I want you to send in the results of your graphics in a larger size

I have been in many groups who have had graphic pixel size restriction but they do not understand the concept of graphic pixel size vs file size in kbs. There is a big difference. Usually these groups limit the graphic size to 350x350 pixels is not taking in with regards to the actual kb file size. It is not so much the graphic size but the kb files size that may speed up or slowdown the downloading of emails, web pages, etc. By optimizing your graphics, you can have a larger graphics to display. We would much rather view your nice designs without them being squished up in a small size that one could not see the details. We want to see Large and Details of your great creativity!

1. Maximim graphic file size is 600 pixels on the largest end. Example: 600x500 or 500x600 not 600x700 or 700x600, and so on.)

2. Minimum graphic file size is 400 pixels on the smallest end. Example: 400x400 or 400x500 not 400x350 or 350x400, and so on.)

3. Maximim email is 150 kbs (weight - the more words, signature(s) you put into your email can add up to 30-75 kbs to your email to include addtional kbs that Yahoo adds on too. Since Yahoo has restructured their groups, it can add on up to 75 kbs of addtion bytes to your postings.)

4. Maximim email for a tutorial animation on the list is 600 kbs.

5. Maximim email for a non-tutorial animation not on the list is 350 kbs (you can animated your results).

6. Optimize your graphics to make the file size smaller not resize it. Resizing is a different issue! Don't know, send test email to yourself or save to your draft folder or ask the mentors or mods.

7. Do not mass post many graphic posting at one time. We consider those still on dial-up. Please be considerate!

PLEASE ADHERE TO THESE REQUIREMENTS!

I want you to send in the results of your graphics in a larger size. Up to 600 x 600 around that area size is OK. Do not send in tiny graphics for example a frame that is around 300 x 300, we can not see if it has been done correctly. If the tut writer says resize to for example 75%, don't do it unless it is extremely large. Sending large graphics is OK in this group. Watch how some members have sent theirs in. Use your common sense judgment where as backgrounds, pixels, or similar graphics that are usually smaller in graphic size. Do not enlarge them.

Many graphics file sizes are TOO big. I have stated in the rules and guidelines about graphic size and file size. File size is not the graphic size itself, it is the kb file size. It is a requirement in this group that your graphic files have to be optimized before you post. I'm seeing graphics that are very small and have a kb files size over 100 that should be larger and optimized. You can view your graphic size and file sizes in your PSP browser with viewing your graphics. Optimizing your files will not change the appearance of you graphic. It is not only a must but is requested that you optimize at about 30%, no higher. This is not only for us to view and critique if needed, but for consideration of those who are on Dial-up. Follow the examples below. Graphics are resized smaller than actual size for show.

These two files below has a graphic size of 500 x 500 Pixels

File # 1 is not optimized. File # 2 is optimized at 30%. See the differences. I want the files to look similar to but not exactly like the second one in the picture. See the difference between 208.3 KB and 47.7 KB.....that is the file size. That is what I am concerned with.

Large File #1 -- Before

Large File # -- After

These two files below has a graphic size of 300x 300 pixels.

File # 1 is not optimized. File # 2 is optimized at 30%. See the differences. I want the files to look similar to but not exactly like the second one in the picture. See the difference between 65.6 KB and 14.5 KB.....that is the file size. That is what I am concerned with.

Small File #1 -- Before

Small File #2 -- After

Please continue on to Part 2 for more detailed explanation on how to optimize your graphics here.

*** You are welcome to share this information with other groups but please give credit where credit is due. Thank you.

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