billkay Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Seems like several of the entries in the photo contest do not meet the 7 inch 72 dpi requirement. If they are not the correct size, they will not be judged. I can't allow people that follow the rules to be beaten by some one that doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! What is that in Pixels Bill ?? ?X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! I think mine is right,,, but I'll double check it to be sure.... Thanks for the heads-up Bill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] What is that in Pixels Bill ?? ?X? [/ QUOTE ] Steve, I believe that would be around 361 X 504..... I just double checked mine and it seems to be right on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Well, if mine isn't right, just count me out. It took me 10 minutes just for the picture to load (on my dial-up) to see what the resolution was, and even then it didn't have the DPI. I'll enter it next year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! I aksed a few other members(moderators) about my entry's size prior to submitting it. If it is too big, please let me know Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Sorry Bill, I was thinking I was under the inch requirement and really thought I was OK. But I checked it again and it turns out I was still at 96DPI. I resized it to 72DPI. So now it is less than or equal to both maximums (7" and 72DPI) just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! so is that like 7" X 7" like you see on the screen?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] I aksed a few other members(moderators) about my entry's size prior to submitting it. If it is too big, please let me know Bill. [/ QUOTE ] I resized it for you William, drop me a pm with your email address, and Ill send it it to you! HSOG, your pic is fine! Both of them are below the 7" set limit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] What is that in Pixels Bill ?? ?X? [/ QUOTE ] Steve, I believe that would be around 361 X 504..... I just double checked mine and it seems to be right on.... [/ QUOTE ] I think a 7" limit was set but it was not said which way! So I would guess 504x504 or 7" x 7" at 72 DPI is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! John this is what it says in the rules.... [ QUOTE ] Images should be no larger than 7 inches on it's longest side and no more than 72dpi. [/ QUOTE ] So I would say you are correct if the image is 7x7" without losing it aspect ratio... 72 dpi is screen resolution, so you don't lose any of the eye candy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Ok, I been resizing and sending there pics back in email, the ones that have them in their profile! Most of them are well within the size of the photo, just the DPI was too large! Its up to them to either repost or change the link of their posted image! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! TTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Thamks John for the resizing of my picture, as far as DPI's go. I've checked my MGI photosuite SE program and can't find anywhere in there where you can check DPI. Thanks again John. By the way, I just named the picture identical to the old one, and uploaded it to the same folder in Photobucket. This made it possible to switch pictures, without reposting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Steve, here is a neat program that is free to use. It does what a lot of programs that cost much more does. Great for resizing ALL file types. infranview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] Steve, here is a neat program that is free to use. It does what a lot of programs that cost much more does. Great for resizing ALL file types. infranview [/ QUOTE ] I don't have any problem downsizing pictures. I just can't manipulate the DPI in a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Thank you for resizing my photo John. Dont have any problem resizing photos either, but dont know about how you figure the 7 inch. Like buckee, wondered if that was 7 inches on the physical screen of a certain size monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! So if I read this correctly my 590x488 is not legal? How do I determine DPI Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! I had the same problem Buckee had because I too use the MGI software. I couldn't find it on there either Buckee My wife's sister's computer has Microsoft Picture It on it. It allows you to manipulate DPI and pixel size. Luckily I was able to make the changes from her computer. The pixel size that software came up with for my photo was 480 x 360. That's probably just a safe size for my uncropped photos. As a suggestion for the future, since inch size and DPI causes so much confusion. And since it's coming to light that some software programs don't directly access DPI or Inch size. A pixel by pixel size limit and a file size limit may be more appropriate for forum photo contests. Good luck everyone, Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Just a pixel size limit would not work either, 72 DPI was set as the internet standard for pictures. Otherwise it would take the normal person on dial-up forever to download every web site they visit! 72 DPI keeps the size down of every picture file now, which is the idea! Keeping it low! Because I could have two identical pictures, one at the 72 DPI, and one at 1200 DPI. The 72 DPI would load up way faster than the 1200 DPI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] Just a pixel size limit would not work either, 72 DPI was set as the internet standard for pictures. Otherwise it would take the normal person on dial-up forever to download every web site they visit! 72 DPI keeps the size down of every picture file now, which is the idea! Keeping it low! Because I could have two identical pictures, one at the 72 DPI, and one at 1200 DPI. The 72 DPI would load up way faster than the 1200 DPI! [/ QUOTE ] That's all fine and dandy if you have the capability of changing the DPI. (Whatever that is....LMBO ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Steve,, you would have to open your picture in a software program and then look at the properties,,, it will then give you the dimensions and the DPI ( Viewing Resolution).... I realize that MGI III doesn't give you the means of DPI manipulation after checking around in my copy of that program.... I think I-Photo has a free downloadedable version,, I'll check on that for ya... In your case your picture is 2.89 x 4.47 inches in diameter and your DPI is 96,, which is over the 72 that is the limit... Before John corrected it for ya... And for those that would like to know what DPI is, here's a link that will explain exactly what it is ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dots_per_inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Steve, here is a neat program that is free to use. It does what a lot of programs that cost much more does. Great for resizing ALL file types. infranview [/ QUOTE ] I don't have any problem downsizing pictures. I just can't manipulate the DPI in a picture. [/ QUOTE ] Just trying to help. You can change the DPI with this program as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Steve, here is a neat program that is free to use. It does what a lot of programs that cost much more does. Great for resizing ALL file types. infranview [/ QUOTE ] I don't have any problem downsizing pictures. I just can't manipulate the DPI in a picture. [/ QUOTE ] Just trying to help. You can change the DPI with this program as well. [/ QUOTE ] I did end up downloading that program and finally found the DPI option thingy majigger....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Contest Problem! If You Entered, Read This! Steve, Go to file and then open.... Find a picture to use and then click on image. Down about halfway you will see Resize / resample. Click on it and you will see a box to change the DPI by itself on the left. Got your PM and sent a reply! Hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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