gfmucci
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Learning PSE2021, coming from PSE9. Just received new Nikon P950.
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Post by gfmucci on Dec 16, 2020 15:14:27 GMT
Yup. I've noticed that much larger photo files can be sent to forum sites in just the past year or two than before. So I guess size limitations apply more to emojis and such things as your cat climbing the screen. So, did you need to replace the screen or the cat?
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Post by Sepiana on Dec 16, 2020 15:48:04 GMT
IMHO, unnecessary and not the most effective way to resize an image. Personally, I would not recommend this approach. On the other hand, I would strongly recommend you use Image>Resize>Image Size in Elements. The Adobe Design Team spent a lot of time and effort on this feature. Give it a chance! Resize images in Adobe Photoshop Elements (Help) Sepiana is very diplomatic here, it's much more than unnecessary, it's the worst solution you can imagine. You don't control anything in the size, you can't batch process anything and you have the most cumbersome process. I agree with you and michelb. Going the Windows "snipping" route is a hack job. It is cleaner and more controllable staying within the Elements resizing domain. gfmucci, I believe we have a consensus -- no using screenshots for image resizing. Elements knows best!!!My only remaining question regarding the Resizing function is (since I'm used to the brainless minimalist resizing settings in simpler photo applications)... What are the optimal "image size" specifications in pixel dimensions for different reduced size applications, such as: Email Emojies Blog sites (e.g. Blogger)
Forums (e.g. this or DPReview - I understand some take full sized images) Youtube/Facebook I'm afraid it is not going to be that simple. Each e-mail service, blog, forum, etc. will have its own specifications regarding image size. And to make things worse, some will "spell out" their specifications in pixel dimensions and others will use file size (kb, MB, etc.). In short, you will need to tackle this scenario on a case-by-case basis. |
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Post by cats4jan on Dec 16, 2020 17:17:46 GMT
So, did you need to replace the screen or the cat? Neither. For some reason he just stopped climbing the screen. Good thing he was still a "kitten' in that photo - yes, quite a large kitten. LOL. He weighed 15 lbs as an adult. I had my son to thank for that - he taught the cat how to climb the screen. And yes, it was funny -- the first few times. Until I realized how much a new screen door was going to cost. |
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Post by Sepiana on Dec 16, 2020 17:48:13 GMT
I notice there is a "Save for Web" under "File" that gives sizing options. gfmucci, I was revisiting this thread and noticed this had not been addressed. Here is the Adobe document on optimizing your images for the web. Optimizing images in Photoshop Elements |
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gfmucci
Junior Forum Member
Learning PSE2021, coming from PSE9. Just received new Nikon P950.
Posts: 89
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Post by gfmucci on Dec 16, 2020 18:46:10 GMT
Thank you. Good reading for a rainy afternoon.
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Post by BuckSkin on Dec 17, 2020 6:55:59 GMT
Did a trial run with Yahoo and AOL emails I inserted a 3600x3600 high quality jpg into an email going from AOL to Yahoo and one going from Yahoo to AOL Both reduced the size at delivery to 1080x1080 The upload and send was longer using AOL email than Yahoo, but I'm guessing that's because AOL isn't as good a program as Yahoo. It surprised me that neither balked much at all in letting me send such a large jpg. I have been sending screenshots because I figured it would be easier on the delivery system, but really - it didn't make much difference at all.The two forums I use - this one and Just Art easily uploads the 3600x3600 For whatever it's worth, unless they have changed again, FaceBook resizes everything to 960 Long Side; I don't do FaceBook, but the wife lives there and I had to figure this all out for her. She keeps one instance of her FastStone batch converter set to 960 Long Side; it sure saves our "cap" |
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Post by cats4jan on Dec 17, 2020 11:01:05 GMT
Ever since I switched to Mac in 2013, I have been using screenshots because their method of “clipping” is simple. In fact, screenshots was one of the reasons I replaced my Mac with another Mac when I needed a new computer. My needs and usage, as a digital scrapbooker, are vastly different than a professional photographer, but I’m still very concerned about creating something that will print high quality.
However, I am amazed at the fact I am able to use a screenshot as a component on a 3600x3600 layout and end up with a excellent quality printed product.
I save all my scrapbook layouts as psd’s because I want to be able to deconstruct and use parts of them in other layouts, but if I want to save a jpg, I save a full resolution full size 3600x3600 highest quality jpg. So, for me, a decent sized hard drive is most important. But in reality, I seldom save jpgs until I need one. And then, I’m more likely to grab a screenshot from my psd than save it as a jpg.
As you can tell, I am a fan of screenshots - not interested in resizing using PSE. It’s all about what your end need is and what method works for you.
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