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08/01/2002 10:01:59 PM · #1 |
I'm thinking of entering some of my pictures in a local fair and would like to know how I should crop my images for printing standard sizes (5x7 and 8x10). Is there something to do with a 3:2 ratio? Does Photoshop provide a tool for doing this? Also, does anyone know if Wal Mart will print at sizes larger than 8x10? Say 11x14 maybe - I'd like to try interpolating one of the pictures (never have before). They are all .jpeg images though, so compression artifacts may be a problem.
I'd appreciate any feedback too, one of the images I have already enterred in the People challenge, but the other 2 are new.
Here's the link:
Submission Ideas
Thanks!
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08/01/2002 10:28:38 PM · #2 |
I'd only crop the images to improve the photo. I leave a border around my images instead or get mats custom cut, which lets me buy a standard frame size. PhotoAccess will print photos with any dimension up to 12 inches, so you couldn't get an 11 x 14, but you could get a 9 X 12.
Your CCD is exactly the same size as mine. The 9 X 12 is at a resolution of 170. If you know someone with a good printer, bribe them to print some samples (not the whole image, but enough to tell how it will look) for you at different resolutions. Try sampling up and see what you think.
As for the sample photos, I love the ocean one except for the warm-colored light that casts the blue shadows on the sand (especially the person's shadow on the left). The fireworks one is gorgeous. You really nailed the framing on it. If this is one you are thinking of cropping to fit a standard size - please don't!
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08/01/2002 10:43:01 PM · #3 |
My method for creating print files with adobe ps is as follows:
I open my original image and make any adjustments that may be required.
I used the rectangular marquee select tool in the constrained aspect ratio mode to crop for the print size that I want.
I creat my crop then do an edit/copy.
I do a file/new (new file size will default to what is on the clipboard in memory)
I do an edit/paste to paste my crop into the new file.
I do a resize and turn off bicubic resampling.
I size to the 8x10, 9x12, or whatever print size i want and save the image.
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when doing this resize, pay attention to the dpi setting that comes up. You should strive to have at least 200dpi if you want photo quality prints on glossy...
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08/01/2002 10:47:20 PM · #4 |
You can actually upload your photos to Wal-Mart's print center at their website, and they have tools to help you crop and adjust your photo online to fit particular print sizes. They also have options to have your photos professionally printed and shipped to you (or your nearest Wal-Mart), and the prices are the cheapest I've seen around. I do believe they do print 11x14's if your image has enough resolution- and thay may be where you run into problems.
If you choose to use Photoshop, simply open up your photo. Select the rectangle marquee tool. On the Options toolbar, change the Style from "Normal" to Fixed Size-- enter "5 in" for width, and "7 in" for height (or whatever size print you would like). Click on your photo, and a rectangular border will form a frame around your photo-- move the marquee around till you like the layout. Go to Edit-->Copy. Then go to File-->New, accept the options there and click OK, then go to Edit-->Paste. You will now have a new image with the right dimension and right resolution for a good print.
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08/01/2002 11:04:18 PM · #5 |
Thanks for the replies! I just wanted to do the inevitable cropping myself, last time I got an 8x10 made I didn't crop it and it came out off centerred (the original was more or less centerred)
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