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Yes, it is much better. &nbsp;In fact it is more than good enough, the odd pixel here and there isn't a problem.<br />
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I just have to work out how you did it (I am a noob with Photoshop really). &nbsp;Your explanation could hardly be more clear, so I'lll go in and try a few things.<br />
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Thanks. &nbsp;<br />
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Col
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Yes, it is much better.  In fact it is more than good enough, the odd pixel here and there isn't a problem.

I just have to work out how you did it (I am a noob with Photoshop really).  Your explanation could hardly be more clear, so I'lll go in and try a few things.

Thanks.  

Col

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Hi experts,<br />
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I am not happy with the quality of the circle surrounding this photo (it looks pixellated) and am wondering how to make a better job of it. &nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2012/05_w21/577970/circular-pic-5.gif" target="_blank" title="web graphic (72 KB)"><img alt="web graphic" class="file-block lazyload" style="max-width: 500px;" data-src="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2012/05_w21/577970/circular-pic-5.gif" /></a><br />
The graphic is to go on a web page and the areas surrounding the circle must be transparent.<br />
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I made this gif by creating the circles in Fireworks 8 at 72 ppi (perhaps an error here?) and then pasting the photo inside (also at 72px).<br />
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Should I have done both at a larger res (eg 300ppi) and then somehow reduced the size?<br />
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I have access to Fireworks 8, Photoshop CS2 and Publisher.<br />
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(I could not find Fireworks in the EE topics list so have used more general topics.)<br />
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Any help much appreciated.<br />
<br />
Col
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Hi experts,

I am not happy with the quality of the circle surrounding this photo (it looks pixellated) and am wondering how to make a better job of it.  



The graphic is to go on a web page and the areas surrounding the circle must be transparent.

I made this gif by creating the circles in Fireworks 8 at 72 ppi (perhaps an error here?) and then pasting the photo inside (also at 72px).

Should I have done both at a larger res (eg 300ppi) and then somehow reduced the size?

I have access to Fireworks 8, Photoshop CS2 and Publisher.

(I could not find Fireworks in the EE topics list so have used more general topics.)

Any help much appreciated.

Col

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