margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi Damien, I searched and couldn't find a step by step guide ..... How do I prepare images for the web? Specifically for my webpage (online portfolio) and facebook. I've been researching but I still feel as if I'm piecing it all together from various research, and am searching for a complete step by step guide! Help please! -Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hi Margaret, It's very easy ... the only difficult part is knowing what size to make them. First, have you read this article, and this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 I haven't, and now I am. I've only taken the RAW class, and do not have knowledge of working in photoshop yet. What should I do about sharpening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 So I checked my website, and this is what I found Suggested Image Sizes For Online Presentation Only - Images should be around 1,100 pixels by 850 pixels up to 1,550 pixels by 960 pixels.If you are mainly interested in using Zenfolio for online presentation of your photographs, you should upload digital files resized to 1,100 pixels in width by 850 pixels in height. This is the default image size for online viewing. SOO... the pictures below show what I THINK is the correct way for web output. Let me know if I made a mistake anywhere. This is although, without sharpening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Oh, well done you for your research! This is very very helpful. Since they say this: 12 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: you should upload digital files resized to 1,100 pixels in width by 850 pixels in height. This is the default image size for online viewing. we should definitely follow those instructions to the letter. That means, DON'T use the Image Size feature. Only use the Crop Tool. Can you choose your Crop Tool, then show me a screenshot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 This sounds really stupid, but I do not know how to use the crop tool to resize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Not stupid at all. I'm going to help you, that's why I need the screenshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 is this what you want to see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Exactly. See where it says "Ratio" in the options bar? Click on that little menu. In there, is there something that says either "Size and Resolution" or "W x H x Resolution"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I beg you, please don't wait any longer to take the Layers & Masks Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Yes, here's what I see. Yes, I plan to. I have my calibration system sitting in my office ready to take out of the package to use, just a matter of doing it. Should I take layers and masks or the sharpening class next? Also, how long do we need to work together with the Deluxe membership on editing photos in ACR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: Yes, here's what I see. Yep, that's the one, great. Choose it, then you'll be given those three fields in the options bar. Following the exact instructions of your site, you'll enter "850px" in the width field, and "1100px" in the height field. Make sure you include the "px" part, this is very important. Leave the resolution field blank. Once you've entered those values, show me another screenshot. 7 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: Yes, I plan to. I have my calibration system sitting in my office ready to take out of the package to use, just a matter of doing it. Should I take layers and masks or the sharpening class next? Layers & Masks. Sharpening won't make a lick of sense if you don't have the basic knowledge that L&M gives you. 7 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: Also, how long do we need to work together with the Deluxe membership on editing photos in ACR? Well, that varies for everyone. For some people it's only a week before they're ready for the Levels Class. Other people take several weeks, or even months. It all depends on how much you flood me with photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Sounds good, I will get my calibration system working, upgrade to Deluxe and then flood you with photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 26 minutes ago, margaretbonson said: Perfect. Now move the area around, or grab the corners and drag them inwards to reduce the size of the crop if you wish. Then press Enter when done, and you'll see the photo shrink to web size. Easy! Then zoom in to 100%, and sharpen for web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 So I am going to lose some of the photo? That's just what happens when re-sizing for web? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 It's what happens when your website advises a specific size, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Okay. Does this look too sharp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 That's entirely up to you. Web sharpening is WYSIWYG. Just make sure you only view it at 100%. By the way, make sure you position your watermark on an area that can't be easily cropped or edited out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 Sounds good. Thanks for your help on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 No problem at all. Let me know how you go. If you've got a lot of them to do, consider making this: https://www.damiensymonds.net/act_web.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Sounds good, thanks. If you want to me to start a different thread with this question please let me know, otherwise... I am currently preparing client files by editing only in ACR, can you point me in the right direction on how to save these files for their client galleries I am delivering them? Keep in mind - I have not taken the layers and masks or print sharpening class. Can I save as from ACR? I am attaching a screen shot of settings that appear when I click save as in ACR. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 You can do it that way, but it's less than ideal for a number of reasons. To clarify ... 9 hours ago, margaretbonson said: save these files for their client galleries I am delivering them? ... are you talking about low-res web proofs for your clients to browse, then order their favourites? Or are you talking about high-res files for the clients to keep and print their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 High res files for clients to keep and print their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Have you read this? It's REALLY important. Then this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretbonson Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 I did read before, now I read again and watched the video - - seems to make more sense. At this point I am in the process of setting up printing services, but have not yet. Therefore, my workflow for preparing high res images for my clients in an online gallery should be this: 1. Edit photos in ACR 2. Use the save as button and save JPEG files 3. Upload those JPEG files into photoshop and follow the Video: Batch Saving digital files (Photoshop) 4. Upload those files to my online gallery website (Zenfolio) 5. Encourage and educate clients on how/where to print Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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