb

Although this method is take a bit longer it gives you a higher control and a more compresses file size with similar quality to the "Save As" method. It is always best to keep your page size as low as possible.

I have been working in print and print graphics for over 25 years and compression is against my nature. Over the past months you have been to understand the benefits of good compression and how the impact can make a better site. How good compression doesn't mean sacrificing quality. You just have to make sure you get your numbers right. Fit the pixels to the size of the image; and for web that is all you need.