Banner Picture submissions - Page 2

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 09:29 AM

You know what's going to be funny? When some noob asks about THAT rig in the banner... "you know, the second one from the left"...

hahahhahah

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**waskillywabbit** · 01-07-2006, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

You know what's going to be funny? When some noob asks about THAT rig in the banner... "you know, the second one from the left"...

hahahhahah

Funny and annoying.

The banner looks GREAT!

...and was way overdue.

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 11:02 AM

Thanks! It was a fun project

It should be harder for the banner to get "stale" now

getitdone · 01-07-2006, 12:04 PM

Can you make the pics display the filename when you put the mouse over it. That way everyone can see who the pics are from.

btw I resized mine in ms paint. about 8kb.

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by getitdone

Can you make the pics display the filename when you put the mouse over it. That way everyone can see who the pics are from.

Not without Corey letting me hack into his template. Since the image is produced dynamically and is one image assembled of smaller images, when it is seen by your browser here, it is one image. I could pass the component file names, but that would require changes in the forum templates to look for that imput. That is probably MUCH more involved then Corey wants to get at this point.

***Corey*** · 01-07-2006, 12:26 PM

To much, just a touch to much.

So far I have received about 3 submissions of wrong sized pics.
If you do not see your rig up there, you know why.

The script will not resize your pics for you.
They MUST be sized at 133x100 to work.

A free tool to use is Microsoft's Powertoys "Image Resizer."
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...schelman2.mspx

I used it on mine this morning, and it can do all at once.
Get it here.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

***midiwall*** · 01-07-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

So far I have received about 3 submissions of wrong sized pics.
They MUST be sized at 133x100 to work.

I was guilty of this 'cause some of my source pics were originally cropped to something other than a standard size (i.e., 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, etc).

So lemme share that 133x100 is the same ratio as the standard sizes. If your pics are cropped to anything else, then you'll have to play a bit with the source file (like recropping, padding the edges, etc.) to get the ratio correct.

Awesome work you guys...

THANK YOU!

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

I was guilty of this 'cause some of my source pics were originally cropped to something other than a standard size (i.e., 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, etc).

So lemme share that 133x100 is the same ratio as the standard sizes. If your pics are cropped to anything else, then you'll have to play a bit with the source file (like recropping, padding the edges, etc.) to get the ratio correct.

We chose that size deliberately for that reason. The plan was to make this as easy as possible for the maximum number of people.

There's plenty of image savvy people on here, so if you can't figure out how to resize or compress pictures to meet the requirements, give a shout and I am betting someone will help you out.

I am playing with a script that will do it for you upon submission, but it can't really crop an image to make it look right. All it can do is mash an image to meet the requirements. If the ratio is different, it's going to look like hell...

garrett1478 · 01-07-2006, 12:47 PM

i love the homer pic!

EWAYota · 01-07-2006, 01:21 PM

Want to say thank you for all involved in getting this running. By far, one of the, if not the coolest thing we've done here.

I'll be getting some pics ready in the following days.

FilthyRich · 01-07-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EWAYota

Want to say thank you for all involved in getting this running. By far, one of the, if not the coolest thing we've done here.

I'll be getting some pics ready in the following days.

Agreed
and my pics have been sent

***Corey*** · 01-07-2006, 01:53 PM

Still getting bad subs to me.
MS's Image Resizer does not always work when resizing them, you may have to try some other programs.

rimpainter.com · 01-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Nice work guys. The banner looks great.

Ric · 01-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Id like to submit a few pics, but when i try to resize them to 133x100 its still over the 10kb, what program out of piant, Irfanview, or picture it 7.0 would you recommend using, this stuff gives me a headache, lol
thankx for any help.
Ric

Silver_Truck · 01-07-2006, 02:11 PM

I got mine sent in...I tried MS resizer but it didn't take it small enough so I had marko do mine

FilthyRich · 01-07-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Still getting bad subs to me.
MS's Image Resizer does not always work when resizing them, you may have to try some other programs.

yup , ms resizer changes the size after you input the dimensions. ARGHHH. I need to use/ find something different

***midiwall*** · 01-07-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ric

Id like to submit a few pics, but when i try to resize them to 133x100 its still over the 10kb, what program out of piant, Irfanview, or picture it 7.0 would you recommend using, this stuff gives me a headache, lol
thankx for any help.

