Mar 07 Contest Discussion

[T Paul]

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]

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]

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]

cheers bud, I'll keep going.

n.

[CJ Swartz]

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]

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]

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]

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

Janet

[Neillo]

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

[soleah]

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]

PhotoB--

Congratulations and best wishes.

Lorraine

[T Paul]

Neillo,

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

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]

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]

Have adjusted my image dimensions to comply.

n.

[Lorraine]

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

[Dave.Cox]

Hey, Congrats Photo B!!!!

Dave

[PhotoB]

I'm not punting (yet) I just want to appologize in advance if it's me that keeps up from 100% voting again. I'll try to get on as soon as nap schedules allow!

[T Paul]

Luciachan,

Just a friendly warning that you need to resize your entry in order to avoid being disqualified.

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

~T

Note: Image has been corrected

[T Paul]

Any volunteers for putting together a photo album for viewing the entries?

[irshgrlkc]

Chillin, you made me giggle.

Originally Posted by chillin

In my humble opinion these are the only restored pictures. All others are beautiful, but more-less artistic expressions.

I can't draw to save my life and am perversely thrilled that you think my image is a bit too artsy. Woohoo, maybe there's hope for me yet.

[chillin]

Originally Posted by irshgrlkc

Chillin, you made me giggle.



I can't draw to save my life and am perversely thrilled that you think my image is a bit too artsy. Woohoo, maybe there's hope for me yet.

I like your work. Btw the baby giggles too

[Doug Colwell]

As one of those who offered 'some washed over, airbrushed-in other person's idea of what' the little girl may have looked like I just want to suggest that probably the best reason for putting a face on the girl in this contest is to gain experience doing it, because somewhere along the line you'll be asked to do something like this by a client who wants a face rather than a washcloth with ears, and you'll both be happier if you feel confident about giving it a shot, instead of explaining that as a 'professional restorer' you aren't allowed to do that.

[Out_Of_Focus]

Also as one of them people

I used the face of the youngest child{that had a face} in the photo because most siblings usually favor. Katrin Eismann books recomends this technique.

[lilsip]

Good point, Doug. The only reason I didn't try to restore the child's face more is because I didn't have time. You never know what a client is going to want, so it's good to try it both ways: both the purist approach and artistic.

[PhotoB]

I'm back and now toting a 6 lb 12 oz baby girl born March 13th. Off to make my vote...

[lilsip]

Congratulations!!! What the heck are you doing here? Now that's devotion.

[Janet Petty]

Originally Posted by PhotoB

I'm back and now toting a 6 lb 12 oz baby girl born March 13th. Off to make my vote...

CONGRATULATIONS on the newest blessing in your life!!!

Janet

[T Paul]

A big congratulations on the new bundle of joy! I agree with the others, what are you doing here...besides lack of sleep!

Most impressive dedication!

[Lorraine]

Congratulations, PhotoB.

Lorraine

[T Paul]

March is almost over so don't forget to get those contest votes in!