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optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 18:23:52
What is the optimum jpg file size to use in my FrontPage site. I have a bunch all ready at 75dpi, around 50kb. Should I use these?
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 18:56:30
Hey Mike,
If I have 5 image thumbnails per page, make them 20kb each? If I have 10 thumbnail images per page, make them 10kb each? When does the file get so small that you lose resolution on the full size image?
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 19:01:39
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When does the file get so small that you lose resolution on the full size image? depends upon the image - trial and error
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 19:07:39
So should I just build the gallery pages using the 50kb files that I already have, and then slice them in half later if the pages turn out to be too slow in the working website?
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 19:14:27
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So should I just build the gallery pages using the 50kb files that I already have
Maybe if you explained more of what you're trying to do...
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 19:25:51
Hi Mike, I'm building a site to present my artwork/ business. I am using FP XP. I am using the Photo Gallery template for each page of images. I'm not sure how many thumbnails I can have on each page but I assumed 5 or 10? Does this info help you to see what I'm up to? Thanks a bunch, I'm a newbie.
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 19:59:59
Where do you get JAlbum? Is it a free software? Nice Macro!! It's funny how you can be looking at a damsel from behind and you swear she is watching you straight up. Very nice work and very nice presentation. You make my site look like garbage. I've already started with FP now and I kinda hate to turn back. I'm not that good. Will JAlbum link to my FP site? How do I do that, short of paying you to build me a great looking site?
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/8/2005 20:45:34
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/9/2005 18:41:11
When I said I built my last one 'manually', I mean I started with a blank page and used no template. I wasn't using code. I downloaded JAlbum but havn't opened it yet. I looked at a lot of the skins. I can't find, so far, how to create anything like that with FP photo gallery. What skin did you use for your site? Once I have it built, how do I go about integrating the JAlbum into FP? Is it possible, without being a professional, to modify JAlbum so it will meld somewhat with my FP theme?
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/9/2005 18:49:34
In answer to your original question (neatly avoiding the last one!) I usually stick to an approximate size of 150px wide for thumbnails at a file size of 3-7k each depending on the image.
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/9/2005 19:05:02
Is that 3-7kb per thumbnail size or full size image? Is this a dumb question? Somebody told me that some programs allow you to use smaller files for the thumbnails and larger ones for the actual image. Is this an option in FP (or JAlbum)?
I have yet another question. Is it possible in FP, to modify a chosen theme, like keep the general look of the theme but change for instance the background colour? If possible where/how do I go about that?
Thanks a bunch everybody!
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/9/2005 19:15:30
Sorry - not trying to confuse you (it's just a talent of mine to be confusing!) - I haven't used JAlbum - these file sizes are just to give a general idea of what you might aim at.
When I do a simple gallery i.e. just a selection of thumbnails which when clicked on opens a larger version - I use a small 3-7k photo for the thumb and - depending on the page layout - usually about 500 px wide larger version which will vary in file size but usually about 15-20k.
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/9/2005 20:08:36
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Is it possible, without being a professional, to modify JAlbum so it will meld somewhat with my FP theme?
Absolutely, depending on how much effort you want to put into it. I'm a Quality Manager not a web designer. Which FP theme  are you using? Does your "gallery" really need to match that theme or can you live with a "smart" transition?
Once you have it built all you need to do is create a link from the main site to the "home page" of your gallery (and one back). JAlbum basically creates a mini site for the gallery, complete with "home page" > thumbs gallery and image pages.
Play with JAlbum, it will create your thumbnails for you, resize the main images, align them in an order, allow you to determine titles and any number of other options. YOU need to play with it a little and find out what it can do. If you want it to be good it will take some effort on the designers part. I've never yet found software that made me look good without some effort on my part.
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RE: optimum jpg file size??? - 9/13/2005 16:45:59
Hi Mike,
So you are saying, drag and drop the finished JAlbum folder into my FP web folder? If that is the case I will give it all a try and hopefully have a finished site to show you not too long from now. Thanks
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centric. If you click on the link in my sig you can take a look at some galleries created with JAlbum. There are also other (free) photogallery applications available so you might want to do a search around.
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with the template in FP. 