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10/01/2003 06:51:39 PM · #1 |
| a number of the comments I have received complain about the focus of my image.... The original is very sharp and crisp so I am guessing it has something to do with how I save my images for this site? Does anyone have any suggestions, or tips on meeting the submission rules and a sharp image? |
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10/01/2003 06:56:12 PM · #2 |
The most important thing to getting a sharp image is to use Unsharp Mask after you resize, not before.
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10/01/2003 07:03:29 PM · #3 |
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10/01/2003 08:00:11 PM · #4 |
resize a little at a time
until you reach the size you need.
and do as above - run adjustments on the smaller one
always work on a duplicate image.
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10/01/2003 08:16:18 PM · #5 |
For reducing an image to about 640 x 480 for use on the web I have not found it necessary to reduce in several steps. One step works just fine. Enlarging to poster size is another matter. However, it is important that in your Image Size window that you have Bicubic selected as your resizing method and then once your image is resized sharpen it up using the Unsharp Mask and then use the Save for Web method to get the maximum quality at 150kb and under.
T
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10/02/2003 12:35:47 AM · #6 |
For sharpening, it's always been my understanding that you should sharpen both before and after resizing. Here's a page that discuses the need for this - //www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/digitalphotography/learnmore/fixit/sharpening.asp
As far as resizing (downsizing) in steps, I've found it necessary when there are lots of diagonal lines, such as shots with grasses or reeds (here's a shot of mine that could have used it - The Coaster - this was done before I learned this), or with strings (like guitar strings). |
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10/02/2003 12:41:35 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by ScottK:
For sharpening, it's always been my understanding that you should sharpen both before and after resizing. Here's a page that discuses the need for this - //www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/digitalphotography/learnmore/fixit/sharpening.asp
As far as resizing (downsizing) in steps, I've found it necessary when there are lots of diagonal lines, such as shots with grasses or reeds (here's a shot of mine that could have used it - The Coaster - this was done before I learned this), or with strings (like guitar strings). |
m I agree with Scott... I have tried various images both ways. Some are better in one step, some are better in multiple steps down, and some are equivalent. It depends upon the level of details in the image.
I now try both ways for contests... submit the better of the two, if there is a better image.
JD
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10/02/2003 01:44:04 PM · #8 |
i always take my shot and reduce it to the submittable size, then i do the processing.... that way you're sure of your final product
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