1 Resizing images for DPI Reflex Open Competitions Picasa slides 6-12 Lightroom slides 13-19 Elements slides 20-25 Photoshop slides 26-31 Gimp slides 32-41 PIXELR Editor slides 42-53 Smart Photo Editor slides 54-62 CodePlex Image Resizer (Win) slides 63-70 All files must be in the srgb colour space This will be the default for most programs. Elements, Photoshop & Lightroom info slides 71-73 Find the slides for your program and follow the steps. The green hand shows the end of that section.
2 Why resize images for DPI ROC Images captured by the camera are physically bigger than the screen. The Heron in this image, at 100% is really this big.
3 Why resize images for DPI ROC But you ve seen the same full image on a camera 3 LCD, a 15 laptop and maybe a 22 desktop. This is only possible if the different processors resample the image and give you a Preview or approximation of the image. The results are pretty accurate but there can be noticeable differences. Processor A Processor B Processor C
4 Why resize images for DPI ROC All digital images for ROC must fall within maximum pixel sizes The maximum width of an image is 1400 pixels The maximum height of an image is 1050 pixels This is because our projector s maximum resolution is 1400 (w) x 1050 (h) pixels. Entering this sized image means that the processor in the projector will not affect your image. It will not resample it so the image will remain just as you edited it.
5 Why rename images for DPI ROC Images must be named in a special format to work with the software. This is the only way the competition software can produce reports for judges that remove the membership numbers. All images must be named in this format: e.g. Number with a 0 in front e.g. 01 02 01_The White Knight_229N 02_The best of friends_229n A title separated by only spaces no dashes etc. Your membership number An underscore An underscore It s important to use an underscore not a dash. To get the underscore use [SHIFT] +
6 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) Select the image this one is a portrait orientation From the File menu select Export Picture to folder
7 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) Use the Browse button to find a folder where the resized images will be placed - or use the desktop. Select the Resize to button As it s a portrait orientation image set the pixels to 1050 Select an image quality of Maximum Press the [Export] button 0
8 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) This example is a Landscape orientation image Follow the previous steps but as it s a landscape orientation set the pixels to 1400
9 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) For each image export the file location will appear
10 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) Check the pixel sizes by Right clicking on the image and selecting Properties from the drop down menu
11 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) Select the Details tab in the box that appears Check that the pixel sizes are within the maximum required for the competition
12 Changing pixel size in Picasa (free from Google) Change the name by Right clicking on the image and select Rename then type the name into the box Make sure you use a name that fits competition rules e.g. 01_Mystery Woman_229N Clicking on Rename turns the text blue Start typing to replace the old name with your new text.
13 Changing pixel size in Lightroom In Light room the easiest way is to use a Preset that you can download To import it into Lightroom first Select an image and press [Export] Right click on User Presets and select Import 1 st time only
14 Changing pixel size in Lightroom Find the Preset file you need on your desktop, e.g. Reflex ROC entry.lrtemplate, select it and click [Open] Saving this preset into Lightroom means you don t need to repeat these steps. 1 st time only
15 Changing pixel size in Lightroom The new Preset Reflex ROC entry appears under User Presets In future you ll use this to resize the images automatically for competition but for now press [Cancel] 1 st time only
16 Changing pixel size in Lightroom To export and resize images go the Library module. Select the images you want to use and press [Export]. Once the preset is installed start here. The Preset will adjust both landscape and portrait pixel sizes at the same time.
17 Changing pixel size in Lightroom In the box select the Reflex ROC entry Preset from User Presets This Preset will put images on the Desktop in a folder called Reflex_Competitions When you re happy about where the images are going click [Export]
18 Changing pixel size in Lightroom Wait until this export process line disappears. It shows the progress in saving files to your desktop folder Reflex_Competitions
19 Changing pixel size in Lightroom Find the files in the folder on your desktop. Right click on each and rename for the competition
20 Changing pixel size in Elements Open the image in Elements you should be in Expert mode. From the Image menu go to Resize and then select Image Size the first example is portrait orientation
21 Changing pixel size in Elements Make sure that this link is showing if not click the symbol to activate it Make sure pixels is selected from the drop down menus For a portrait orientation image highlight the numbers in the Height box
22 Changing pixel size in Elements For portrait images change the height to 1050 the width will change keeping it in proportion Press [OK] and save the file to your competition folder
23 Changing pixel size in Elements For landscape images follow the same procedure but for this time select the number of pixels next to Width
24 Changing pixel size in Elements For landscape images change the number of pixels next to the Width to 1400 Press [OK] and save the file to your competition folder
25 Changing pixel size in Elements Find the files in the folder where you saved them. Right click on each and rename for the competition
26 Changing pixel size in Photoshop Open the image and from the Image and select Image Size the first example is portrait orientation
27 Changing pixel size in Photoshop Make sure that this link is showing if not click the symbol Make sure pixels is selected from this drop down menu
28 Changing pixel size in Photoshop For a portrait orientation image highlight the numbers in the Height box and change them to 1050 Click [OK] & save as a maximum size JPEG to your folder see next slide for details
29 Changing pixel size in Photoshop To save images as maximum size JPEG from the File menu select Save As Navigate to your competition entry folder. From the drop down list next to Save as type select Make sure the Quality is set to 12 / Maximum then press [OK]
30 Changing pixel size in Photoshop For a landscape orientation highlight the numbers in the Width box and change them to 1400 Click [OK] then save as a JPEG of maximum size to your competition folder.
