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From: Larry Camp <>
Subject: Re: More Tips & info on software for pictures; -- RE: [CAMP-L] Pictures and style for photo page
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 22:17:14 -0700

Since most screens use 600 x 800 pixtels as full screen I prefer pictures in the
400 x 420 size. I have saved all the pictures sent to me in the original format
and will be more than happy to send them to anyone in whatever format and
density they require. As far as linking them for better downloads remember most
of these pictures were very old and I spent a deal of time trying to clean them
up. So there is a limit to improving on the original. I thank you for your
suggestions Kim and would appreciate it if you could perhaps better explain
direct aquire programs which auto crop pictures from scanners and how to use
those programs.

Thanks,

Larry

Kim Parnell wrote:

> I wanted to add a couple of comments to Larry's suggestions tonight on
> software and technique for preparing photos and other images for the Web.
>
> Image Formats & Resolution:
>
> Use .JPG for just about any color or black & white photograph. THe file
> size will be about as small as it gets, and the loss in quality is usually
> negligible for photos (although Quality is adjustable).
>
> Use .GIF for any documents, handwritten text, line art, etc.
> .GIF gives a sharper result for things like text (.JPG makes text a little
> "fuzzy" at the edges).
>
> The Resolution (number of pixels (dots) per inch, also called dpi) is the
> parameter that directly impacts the size of the image. Higher resolution
> makes for a larger size image file. For a picture posted on the Web, 100
> dpi is adequate. 200 dpi (and maybe as much as 300 dpi) are better for an
> image that will be downloaded and printed, but the file size can become
> prohibitive.
>
> ---------
> Questions for Larry:
>
> I wonder if you want to set a suggested maximum size for most images, just
> to serve as a guideline?
>
> Also, are you interested in posting a lower resolution version of an image
> for viewing on the web, with a link to a higher resolution version (if it is
> available) for downloading or printing?>
> ---------
>
>

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