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]It's easy to produce your own greeting cards and a very satisfying way to share your photos with family and friends. All you need is a suitable software application, an inkjet printer and the right kind of paper and inks. ... [more]What's the best way to share your digital photographs with others? Actually, there's no single way that will suit all photographers; instead, today's technologies offer us a wide range of options.
The simplest is to post your photos online or share them via emails. We've already explained how to resize images for online applications in Basic Editing. Social websites like My Space, Facebook and Flickr provide another popular option and you can also create your own online photo albums via sites like Snapfish, Kodak Gallery and PhotoBucket. They all offer free photo-sharing albums and cover costs through advertising and selling prints.
... [more]While it may be relatively easy to make a digital photo look good on your monitor screen, translating this to a printer can be difficult. For starters, your computer monitor may not display colours correctly. If it doesn't, there's no guarantee the image you see on the screen will print out with the correct colour balance. ... [more] |