You must have your image on the web, not just on your hard drive.
Your ISP should have some space you can use (you don’t have to have a web page, you just use the space). Upload your image into the images folder and link to it.
Or you can use someone like FLICKR to make up a gallery for posting on the AP Forums.
(YOU MAY WANT TO PRINT THIS OUT)
1. Create a new account in Flickr.
2. Sort out the image you want to display on here and make sure it’s the right image size and … file size for use on these forums before uploading. See File Compression for help (further down)
3. On the Upload photos to Flickr page select CHOOSE PHOTO (you will be taken to your hard drive where you will locate your image/s)
4. UPLOAD PHOTOS and add a Title etc if you want to.
5. Click on YOUR PHOTOS and select the one you want to display on the forums.
6. Look at this visual (You may need to zoom in if your browser resizes images) and note number 4 on the list which shows you where the correct URL (address) of the image is and what it looks like.
7. Copy the URL (address) ready to paste into a New Post on the forums.
Note: URL’s must end in .jpg if embedding in the forums
1. Go to the Forum you want to post in and click POST - a blank posting screen will open.
2. In the SUBJECT line add a title (plus number of pics in post (2), (4) etc.
3. In the POST section you can type some words and/or embed images or link to LARGE images and add smileys etc.
4. To embed an image from Flickr, click below (where it says –Instant Mark-up) on IMAGE – a new prompt box will open with http:// hi-lighted – click on that and paste in your URL (image address - make sure you don’t have 2 lots of http:// http:// ))
When you’ve finished, you can now check to see if the photo/s display correctly in your post.
Previewing and checking file sizes before you submit
Click CONTINUE and the PREVIEW POST screen will appear and show you how your post will look before committing it to the forums.
Check your image/s for File size by (Win) right clicking on the image/s and choosing PROPERTIES from the menu. (Mac) press and hold on the image/s.
If all looks OK then click on OK, SUBMIT (you have approx. 1 hour to change a post afterwards)
IF YOUR IMAGE DOES NOT DISPLAY (and you get a line of text where the image should be), press the Back button in your browser and start again.
POSTING IN THE FORUMS – linking large images
To link to a Large image from Flickr (or wherever), click on the image to get it’s PROPERTIES and copy the URL (address)
Click below the POST section (where it says –Instant Mark-up) on URL – a new prompt box will open with http:// hi-lighted – click on that and paste in your URL (image address - make sure you don’t have 2 lots of http:// http:// )) and click OK
In the Second prompt box you will see WEB PAGE hi-lighted – type over this and state what you want the person to do with the link.
Examples are: Click for larger pic 256Kb/ Large image 1024 x 800 256Kb etc.
Please make sure you let others know how big the file is they are linking to as mobile broadband is expensive!
Click OK (you can amend after if you change your mind.
POSTING IN THE FORUMS – linking to other sites
Using the above example, you can copy another sites URL and post in the same way.
In the first box paste the sites URL – in the Second box type a description such as “Epson printer spares here” – “Canon Service” etc.
ASKING FOR APPRAISAL/ HELP ETC.
We want to help you as much as possible, so please use Capitals, Punctuation and Paragraphs where necessary. This will assist others to easily understand what you are asking – thanks!
Images must not exceed 600 x 600 pixels if embedding in any of the forums and 100kb (102,400 bytes) in file size. The 600 x 600 pixel size limit is to stop the forum from being pulled out of shape. The files size restrictions are there to help those on dial-up (the magazine is read world wide) - mobile broadband with laptops (restricted usage) – pda/mobile phone users on the road – Note: b/w and monotone images can easily get below 50k
Multiple images – please state how many in the subject line
Please don’t post multiple images for critique unless there is good reason (like comparing images) – either link to a set or post the most important one. If you’ve been on a trip then use the Exhibition Lounge for multiple postings.
Large images
You can post an image within the guideline size then add a link to a larger one below giving some details.
Example “ Large image 1024 x 256k” etc.
File Compression
"Save for Web” used in Adobe PhotoShop and Elements is an easy way to watch in real time what size your image will be when posted. Do all the necessary adjustments then reduce and sharpen your image before using
Save for Web
Note: you may need to zoom in if your browser resizes images.
PaintShop Pro usersClick here and read the bottom half of the tutorial…
Check your screen
A very simple way to check your monitor is seeing what everybody else is SCREEN CHECK - Note: (where it said for me) “Recommendation: adjust your screen contrast to 100% and brightness to 25%”. I still run mine at 50% as that appears right for my eyes – this is just a quick and dirty check – nothing is cut in stone…
Image recovery program Image recovery program
Zero Assumption Digital Image Recovery is an easy to use data recovery tool for the recovery of accidentally delete image files on removable media disks (Compact Flash, SmartMedia, Memory Sticks etc.).
Gimp - advanced as Photoshop - uses PS plug-ins... To learn more, search for “Gimp tutorials” in Google
Irfanview - don't leave home without it - resize and compress images - enhance - sharpen - crop - slideshow - uses PS plug-ins... To learn more, search for “Irfanview tutorials” in Google
Exif Reader is an image file analysis software for Windows. It analyzes and displays the shutter speed, flash condition, focal length, and other image information included in the Exif image format which is supported by almost all the latest digital cameras. Exif image files with an extension of JPG can be treated in the same manner as conventional JPEG files. This software analyzes JPEG files created by digital cameras - Note: Some compact dc's software programs do not always show all the information about your image - this program will! Exif Reader download
Noise reduction programs, Neat Image/Picture Cooler/Noiseware can reduce noise in your photos. Shooting at 400 ISO and above with compacts and 1600 ISO and above with DSLR’s can cause noise, so use these programs to help get rid of it!
Totally new to photography and just got a new DSLR or compact? Then take a look at Canons basic DSLR tutorials and learn how to use it and find out about ISO, Exposure, Depth of Field, Aperture priority, Shutter priority etc in picture form – this applies to all DSLR’s.
Megapixel.net offer a range of articles for the newcomer plus reviews of dc’s…
CAMERA BASICS
This group of articles explain the most important features of cameras, and their value.
PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
A collection of articles about how some camera functions affect photos, and some suggestions on how to improve your shots.
PERIPHERALS
Reviews of photo printers, and equipment peripheral to digital photography and a look at a few unusual digital cameras.
Using on camera flash Wow! There's approx. 9 pages of info here. As you know, light is what makes stunning images - without it your doomed so, if you wanna know all about it, bookmark this site.
I will be adding more useful programs in the future, so do pop back now and again - if you would like me to add a free program you have used, please pm or email me - thanks!
-------------------- Chris
The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it (AA)
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