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Adobe ImageReady 1.0
ImageReady 1.0 MAC CD digital image photo picture quality size compression tools
Application
Mac
Adobe
1998
CD
$18.99
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Most people will agree that the Internet is great. It puts tons of information and entertainment available from a standard home or office computer. However, it has one major problem. It can get to be really S–L-O-W. Most people think the only solution to this problem is to get fast modems. However, the problem is primarily due to the site. Most sites like to be visually appealing. To accomplish this, most designers use a lot of large images on their site. However, thanks to Adobe ImageReady, they can keep the quality of these pictures, but decrease the size of these images. The lower the size, the lower the download time. Adobe ImageReady should become a required application in every web site designer's arsenal.
The main purpose of Adobe ImageReady is to compress images for use on the web. Adobe ImageReady allows the user to output the images to the standard web formats, GIF and JPEG. However, unlike most other compression programs, it also supports PNG 8 bit and PNG 24 bit graphics. PNG is an emerging image format, which is starting to become common on the web. Compression for each image time is slightly different. JPEGs have an overall image quality rating, but GIFs are optimized by reducing the number of colors used. Through the "Optimization" Palette, You can easily experiment with these settings and view them live on the screen. For JPEG compress, it allows you to use set an image quality rating of "Maximum", "High", "Medium", or "Low". Additionally, you can use a sliding bar to select a rating on a scale from 1 to 100 to further optimize.
With regard to GIFs, Adobe ImageReady can automatically select the best color palette. However, it also allows you to view to tell it the number of colors you want it to use, or sort through the colors individually. It can also automatically save it to the "Web" palette of non dithering colors, the Windows system color palette, or the Macintosh system color palette. To help the user decide what settings are best, it will tell you the download times for varying connection speeds. In addition to allowing you to view the "optimized" image live, ImageReady also lets you preview the image with "Browser Dithering" (the way it will be viewed in a web browser on a monitor set to 256 colors) and with The Gamma coloring of Either Windows or Mac (based upon which one you are not using). Adobe ImageReady provides the user with image compression control above its competition.
Adobe ImageReady also has another advantage over other image compression programs in its interface. Users of Photoshop should feel right at home with ImageReady. Adobe ImageReady is based upon the Photoshop interface to provide an easy learning curve for its users. Most of the menus and their content are the same as Photoshop. However, some of the high-end features of Photoshop are not in ImageReady. For example, the Filters menu does not contain all of Photoshop's filters, nor does it have the stamp tool. But it has many of Photoshop's features such as editable text, layers, and the Actions palette. It even will work with native Photoshop files and allow you to save to Photoshop. Adobe ImageReady should be easy to use for any Photoshop user.
ImageReady also provides the features that web designers need such as superior animation controls and image maps. The Animation in ImageReady is actually based on the layers and movement with in them. When designing an animation, you can place an object in its own layer and simply move it with in that layer to the desired positions. All that has to be done is to coordinate the layer palette with the animation palette. The program will also automatically fill in frames if you like through its "Tween" command.
Another feature of ImageReady that is superior is its handling of image maps. When it produces an image map, it bases it on the image's layer. This makes it easy to convert any image made in Photoshop into an image map if you set each hot spot or button to its own layer.
People who work with larger sites will find ImageReady is automation features the most impressive. The application allows you to save your optimization settings to a "droplet". A droplet is an action, which is saved on the hard drive. You can then take a series of images or a folder of images and drag and drop them to the droplet. ImageReady will automatically "optimize" all of these images without having to work with each one individually. This can be a great time saver when you have a lot of images.
ImageReady is a fantastic program for anyone who is doing web design. It is easy to use and does a phenomenal job with image compression. Personally, it has cut some images by more than ten times. By cutting down image download times, a designer can reduce the download time of a page. In turn, this should result in less people leaving while the page loads and should also result in happier surfers.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
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