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08/20/2008 04:58:16 PM · #1 |
| I tried to upload a picture for the "horse" challenge and it said that the file size was too large and was over 200Kb or mb.. i forget which one. I tried to change the image size so it was under 720 hight or width.. but that still didn't fix the file size problem. So my question is, How do i change the File size in photoshop so i can get it under 200kb/mb so i can upload it into the challenge.? |
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08/20/2008 05:00:18 PM · #2 |
Under Learn are a series of tutorials. One of them describes how to prepare your images for challenges....DPC Entry Prep Tutorial
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08/20/2008 05:00:56 PM · #3 |
You should use the "Save for web" option under File.
It lets you choose the jpeg quality setting to give you the closest file-size to the challenge limit as possible while keeping the quality the highest.
You do this by sliding the quality slider on the right hand side until you reach the desired file size (shown down in the left hand bottom corner generally).
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08/20/2008 05:01:13 PM · #4 |
| First of all, make sure you use "Save for web" when you're saving your files, the gradually reduce the quality until it's at the file size you want. |
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08/20/2008 05:52:37 PM · #5 |
The tutorial is more detailed, but...
resize (the width & height) FIRST, then use 'save for web'
Personally, I can't figure out the problem around here with KEEPING the exif data (rather than using 'save for web', which strips the exif information). It really only takes up a couple kb of space, and its usefulness far outweigh the tiny amount of added file compression. Then people wouldn't have to constantly ask silly questions like:
what lens did you use?
how long what the shutter open?
did you use flash?
anyway - good luck :D
(btw: it takes over a thousand kb's to make one MB)
Message edited by author 2008-08-20 17:59:04.
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08/20/2008 05:59:58 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by rossbilly:
The tutorial is more detailed, but...
resize (the width & height) FIRST, then use 'save for web'
Personally, I can't figure out the problem around here with KEEPING the exif data (rather than using 'save for web', which strips the exif information). It really only takes up a couple kb of space, and its usefulness far outweigh the tiny amount of added file compression. Then people wouldn't have to constantly ask silly questions like:
what lens did you use?
how long what the shutter open?
did you use flash?
anyway - good luck :D |
Isn't that what the photographer comments and information drop-down menus are for?
Of course, that requires people to use them, but save-for-web is far more efficient than trying to work your exif into each and every shot IMO.
I guess it's just whatever is easier for you really. |
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08/20/2008 06:07:11 PM · #7 |
I just think its a PITA to have to enter information into a bunch of little boxes, when the data is already attached to the file (and is put there BY THE CAMERA the instant the shutter release is pressed). There are several photography sites available, where you don't constantly have people asking silly questions - they already know that the data is a part of the image & can look @ it whenever they'd like.
its also very useful to include / use EXIF data when keywording files, finding & sorting images, copyright registration, and several other really important things one can do with photos (besides 'competing' for virtual ribbons)
why make extra work for yourself?
Message edited by author 2008-08-20 18:10:38.
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08/20/2008 06:16:15 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by rossbilly:
I just think its a PITA to have to enter information into a bunch of little boxes, when the data is already attached to the file (and is put there BY THE CAMERA the instant the shutter release is pressed). There are several photography sites available, where you don't constantly have people asking silly questions - they already know that the data is a part of the image & can look @ it whenever they'd like.
its also very useful to include / use EXIF data when keywording files, finding & sorting images, copyright registration, and several other really important things one can do with photos (besides 'competing' for virtual ribbons)
why make extra work for yourself? |
I would think the version submitted here would be unsuitable for final print as it is so small. The keywording argument doesn't apply.
I just saved my Doors entry using Save As (retaining EXIF) and it was 219KB. Saved using Save for Web and it was 170KB. Both with full resolution, minimum compression. That nearly 50KB is HUGE when you're stuck with a 150KB limit. And I only had to go to 95% in Save for Web to get it below 150 (149.9).
So, for those frustrated by having to knock the Save As compression to 8 or 9 to meet the requirements, DEFINITELY consider using the Save for Web for your submitted copies.
If you're working in .PSD anyway, you can always make copies with whatever info you want later.
Work smart! |
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08/20/2008 06:19:10 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by rossbilly:
I just think its a PITA to have to enter information into a bunch of little boxes, when the data is already attached to the file (and is put there BY THE CAMERA the instant the shutter release is pressed). There are several photography sites available, where you don't constantly have people asking silly questions - they already know that the data is a part of the image & can look @ it whenever they'd like.
its also very useful to include / use EXIF data when keywording files, finding & sorting images, copyright registration, and several other really important things one can do with photos (besides 'competing' for virtual ribbons)
why make extra work for yourself? |
I can see it for portfolio works, but for challenge entries, that 1% of people asking you how you did something is, like hawkeyelonewolf suggests, just not worth having to deal with that 20 - 50 KB size difference when you use save as... compared to save-for-web. I guess if you're a major player and are always asked how you do something, it might be different. |
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