Welcome to the world of dithering, where noise is intentionally used to prevent color banding in images. This technique adds a unique aesthetic to images, reminiscent of old-school computing and retro video games.
In the web world, dithering is often associated with indexed color images like PNG and GIF. By reducing colors and adding dithering, images become smaller in size and require less colors to display.
Photoshop offers three dithering choices – “Noise”, “Pattern”, and “Dithering”. Each option creates a visually appealing effect on images.
Acorn, a more budget-friendly image editor, also allows for dithering effects.
But can you dither images right on the web? Absolutely! Web components like Andrew Stephens’ creation can read images and apply dithering effects to replicate the aesthetic of traditional dithering techniques.
If you’re looking to experiment with dithering on the web, you can check out a demo on CodePen where an image is dithered on-the-fly using a web component.
This dithering vibe aligns well with other retro-style sites like “end.city”, where random elements come together to create a unique visual experience.
For those interested in web performance optimization, Philip Walton’s blog post on improving Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) in dynamic situations offers a deep dive into enhancing page loading speed by prioritizing specific elements.
In conclusion, dithering adds a touch of nostalgia to modern web design, while advanced techniques like LCP prioritization showcase the intricate details of web performance optimization.