File size can be described in megapixel count or outright physical dimensions. Make thm as big as you

can comfortably view without squinting. Big pictures also deliver greater impact. I recommend that you size

your images via Photoshop's Save for Web feature. You can then size a file to say 16 inches, then hit Save for Web.

Photoshop will then automatically and flawlessly compress and indicate the size that translates into kilobytes,

and if it's below 400kb, go with it. If it's higher, cancel the conversion and reduce the physical size of your picture

and go to Save for Web again. You'll soon be able to predict for future postings how large a file you can get away with.

I like this approach better than reducing to a fixed MP width because due to cropping and composition, pictures don't

all benefit from being the same pixel width. If you don't have Photoshop, get it! A new upgrade is about to be released,

so you might be able to get the present version, CS2 much cheaper.

Marshall

----- Original Message -----

From: William Silverman

To: anaglyphs(-at-)yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:06 AM

Subject: Re: [Anaglyphs] Central Park Statues - Robert Burns full and in color

Hi Marshall,

Thanks for the insights and advise.

What would you consider the best file size for sharing with our group. I had gotten complaints that my files were too large, which trhey were in some instances, due to careless errors in sending out the wrong file.

Bill

On 5/3/07, Marshall Rubin <mrubin(-at-)hvc.rr.com> wrote:

Technically this is well-done, and the composition is excellent. You should always

keep in mind that since these scenes are intended for viewing with anaglyph glasses

which can make things appear as much as two f-stops darker. It's best to regulate your

picture-taking for optimum conditions, but if this can't be done, be ready to perform fixes

with the image editor. This view is darker than what I prefer and can be brightened in a good

photo editor, like Photoshop.

Also, before adding special effects like vignetting, master the anaglyph technique first.

Finally I would like to see the views presented a bit larger.

Marshall

----- Original Message -----

From: William Silverman

To: anaglyphs(-at-)yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:40 AM

Subject: [Anaglyphs] Central Park Statues - Robert Burns full and in color

I thought you might enjoy seeing the colored version of this one.

I'd be happy to get feedback about which you like better and why, the black and white or the colored version.

Bill Silverman

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