adjusting image size: I am needing to submit some samples of my work as 72 DPI Jpeg's and measure no more than 14 inches on the longest side. I have a number of good specimens in 72...

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

I am needing to submit some samples of my work as 72 DPI Jpeg's and measure no more than 14 inches on the longest side.
I have a number of good specimens in 72 DPI but have no idea how to manipulate the size. I use PSE9 for post processing
any help appreciated

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

You should be able to use the resize function in PSE9 to make sure that the length is no longer than 14 inches. If it is then you can set the measurement in inches and then type in the inch amount you want. If you have the constrain proportions boxed is checked and you set one side it will do the other automatically. To get there you just click on image and then in the drop down list click on resize and then image size and it brings the menu up I am speaking about.

Just to let you know I use PSE8 and this is how I resize when I do it in elements. I can't say for sure that all the settings on it will be the same since you have a newer version, but they should be really close. I hope this helps you out.

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

thanks!! One problem...I re-sized one the saved the re-sized image but when I pull it back up in windows, it is the old size....

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

Did you save it under a different file name in a different folder perhaps? I know I have on occassion accidentally saved the new file with the slightly different name into the wrong folder.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

OOPS! Double post.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

In PSE 10 but I think PSE 9 is the same.

Click image
resize
image size
Click constrain proportions in the box
In the document size box set your width to 14 inches and resolution to 72
Click save.

Now under file click save as.
Make sure your format is set to jpeg.
Pick a new name
save.

This is pretty much what is written above. Don't know how to make it simpler. When you open the new file it should be 14 inches wide and at 72 dpi.

When you re-open in windows are you just looking at the image or are you looking to see what size it is? One of the size demensions,the largest one, should be 1008 (14 inches X72 DPI=1008) If that is what it shows then it has been resized regardless of how big it looks on the screen. In some versions this can be seen at the bottom of the screen. If not right click on the photo and look at the properties of the photo.

Jim D

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

thanks to both of you...got it working :lol:

One other somewhat related question can a file that is 300 dpi be changed to 72dpi (submission requirments for an assignment)

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

dspoon2 wrote:

thanks to both of you...got it working :lol:

One other somewhat related question can a file that is 300 dpi be changed to 72dpi (submission requirments for an assignment)

Yes, the same way.

Jim D

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

many thanks !!

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I was just searching for PSE 10 on the computer for pricing and found a site that has a trial version for free (I'm guessing for a week or a month). I've never used PSE. I use Picasa and have Gimp, but I can't figure it out. Is PSE 10 easy to learn and can it do enough to warrant buying a copy?

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

planepics wrote:

I was just searching for PSE 10 on the computer for pricing and found a site that has a trial version for free (I'm guessing for a week or a month). I've never used PSE. I use Picasa and have Gimp, but I can't figure it out. Is PSE 10 easy to learn and can it do enough to warrant buying a copy?

It is a continous learning experence. The basics are easy but the program can do so much more than basics.

I really like it but it was the first commercial program (bought program) I owned and used. I tried others and came back to PSE. Many here use lightroom and I tried it and didn't care for it. Some use both depending on what they are doing.

Try it, its free so what have you got to lose?

Jim D

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

planepics wrote:

I was just searching for PSE 10 on the computer for pricing and found a site that has a trial version for free (I'm guessing for a week or a month). I've never used PSE. I use Picasa and have Gimp, but I can't figure it out. Is PSE 10 easy to learn and can it do enough to warrant buying a copy?

PSE has a pretty steep learning curve, especially if you haven't used a lot of software before. Most people here say that it has a really steep learning curve compared to them learning Gimp and Picasa. I started out with Elements and found it frustrating for a long time, but have since become a little better at it and taught myself a few things. You could always try the trial version and see how you like it. There are all kinds of tutorials on youtube and the internet; even from adobe as well. If you were to buy the full version I would recommend getting a book to go along with it. I personally prefer the books written for elements by Keslowski and Kelby. For me they give simple step by step instructions, but opinions will vary here on which books we like best. I hope this answers your question. If you need anything else you could try the search feature. There have been many threads on PS Elements and they all have a lot of information.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

Tea8 wrote:

quote=planepics I was just searching for PSE 10 o... (show quote)

Some good suggestions, especially the tutorials. Does that book cover PSE in general or is it specific to version 10? The general books seem to cover features that haven't change from one version to another but do not cover the more advanced features that have improved. Many of the specific books don't cover the basics well enough.

Jim D

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I just started downloading the free PSE 10 trial. I's going to take over 2 hours to download ;(

dspoon2 Loc: Rockwall TX

the Scott Kelby books are the best thing since sliced bread for PSE!!