HOW TO: Hi-Def pics (Old way)

[Fbu]

Whenever I use Photoshop, it's scaling always re-renders the image and it doesn't come out as sharp and takes up more file space (loads longer for slower machines). Maybe it's my version of photoshop (7) but I don't know why it does it

Comparison:

Photoshop 186 KB


Paint 165 KB

[gskellig]

GIMP JPG1 157kb


GIMP JPG2 196kb


Gimp has a million saving options you should really check it out.

Also have GIMP PNG 732kb

Edit: Hehe it's a warthog on the pit!

[BladedQ 5 7]

This is a pretty good guide always wondered why it was so grainy, thanks.

[Fbu]

The png came out really nice but took awhile to load (700kb Xx)

I used gimp, but (like photoshop) it re-renders my image?

141 KB JPG


Still doesn't come out sharp for me...

GIMP is a nice alternative though, I'd advise everyone to check it out if the can't get photoshop

[gskellig]

When you do "save as" there's advanced saving options, if you don't do advanced then the default quality is 75%
It also supports TONS of other formats, some I've never heard of, and I believe it will read RAW image files from digital-SLR cameras. (super high quality, zero compression, but images are huge)

[DareDefyMe88]

Wow thanks alot! I had no clue about changing the aspect ratio if you have an HDTV. I was wondering why mine looked so bad even though I play on a nice tv.

[Lance001]

Mm...I smell a sticky.

Really, really good advice, nice format, easy to read/learn...I'm impressed. Yay for teaching us how to have amazing screenshots, too!

[Fbu]

Thanks lance!

If you see anything that's not formatted/spelled right send a PM, I'll fix it :)

[Lance001]

Hah, will do, fbu, but so far you've made few (if any) mistakes. ;D

[XxTexasHornxX]

Great guide, :P at the WoW pictures, never played that game.