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I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point me to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

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VincentJames
Jan 27, 2004
"mxh" wrote in news:RChRb.134$:

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point me to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

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Peter Booth
Jan 27, 2004
Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can see no possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to increase definition in an image that is lacking in content .
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"mxh" wrote in news:RChRb.134$:

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point me to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

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nomail
Jan 27, 2004
mxh wrote:

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

The print size is so large because it is set at 72 dpi. That resolution is far to low however. Increase the resolution to 200 dpi (MenU: Image Size). Make sure that "Resample Image" is NOT checked. Now you will have a decent size and a decent resolution. You can play with the size and/or the resolution to get other combinations.


Johan W. Elzenga johan<<at>>johanfoto.nl Editor / Photographer http://www.johanfoto.nl/
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mxh
Jan 27, 2004
"Peter Booth" wrote in message
Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can see no possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to increase definition in an image that is lacking in content .

Thanks for responding. I’m familiar with the image size command and have often availed myself of it. The SI plug-in is supposed to be an action which changes image size in steps. It somehow is supposed to maintain the integrity of the image in doing so. I was hoping someone in here had some experience with it.

Thanks,
mxh

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point me to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh
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mxh
Jan 27, 2004
"Johan W. Elzenga" wrote in message
mxh wrote:

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair
Interpolation
plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images
and
the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x
29.556"
at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large,
would
Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as
well
as enlarging?

The print size is so large because it is set at 72 dpi. That resolution is far to low however. Increase the resolution to 200 dpi (MenU: Image Size). Make sure that "Resample Image" is NOT checked. Now you will have a decent size and a decent resolution. You can play with the size and/or the resolution to get other combinations.


Johan W. Elzenga johan<<at>>johanfoto.nl Editor / Photographer http://www.johanfoto.nl/

Thanks, Johan. I appreciate your helpful response.

mxh
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Alan
Jan 27, 2004
"mxh" wrote in message
"Johan W. Elzenga" wrote in message
mxh wrote:

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair
Interpolation
plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900 puts out 6mp images
and
the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x
29.556"
at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large,
would
Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size
as
well
as enlarging?

I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for general photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account the amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…
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Graeme Cogger
Jan 27, 2004
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Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can see no possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to increase definition in an image that is lacking in content .

Stair interpolation is simply a method of increasing the pixel size of an image. Rather than simply resizing in Photoshop in one go, you resize in a series of small steps (say 10% increase each time). I’ve no ida why, but it does produce a better quality image.
By the way, you don’t need to buy the action – you can simply resize yourself in 10% steps. I expect fred’s action is slightly more sophisticated, but doing it manually will give you an idea of the possible benefits.
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llutton
Jan 27, 2004
I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for general photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account the amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than 3MP for an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is you can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536 image size, you could make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14 print is possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d still shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.
Lynn
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nomail
Jan 27, 2004
LLutton wrote:

I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for general photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account the amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than 3MP for an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is you can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536 image size, you could make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14 print is possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d still shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.

The Fuji Finepix 6900 is not really a 6 Mpixel camera. Yes, it can generate a 6 Mpixel file, but the sensor is 3 Mpixel. If you really need a 6 Mpixel file, you could also use interpolation software afterwards.


Johan W. Elzenga johan<<at>>johanfoto.nl Editor / Photographer http://www.johanfoto.nl/
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JSH
Jan 27, 2004
I have the 6900. I have done various tests and can’t notice any discernable differnce in print qulaity at 240 dpi on an Epson 890 between the 3Mb and the 6Mb sizes. So I use 3Mb and get more on the card

Its like having a BMW 528 and a 523. Both will go 100 mph and give you a smooth ride. If you need to go a bit faster or accelearte more and you can notice the difference then you’d buy the big one. if you don’t the smaller size is enough.
"Johan W. Elzenga" wrote in message
LLutton wrote:

I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for
general
photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account
the
amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than
3MP
for an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is you can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536
image
size, you could make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14 print is possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d still shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.

