Unit 35: Task 2: M2

M2
In addition to demonstrating you must justify the choice of tools, file format, image resolution and colour depth used when creating the images. In other words reason why those specific items were used.

Tools- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
File Format- AI, EPS, PSD, JPEG, GIF and PSB
Image resolution- The fineness of the bitmap image created in Photoshop is determined by the number of pixels, the more pixels the better resolution. Number of pixels per inch.
Colour depth-  There are 256 tonal values available for image resolution. This is so they capture the colours intended from photographs etc.

Work with logo: The process
Draw shapes - Circles, Imported space ship image
Unites shapes - Group selective shapes or images together so that they can be altered at the same time.
Direct selection tool - Grouping them together in alignment to adjust, re-size and move the shapes.
Manipulate colours - Change the colours individually or group them together so they have the same colour and effect.
Add symbols - None were used but can be added.
Layer panel - Create various layers in order to apply new ideas and shapes.
Edit symbols -  Manipulate the symbol to the preference of the viewer, alterations so that there is improvement.
Apply effects - Apply any shading or 3D effects to add texture etc.
Add a drop shadow - This was used on lettering and images to make the texture and form appear more 3D.

Work with text: The process
Lock & add layers - Overlapping various different texts to add effect.
Add text + Style text- Insert text in any font, size and colour.
Insert within layers -  Inserting the font within the shapes.

All of the graphics produced have been either created in Photoshop or in Illustrator so that they can be the best they can possibly be for the customers value and preference. By saving these images as either GIF or JPEG it allows the image resolution and colour depth to be better and of great quality. These images/logos have more pixels so that they have a better resolution. Many various tools within the software used has allowed me to create the images required and have all been used for a purpose, either with experimentation to then create quality pieces for the customer and others viewing.