RULES FOR DIGITAL IMAGES
- Images must be in JPEG format.
- Image size must be no wider than 1,600 pixels.
- Image size must be no higher than 1,200 pixels.
- File size must not exceed 2048kb (2 Mb).
- 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 - 99.jpg
for example:-
MONA LISA - 99.jpg
EXAMPLES OF MAXIMUM IMAGE SIZES:-
The maximum image size is 1600 pixels wide and 1200 pixles high.
In the examples shown above, A, B and C are less than 1600 pixles - this means the image does not need to be as wide as the maximum (1600 pixles).
Also in the examples, X, Y and Z are less than 1200 pixles - this means the image does not need to be as high as the maximum (1200 pixles).
For example, entering a square or a letter box image may mean the diemensions are smaller than the maximum!
In the examples shown above, A, B and C are less than 1600 pixles - this means the image does not need to be as wide as the maximum (1600 pixles).
Also in the examples, X, Y and Z are less than 1200 pixles - this means the image does not need to be as high as the maximum (1200 pixles).
For example, entering a square or a letter box image may mean the diemensions are smaller than the maximum!
CHECK DIMENSIONS OF A DIGITAL IMAGE
Check the dimensions of the image, by using one of the following.
In image editing software (like Photoshop)
In image editing software (like Photoshop)
- Open the image
- Click "File"
- Select "File Info..."
- The file information pop-up will appear
- Select "Camera Data"
- The "Pixel Dimension" indicates the image size:-
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":-
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"
- A pop-up window appears.
- Select the tab called "Details" and locate the "Dimensions":-
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..."
- Select the option called "Dimensions"
- Click the [Ok] button
- The "Dimensions" will appear in the File Explorer:-
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
Photoshop and Lightroom Cheat Sheets
