Preparing uploads

sunione · December 8, 2006

Is there a thread or tutorial on the best way to prepare files for upload? Is there a recommended workflow? Is jpeg the best (only) format we can use? Most of my files are PSD. The files I am planning to put in my galleries should be of a quality to make any size print or digital download. Any minimums I should be aware of?Pardon my basic question, perhaps I should already be aware of these things. I am a new to SmugMug (pro version) and love it so far but setting it up is very time consuming. Luckily with winter starting here in NE it won't be cutting into my photo travels.

Andy · December 8, 2006

sunione wrote:

Is there a thread or tutorial on the best way to prepare files for upload? Is there a recommended workflow? Is jpeg the best (only) format we can use? Most of my files are PSD. The files I am planning to put in my galleries should be of a quality to make any size print or digital download. Any minimums I should be aware of?Pardon my basic question, perhaps I should already be aware of these things. I am a new to SmugMug (pro version) and love it so far but setting it up is very time consuming. Luckily with winter starting here in NE it won't be cutting into my photo travels.

Hi! And, welcome. Start here:

http://www.smugmug.com/help/pro-start.mg

Be sure to click on all the links. After reading that, come back with any qeustions, ok?

Thanks for joining!

PS: Yes, jpg is the only format. You'll convert your .psds to JPG (10 is Lab Quality).

sunione · December 8, 2006

Great help
Hi AndyI just knew the info was there and thanks to you I found it!Basically here's what I gleaned:1) A minimum file resolution of 302dpi and size of 1280x1620 would be big enough to create any print size in the SM catalog2)The color space used to edit and save the file should be sRGB3) For good calibration of print colors get the EZ Prints ICC PROFILE (find the download link here: http://www.smugmug.com/help/display-color under "SOFT PROOFING") and use it to compare images to what I see on my monitor (in PhotoShop)4) To avoid losing any image pixels when prints are made, add (empty) pixels to the file (38 width and 38 height) by creating a larger "canvas" 5) To assure great skin tones follow the directions in this tutorial: http://www.smugmug.com/help/skin-tone6) Save and upload files in jpeg with a compression of 10Have I missed anything or got something confused?

Andy · December 8, 2006

sunione wrote:

Have I missed anything or got something confused?

I don't think so

mrcoons · December 9, 2006

Which tutorial talks about number 4 on Suni's list?

Andy · December 9, 2006

mrcoons wrote:

Which tutorial talks about number 4 on Suni's list?

Right here in our help sections on printing, it's called "Bleed Trim"

http://www.smugmug.com/help/bleed-trim

mrcoons · December 9, 2006

Andy wrote:

Right here in our help sections on printing, it's called "Bleed Trim"

http://www.smugmug.com/help/bleed-trim

Thanks Andy! I figured I just wasn't searching for the right thing, as usual.

mrcoons · December 9, 2006

One last question on this: I read the "Bleed Trim" document and went to Photoshop Elements to try it out. Is this a practice one would do for all photos or would one review all their photos and apply it to those that needed it prior to upload?

Andy · December 9, 2006

mrcoons wrote:

One last question on this: I read the "Bleed Trim" document and went to Photoshop Elements to try it out. Is this a practice one would do for all photos

No. It's just important to know, especially if you've cropped tight, shot close in, or are adding text to a photo.

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