When saving a JPG, most (all?) of the programs I've ever used will give you some sort of way to specify the "quality" of the image. This is a tradeoff between compression and clarity. Look for an "advanced" button or some such right at the point you're specifying a filename to save - you may have to use a "save as" function.

More compression = less quality, but you'll be able to find a median that will get you in under the 10k file limit and you'll still be able to have a good clear pic.

I'm happy to help out with file conversions as well. Put together an email with your YT username, and the pics you want to submit. Send 'em off to ytresize@midiwall.com. I'll fix 'em up and then send them on to Corey.

Ric · 01-07-2006, 02:55 PM

midiwall,
Thankx so much, i really appreciate you doing that for me.
Ill send you the 3 pics, but i will also try what you was saying, again that you very much.
Ric

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by midiwall

Sign this address up for as much SPAM and porn mail as you can find ytresize@midiwall.com. I'll be looking forward to what you can come up with.

Fixed it for you Mark! hahahhaahhah

***Corey*** · 01-07-2006, 03:05 PM

I can see all the Viagra adds coming in now

Hey, that pic might fit into the banner if I resize it.

***midiwall*** · 01-07-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

Fixed it for you Mark! hahahhaahhah

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I can see all the Viagra adds coming in now

If you guys will note... I used a "magic" username for the email. Once I'm done with this, I can set a filter on the server side and anything inbound won't even make it to the client side.

WATRD · 01-07-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by midiwall

Once I'm done with this, I can set a filter on the server side and anything inbound won't even make it to the client side.

What are you thinking Man?! You are on the hook now, there is NO done...

You will become the patron saint of graphics challenged people everywhere...

***midiwall*** · 01-07-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

What are you thinking Man?! You are on the hook now, there is NO done...

You will become the patron saint of graphics challenged people everywhere...

tee-hee.

Okay folks, I'm in the groove. Eric's and Ric's are done.

Bring 'em on baby!

ooo! one side note...If you're using Outlook, then please send the pics along as _Attachments_ (Insert | file), don't "Paste" them into the body of the email. I'm not using Outlook and it takes a couple of extra steps to pull the pics out of MS's "winmail.dat" file when you paste them.

Thanks!

***midiwall*** · 01-07-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

I have Adope Photoshop and can resize them in a click or two.

Hey Wab... Do you have any hints for resizing from non-stock sizes? i.e., take a pic that's been cropped to 640x400 down to 133x100?

I've either been re-cropping the pic to make up the difference of the short dimension, and/or letting PS stretch a couple of pixels, and/or adding a bit to the canvas size then blurring the edges.

**waskillywabbit** · 01-07-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

Hey Wab... Do you have any hints for resizing from non-stock sizes? i.e., take a pic that's been cropped to 640x400 down to 133x100?

I've either been re-cropping the pic to make up the difference of the short dimension, and/or letting PS stretch a couple of pixels, and/or adding a bit to the canvas size then blurring the edges.

I took down my offer since you seemed to have it handled.

Easiest way I've found is to crop it to a stock size and then shrink it. I do that with all my website pics, as that is the only reason I learned. I don't do any fancy stuff...I prefer K.I.S.S.

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getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Can you make the pics display the filename when you put the mouse over it. That way everyone can see who the pics are from. btw I resized mine in ms paint. about 8kb. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	To much, just a touch to much. So far I have received about 3 submissions of wrong sized pics. If you do not see your rig up there, you know why. The script will not resize your pics for you. They MUST be sized at 133x100 to work. A free tool to use is Microsoft's Powertoys "Image Resizer." http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...schelman2.mspx I used it on mine this morning, and it can do all at once. Get it here. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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01-07-2006, 01:53 PM	#37 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Still getting bad subs to me. MS's Image Resizer does not always work when resizing them, you may have to try some other programs. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

01-07-2006, 12:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	i love the homer pic!

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Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	Id like to submit a few pics, but when i try to resize them to 133x100 its still over the 10kb, what program out of piant, Irfanview, or picture it 7.0 would you recommend using, this stuff gives me a headache, lol thankx for any help. Ric

01-07-2006, 02:11 PM	#40 (permalink)
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01-07-2006, 02:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	midiwall, Thankx so much, i really appreciate you doing that for me. Ill send you the 3 pics, but i will also try what you was saying, again that you very much. Ric

01-07-2006, 03:05 PM	#45 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	I can see all the Viagra adds coming in now Hey, that pic might fit into the banner if I resize it. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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