This month ... better looking pictures ...
What's in a picture? As much, or as little, as you tell your picture to have. The discriminating Hyperstudio author/artist will want to weigh all of the factors and get the best possible images to convey the best possible message.
Take a look at the images below.
How the image appears and the size that it takes are all part of the balancing act that goes into card design. Now that Hyperstudio supports JPG graphics, it might just be time to reconsider how and what type of graphics to place into your stack. Can you make a rule that applies in all instances? The answer is no. Some graphic types do better than others. The very best for pictures, however, is the JPG format which allows you to hold definitions for millions of colours within the graphic itself. But, in an image where there is large areas of the same colour, another format like a GIF is preferable. For a good discussion on the topic, you might want to check out the Internet site http://www.whatis.com.
You should also check to make sure that both your computer and Hyperstudio are set to the highest possible screen resolution in order to display what you want displayed. The minimum number of colours that Hyperstudio can work with is 256. However, if your computer is capable of displaying a higher number of colours, life just continues to get better. On a Macintosh, check your "Monitors and Sounds" setting and on Windows, your "Display" setting in your Control Panel.
Finally, make sure that Hyperstudio itself is set accordingly as well. From the OBJECTS Menu, select the option ABOUT THIS STACK. The window, as shown below, appears.
If you are going to set your computer to "Hi Color" or "True Color", synchronize Hyperstudio to the same setting for the best effects.
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