Contests - - Mar 07 Contest Discussion

T Paul · #1 02-26-2007, 01:36 PM

Add your comments, questions or general discussion about the Contest entries here. This is also a great place to share your techniques or ask others about theirs.

Most members are eager to hear comments/suggestions about their entries, so please take the time to help each other out.

Neillo · #2 03-02-2007, 05:00 AM

At the risk of making myself sound stupid—but I'm having trouble saving my files down enough in order to meet the 100kb 800x600 entry size. 800x600 has been done, but the lowest I've got my file down to is 72dpi saved as a jpeg at '5' quality which comes out at 192kb.

Can anyone give me any clues on how I can save down further. Save for web maybe?

cheers,
N.

slidefoot · #3 03-02-2007, 07:01 AM

You will have to keep raising the compression number until you get at 100kb or lower... I keep adjusting the compression and saving until it arrives at the proper size. The quality may not be what you desire, but we all have to live with that...

Neillo · #4 03-02-2007, 07:26 AM

cheers bud, I'll keep going.

n.

CJ Swartz · #5 03-02-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Neillo

...Can anyone give me any clues on how I can save down further. Save for web maybe?cheers,N.

Believe me, this is one of the most asked questions by everyone, so don't feel bad. "Save for web" is the way to go -- click the link in my signature -- it will lead you to instructions if you have any more problems.

PhotoB · #6 03-02-2007, 02:13 PM

Just posted my entry for this month. I hope to still get a chance to tweak it a bit as I'm not completely happy with it, but I do just want to warn you that we might not make 100% voting again this month and if we don't, it may well be because I might not be able to log on as I'll likely be giving birth at or around voting time. Baby #2 is due March 20th.

Gary Richardson · #7 03-02-2007, 02:29 PM

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I might not be able to log on as I'll likely be giving birth at or around voting time. Baby #2 is due March 20th.

OUCH! I think voting would have been easier.

Congratulations, hope everything goes well for you.

Best wishes.

Janet Petty · #8 03-02-2007, 03:23 PM

Congratulations on your second child. What a blessing in your life.

Janet

Neillo · #9 03-02-2007, 03:29 PM

March 20th sounds like a damn fine day. My B'day is March 19.

soleah · #10 03-03-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PhotoB

...I might not be able to log on as I'll likely be giving birth at or around voting time. Baby #2 is due March 20th.

Wow PhotoB. Congratulations!

And Neillo, in case I forget, Happy Birthday!

Lorraine · #11 03-04-2007, 04:10 AM

PhotoB--

Congratulations and best wishes.

Lorraine

T Paul · #12 03-05-2007, 07:58 AM

Neillo,

I see that you have been having trouble saving your image, but don't forget that your:

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Final image must be exactly 800 px wide and 600 px high.

Otherwise your image will be disqualified. Right now your image does not meet this requirement. If you still need help please ask.

Problem has been corrected.

T Paul · #13 03-05-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PhotoB

Just posted my entry for this month. I hope to still get a chance to tweak it a bit as I'm not completely happy with it, but I do just want to warn you that we might not make 100% voting again this month and if we don't, it may well be because I might not be able to log on as I'll likely be giving birth at or around voting time. Baby #2 is due March 20th.

The things people do to avoid voting (wink). Congratulations!!!

Neillo · #14 03-05-2007, 08:08 AM

Have adjusted my image dimensions to comply.

n.

Lorraine · #15 03-06-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by T Paul

The things people do to avoid voting (wink). Congratulations!!!

Looking at the submissions, I'm trying to figure a way out of voting. They're all so good.

Lorraine