“There aren’t any graphics online that are layered. Are you using different terms?”
“Perhaps I’ve been posting graphics for 13 years and always work with layers. That’s why I think yours is a misnomer.”
I used the term layered..Now I am really confused..I don’t make graphics I have just seen the term “layers” used by those who do.. Is it using “layered “that is wrong?
Thanks for the resizing links.
There is a variety of software enabling people to use layers but the formats don't work online, so layer images are merged/flattened and changed to jpg for posting.
Layering allows you to manipulate selected portions of a graphic or photo. You'd select the sky out, for example, to change it without affecting the rest of the picture.
For example, the Biden graphic I made below. I wanted to use Clinton's hand gesture and could not find a decent photo of it. I got the hands and took them off Bill. For Biden, the color, size and texture had to be changed. It's not perfect because I was in a hurry, yet most people wouldn't notice the details.
I just painted the lipstick on.
If you are interest in playing with those links, explore Picasa.
I haven’t used any of them. People I’ve worked with have and they rave about Picasa’s many capabilities.