THIS READ ME FILE IS FROM THE FULL PRODUCT. THEREFORE IT MAKES REFERENCES TO IMAGE SETS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THIS CD.
Instructions for use
Take the time to read the following instructions and invest some time experimenting with the different image sizes and file formats. With a little practice and experience you will soon find the best format for your situation.
This collection contains images designed to be used in your favourite applications which can import or open images.
The files do NOT do anything on their own.
Size and quality of the images
The quality of the final printed output is determined by the amount of information contained in the graphic file and the quality of the printer on which the image is being printed. The more information the image file contains the greater the size of the file that contains it.
This CD ROM contains sets of images each with different attributes:
The black and white images
72 dpi MacPaint (Black and white Folder)
These files have been saved in MacPaint format, take little memory and may be imported into a wide range of programs.
300 dpi Pict (Black and white Folder)
These files contain the same amount of information as the MacPaint files but have been saved in Pict format at 300 dpi. This means that the files import easily and efficiently into many programs. Since these files take little memory they work well with many simple programs.
600 dpi Pict (Black and white Folder)
These files have approximately four times the resolution of the MacPaint 72 and Pict 300 files. They will print at very high resolutions at most sizes.
600 dpi Tiff (Black and white Folder)
These files are saved in TIFF format with LZW compression. These files are the best suited for use with high end applications and give superb results. They have the same innate quality as the Pict 600 files.
The black and white Pict 600 and black and white Pict TIFF 600 file sets are best suited to use when high quality output is required or when you want to use the image at an enlarged size. Applications working with these images must be capable of allocating sufficient memory to them. Owing to the incredible detail captured in them they are rather demanding in this regard. Users may find that their applications may not be able to open them or that they need to add RAM to their system to allow them to operate. Users may also be limited in the number of these images they may open at the same time. They are suitable for use with professional grade applications such as Quark Express and PageMaker.
The colour images
The colour image sets contain approximately 400 additional images to the B&W image sets. The increase is made up by having some illustrations with and without backgrounds and having illustrations in multiple colours e.g. the series of coloured pencils.
Pict Large (Colour Folder)
These files have been rendered in colour at 72 dpi in RGB format. The B&W outlines have been carefully preserved and professional grade painting tools have been used to colourise them. As most computer screens display at 72 dpi these images are perfect for applications displaying images on screen. They produce superb results when printing.
Pict Small (Colour Folder)
These files were formed from the Colour Pict Large 72 file set. They have been scaled to approximately 50% of the larger set. This process reduces the file size to approximately 25% the size of the original. These images take up much less space in RAM and on hard drives and will often be more than adequate for screen display and printing.
Outlines (Colour Folder)
The process of colourisation required the production of simplified B&W outlines. The simple shapes were scaled from the originals whilst more complex illustrations were re-drawn and re-scanned. These scaled and re-drawn illustrations are contained in this file set. Users wishing to colourise their own images will find this file set indispensable.
Black and white printing
Your printouts will only be as good as the quality of the printer you use.
For best results use the graphics in desktop publishing software. Select the larger files if you are printing to a high resolution printer and you are going to use the image sized anywhere from a quarter to a full page size.
If you are going to use the images sized to less than a quarter of a page use the smaller files.
Avoid using the large files if you are printing to low resolution printers or if you are reducing the images drastically. Using the large images in these circumstances creates needless overheads for your computer's processing power.
When using a dot matrix printer it must be remembered that the resolution of these devices is commonly less than 100 dots per inch. Accordingly there is a drop off in quality.
Colour files will print to B&W printers but for clarity and quality results we recommend the use of B&W images for printing to B&W printers.
Colour printing
Most users will be printing to colour inkjet printers. Three colour printers use a mixture of CMY (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) inks to form the image. Four colour printers use a mixture of CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black (K)) inks to form the image. Four colour printers give a superior result especially when printing black as a black ink is used and not a composite of CMY inks to form black.
If the printed images will only be small use the small files. This will cut down on print processing time and often reduce the amount of RAM required to operate the software.
Some colour printers require the image to be in CMYK and not in RGB format. This problem should only be encountered by users looking to print to film for colour duplication. To convert an image to CMYK open it in appropriate software such as PhotoShop and convert from RGB to CMYK and save as a TIFF file. Room on this CD did not permit the inclusion of a set of images in CMYK format.
Software
Generally speaking the software that will allow the opening or importing of the images on this CD falls into two categories:
Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing software, including word processors, usually allow the user to place the image into a document and combine it with text and other graphics. DTP software usually does not allow the user to modify the graphic apart from resizing or rotating it. When the graphics are reduced in DTP software the effective resolution is usually increased.
Paint packages
These packages allow the direct opening of graphics files and allow the files to be modified and then resaved. If graphics are reduced in these packages then the resolution is not usually increased. For full details see the manual of the package you are using.
Kudo® Image Browser™
This CD ROM features Kudo ® Image Browser™ which allows the user to view the images on screen before selecting them. For Kudo® to operate properly it must first be installed.
Kudo® Image Browser documents have been supplied for all four sets of files.
For instructions on the use of the Kudo® Image Browser™ see the Kudo® Image Browser™ folder on this CD ROM.
Using the images.
Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive. Launch the application of choice and open the images from the CD directly or create a document and place the required image into it. For details on this procedure please see the manual of the program you are using.
The following notes may be useful:
Direct Placement of images
Placing graphics in an application which supports direct importing of the file formats on this CD.
First place the CD ROM in the CD drive.
1. Open your application.
2. Choose Place or Import or Insert (usually under File menu).
3. Select the graphic you want to use.
4. Place the graphic on your page according to the instructions for your particular program.
5. Resize the graphic for your requirements.
6. If in doubt as to the procedure for placing graphics in the software you are using please consult the manual of the package for details.
Opening of image files
Opening graphics in an application which supports direct access of the file formats on this CD.
First place the CD ROM in the CD drive.
1. Open application.
2. Select Open from File menu. You will be presented with a dialogue box showing a list of files. If you cannot see the file you require then you may need to select the CD ROM and look inside the relevant folder to locate the image.
3. Select the file you are interested in and open it.
4. You may now work with your file.
5. If in doubt as to the procedure for placing graphics in the software you are using please consult the manual of the package for details.
Using the Clipboard
Some programs have the ability to deal with graphics but do not have a facility for the direct importation of these files. In these cases the clipboard can be used to effect the import.
It is assumed that the Macintosh is operating with System 7.0 or later. For instructions on how to use the Clipboard with System 6 see your System 6 manual.
Step 1: Load graphics into an application such as ClarisWorks.
Step 2: Using the tools available select the image and copy to the clipboard.
Step 3: Swap to your other program (the one you want the graphic to go into) and select the Paste command from the File menu.
Step 4: Repeat the above steps for other graphics you wish to use.
Resizing images
Most graphics programs have the ability to resize graphics. Some allow you to select the entire image by double clicking the Marquee tool or the Lasso, or by choosing Select All from the appropriate menu. Alternatively you can select the image by dragging the appropriate tool. Then either manually resize the image by dragging the corner (in some programs holding down the shift key whilst resizing will allow the retention of correct proportions) or by selecting a resize image command from the menu bar.
Refer to the manual of your particular program for more details or if you are unsure of any procedure.
