RULES FOR DIGITAL IMAGES

  1. ​Images must be in JPEG format.
  2. Image size must be no wider than 1,400 pixels.
  3. Image size must be no higher than 1,050 pixels.
  4. File size must not exceed 1024kb (one megabyte).
  5. The file name, for competitions, must contain only the TITLE and MEMBERSHIP NUMBER in the format:-​
IMAGE TITLE - MEMBER NUMBER.jpg
 
for example:-
 
MONA LISA - MEMBER 99.jpg
CHECK DIMENSIONS OF A DIGITAL IMAGE
Check the dimensions of the image, by using one of the following.

In image editing software (like Photoshop)
  • Open the image
  • Click "File"
  • Select "File Info..."​
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  • ​​The file information pop-up will appear
  • Select "Camera Data"​
  • The "Pixel Dimension" indicates the image size:-
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In the Windows file browser (method 1) [other operating systems are available]
  • Locate the image in the file browser
  • Hover the mouse pointer over the image
  • ​The basic file information will appear including the image "Dimensions":-
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​In the Windows file browser (method 2)
  • Locate the image in the file browser
  • Right click the mouse pointer on the image
  • A pop-up menu appears:
  • ​Click "Properties"
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  • ​​A pop-up window appears.
  • Select the tab called "Details" and locate the "Dimensions":-
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​In the Windows file browser (method 3)
  • Locate the image in the file browser
  • Right click the mouse pointer on the column headings
  • A pop-up window appears:
  • ​Click "More..."
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  • ​​Select the option called "Dimensions"
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  • Click the [Ok] button
  • The "Dimensions" will appear in the File Explorer:-
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PHOTOSHOP AND LIGHTROOM CHEAT SHEETS
Natasha Wentz emailed the club regarding resources she felt might be useful to members.  The link below will take you to them (Washington Camera Club is not responsible for the content):-

Photoshop and Lightroom Cheat Sheets

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