I'm having serious cropping issues with PS2 and need help

[sfmonochrome]

I'm new to digital and photoshop. I'm embarrassed to admit it but I can't figure out how to crop photos to print 8X10 and 5X7. I'll try my best to explain.

Usually, I just use the marquee tool set to normal and crop it exactly how I'd like to see the image. Now I'd like to print some so I tried setting the fixed aspect ratio to 8X10 and 5X7 but the way it cropped completely ruined the composition. How can I set the crop tool to do what I want but not get all cut off when I take it to the printer. I've just been using one of those do it yourself machines at the drug store.

[Ryan93se]

to get best results you will need to create a new file that is sized at 5x7 and 300 DPI and then drag your image into it. the you can use EDIT/TRANSFORM/SCALE to size it correctly. dont forget to keep shift down when scaling the image or the proportions will be screwed up.

[sfmonochrome]

to get best results you will need to create a new file that is sized at 5x7 and 300 DPI and then drag your image into it. the you can use EDIT/TRANSFORM/SCALE to size it correctly. dont forget to keep shift down when scaling the image or the proportions will be screwed up.

So if I understand you correctly, I select the photo then go to select then transform selection, hold the shift key, grab a corner and drag to my desired crop, then hit return and image crop and deselect. That's it? Then I can save as a jpeg and take down to the magic machine and it won't want to crop off an area undesired? I don't have to also specify a size in photoshop, just at the machine?

Thanks.

[Scottes]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34567
It's got some tips on cropping to specific aspect ratios, re-sizing on the fly, all sorts of stuff you're looking for.

Just in case you don't realize it, but you will not print the ame exact photo at 5x7 and 8x10. They have different aspect ratios, so you WILL have to crop a little off one.


Also, since you mention cropping and composition, you may be interested in this: http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut023.htm
It's a quick little tutorial and aid on how to set up cropping with a "Rule Of Thirds" grid showing during the crop process. Not everyone uses that Rule, but the grid can help sometimes.

[sfmonochrome]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34567
It's got some tips on cropping to specific aspect ratios, re-sizing on the fly, all sorts of stuff you're looking for.

Just in case you don't realize it, but you will not print the ame exact photo at 5x7 and 8x10. They have different aspect ratios, so you WILL have to crop a little off one.


Also, since you mention cropping and composition, you may be interested in this: http://www.lunacore.com/photoshop/tutorials/tut023.htm
It's a quick little tutorial and aid on how to set up cropping with a "Rule Of Thirds" grid showing during the crop process. Not everyone uses that Rule, but the grid can help sometimes.

Just what I was looking for, thank you so much.

[Scottes]

to get best results you will need to create a new file that is sized at 5x7 and 300 DPI and then drag your image into it. the you can use EDIT/TRANSFORM/SCALE to size it correctly. dont forget to keep shift down when scaling the image or the proportions will be screwed up.
Ryan, I'd recommend viewing that tutorial I posted at the top of the last post. I've never heard of anyone doing it the way you describe, and it sounds like it's less than optimum (IMHO).

[In2Photos]

to get best results you will need to create a new file that is sized at 5x7 and 300 DPI and then drag your image into it. the you can use EDIT/TRANSFORM/SCALE to size it correctly. dont forget to keep shift down when scaling the image or the proportions will be screwed up.
I agree with Scottes. I would never do it this way.

[goforphoto]

When you take a shot you should leave room around the subject by not zooming in too close. If you do zoom in too close you can create a new file either 8x10 or 5x7 and since canon files are 350dpi you can set the dpi on the new file to around 400 or 425 copy the imge you want to crop then paste into new file you may have to play with it a bit as far as adjusting the dpi on the new canvas but you will get more of the original image in the final product. Once you get it like you want it reduce the dpi on the new image to 300 dpi and there ya go. Most important thing to remember is to leave room fro cropping when getting the shot. Rule of thumb is to estimate about 2" on the sides of the image you are shooting since 1.6 crop cameras use a 3-2 ratio.

[Bob_A]

I just use the crop tool and enter the size and width in the boxes provided:

[Titus213]

I just use the crop tool and enter the size and width in the boxes provided:

Same here, and you can add the output DPI in CS2.