The Computer Is About To Go Out The Window!!!

[Johnathan]

OK, I think I finally feel good about my penmaking, I also feel pretty good about my photos, but, by the time I have the photos to the size that can be used on the site (150k) they look like crap. What am I not doing? Everyone else seems to have great looking photos. Until I figure this out I don't think I'll post photos anymore. They never look any good. Thanks for the help.

 

[JimGo]

What program are you using to reduce the file size, and what's your process?

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

I see that you have your own web site. Why not just link the pictures from there?

 

[jeff]

It's relatively easy to get a great photo at 640x480 into a 150k jpeg. That said, to reduce the frustration of folks who have trouble doing that, <b>I've just increased the allowable file size to 250KB.</b> Please continue to try to reduce your file size as much as possible.

 

[Johnathan]

I'm using Micro. Picture It! I really like the program. I also have PhotoImpact7. I used the Microsoft Picture It for this one. After it is saved as a Picture It file, I convert it to JPEG. When saving as a JPEG in the options area I can change the file size, this is where it never looks the same. I've been thinking about buying Adobe Photoshop. I also use Corel. I like the Picture It program becuase it is pretty simple and I can alter the photo more easily. Thanks everyone for the help.

 

[gerryr]

I use Picasa which is pretty good and it's free. When I view my images as they are originally, the focus is excellent, but when you reduce the size and quality, focus seems to be the first thing to go. Picasa has a "sharpen" feature, which I now always use. That way, by the time it gets reduced, it still looks in focus.

 

[Johnathan]

Originally posted by jeff
<br />It's relatively easy to get a great photo at 640x480 into a 150k jpeg. That said, to reduce the frustration of folks who have trouble doing that, <b>I've just increased the allowable file size to 250KB.</b> Please continue to try to reduce your file size as much as possible.

Thanks Jeff! I will try to see if I can figure this out. Everyone else seems to make the 150k work, so I'll try and see what I'm doing wrong.

 

[dfurlano]

I have used photoshop for a long time but for just posting jpg's it is like using a shotgun on a mosquito.. not that I haven't used that methodology before.

Also, just an observation your last photo had a depth of field issue.

 

[fuzzydog]

Dan,
Here in Alaska the best mosquito repellent is a shotgun. A 410 seems to be about the right size. [}]

Sorry about the interuption. (the devil made me do it)

 

[DCBluesman]

Easiest image resizer on the web...and it's free! http://tinyurl.com/2meyw

 

[Pipes]

Originally posted by gerryr
<br />I use Picasa which is pretty good and it's free. When I view my images as they are originally, the focus is excellent, but when you reduce the size and quality, focus seems to be the first thing to go. Picasa has a "sharpen" feature, which I now always use. That way, by the time it gets reduced, it still looks in focus.

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[Jim15]

Johnathan,
I'm far from a photo pro, but I think the more times you minipulate your picture and save it, it will get worst each time. Don't know if that applies to what you are doing but I have done that in the past. Hope I made what I am trying to say clear.

jim

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

Originally posted by DCBluesman
<br />Easiest image resizer on the web...and it's free! http://tinyurl.com/2meyw

Agree with Lou. It copies the pic so you don't lose the original and you can select preset sizes or custom resize.

 

[Fangar]

Johnathan,

I compress only slightly and change to 640x480. My average file size for that full sized no distored image is on average 45-60 kb. That is pretty good.

The following file size is only 47KB.

If I ever get a chance to have you out to the house, I will get you a copy of the simple program that I have. It came with an old digital camera that I had years ago, but really has the best compression of any software I have seen. Even better than Photoshop in mist cases.

Cheers,

Fangar

 

[Johnathan]

Originally posted by Fangar
<br />Johnathan,

I compress only slightly and change to 640x480. My average file size for that full sized no distored image is on average 45-60 kb. That is pretty good.

The following file size is only 47KB.

If I ever get a chance to have you out to the house, I will get you a copy of the simple program that I have. It came with an old digital camera that I had years ago, but really has the best compression of any software I have seen. Even better than Photoshop in mist cases.

Cheers,

Fangar

I see how it is, I have a problem and all you can do is show off another pen with an amazing finish.[]

Any help would be great. Thanks!

 

[airrat]

haha did Fangar give you a cloth to buff (rub) it in??
I use ACDsee to resize, view and auto balance my pictures. I love it. My wife uses a free one from the internet. Prob the same one posted earlier. The link did not work for me however.

 

[alamocdc]

I use Fireworks to resize mine, but I'm sure most don't want to pay that much for a program. I also use Picasa, but not to resize. Try the program that Lou recommended. I know quite a few that have had very good luck eith it.

 

[vick]

paint.net and gimp are both good free photo programs. I use Pain.net because it is a little easier to use.

 

[Johnathan]

Thanks again everyone. I am always amazed at how fast and friendly everyone is when I need some help. What a great group of people here at IAP!