There are some FREE programs to assist you with your images at the bottom of this page.
1. Images must be uploaded from your hard drive to a web hosting site before you can post.
...or Flickr-tutorial. Note: The Flickr free account will increase files by 50%. That means a 150Kb file will end up as 225Kb on the forums. You can also use your own site.2. You can use PhotoBucket that DOES NOT increase file sizes when you upload them.
Open up a 'Private' account for use on here! Click for tutorial
Note: you may have to click on the tutorials to expand them in your browser.
3. We recommend image sizes of up to 800 pixels x 800 pixels
We also recommend that file sizes should be compressed between 30% and 80% (so that other people can't use them). Start with 30% compression and work up. Aim for around 150Kb (153,000 bytes) colour - 75Kb (76,800 Bytes) for images that contain one or two colours and b/w.
The image below is just 53Kb and gives you a good idea of what can be acheived. Do all the necessary adjustments then reduce and sharpen your image LAST! Those that have Photoshop or Elements can use "Save For Web" Click for tutorial that shows your image size before saving. If you don't have them, use PIXLR below.
Don't understand compression? Click here to find out! Click on it to expand it in your browser.
Thanks to Roger_Provins for use of this image.
Use PIXLR and my tutorial (Resize, Crop and Sharpen) below to find out how to see your file sizes before saving!
You can right click on an image and choose View Image Info or Properties (depending on browser - Chrome get Extension 'Image Size Info') to check your image and file size in the Preview Message before posting.MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE TO USE YOUR IMAGES FOR FREE!
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POSTING IMAGES AND LINKS
Multiple images
Please state how many in the subject line.
Please do not 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.
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FILE COMPRESSION & image manipulation programs
PIXLR - recommended if you want a Photoshop type experience for Free!
Great on-line photo editor......
When you 'Save' your image, a 'Save Image' dialogue box opens with a compression slider which shows you in real time the size of the file you are saving.
See my tutorial on how to Resize, Crop and Save ------ How to create a borderr
There are 30+Video tutorials as well - See complete list Click me...
How to straighten horizons - See my signature below
Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Elements
"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 Tutorial
PaintShop Pro users
Paint Shop Pro resize and compression tutorial
GIMP - takes some getting use to
Gimp - similar to Adobe PhotoShop but takes some getting used to.
Search "Google" for tutorials
IRFANVIEW
Irfanview plus Plug-ins Make sure you download the Plug-ins as well as it has a "Save for Web" feature which strips all unnecessary info from the file, thereby making it smaller for the web.
Search "Google" for tutorials
PHOTOPLUS SE
Seriff PhotoPlus SE
PICASA
Simple to use image editor
Has a Straighten tool for horizons etc.
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FREE PROGRAMS - noise reduction
Neat Image
Download the Demo version (no time out)
Denoiser
Denoiser info page and download
Noiseware Community Edition Standalone 2.6
Noiseware info page and download
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FREE PROGRAMS - others
Hugin Panorama photo stitcher - recommended by Alex Monro
With Hugin you can assemble a mosaic of photographs into a complete immersive panorama, stitch any series of overlapping pictures and much more. Have a look around the site and when you're ready, click the Download tab Click me...
Scanning tutorial
Scantips by Wayne Fulton...
PhotoShop tutorials
Click for tips!
Photoshop Actions
All the 'actions' you'll ever need Select the Actions Tab at top of page.
Focus stacking plus other macro photography techniques
Click me
Exif Reader
Is an image file analysis software for Windows. It shows all the information in the Exif file and is easy to use by all.
Exif download click
ExifTool by Phil Harvey - recommended by Alex Monro
ExifTool is a platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files.
Click me for more info.
Pandora file recovery program
Click me
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Photography tutorials for the beginner
Beginners DSLR, CSC or Compact tutorial to get you on the right track!
Totally new to photography and just got a new DSLR, CSC or compact? Then take a look at Canons basic tutorials and learn how to use them. In Part 2, find out about ISO, Exposure, Depth of Field, Aperture priority, Shutter priority etc in picture form – this applies to all makes of camera.
Click for tutorial
Photography tutorials in layman's terms
When you’ve mastered the very basic, then you can move onto these simple tutorials
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Over 70 bite size Photography Tips, Techniques, and Tutorials
Click to start
Ron Bigelow's fabulous articles
All you'd ever want to know Click me
Cambridge in Colour...
Learn how to take and edit digital photographs using visual tutorials that emphasize concept over procedure, independent of specific digital camera or lens. Topics range from basic camera tips to advanced techniques.
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All about flash
Wow! If you want to learn about flash, then look no further!. As you know, light is what makes stunning images - without it your doomed so, if you wanna know all about it, bookmark this site. Click me
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