Purchasing Pictures

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.