31 Changing pixel size in Photoshop Find the files in the folder where you saved them. Right click on each and rename for the competition
32 Changing pixel size in GIMP Open the image and from the Image menu select Scale Image this example is portrait orientation
33 Changing pixel size in GIMP As you re only concerned with the centre panel we ll concentrate on that one; the other images will not show the side tool bars.
34 Changing pixel size in GIMP Make sure that this link is showing if not click the symbol Make sure pixels is selected from this drop down menu Select the number of pixels by Height as this is a portrait orientation image
35 Changing pixel size in GIMP For a portrait orientation image change the numbers in the Height box to 1050 Click [Scale] to resize the image.
36 Changing pixel size in GIMP From the File menu select Export As to save the image as a jpeg.
37 Changing pixel size in GIMP Use this area to navigate to you competition folder. Check that the image is in a JPEG format. If it s already a JPEG file just click the [Export] button If you need to change to JPEG format click the [+] next to Select File Type (By Extension) Select JPEG image from the drop down menu. Now click the [Export] button
38 Changing pixel size in GIMP In the box that appears check that the image quality is at 100% Now click the [Export] button
39 Changing pixel size in GIMP Check the pixel sizes by Right clicking on the image and selecting Properties from the drop down menu
40 Changing pixel size in GIMP Select the Details tab in the box that appears Check that the pixel sizes are within the maximum required for the competition
41 Changing pixel size in GIMP Right click on the files and select Rename from the options. Rename it correctly for the competition
42 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Search for PIXLR.com and open the web page Launch the Web App called PIXLR EDITOR to allow you to resize images it allows you to work with JPEG & PSD files but not RAW.
43 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Open the image and from the Image menu select Image Size this example is portrait orientation
44 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor In the new window make sure that Constrain proportions box is checked For a portrait orientation image highlight the numbers in the Height box and make sure pixels is selected from the drop down menu.
45 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor For a portrait orientation image change the numbers in the Height box to 1050 Click [OK] to resize the image.
46 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Now the image is resized from the File menu select Save
47 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor In the box that appears check that the JPEG is selected from the drop down menu under Format. Make sure that Quality is set to 100 then Click [OK]
48 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Navigate to the folder where you store your ROC entries Select the folder and click [Open]
49 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Click [Save]
50 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Check the pixel sizes by Right clicking on the image and selecting Properties from the drop down menu
51 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Select the Details tab in the box that appears Check that the pixel sizes are within the maximum required for the competition
52 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Right click on the files and select Rename from the options.
53 Changing pixel size in PIXELR Editor Rename it correctly for the competition by typing into the box
54 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Open the image and from the File menu select Save As Jpeg/Tiff/Png
55 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor In the new box check the button next to JPEG is selected & Quality is at 100 Make sure that the box by Keep Aspect Ratio is ticked For portrait orientation images select the number of pixels next to Height
56 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor For portrait orientation images change the pixels next to Height to 1050 Click [OK]
57 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Navigate to the folder where you save your ROC entries Select the folder and click [Save]
58 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Wait for the Rendering bar to finish the process
59 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Check the pixel sizes by Right clicking on the image and selecting Properties from the drop down menu
60 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Select the Details tab in the box that appears Check that the pixel sizes are within the maximum required for the competition
61 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Right click on the files and select Rename from the options.
62 Changing pixel size in Smart Photo Editor Rename it correctly for the competition by typing into the box
63 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer Search for codeplex image resizer to find https://imageresizer.codeplex.com This only works with Windows and supports JPEG & TIFF files Click the download button and run the program
Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer 64 Find the folder with your exported image Right click and select Resize pictures This new option was installed by the program
Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer 65 In the new box select Custom check that Scale to & Pixels are in the boxes As it s a portrait orientation type 1050 into the second box (this is height ) Delete numbers from the first box. Enter height 1050 in second box
66 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer After a short time a new file will be created using the same name but with (Custom) added to the end.
67 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer Select this new file, Right click select Properties and check that the height is within competition rules - 1050 pixels height for portrait
68 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer Repeat the process for a Landscape style image except this time resize the width. As it s a landscape orientation type 1400 into the first box (this is width ) Delete numbers from the other box. Enter width 1400 in first box
69 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer Select this new file, Right click select Properties and check that the width is within competition rules - 1400 pixels width for landscape
70 Changing pixel size in CodePlex Image Resizer Right click and rename images to fit competition rules e.g. 01_The White Knight_229N
71 Setting srgb colour space in Lightroom If you download/use our Lightroom Preset you don t need to do anything. This Preset automatically exports the image as a JPEG in srgb Color Space. If you re using any other preset in the File settings area of the export preset check the settings in the drop down menus.
72 Setting srgb colour space in Elements If you need to convert to srgb before you save the file go to the Image menu. From the list go to Convert Color Profile and select Convert to srgb Profile If the option isn t available it s already in srgb. Then complete the process as describe in previous slides.
73 Setting srgb colour space in Photoshop If you need to convert to srgb you just need to tick one extra box when saving. Follow the same process as before to resize the image and from the File menu select Save As In the dialogue box under the Color section tick the box ICC Profile srgb