Editing photos

Editing photosPhotoshop is the industry standardGimpshop – free alternativePicasa – free from Google

PhotoshopIt’s a tool but not a substitute for a good

image.

NPPA EthicsEditing should maintain the integrity of the

photographic images' content and context. Do not manipulate images or add or alter sound in any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects.

Unethical photo editing

Getting startedIf you have a lot of photos, review them in

Adobe Bridge. Click on File - Browse in Photoshop to bring up Bridge.

Using Photoshop

CroppingCan better frame an imageCan select a small portion of photo, cut the

restAsk “does it look right?”

Using crop tool

Cropping photos

Sizing and resolutionCrop before you size your imageWeb requires less detailResolution (dots per inch): 72 dpi for WebDecrease large photo, keep clarityMaximum Web width: 1,000 pixelsNewsNet photo width: 649 pixelsThumbnail: 50 X 50 pixels

ToningUse levels in Photoshop to adjust tone,

colorGo to Image/Adjustments/Levels (or Cmd L) Remember: Don’t alter reality, but if your

shot is darker or the color is off from the real thing, you can make subtle adjustments

Adding captionsGo to File/File Info to add captions and

credit lines. Write the Caption in the Description box and your credit in the Author box.

Saving your fileAlways create a copy – “save as” with new

namePhotoshop allows you to save for Web

(deletes everything but image data)Use Tiff if you’re working on it over several

days.Save as Jpg when you’re done.Usually, medium quality/ 7 is OKFor Soundslides, use “save as” – not save

for Web

Recap – Resize and save photos

More resourcesMindy McAdams guidePhotoshop tutorials on YouTubeKnight Digital Media Center tutorialsUsing Photoshop for Soundslides