1. Why might you decide to use a transparent GIF instead of a regular GIF? Can you
find an example of a transparent GIF on the Web?
• For the outside portions of an image that are not part of the 'picture', the
transparent GIF will inherent the background color it is displayed on -
blending
• Example: http://www.va.gov
• Example: http://www.va.gov
2. Can you think of an instance where linking to a graphic would be helpful to
visitors?
• Instead of displaying numerous high resolution PNGs and slowing down the
loading of a page, create an ANCHOR to display the image.
• Also when you want to display an image on its own page using the 'target="_blank"' attribute.
• Also when you want to display an image on its own page using the 'target="_blank"' attribute.
3. Experience with animated GIFs?
• Aware of them but not familiar in creating them. What purchased software
and freeware software would anyone recommend?