Terry
PS.
and there is a considerable degrading
What exactly do you mean by this?
I wondered too what prompted your questions.
T
I did a quick web size copy with QU and then conpaired side by side with the orig. Quite a difference.
The question was prompted by there being a difference in the image quality on local camera club web site when compared with memory of original print or projection at club competitions etc. There are images on club site by me, QU created and they look a better quality than some by other members.
The club insists on submitted images being 1024 x 768 @ 72dpi (leaving aside the 72dpi) I found out that the WebMaster reduces the 1024 x 768 down to 800 x 600 and resaves, this is to comply with max image size allowed by web hosting site.
I asked why they do not have the images submitted in 800 x 600 and got a blank look, I further pointed out that as far as I am aware it is not good practice to keep resaving jpeg on jpeg and got another blank look.
So I just thought I would ask if QU does a better web quality that other progs. (I don't think the current WebMaster is using PS.)
Just for you to have a laugh I copy below the club instructions for creating a Web size image.
''IMAGE SIZE
TO RESIZE IMAGES FOR DIGITAL PROJECTION IN COMPETITIONS
1. OPEN IMAGE IN PHOTOSHOP Flatten any layers (duplicate if wanted later)
2. From task bar click on IMAGE
3. From drop down menu for MODE check that RGB and 8 Bits Channel are ticked.
4. From same menu click on IMAGE SIZE.
In Image Size box
(a) Make sure that Resample Image is ticked
(b) Change Resolution to 72 p.p.i.
(c) Change largest Pixel Dimensions (may be Width or Height) to 1024 pixels
(d) If the Shorter dimension is now more than 768 change to 768 pixels.
Note: the longer side will now be less than 1024 (this is correct)
Example: With a square format image the end size will be 768 X 768
5. From FILE Select SAVE AS
In Save as Box
(a) File name: Type in the Exact Title you wish to give your entry.
(b) Format: From drop down menu select Jpeg
(c) Save In: (Top of Box) From drop down List choose Location of choice
6. Finally click on SAVE (bottom right of box)
This will save your image to a location (and folder) ready to Email or copy to a Disk for digital projection in the Digital Competitions.
This leaves your original (photoshop) Image unaltered in its original location, provided you click NO when asked if you wish to save changes to your original image, when closing down.
QUICK METHOD To crop any part of your image down to 1024 X 768 pixels.
1. Open Image in Photoshop
2. Select Crop Tool
3. Change settings on Task Bar to Width 1024 px Height 768 px Resolution 72
Important that you type ‘px’ after the size. (Resolution is default at pixels per Inch)
You can toggle between 1024 for Width or Height in the Task Bar.
4. Crop area of your choice. (it can be as small an area as you wish) and it will always be 1024px X768px and 72ppi.
5. and 6. as above.
Please use the same method and sizes for submissions to the WEB (Web Master will resize down and save for the web). Send by email or disk to the Webmaster: address and email can be found in the Programme issued to all members.''
Compare that lot with QU method.
Jeff