when one is doing digital artwork the type of file that you're working with is very important. some images were meant to be gifs, some were destined for jpg compression, and others still want to live on as svg graphics. or good old tiff files.
if you're thinking in digital terms, the file format and compression algorithm used on your work aren't an afterthought, they're a part of the piece. they're a necessary part of the viewing experience that goes with your piece. mondrian spent hours re-drawing his lines, i spend hours playing with my jpeg compression quality (usually 35-65%).
anyway. compression algorithims are a part of working digitally. all lossy compression algorithims generate their own special kind of noise when put to work on an image. sometimes i like to think of jpeg or gif compression as just another filter in my photoshop toolbox.
so. anyway. i'm fascinated by the nature of lossy compression algorithims. you'll find all sorts of digital artifacts throughout my work. it's supposed to be that way. i've spilled jpeg compression all over my canvas. on purpose.
Posted by rett at December 2, 2002 04:34 AM