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[cgross 1]

I know many people have asked this, but my search has found nothing good, so i will ask again

i take pics w/ a digital camera. The file size is huge.
What techniques can i use to make the only 10KB so I can upload them as my icon?

Chris

[skygal3 0]

adobe photoshop...save the file to the desired size.

[cgross 1]

you can tell it what size? what version r u using?

[skygal3 0]

4.something...I save my files to the pixels I want, i.e. 400 x 600, etc...when you go to edit your profile it will tell you how large the file size can be...I think it is 65 x 75 or something like that...you can also use fireworks, etc. I just like Adobe photoshop.

[kmcguffee 0]

I think you just reduce the size of the picture (in inches). That will reduce the size of the file.

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[cgross 1]

thanks, now I just have to find the right image... i will probably do a few test first.

[LouDiamond 1]

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you can tell it what size? what version r u using?

PS 7 has a feature called save for the web in the file tool bar that allows you to save files to desired pixel size. Older versions will require you to tinker with the count during the ave or flattening process. Personally, I think it's a pain in the ass with the older versions.

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[pilotdave 0]

Just set the image size to whatever size you want. Image -> Image size.

Dave

[jtval 0]

I used MS paint to shrink my pics

My photos

My Videos

[ernokaikkonen 0]

I think that'll only work with WindowsXP. The older MSpaints only know how to handle .bmp-images.

[jtval 0]

really? hmm I learned something!

My photos

My Videos

[cgross 1]

really? hmm I learned something!
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[mikkif 0]

If it will help, I could write a quick script-fu for the gimp that would add this as a menu item...

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[ernokaikkonen 0]

Hey! I just recently installed GIMP. Do you know of any good sites with script-fu tutorials?

[mikkif 0]

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Hey! I just recently installed GIMP. Do you know of any good sites with script-fu tutorials?

Just this one, although I generally just look at others for inspiration. Get to know the DB browser, also. It took me awhile to get the hang of it, but there is a ton there.

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[ernokaikkonen 0]

Ok, thanks!

[narcimund 0]

The problem with server side scripting image size reduction is that it's an art, not a script.

Even medium quality resizing requires a delicate touch on the cropping, sharpening, and density range. If somebody's 10meg snapshot got algorithmically squished into 75x75, it's going to look like a smudge.

On the other hand, some people might be grateful for the smudge.

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[Gawain 0]

I use Adobe PhotoDeluxe ('cause it was free)...

I simply save images "Save As" JPEG and adjust the "quality", which often reduces file size. There are crop tools too which help accomplish the same thing.

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[mikkif 0]

*** The problem with server side scripting image size reduction is that it's an art, not a script.***

Very true, but some of us are better scripters than artists.

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