PREPARING
AN IMAGE
FOR
PROJECTION
AN IMAGE
FOR
PROJECTION
Once you have worked on your image and made all adjustments and cropping etc., the size of the final image should be adjusted to the dimensions 1400 by 1050 pixels and saved a a JPEG file in sRGB colour profile ready for projection by the Club
You must also give it a Title and add your name as author
Contents
Page 2 Image size
Page 3 Resizing in Photoshop/Elements
Page 4 Converting to sRGB colour profile
Page 5 Saving as a JPEG
Page 6 Creating a border
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RESIZING IN PHOTOSHOP
1. Open Image
2. “Image/Image size”
3. Ensure “Constrain proportions” and “Resample image” boxes are ticked
4. Select “Bicubic sharper” (Recommended if reducing image size)
(As a general rule: for “landscape” alter “Width” to 1400 pixels:
For “portrait” alter Height” to 1050 pixels – other dimension will take care of itself.
But when altering “Width” check that Height” is not more than 1050 pixels, if it is change height to 1050 pixels – “Width will reduce accordingly)
5. Ignore “Document size” boxes – including “Resolution”
6. Click “OK”
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RESIZING IN PHOTOSHOP
1. Open Image
2. “Image/Image size”
3. Ensure “Constrain proportions” and “Resample image” boxes are ticked
4. Select “Bicubic sharper” (Recommended if reducing image size)
(As a general rule: for “landscape” alter “Width” to 1400 pixels:
For “portrait” alter Height” to 1050 pixels – other dimension will take care of itself.
But when altering “Width” check that Height” is not more than 1050 pixels, if it is change height to 1050 pixels – “Width will reduce accordingly)
5. Ignore “Document size” boxes – including “Resolution”
6. Click “OK”
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CONVERTING TO
“sRGB” COLOUR PROFILE
For Photoshop
1. Click on “Edit/Convert Profile”
2. Ensure “Source Space” is “sRGD etc” if no, click on “down” arrow under “Destination Space” an choose sRGB from menu.
3. Click OK
FOR ELEMENTS
1. Click on “Image/Convert Colour Profile”
2. Click on “Apply sRGB Profile” if not greyed out.
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SAVE AS – JPEG
1. “File/Save as” (Make sure it is “Save As” and not “Save” – otherwise you will overwrite the original file)
2. Type in a “File name” and ensure “Format” is “JPEG”
3. Make “Quality” – 12 (maximum), “Baseline” – Standard
“sRGB” COLOUR PROFILE
For Photoshop
1. Click on “Edit/Convert Profile”
2. Ensure “Source Space” is “sRGD etc” if no, click on “down” arrow under “Destination Space” an choose sRGB from menu.
3. Click OK
FOR ELEMENTS
1. Click on “Image/Convert Colour Profile”
2. Click on “Apply sRGB Profile” if not greyed out.
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SAVE AS – JPEG
1. “File/Save as” (Make sure it is “Save As” and not “Save” – otherwise you will overwrite the original file)
2. Type in a “File name” and ensure “Format” is “JPEG”
3. Make “Quality” – 12 (maximum), “Baseline” – Standard
4. Click OK
Note: You may have to flatten the image if you have been working in layers
(Click on "layers" then "Flatten image")
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CREATING A BORDER/KEYLINE
Note: - This step is optional -only do this if you think that it will enhance your image.
1. Select/All (Or Ctrl A), to select whole image (Marching Ants)
2. Edit/Stroke
For Elements: “Edit/Stroke (Outline) Selection…”
3. For border “Width” in px. (Suggest from 1 to 3 px.)
4. Click on “Colour” and choose colour or “pick” from image and
click “OK”
5. Ensure inside button is selected
6. Mode – “Normal”, Opacity – 100%
7. Click “OK”
8. “Select/Deselect” (Or Ctrl D) – (Marching ants disappear)
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ADDING TITLE & AUTHOR
(There are a number of ways to do this – this is a suggested method)
1. Navigate to the file where the image was saved
2. Right click on image and click on “Properties”
3. Click on “Details” tab – see next page
4. Under “Description”, click to the right of “Title (Value
column) and type your chosen title for the image
5. Under “Origin”, click to right of “Authors” and type your
name (please ensure that you use the same name for all
images)
6. Click “OK”
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Note: You may have to flatten the image if you have been working in layers
(Click on "layers" then "Flatten image")
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CREATING A BORDER/KEYLINE
Note: - This step is optional -only do this if you think that it will enhance your image.
1. Select/All (Or Ctrl A), to select whole image (Marching Ants)
2. Edit/Stroke
For Elements: “Edit/Stroke (Outline) Selection…”
3. For border “Width” in px. (Suggest from 1 to 3 px.)
4. Click on “Colour” and choose colour or “pick” from image and
click “OK”
5. Ensure inside button is selected
6. Mode – “Normal”, Opacity – 100%
7. Click “OK”
8. “Select/Deselect” (Or Ctrl D) – (Marching ants disappear)
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ADDING TITLE & AUTHOR
(There are a number of ways to do this – this is a suggested method)
1. Navigate to the file where the image was saved
2. Right click on image and click on “Properties”
3. Click on “Details” tab – see next page
4. Under “Description”, click to the right of “Title (Value
column) and type your chosen title for the image
5. Under “Origin”, click to right of “Authors” and type your
name (please ensure that you use the same name for all
images)
6. Click “OK”
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PRINTNG
Home printing can be very rewarding and equally very frustrating. Purchasing a printer and can be a costly start up. Once consistent orienting is established it can then become more cost effective.
