Hi Everyone,
I wanted to give a couple of quick tips on posting images in this forum.
Picture file attachments are no longer possible- please read the following tutorial:
Adding Pictures to a Thread/reply
How to use the IMG button:
http://www.reefcentral.com/faqs/imgcode/IMGCODE.htm
and or:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=3548544#post3548544
Image Size
Please be considerate of others and try to keep your file sizes within reasonable limits. If you are posting several images, or images of large size (anything over 100k, give or take) please make a note in the subject line.
While a larger file size normally shows the best quality image there are many members who have dial-up internet connections which cause the large images to load very slowly.
Image Resolution
The maximum screen resolution size of the images can be no larger than 850x600 pixels which means that image can be no larger than 850 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall.
If you are posting a wide image remember that many people may have lower screen resolutions which will force them to use the scroll bars to view the whole image. This fine for some images, such as full tank shots, but if you are trying to portray a certain perspective with the image an image that is not so wide is easier to view for those with lower screen resolutions.
Supported File Types
The following file types are attachable:
txt zip pdf htm doc xls. Note that .jpg etc. image files are no longer allowed as attachments.
Image Editing Software
Since most cameras produce image sizes much too large to attach directly to this forum there are some options.
The best place to start is with your software that was included with your camera. Most cameras come with some sort of image editing software that will allow you to shrink the image sizes. Check your camera documentation to see if there is any software included to help you here.
There are also many different imaging software packages that will allow you to modify the size and quality of your images. Some of the commercial name brand products are Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Fireworks to name a few. While these commercial packages are the cream of the crop they can be cost prohibitive for reef keepers on a budget but they will produce some incredible high quality images and allow you to manipulate your images to almost any screen and file size needed.
There are also many good shareware and freeware image editors available that will fit your needs when simple photo editing, such as file size reduction and screen image size reduction, is needed.
Here is a link to Cnet's imaging software download area that might be a good place to start.
Cnet.com Image software download area
One last thing
Please try to include the type of camera that you using when you post your images. Many of our fellow members are always searching for the perfect camera and would always like to know what type of camera produces such incredible images.
Hopefully these tips will give you a place to start and help you enjoy your participation in this forum to its fullest.
Have fun and lets see those images!
Doug
I wanted to give a couple of quick tips on posting images in this forum.
Picture file attachments are no longer possible- please read the following tutorial:
Adding Pictures to a Thread/reply
How to use the IMG button:
http://www.reefcentral.com/faqs/imgcode/IMGCODE.htm
and or:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=3548544#post3548544
Image Size
Please be considerate of others and try to keep your file sizes within reasonable limits. If you are posting several images, or images of large size (anything over 100k, give or take) please make a note in the subject line.
While a larger file size normally shows the best quality image there are many members who have dial-up internet connections which cause the large images to load very slowly.
Image Resolution
The maximum screen resolution size of the images can be no larger than 850x600 pixels which means that image can be no larger than 850 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall.
If you are posting a wide image remember that many people may have lower screen resolutions which will force them to use the scroll bars to view the whole image. This fine for some images, such as full tank shots, but if you are trying to portray a certain perspective with the image an image that is not so wide is easier to view for those with lower screen resolutions.
Supported File Types
The following file types are attachable:
txt zip pdf htm doc xls. Note that .jpg etc. image files are no longer allowed as attachments.
Image Editing Software
Since most cameras produce image sizes much too large to attach directly to this forum there are some options.
The best place to start is with your software that was included with your camera. Most cameras come with some sort of image editing software that will allow you to shrink the image sizes. Check your camera documentation to see if there is any software included to help you here.
There are also many different imaging software packages that will allow you to modify the size and quality of your images. Some of the commercial name brand products are Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Fireworks to name a few. While these commercial packages are the cream of the crop they can be cost prohibitive for reef keepers on a budget but they will produce some incredible high quality images and allow you to manipulate your images to almost any screen and file size needed.
There are also many good shareware and freeware image editors available that will fit your needs when simple photo editing, such as file size reduction and screen image size reduction, is needed.
Here is a link to Cnet's imaging software download area that might be a good place to start.
Cnet.com Image software download area
One last thing
Please try to include the type of camera that you using when you post your images. Many of our fellow members are always searching for the perfect camera and would always like to know what type of camera produces such incredible images.
Hopefully these tips will give you a place to start and help you enjoy your participation in this forum to its fullest.
Have fun and lets see those images!
Doug
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