Purchasing Pictures
Jun 02, 2011
By
Rachel K.
PLEASE HELP!
I'm looking to buy some i-stock photos, but what size? My options are:
X - Small 283px X 424px @ 72DPI
Small 566px X 848px @ 72DPI
Medium 1132px X1696px @ 300DPI (all remaining are @300DPI)
Large 1811px X 2714px
XLarge 2800px X 4200px
XXLarge 3284px X 4924px
XXXLarge 3744px X 5616px
I need them to look nice, not perfect, but nice!
Thanks!
11 Replies
Given the standard dimensions of the Presenter player, I think Medium would work well. I think any bigger might be overkill for an Articulate project, but maybe others know more. Generally my policy is to go as big as I can reasonably afford to go, in case I want to re-use the picture later for something else and I need higher resolution.
I came to the site to ask a very similar question and saw your question so I am piggy backing on it...I hope you don't mind!
I am also curious about what size images to purchase.
In addition I am looking for feedback from anyone that has used the subscription services for stock photos (I am looking at fotolia.com). Anyone use this and have reviews? It looks like a good deal.
Thanks!
Sheri
Sheri,
No problem! Anything has to be a better deal than istock I'm looking at about 430$ for about 8 to 10 shots IF I need the bigger pictures.
R
Hey Rachel,
As I was researching our questions I found this by Jeanette:
http://community.articulate.com/blogs/jeanette/archive/2010/11/19/here-s-a-cheat-sheet-on-optimal-video-amp-image-sizes.aspx
Hope it helps!
I agree with Iain, I buy as big as possible just in case we want to do print work.
fotolia is good and shutterstock, we have a subscription for both
Phil
So I think I'm hearing the medium at: 1132px X1696px @ 300DPI should be fine, unless I want to do any print work (which there currently isn't any need for). And, in addition - use shutterstock and fotolia instead!
Thanks!
R
hi racel
that will be ok for print at 300dpi
Phil
Thanks Phil!
Hi Rachel,
Unless you are planning to print the image later in a brochure, the small size will work for you. 300 dpi is for high quality print, 72 dpi is great for online graphics.
The medium image will be about 16" x 24" - that's huge. The small will be approx. 8" x 12", that's still a big size, x-small is 4" x 6"
Save your money (unless you need the same image for a print job).
Linda
Linda,
THANKS that is exactly what I needed to know!
R
Hi Sheri, you might also look at www.thinkstock.com as an image subscription option.
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