Changing image size for challenge??????

03/05/2006 07:00:10 PM · #1

I am so confused about how to change the size. I go into photoshop to change the pixels but I'm not sure that I am getting the size right for the challenge. My last photo was very small and could hardly be seen. I don't want to keep making this mistake. Can anyone please help me by giving me specific instructions? Please?!

03/05/2006 07:06:50 PM · #2

//www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=26

You can find this under the learn menu.

Message edited by author 2006-03-05 19:07:06.

Raynox Pro Digital 0.66X Wide Angle Conversion

03/05/2006 07:53:15 PM · #3

Thank u so much!

RolandB

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

03/05/2006 08:03:13 PM · #4

And once again, Rex comes through!!! You give DPC a good name.

I remember when I first joined and had a question, you were there!

Thanks.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

03/05/2006 08:10:24 PM · #5

Always make the image 640 X (anything equal to or less than 640) and save in jpeg format with a quality that provides a net file size of 150kB or less. Simple!

03/05/2006 08:23:00 PM · #6

Originally posted by RolandB:

And once again, Rex comes through!!! You give DPC a good name.

I remember when I first joined and had a question, you were there!

Thanks.

This is just being at the right place at the right time.

and you just got a favorite

marcellieb

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/05/2006 08:41:39 PM · #7

Yes - The BIG Question - How do I resize my photos. Had the same question when I joined. Still a battle, but getting better. My first entry was a JOKE - Actualy cropped my original photo until the file size was correct - Very BAD result.

03/05/2006 08:44:40 PM · #8

Well, I just figured out how to do it but when I submitted my photo, it was rejected because the size didnt meet the requirements...after I changed everything! Hmmm. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help!

03/05/2006 08:46:08 PM · #9

Originally posted by melissiaward:

Did you follow that tutorial word for word?

03/05/2006 09:00:32 PM · #10

yes. I did it three times. Something is wrong. My camera was set on the large setting when I took the photo. Does that matter? I reduced it to 640 pix and 150K but when I submitted it, it's as if i did nothing. hmm.

03/05/2006 09:02:05 PM · #11

pm'ed you.

03/05/2006 09:07:09 PM · #12

Also make sure you are uploading you save for web version not the original

03/05/2006 09:08:35 PM · #13

I just did it yet again and got the same results again.

03/05/2006 09:12:38 PM · #14

It doesn't matter what your camera is set at. It should work. you are missing a step.

Hop into DPC chat and I will coach you through a shortend version.

//www.hawkins.nu/cgi-bin/gtchat/chat.pl

Message edited by author 2006-03-05 21:14:18.

03/05/2006 09:17:10 PM · #15

Are you still there?

03/05/2006 09:17:38 PM · #16

Now it keeps rejecting because the file exceeds the 150kb limit.

03/05/2006 09:18:24 PM · #17

how do u get to chat?

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

03/05/2006 09:20:56 PM · #18

Click the link above and sign up

Message edited by author 2006-03-05 21:32:04.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

03/05/2006 10:12:09 PM · #19

I use the GIMP to resize...

Image > Image Size...
640 on the longest side, 72 dpi for Web viewing and use Cubic Interpolation.

Always add a dab of Sharpen or USM when resizing big MP shots to bring back the detail.

crayon

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

03/05/2006 10:24:51 PM · #20

Another simple way to resize (file size) your images is, use irfanview, open your photo (after cropping and everything else), select SAVE to JPEG, and adjust the JPEG quality settings until you get 150kb or less.

If you have PhotoShop, just use the "save for web" feature

RolandB

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Raynox Pro Digital 0.66X Wide Angle Conversion

03/05/2006 11:12:18 PM · #21

Hey, you just made my day!!! Thanks, Rex.

Originally posted by rex:

Originally posted by RolandB:
And once again, Rex comes through!!! You give DPC a good name.

I remember when I first joined and had a question, you were there!

Thanks.

This is just being at the right place at the right time.

and you just got a favorite