solving three banner problems / clemens gresser
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Editing images for use on library blogs and webpages.TRANSCRIPT
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Solving three banner problems
Clemens GresserDeputy Head of MusicCambridge University Library & Pendlebury Library
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
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General pointers
1. What dimensions for banner?
2. What essence in each image?
3. Make large images as small as necessary, without losing content.
4. Make smaller images as large as possible, without blurring.
5. Don’t be afraid to leave gaps in the banner.
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Problem 1: Banner for joint blog of two libraries
Problem?
How to merge two large images
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Solution: problem 1
a) Cut each image to half the width; cut to exact height
b) Merge, but leave gap
c) fill gap with “thick” line in colour, matching background colour of header or page
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Final look
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Problem 2 : Banner promoting several composers’ archives
Problem:
Several images of different sizes, but not enough images
159 x 218 pixels 87 x 113 pixels 101 x 99 pixelsArthur Bliss William Alwyn Doreeen Carwithen
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Solution: problem 2
a) Crop largest image as much as possible.
b) Make smaller images as large as possible, without blurring
However, not a great solution.
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Final look
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Problem 3 : Banner for one person’s archive
Problem?
Only one image available – too much empty space
200 × 200 pixelsDeryck Cooke
Cooke famous for reconstructing Mahler’s 10th Symphony
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Solution to problem 3
a) Find further images which relate to the existing one.
b) Crop images so that they fit.
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Final look
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Tools used
Cheapest version:
Windows Explorer
Other options:
Microsoft Office Photo Manager
cut images and manipulate them
Microsoft Paint[start -> accessories -> paint]cut, manipulate and merge images
check pixel dimensions