Resizing for the challenges - DPChallenge Forums

05/04/2004 07:45:54 PM · #1

While I was reading the past threads on NeatImage, I came across a discussion of the right and wrong way to resize to meet the requirements. I have been using one of my editors (I have a few) and setting it to make the longest side the 640 and then proportionately the rest is set. Is there a better way that keeps more quality and less compression?

05/04/2004 07:46:55 PM · #2

What editor do you have?

05/04/2004 07:52:45 PM · #3

I have MS Image Pro 9, ACDSee, StudioLine, and the proprietory ones from Kodak and Nikon. I like using the Image Pro the most.

05/04/2004 07:55:46 PM · #4

Hmmm... I'm not as familiar with these programs. Have you ever considered getting a version of PhotoShop?

05/04/2004 07:57:53 PM · #5

I have a stripped version of it, but I tend to get lost in an over-abundance of options. I am just leaarning some basic editing techniques, and I don't think I am very adept.

05/04/2004 08:06:48 PM · #6

Originally posted by Kylie:

I have a stripped version of it, but I tend to get lost in an over-abundance of options. I am just leaarning some basic editing techniques, and I don't think I am very adept.

I was pretty much the same. I think getting used to PhotoShop would be to your advantage because you will find that there are countless amounts of people who would be more than willing to help, especially with basics. A lot of the forums here involve PhotoShop. I look at it more as a compatibility issue as far as help is concerned, you will eventually find that PhotoShop can help in many numerous ways.

05/04/2004 08:09:25 PM · #7

I need to have one of you come stay with me for a week and give me some intensive training!!!!!

05/04/2004 08:10:29 PM · #8

If you just ask in the forums, you will be surprised at how many people will want to help you.

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05/04/2004 08:15:54 PM · #9

I am very good with a PC, but I seem to "get" graphics type stuff much better when I can see it done vs reading about it. Even with all the help here, doing it is another matter for me. The fine finesse some of you show, and knowing just how to tweak things til they are perfect. But I will think a lot about what you said -- PS is pretty the standard, and therefore the "universal language" in imaging. I have purchased a tablet to help with some of the detail, but so far, it isn't working out too well. I am right-handed in everything but writing. I write with the paper nearly upside-down. This just doesn't mesh well when using a tablet!!! TRUE: The people here and their helpfulness is what sold me!!!!

Message edited by author 2004-05-04 20:16:39.

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05/04/2004 08:17:34 PM · #10

Originally posted by Kylie:

I need to have one of you come stay with me for a week and give me some intensive training!!!!!

Maybe if you split the travel expenses ... I actually got to go to Hawaii once to teach some people how to use Photoshop (ten years ago!) :)

Another (actually practical) alternative is to download a program called Timbuktu from Netopia.com. It allows another TB2-user (myself, for example) to connect with your computer to observe, control, chat, exchange files, etc. It is much easier to have someone watch the steps than to explain them (hence the success of The Video Professor). The program's a little expensive, but usually comes with a 30-day full-featured demo version, so you might not have to buy it. Their tech support (when needed) has been great too.

Message edited by author 2004-05-04 20:18:48.