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Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014
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EE Nov. 5, 2014: Now easy because the server does the work of reducing to max size of 1400 pixels and manages the KB.
Quality begins with taking the photo:
Download free from Irfanview. If you have not Photoshop (Elements):
File open Source select (search in…) Picture select, open
If the picture appears too large on the screen, possibly make smaller (-)
Cut out, if necessary (the model should be almost format-filling): position the cursor at the upper left corner of the desired format, mouse-click hold and pull to the desired lower right corner. Release: a rectangle shows the selected cut-out.
If the rectangle is acceptable, click Edit -> Crop selection. Save as - or better "Save for WEB" (you can then reduce quality to 80 %) select store location (destination) Type of file: select JPG adjust quality (usually 80%) in the extra window at right and remove there all markers.
change Name if required (convention! here for example: SRA_28_RadiolaM60) save The picture is ready for upload.
For professionals further steps are possible if needed: click instruction "image",
select "enhance colors"
optimize picture with the sliding controls,
Modify picture size by "Resize/Resample", if it is > 1400 x 2100 pixels - but not really necessary because the server does it. I do because Irfanview or Photoshop do a better job than a server ... This article was edited 05.Nov.14 22:46 by Ernst Erb . |
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Paul Moyer
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Konrad, Thank you for this information. I installed this program today and used it to prepare three photos for the forum. I have a question about photo file size. You suggest a photo file size of between 60 and 120k, but when I click on the "i" button it recommends a file size of 40k. Can you provide more guidance on photo file size? Maybe I'm mixing information for photos for different applications within the museum. Thanks. Paul |
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Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014
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Hi Paul,
well, for the Forum 40k have been the limit. It is higher now, while for model images the upper limit is 180 k. But if possible to save memory space, a smaller amount is appreciated. Normally the quality can be reduced without loss of details - we reduce the JPG-quality normally to 30 - 50 %. The display/printing measure should reach 933 (any side) at 72 dpi as stated.
Good luck, KoBi This article was edited 03.Nov.10 20:31 by Ernst Erb . |
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Ernst Erb
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Pictures for model pages You search your model and then do a mouse over at "Uploads and questions" and select there "Picture upload".
You get a small window with a Help button top right and the most important information about sizes etc. directly visible. You then can add a capture (legend) - but you can also decide to change the default for "Printable" or "Copyable". If you choose "Copyable = yes" then also guests can click to big size and they can also copy your picture ... The send button will bring your image to the server and after hours or a day (or so) the model admin will have activated the picture. It might be missing for another day due to our process for getting more static pages.
The content of the blue help-info button: This article was edited 29.Jun.12 09:59 by Ernst Erb . |
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Reply | You aren't logged in. (Guest) 5 I have been putting together Nordmende images to finally display. Getting the detail of the receivers and ensuring the image is within proper size can challenge some digital cameras and older PC's. Thank you for the advice and information! Finally I have a Sony camera that will ensure image detail. The program on this Macintosh G5 will ensure proper editing with everyones advice and information. Sincere regards, Robert | |||
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Dear friends: Instead to make an exact rectangle and delete if dont fit, just make any rectangle and move each side to the right position by using the double-arrow that pop-up when the mouse is over the side-line, then left-click and move. Easy and accurate. |
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Ernst Erb
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I sometimes get complaints that our sources are not good enough, for instance picture size in pixels or memory allowance. I'm tired to give individual answers and would like that you pose such questions into the "Talk" board of the forum. Then I can take my time and give a decent answer - if necessary. We show quite more than a million pictures. About 500 000 are schematics with a maximum size of about 4000 x 6000 pixels and 600 KB for PNG for sharp (abrupt) color changes (writing, schematics etc.). Most ordinary pictures are in JPG, which standard was created for smooth changes (mainly photos). Here I refer to the photos in JPG, mainly model pictures. NOTE: since 2014 this is OLD STUFF: Picture size is max. 1400 (please use it!) by 2100 hight and 600 KB (accepts also a bit more). There are three main reasons for our picture size: 1 History and sources Pictures are never big enough - if you want to have them or to look at! We started with a width of 700 pixels and since quite some time it is Screens and cameras:
2 The rich and the poor Our decision for max. 933 pixels width.
3 How do members work? We saw the main technical reasons, now we look into the daily practice of our members. The two main reasons: Probably the most important: The second "crime" is to take the first picture of the set frontal instead of showing the 3 dimensions as you see it by nearly all ads of the manufacturers! You get quality only with a minority! Most members will not read the instructions, most members do only care what they get and then it is not enough - but do not care what they bring. Most complaints or questions come from members who have never uploaded! That is my side of this project ... Why don't we reduce pictures to the desired size by the server? I often receive pictures from guests which are too small and when I ask for big ones I get pictures with 8 MB - no JPG reduction at all. They just don't know or are too lazy.
This would be a big help. Well, it is only my dream, sorry ... The rich and the poor with a different meaning ...
This article was edited 29.Sep.17 11:56 by Ernst Erb . 13744 from 38653
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