Introduction to Image Files and Color Output
Course 3005

Information Technology's Computer Graphics Lab offers a wide range of options for creating, manipulating and printing professional-quality computer graphics. This tutorial will give you an introduction to using UNIX software utilities for creating and manipulating images using the Computer Graphics Lab facilities. You will learn the differences between image file formats and how to use the San Diego Supercomputer Center Image Tools. You will also learn appropriate criteria for producing graphics for presentations and publications.

Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

• understand how image file formats differ
• convert between various image file formats
• understand the color variations encountered in color graphics hardware and hard copy
• understand the major issues involved with color scanning and with producing color prints, transparencies and 35 mm slides using the Computer Graphics Lab facilities

For more information, see "Tutorials" on the SCV home page: http://scv.bu.edu/

Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with a computer graphics application
• Getting Started with UNIX (Course 4000) or Getting Started with UNIX, Video Version (Course 4001) or Getting Started with UNIX, Accelerated Version (Course 4005) or equivalent UNIX experience