Re: graphics, interlaced or non?

by simone(at)genesisnetwork.net (Demitrius)

Date:	Fri, 13 Feb 1998 08:50:31 -0800
To:	"Kristy McCarthy" <kamee(at)bresnanlink.net>, <hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org>
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Hi Kristy,


>Can anyone tell me briefly what is the difference between interlaced and
>non-interlaced graphics?  also which is better?

Interlaced GIF:
A GIF image that is gradually displayed in a Web browser, showing increasing
detailed versions of the entire image until all of the data has finished
downloading.

Here's an example:
http://members.aol.com/mrdemitri/mic/index.htm
Notice how the entire graphic displays quickly in a very digitized form and
then gets clearer with every pass. Note, an interlaced graphic does not load
any quicker than a non interlaced, it just "seems like it" to some people.

Your image editor can specify interlacing.

Regards,
Demitrius >I<
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