Gallery: Automatically Resize Image Files

[raid]

Is this possible? Most of my images are of size 500k~1000k. It would be great if I could just upload an image and then the Gallery software automatically resizes the image file to the appropriate size. Computer experts ... is this a feasible idea?

Raid

 

[leica M2 fan]

Raid, excellent idea, I have wondered the same thing since I have been posting. One night I tried posting and it kept rejecting saying the file size exceeded the limit but they didn't exceed the limit. Anyway, an automatic resizing would be really appreciated.

 

[OldNick]

Brian Reid's software for the LUG gallery does this. I'm not sure what he uses, but it appears to be fairly complex software.

Jim N.

 

[raid]

We may have something then. Maybe the RFF also one day gets such a software.

Raid

 

[raid]

Joe ... wherever you are, is it possible to get such a feature for our galelry?
raid

 

[dcsang]

Out of curiosity - is it because you guys are not using Photoshop? or is your software unable to save at 72 dpi?

500k to 1000k is sort of large for a web image no?

My images are usually 600 pixels by 400 pixels and are usually well under 100k

Perhaps what's needed is a tutorial on sizing for web viewing rather than a software fix?

I'm just curious why one wouldn't want to make the image as web palatable as possible.

I'm not trying to be an A$$ about it but I'm really curious to know why the images are that large? (or am I reading Raid's post incorrectly?)

Dave

 

[raid]

Dave,
You are right about the possibility of resizing the image sizes with Photoshop. maybe we are trying to make things easier for us by having a software do it.

raid

 

[back alley]

to all, if you are asking about things that pertain to forum software, you need to ask jorge.
if you put it in a thread you run the risk of jorge not seeing it.

please, p.m. jorge directly with your requests.

i have little know how and no authority over these matters.

 

[f/stopblues]

When I'm scanning, I do so at a higher resolution than I think I'll need. Then I do my dirty work in Photoshop and save to a main photo folder. Then resize to 600 on the wide side, save for web, and save in a folder titled "RFF gallery". Those last couple steps take just a few seconds to complete.

Easy-peazy! 🙂

 

[DougK]

What Chris said.

I usually scan a negative/slide at max resolution, do all my edits, save as a TIFF, then create several JPEG files at the resolutions I need for printing 300 dpi at various print sizes along with one for web display. My digital workflow is very similar.

Works pretty well although it can be fun archiving all those files.

 

[nico]

When I'm scanning, I do so at a higher resolution than I think I'll need. Then I do my dirty work in Photoshop and save to a main photo folder. Then resize to 600 on the wide side, save for web, and save in a folder titled "RFF gallery". Those last couple steps take just a few seconds to complete.

Easy-peazy! 🙂

I do the same with a different software but it seems to me to lose in sharpness, is it just me or it's a problem that anyone else have? and in this case what are the possible solutions?
thanks for any answer,
Nico

 

[bob cole]

Raid, excellent idea, I have wondered the same thing since I have been posting. One night I tried posting and it kept rejecting saying the file size exceeded the limit but they didn't exceed the limit. Anyway, an automatic resizing would be really appreciated.

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I second what leica M2 fan says...I had trouble, too, but kept fiddling 'til I figured it out...And, when the system rejects the size, I make it smaller and if it's too small, I make it bigger, until I get it the way I like it...It's just a matter of trial & error for me....WHAT WOULD REALLY HELP WOULD BE A LITTLE GUIDANCE WHERE WE COULD JUST CLICK AND THE PROGRAM TAKES OVER...anyone listening? regards, bob cole

 

[back alley]

the key is saving the image at 72dpi and with a long side of no more than 850 pixels, maybe 650 pixels for a photo in a thread.

if a pic is saved at higher than 72dpi it will be bigger than needed for web use.

don't forget - irfanview - is free and makes downsizing easy.

 

[Vagabond]

the key is saving the image at 72dpi and with a long side of no more than 850 pixels, maybe 650 pixels for a photo in a thread.

if a pic is saved at higher than 72dpi it will be bigger than needed for web use.

Yes, yes, yes!!! For viewing on a monitor all of those additional pixels serve no purpose and it makes us poor dial-uppers spend more time in front of the computer waiting for downloads when we should be out shooting film.

 

[dcsang]

Folks.. I didn't want to post in this thread but since it's back at the top of the board.. feel free to wander over to my "sticky" that's in the Photoshop/Darkroom forum that has a PDF available for download that describes how to "Save for web viewing". 🙂

Cheers,
Dave

 

[nico]

Folks.. I didn't want to post in this thread but since it's back at the top of the board.. feel free to wander over to my "sticky" that's in the Photoshop/Darkroom forum that has a PDF available for download that describes how to "Save for web viewing". 🙂

Cheers,
Dave

Good to know, thanks Dave.
Bye
Nico