Downloading shots
Mar 16, 2013 08:25:20 #
How do you post photos that have the download option under the photo?
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
Mar 16, 2013 08:29:49 #
The site automatically shrinks your photos. If you check the "Store Original" box, you will get the "Download" option.
Mar 16, 2013 09:09:04 #
Mar 16, 2013 09:46:40 #
Mar 16, 2013 10:14:20 #
Geezer wrote:
The site automatically shrinks your photos. If you check the "Store Original" box, you will get the "Download" option.
Thanks. I thought that was the case, but I thought I would ask first.
Mar 17, 2013 11:28:21 #
mikeford45 wrote:
How do you post photos that have the download option under the photo?
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
Mike,
It depends on what you have to work with, and what type of replies you expect to receive from Forum Members.
When you take a photo image from your computer and upload it to the forum, the software re-sizes the file for physical size, and downsizes the resolution for faster loading. On a normal monitor we cannot see most problems with the image because of the downsizing.
If you use Post Processing (PP) software to re-size the physical dimensions and leave the resolution alone you will have a larger image file and much more resolution. If you upload this image the form software will save the file you upload as an original with no modifications. This will allow us to download that file and view it as an original image file with all its imperfections and provide you with a much better critique.
Michael G
Mar 17, 2013 11:52:47 #
mikeford45 wrote:
How do you post photos that have the download option under the photo?
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
What is the difference between the shots with the DOWNLOAD shown and the shots without?
Just trying to learn how this site works.
I'd like to download shots of tequila but the UHH site has rules against that. Just kidding. I don't even drink. :oops:
The images with the download hyperlink are created when you click on the little box to the right that says (store original). This stops UHH from re-sizing the image, allowing the user to send full size images (or any size they wish to send).
Mar 17, 2013 16:02:42 #
Armadillo wrote:
quote=mikeford45 How do you post photos that have... (show quote)
Thanks I think I am getting the hand of it. I am going to post a link to a PDF file that displays several photos and doesn't use site space.
Mar 17, 2013 16:03:42 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
quote=mikeford45 How do you post photos that have... (show quote)
Thanks Jeep Daddy I am getting the hang of it now.
Mar 17, 2013 17:24:45 #
mikeford45 wrote:
quote=Armadillo quote=mikeford45 How do you post... (show quote)
Mike,
If you post a .pdf file you won't gain anything on the server. The images in the PDF file will not be nearly as good as a download version, and may not be as good as a compressed display in the forum.
It's your choice, if you need opinions on problems, most poster will cringe at the PDF file format.
I know that a PDF file is an image file of a printable document, but it may not be accepted by the forum server, they are very specific on what file types they will accept.
Michael G
Mar 17, 2013 18:42:38 #
I usually change the resolution to 100 before I upload an image. Are you saying I don't have to so that?
Mar 18, 2013 02:25:03 #
gemlenz wrote:
I usually change the resolution to 100 before I upload an image. Are you saying I don't have to so that?
Gilbert,
It OK to re-size the image and set the resolution to a lower value than what the camera recorded. I normally re-size my imnage to 1024x768pixels and 72dpi. This will not prevent another user from copying the image and printing it, but it will look crappy at larger print sizes.
If you are concerned about copy and print then change the resolution to the lowest acceptable resolution for viewing on a monitor, 72dpi is acceptable for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
If you are seeking advise, or support, based upon an image, you need to forget about copy/print, and upload at a high resolution so we, the helpers, can enlarge the digital image and find your problems.
Michael G
Mar 18, 2013 08:54:56 #
Armadillo wrote:
quote=mikeford45 quote=Armadillo quote=mikeford... (show quote)
I was just thinking about sharing a series of shots for members to look at, or not. No comments would be necessary. Just enjoy if they like.
For example I love Anglers work. I would like to see a large set of his work.
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