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by Bill Trippe (Author), Kate Binder (Joint Author)
An exploration of scalable vector graphics (SVG) from both a design and a programming perspective. It provides users with explanations on creating graphics and using SVG with other applications.
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Discover New Graphic Worlds with SVG
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), the next groundbreaking graphics and animation tool for computer imaging--allows designers to create fast-loading Web graphics that can be viewed equally well on a Web browser, a handheld computer, or a cell phone. SVG For Designers fully explains the technology, and offers a practical, easy-to-follow guide to its many uses for graphic designers. Learn why SVG-based graphics and Web pages can save time and money, improve quality, and revolutionize the way Web graphics convey information. Take advantage of SVG's open-standard platform and resolution-independent technology--with minimal cost for new software or training, whether you're in publishing, graphic arts, Web design, or production.Learn SVG--the first standardized way to create Web graphics and animation Create fast-loading XML-based images that can be viewed on screens of any size Create SVG images with the programs you're already using, including Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW Convey multimedia content over the Web--with or without Flash files Achieve better quality and greater precision for many types of illustrations and artwork Complement Web bitmap formats like JPEG and GIF with the sharpness and quick-loading advantages of SVG Create, modify, and implement SVG graphics in other applications--including Photoshop, Flash, and Illustrator
