[vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][responsive_text compression=”1.0″ selector=”” min_size=”” max_size=””][text_output]In this articles we will explore how to utilise High Definition (HD) backgrounds through images, videos or animations and how these can be layered together onto your website to formulate your interactive experience.
[/text_output][custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h2″ id=”” class=”” style=””]High Definition Images[/custom_headline][text_output]High Definition Images, although have been used for around the past two years, are now reaching new heights with the introduction of HD screens into the mainstream markets for monitors, tablets, phones, etc. The full-screen background can now occupy the whole screen and include enough detail to provide innately visual viewers a more exciting experience.
Just because a picture is the background it does not mean it can’t be focal point. By creating this focal point and displaying your message through the picture you can reduce the amount of items on your page. Simple effects on the images or coloured filters can be added to denote moods or draw viewers in. And always make sure you test the image on several screen sizes as this can alter the look and feel of your website if key elements are cut out from smaller screens.[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h2″ id=”” class=”” style=””]High Definition Videos[/custom_headline][text_output]High Definition Video backgrounds are probably the most popular design trend of the year. Streaming video content is becoming an important interactive aspect of a website and as the capabilities are becoming more mainstream so is the desire to use it. Until the introduction of HTML5 many browsers simply couldn’t cope with full-screen video backgrounds. But this doesn’t mean it is any easier to produce the videos. Video production is still an important concept especially when we are talking about responsive design. You want to make sure that the content is clearly visible on mobile devices through to desktop monitors and in order to achieve your desired effect on your audience some element of planning is required.
When utilising HD videos in your backgrounds make sure you pay attention to its duration. Anywhere between 10 and 30 seconds is a good loop time and provides ample time to tell a story and get the viewer engaged. Make sure you torn the sound off as to not distracts from the content of your page and make sure you save the video in the smallest memory size possible so as to allow faster load times. No one like waiting long periods of time for a background to load. If your video is cannot be compressed anymore and it is still quite large consider using alternative media based on the device that access your website. You can provide HD images in place of videos on mobile devices to prevent large load times which can lose you visitors as it can ruin their experience.[/text_output][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][custom_headline type=”left” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h2″ id=”” class=”” style=””]High Definition Animations[/custom_headline][text_output]High Definition Animations have evolved from the days of flash aminations. Like videos, animations must be planned for their desired audience. The right balance between static and moving elements can take a while to achieve and hiring an expert may be the easiest avenue. However don’t be afraid to get your feet wet, there are loads of options out there to get the right animation set for you and your business so play around and get a feel for what works for you.[/text_output][share title=”Share this Post” facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”true” linkedin=”true” email=”true” id=”” class=”” style=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
