The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being cropped.

I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.

I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing photo
sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.

I have PE5.

Bob wrote:
> The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being
> cropped.
> I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.
>
> I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing
> photo sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.
>
> I have PE5.
=============================
What is the pixel size of the image you
are uploading to the photo service?

Point being...20x30 is an aspect ratio of
3:2. In order to prevent unexpected cropping...
the image you wish to print should be the
same aspect ratio.

Also may be best if the image you upload
is the same orientation (Portrait or Landscape)
as the print will be.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

You need to set the resolution to the highest level when scanning photos,
also I would recommend creating the collage in exact size you are planning
to send it to online printing company. You can use any photo editing
software to do that. It is important to have the correct dimensions of the
collage file before you send it out so all the details will be printed
correctly. You also will be able to see if the quality of the photo is good
enough for the size you're trying to order.


"Bob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being
> cropped.
>
> I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.
>
> I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing photo
> sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.
>
> I have PE5.

Thanks John and Galina. I'll work with the info you gave me.

"Galina Kolpatcheva (MSFT)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> You need to set the resolution to the highest level when scanning photos,
> also I would recommend creating the collage in exact size you are planning
> to send it to online printing company. You can use any photo editing
> software to do that. It is important to have the correct dimensions of the
> collage file before you send it out so all the details will be printed
> correctly. You also will be able to see if the quality of the photo is
> good enough for the size you're trying to order.
>
>
> "Bob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being
>> cropped.
>>
>> I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.
>>
>> I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing
>> photo sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.
>>
>> I have PE5.
>

When setting it up using my photo editing software, what resolution should I
use?

I chose 6600 x 4400 pixels, 30 x 20 inches. It defaulted to 220 resolution.
Should I go with that? It seems low.

"Galina Kolpatcheva (MSFT)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> You need to set the resolution to the highest level when scanning photos,
> also I would recommend creating the collage in exact size you are planning
> to send it to online printing company. You can use any photo editing
> software to do that. It is important to have the correct dimensions of the
> collage file before you send it out so all the details will be printed
> correctly. You also will be able to see if the quality of the photo is
> good enough for the size you're trying to order.
>
>
> "Bob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being
>> cropped.
>>
>> I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.
>>
>> I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing
>> photo sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.
>>
>> I have PE5.
>

One more newbie question.

I'm planning to use 15 photos in the 20 x 30" collage. Should I resize each
individual photo that I scan? As you suggested, I'll be scanning at the
maximum resolution which is 2400 dpi.

"Galina Kolpatcheva (MSFT)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> You need to set the resolution to the highest level when scanning photos,
> also I would recommend creating the collage in exact size you are planning
> to send it to online printing company. You can use any photo editing
> software to do that. It is important to have the correct dimensions of the
> collage file before you send it out so all the details will be printed
> correctly. You also will be able to see if the quality of the photo is
> good enough for the size you're trying to order.
>
>
> "Bob" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> The problem I'm having is a portion of the subjects heads are being
>> cropped.
>>
>> I'm using scanned photos from an HP PSC 1210 all-in-one.
>>
>> I would appreciate some tips as to scanning resolution and preparing
>> photo sizes and resolution for uploading to the photo service.
>>
>> I have PE5.
>

Bob wrote:
> When setting it up using my photo editing software, what resolution
> should I use?
>
> I chose 6600 x 4400 pixels, 30 x 20 inches. It defaulted to 220
> resolution. Should I go with that? It seems low.
===========================
Personally...I think the 220 dpi would
be acceptable. However...it would be
a good idea to visit the support site
of the Photo Service you are using
and ask what they require/recommend.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

Bob wrote:
> One more newbie question.
>
> I'm planning to use 15 photos in the 20 x 30" collage. Should I
> resize each individual photo that I scan? As you suggested, I'll be
> scanning at the maximum resolution which is 2400 dpi.
==================================
Personally...when scanning old snapshots...
I can find no advantage in scanning at more
than 300 dpi. And...I suspect you have
discovered...scanning at 2400 dpi produces
*huge* memory hogging files.

There is lots of info on scanning
at the followng website:

A Few Scanning Tips
http://www.scantips.com/

Example of one of the articles:

Photographic Resolution
How much can we scan?
http://www.scantips.com/basics08.html

What software are you using to create the
collage?

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

That's funny John. I asked yesterday and so far all I received is their
(Shutterfly) automatic email response.

"John Inzer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Bob wrote:
>> When setting it up using my photo editing software, what resolution
>> should I use?
>>
>> I chose 6600 x 4400 pixels, 30 x 20 inches. It defaulted to 220
>> resolution. Should I go with that? It seems low.
> ===========================
> Personally...I think the 220 dpi would
> be acceptable. However...it would be
> a good idea to visit the support site
> of the Photo Service you are using
> and ask what they require/recommend.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! -
> Digital Image MVP
>
> Digital Image
> Highlights and FAQs
> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
>
> Notice
> This is not tech support
> I am a volunteer
>
> Solutions that work for
> me may not work for you
>
> Proceed at your own risk
>

"John Inzer" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Bob wrote:
>> One more newbie question.
>>
>> I'm planning to use 15 photos in the 20 x 30" collage. Should I
>> resize each individual photo that I scan? As you suggested, I'll be
>> scanning at the maximum resolution which is 2400 dpi.
> ==================================
> Personally...when scanning old snapshots...
> I can find no advantage in scanning at more
> than 300 dpi. And...I suspect you have
> discovered...scanning at 2400 dpi produces
> *huge* memory hogging files.
>
> There is lots of info on scanning
> at the followng website:
>
> A Few Scanning Tips
> http://www.scantips.com/
>
> Example of one of the articles:
>
> Photographic Resolution
> How much can we scan?
> http://www.scantips.com/basics08.html
>
> What software are you using to create the
> collage?

Thanks for the links. I'll check them out.
I'm using PE5.

>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! -
> Digital Image MVP
>
> Digital Image
> Highlights and FAQs
> http://support.microsoft.com/ph/695
>
> Notice
> This is not tech support
> I am a volunteer
>
> Solutions that work for
> me may not work for you
>
> Proceed at your own risk
>