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=Picture Posting= | =Picture Posting= | ||
| − | "A picture is worth a thousand words" is a proverb from the early | + | "A picture is worth a thousand words" is a proverb from the early 1900s that is still true in the 21st century.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_picture_is_worth_a_thousand_words</ref> Showing us pictures of what you have is encouraged in the TFP Forums rather than trying to describe it in text. |
==Please Load All Pictures to the TFP Server== | ==Please Load All Pictures to the TFP Server== | ||
| − | We | + | We prefer you upload all pictures to the TFP server instead of other photo-sharing services where you post a link. This puts all forum text and picture postings under TFP control. In the early days of TFP, pictures were loaded onto a popular photo-sharing site and linked to. Then, that photo-sharing site decided to charge for storing photos, which caused much good information to be lost. Also, clicking on unknown links is discouraged due to the possibility of it leading to viruses and ransomware. |
==Server Limitations== | ==Server Limitations== | ||
| − | + | The maximum size of attachments, including pictures, is 5.12 MB. | |
| − | There can be | + | There can be ten attachments per post. |
Picture files can be .jpg .jpeg .png formats. | Picture files can be .jpg .jpeg .png formats. | ||
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==Resizing Pictures== | ==Resizing Pictures== | ||
| − | Phone camera apps often take pictures | + | Phone camera apps often take pictures larger than 5MB. To reduce the picture file size, turn off HDR and Live View. |
| − | When you resize pictures try | + | When you resize pictures, try leaving them large enough so they can be zoomed in to see details and read labels. |
| − | There are many ways to resize images depending on | + | There are many ways to resize images depending on your platform and Operating System. |
===Online Tools=== | ===Online Tools=== | ||
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===iPhone/iPad=== | ===iPhone/iPad=== | ||
| − | If you are using | + | If you are using an iPhone or iPad, see [https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/iphone-hack-for-resizing-pics.228525/ iphone hack for resizing-pics] |
===Windows PC=== | ===Windows PC=== | ||
If you are using a Windows PC [https://www.irfanview.com/ irfanview] is a popular resizing app. | If you are using a Windows PC [https://www.irfanview.com/ irfanview] is a popular resizing app. | ||
| − | Windows PowerToys includes an [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/image-resizer Image Resizer utility] Image Resizer is a Windows shell extension for bulk image | + | Windows PowerToys includes an [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/image-resizer Image Resizer utility]. Image Resizer is a Windows shell extension for bulk image resizing. After installing PowerToys, right-click on one or more selected image files in File Explorer and select Resize with ImageResizer from the menu. |
==Picture Orientation== | ==Picture Orientation== | ||
| − | Some resizing methods result in pictures getting uploaded sideways. This occurs when a photo is taken in landscape mode and uploaded using the iPhone “Reduce Size” method. When the photo size is reduced the file is automatically stripped of the metadata which includes info saying how the photo was | + | Some resizing methods result in pictures getting uploaded sideways. This occurs when a photo is taken in landscape mode and uploaded using the iPhone “Reduce Size” method. When the photo size is reduced, the file is automatically stripped of the metadata, which includes info saying how the photo was taken—portrait or landscape. Since the server doesn’t have this information, it simply guesses, and it is often wrong, resulting in photos getting uploaded sideways. |
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| + | =Video Posting= | ||
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| + | Videos cannot be loaded onto the TFP server. Please load videos to YouTube, mark it PUBLIC, and post a link to the video in your thread. YouTube videos have a SHARE button that will give you the link to copy and paste into the forum. | ||
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| + | Many people will not view your video if you post links to other video hosting services, and we encourage you to use YouTube. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:33, 20 November 2024
Picture Posting
"A picture is worth a thousand words" is a proverb from the early 1900s that is still true in the 21st century.[1] Showing us pictures of what you have is encouraged in the TFP Forums rather than trying to describe it in text.
Please Load All Pictures to the TFP Server
We prefer you upload all pictures to the TFP server instead of other photo-sharing services where you post a link. This puts all forum text and picture postings under TFP control. In the early days of TFP, pictures were loaded onto a popular photo-sharing site and linked to. Then, that photo-sharing site decided to charge for storing photos, which caused much good information to be lost. Also, clicking on unknown links is discouraged due to the possibility of it leading to viruses and ransomware.
Server Limitations
The maximum size of attachments, including pictures, is 5.12 MB.
There can be ten attachments per post.
Picture files can be .jpg .jpeg .png formats.
Resizing Pictures
Phone camera apps often take pictures larger than 5MB. To reduce the picture file size, turn off HDR and Live View.
When you resize pictures, try leaving them large enough so they can be zoomed in to see details and read labels.
There are many ways to resize images depending on your platform and Operating System.
Online Tools
You can use an online tool like Image Resizer
iPhone/iPad
If you are using an iPhone or iPad, see iphone hack for resizing-pics
Windows PC
If you are using a Windows PC irfanview is a popular resizing app.
Windows PowerToys includes an Image Resizer utility. Image Resizer is a Windows shell extension for bulk image resizing. After installing PowerToys, right-click on one or more selected image files in File Explorer and select Resize with ImageResizer from the menu.
Picture Orientation
Some resizing methods result in pictures getting uploaded sideways. This occurs when a photo is taken in landscape mode and uploaded using the iPhone “Reduce Size” method. When the photo size is reduced, the file is automatically stripped of the metadata, which includes info saying how the photo was taken—portrait or landscape. Since the server doesn’t have this information, it simply guesses, and it is often wrong, resulting in photos getting uploaded sideways.
Video Posting
Videos cannot be loaded onto the TFP server. Please load videos to YouTube, mark it PUBLIC, and post a link to the video in your thread. YouTube videos have a SHARE button that will give you the link to copy and paste into the forum.
Many people will not view your video if you post links to other video hosting services, and we encourage you to use YouTube.