A lot of trial and error is required at first to establish results. When first starting out it helps to use both inks and paper from the printer manufacture to prevent too many variables. Once you are happy with your printing then there are any different photo art papers of different types of finish to take your printing further, again some trial and error will be involved.
It’s important when printing to have your computer screen calibrated to help with consistent results. There are many internet articles or You Tube videos offering advice on Printing and screen calibration.
Lase note you can get a close match between the image on your computer screen and printer but never an exact match as your screen is backlit and likely to show colours more vibrant than you get in a print.
An alternative is to send your images away to be printed, again an internet search will show available printing companies. It will be necessary to note your chosen supplier requirements for the file format size. Having your screen calibrated can help towards consistent results if you choose print regularly.
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(Please note the Club sells mountboard. Any mounted prints will need a backing board on the back to protect the print, please avoid any sticky tapes or glue that could cause damage to other prints when stacked. Try to keep mounts free of finger marks and damage)
What you need to mount a print
Mount Boards
Alternative buying choices for your mount board:
Buy full size A1 or A” mount card to cut to size yourself
Buy ready cut to 50x40cm size mounts and cut the aperture to the size you want
Buy ready to use pre-cut picture window mounts to fit an A3 image
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MOUNT CUTTERS
Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mount Cutting System approx. £150 inc. VAT
(The club has a basic cutter for loan) Other makes available
Mount Cutter and Mount-board Suppliers
DIY Framing. https:/www.diyframing.com/
Lion picture framing suppliers. https://www.lionpic.co.uk
Paper Spectrum- suppliers of A!, A2 and cut out to size 50x40 cm. mount board, Ready-to-use Window mounts and photo paper. https:paperspectrum.co.uk/
Amazon can provide some items at a good price
Mount board is also available as single sheets at local shops like Hobbycraft or The Range etc.
Printing your image
The size of your image should be the maximum possible that fits the size of paper you are using
The aspect ratio (Sape) of the mage should be chosen for the best composition pf the elements within the picture
Always ensure there is some area outside your chosen image shape
Mounting your print
The label must always be fixed on the back, on the top left hand side
This is so that when the print is placed on the viewing easel, it is clear which way up it should be
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PRINTNG
Home printing can be very rewarding and equally very frustrating. Purchasing a printer and can be a costly start up. Once consistent orienting is established it can then become more cost effective.
A lot of trial and error is required at first to establish results. When first starting out it helps to use both inks and paper from the printer manufacture to prevent too many variables. Once you are happy with your printing then there are any different photo art papers of different types of finish to take your printing further, again some trial and error will be involved.
It’s important when printing to have your computer screen calibrated to help with consistent results. There are many internet articles or You Tube videos offering advice on Printing and screen calibration.
Lase note you can get a close match between the image on your computer screen and printer but never an exact match as your screen is backlit and likely to show colours more vibrant than you get in a print.
An alternative is to send your images away to be printed, again an internet search will show available printing companies. It will be necessary to note your chosen supplier requirements for the file format size. Having your screen calibrated can help towards consistent results if you choose print regularly.
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(Please note the Club sells mountboard. Any mounted prints will need a backing board on the back to protect the print, please avoid any sticky tapes or glue that could cause damage to other prints when stacked. Try to keep mounts free of finger marks and damage)
What you need to mount a print
- Mount Boards
- Mount cutting equipment
- Backing board
- Self- Adhesive pH7-&0 Conservation Mounting Tape
- Double sided self -adhesive
- Sharp knife or scalpel
- Tape measure or long ruler
- A cutting Mat
Mount Boards
Alternative buying choices for your mount board:
Buy full size A1 or A” mount card to cut to size yourself
Buy ready cut to 50x40cm size mounts and cut the aperture to the size you want
Buy ready to use pre-cut picture window mounts to fit an A3 image
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MOUNT CUTTERS
Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mount Cutting System approx. £150 inc. VAT
(The club has a basic cutter for loan) Other makes available
Mount Cutter and Mount-board Suppliers
DIY Framing. https:/www.diyframing.com/
Lion picture framing suppliers. https://www.lionpic.co.uk
Paper Spectrum- suppliers of A!, A2 and cut out to size 50x40 cm. mount board, Ready-to-use Window mounts and photo paper. https:paperspectrum.co.uk/
Amazon can provide some items at a good price
Mount board is also available as single sheets at local shops like Hobbycraft or The Range etc.
Printing your image
The size of your image should be the maximum possible that fits the size of paper you are using
The aspect ratio (Sape) of the mage should be chosen for the best composition pf the elements within the picture
Always ensure there is some area outside your chosen image shape
Mounting your print
- The PAGB limit the size of mounts to a max. 500x400cm
- For a 500x400cm mount try t keep the frame width to no less than 5cm
- For a letterbox or square image, the lower edge of the frame should be a bit wider
- The shape and size of the hole you are going to cut will depend on the shape and size of the usable area of your print
- The print will expand and contract due to temperature and humidity changes so it is recommended that the print is suspended along one edge only if paper is light weight
- The mage may be hinged to either back or front of the board
The label must always be fixed on the back, on the top left hand side
This is so that when the print is placed on the viewing easel, it is clear which way up it should be
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