This table compares Sensor Sizes. ... [more]If your software includes a Layer function, creating a new layer for editing can be worthwhile as it provides a very easy way to see before and after views of the changes you have made. Think of layers as stacks of sheets overlaid on the images; you can change items on one layer without affecting the image below it. ... [more]After facing a tricky file conversion and batch processing challenge, our editor set off into the wilds of the web to find a few useful solutions. ... [more]If you would like to create a border around an image, the easiest way to do it is with the Canvas Size setting. Simpler image editors may not include this function but all of the more powerful editors provide it. Follow these steps to add a border to a digital image in The GIMP. ... [more]In this article we'll be looking at the most basic of editing processes: resizing. Images need to be resized when:
• You wish to send them in emails or post them on websites. A typical digital camera has between 10 and 15 megapixels of resolution, which produces image files between 2MB and 4MB in size. Transmitting such large files would use a lot of bandwidth; not to mention time. Large files are also much larger than most monitor displays. Smaller files can be sent much more quickly and cheaply – and can look just as good on the viewer’s screen. ... [more]Inkjet prints will last longest when they are protected from direct sunlight, heat, humidity and airborne chemicals. Storing them in ‘archival' albums provides the very best protection but, with today's long-lasting inks and papers there's no reason not to put prints out on display - as long as you consider the following issues:
... [more]The table below shows the ideal image sizes and resolutions for different online and screen-based applications, starting with the smallest size and progressing upwards. ... [more]How long will the prints of your digital photos last? This issue is vital if you want prints for display or to hand on to future generations because many paper manufacturers make claims about the longevity of prints on their media. Unfortunately, while most inkjet prints made with genuine media are much more durable than colour photo prints, some ink/ paper combinations are even more prone to discolouration than traditional photo prints. ... [more] |