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Sizing A Photo

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October 14, 2003

I see from your questionnaire that you are using Photoshop Elements as the software you are using to prepare your images.

In the Image Size function, I recommend that you first change the units pull-down menu from inches to pixels.

Then, with the Resample checkbox checked, change the shorter dimension (whether it be the width or the height) to 500 pixels.

If you cannot change the units of measurement from inches to pixels, use the following as guidelines:

• With a ppi of 72 ppi, you would want your image to be about 7 inches on the short end.
• With a ppi of 150 ppi, you would want your image to be about 3.5 inches on the short end.
• With a ppi of 300 ppi, you would want your image to be about 1.7 inches on the short end.

For an added touch of sharpness and clarity, it also often helps to slightly apply the Unsharp Mask filter.

Then save either as a TIFF or a high quality / low compression JPEG and upload to the site.

Let's start with this information. Let me know if any questions come up as you try to get your images sized for upload.

Have fun in the class!

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October 15, 2003