'Size is Everything' Nr. 2 by Egmont
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This by no means is the title of this series of images. Rather it is a subject matter I started to address yesterday in which I showed that an 8x10 image in colour can be under 200 kb file size.
I also wish to thank all the very thought provoking and interesting discussions that were generated by 'Size is Everything' Nr. 1' and the images it featured.
The formula that has worked for me using Photoshop v5.5, also works for CS v8 users.
It should be noted that all my work in PS from the very beginning is all done at 300 dpi and not 72. So when I call up the dialogue box for 'Image Size', it is already at set to 300 dpi.
Now that you have saved your single or multiple layered PS file and are ready to convert it to a jpg, please follow these steps:
Collapse your file to a single layer. In the 'Image Size' dialogue box make sure to check 'Constrain Proportions and Resample Image: Bicubic. Change the print size to reflect the desired proportions for the web.
Now click on 'AUTO' and a new dialogue box emerges. Set the screen for 72 lines and quality to 'Good'. Check OK. Your new resolution will be 108 dpi. Once you hit 'OK' the print will be resized. Do a 'Save As' and when the 'jpg Options' dialogue box comes up, set the 'image quality' to 7 and 'format options 'to 'Baseline Optimized'. Check 'OK'. No un-sharpening will be needed. BINGO, the image is ready. Now go ahead with generating a thumbnail from your new jpg file.
Setting the image quality for jpg at 12 does nothing to improve the image, only adds a huge amount to the file size.
Closing arguments tomorrow regarding print size versus monitor size.
Today's posting of a contact sheet shows the actual number of images taken of this doorway at a towing company. If I had used my 4x5 camera, I would have exposed only 3 different compositions. Images from this sheet will be posted later this week.
Thank you for stopping by.
Technical Information:
CAMERA: Sony DSC-V1, Aperature priority setting to f-8, ISO100, EV -.07, Tripod
LIGHT: Natural
PHOTOSHOP NOTES: Slight adjustments in auto contrast and auto levels.
Comments (23)
Valentin
Wonderful abstrakt composition, very very creativ!!!
TwoPynts
Great compo, that is quite a colorful door. I like the gradual zoon into it, revealing more detail that you would not have know what there otherwise. :) Since my images come out of my camera at 72 dpi, my process is slightly different than yours. I use the Save For Web option to get the best size versus detail and image quality. You method sounds good for most instances, but there are time when you do need to use a higher quality when saving JPEGs for the web, especially in scene of gradual gradation, when banding can occur. :)
nathalie06
I love this serie, very colourful and interesting photos.
solrac_gi_2nd
I like the whole compo and I the lower right square left 'blank' has meaning ! Your lesson is a great help.
marybelgium
amazing effect ! Super color combination !
Chaos911
yeah size dose mater ;) super collage!!
Zacko
What a clever presentation....sigh...i was told size didnt matter...sigh...i always thought it was the speed of your butt...sigh...guess i was wrong ;o) Have a great one!!!!
Tedz
I don't follow all the Technical stuff....but...the Image is a cracker!
soulofharmony
egmont.. l cant follow all the technical language being a technical bimbo... but l know fine art when its in front of me... superb images.. love the montage.. excellently seen.. will copy and paste your instructions and work them out real slowly... hugsss :)...)
escafeld
Zacko you are too much, I just can't stop laughing. Give me a minute to compose myself. God my stomach hurts. OK, OK I'm all right now. Thank you for the info my friend, I just can't get enough of it, I'm a Techno freak you see. Just hope I don't have to follow Zacko around :) I've got to go now and take some tablets and count some pink dots or something :)
Michelle A.
I don't need technical advice.... I think I have that part down pretty well. :~) But I did want to just say that I really like these door shots.... the closer ones work really well for me, and the colors are great....
ana-maria
Excellent work and presentation. Fantastic colors. Very well done!!!
bpmac
Beautiful image series Egmont! I agree with your observation about the importance of file size, but there is a method that provides more control. TwoPynts mentioned it above. I know you use Mac, so for Mac: Shift-Option-Command-S (or save for web for mac and PC). This brings up a much more detailed dialog box that can allow for fine tuning your jpeg before posting. This method also provides a "2 up" presentation for before and after. My favorite part is setting the compression by the desired file size of the final image. I never go above 300K for Renderosity for the same reasons you mentioned. Cheers!-Bruce
Lledeline
Nice composition.
cynlee
yep... have worked with it myself & prefer the save for web option... but yours sounds good too, thank you so much... & i think this looks fantastic as is in the color & design!! :]
Egmont
Thank you Bruce AKA bpmac, for the added information on resizing for the web. ;~)
logiloglu
a wonderful demonstration on this fascinating abstract object. excellent photography and presentation,Egmont. vote #:O)
ebsmooth
well done! took me a minute to figure out what i was looking at, weather i did or not still wouldn't change the fact that this is pretty cool!!!
vodia
size is everithing ... and our eyes and minds are so minimal
sossy
wonderful colored abstract image you use for this example! thanks a lot for the lesson and the suggestions! try to use it! ;o)))
captainparsa
FANTASTIC
Digimon
I think that is a good lesson for all! I always reduce my photos to 72 DPI (Screen resolution). And my 2D/3D is at 72 DPI bby default. Your statement about setting the compression to the highest, as a waste, is very correct! I think my Photoshop version, automatically drops to the appropriate setting? Any way, this is very helpful! I am pleased that you shared this!
Akinom
Excellently explained and illustrated! Thanks for sharing! Like the colour and design very much!