The Fuji Finepix 6900 is not really a 6 Mpixel camera. Yes, it can generate a 6 Mpixel file, but the sensor is 3 Mpixel. If you really need a 6 Mpixel file, you could also use interpolation software afterwards.


Johan W. Elzenga johan<<at>>johanfoto.nl Editor / Photographer http://www.johanfoto.nl/
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mxh
Jan 28, 2004
"Johan W. Elzenga" wrote in message
LLutton wrote:

I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for
general
photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account
the
amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than
3MP
for an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is you can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536
image
size, you could make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14 print is possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d still shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.

The Fuji Finepix 6900 is not really a 6 Mpixel camera. Yes, it can generate a 6 Mpixel file, but the sensor is 3 Mpixel. If you really need a 6 Mpixel file, you could also use interpolation software afterwards.

Yes, but Fuji is acclaimed for their in-camera interpolation process. I always use the 6mp.128mb SM cards are reasonable enough these days to make doing so practical.

mxh
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mxh
Jan 28, 2004
"J S Harris" wrote in message
I have the 6900. I have done various tests and can’t notice any
discernable
differnce in print qulaity at 240 dpi on an Epson 890 between the 3Mb and the 6Mb sizes. So I use 3Mb and get more on the card

What sizes are you printing?

Its like having a BMW 528 and a 523. Both will go 100 mph and give you a smooth ride. If you need to go a bit faster or accelearte more and you
can
notice the difference then you’d buy the big one. if you don’t the
smaller
size is enough.
"Johan W. Elzenga" wrote in message
LLutton wrote:

I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for
general
photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into
account
the
amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just
wondering…
Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than
3MP
for an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is you can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536
image
size, you could make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016
image
size, an 11×14 print is possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d still shoot using the full 6MP so I could
crop
if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.

The Fuji Finepix 6900 is not really a 6 Mpixel camera. Yes, it can generate a 6 Mpixel file, but the sensor is 3 Mpixel. If you really need a 6 Mpixel file, you could also use interpolation software afterwards.


Johan W. Elzenga johan<<at>>johanfoto.nl Editor / Photographer http://www.johanfoto.nl/

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Alan
Jan 28, 2004
"LLutton" wrote in message
I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for
general
photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account
the
amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than 3MP
for
an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera is
you
can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536 image size, you
could
make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14
print is
possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d
still
shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a higher resolution 8×10.
Lynn

The 6Mp came as a "bonus" to my requirements of a 3Mp camera which looked and felt like a real camera. It was a toss up between the Fuji and the DiMage, both 6Mp by some chance.
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JSH
Jan 28, 2004
A4 but i often print only part so it is often the equivalent of A3

"Alan" wrote in message
"LLutton" wrote in message
I also have the 6900. However have never used the 6Mp setting. for
general
photography, is it much better than the 3Mp setting taking into account
the
amount of pictures you can get on a card?
I have been very happy with the 3Mp setting, but was just wondering…

Why would you spend the money for a 6MP camera and never use more than
3MP
for
an image. Seems like a waste of money. The advantage of a 6 MP camera
is
you
can make larger prints. With a 3MP camera, 2048×1536 image size, you
could
make an 8×10 print. With a 6MP camera, 3024×2016 image size, an 11×14
print is
possible. You may not need to make anything larger than 8×10, but I’d
still
shoot using the full 6MP so I could crop if needed, or just make a
higher
resolution 8×10.
Lynn

The 6Mp came as a "bonus" to my requirements of a 3Mp camera which looked and felt like a real camera. It was a toss up between the Fuji and the DiMage, both 6Mp by some chance.

SH
Stew Hunt
Jan 29, 2004
I hope this is a good enough explanation in laymans terms. An image is made up of a certain number of pixels. When an image is made larger (more pixels added), extra pixels are inserted between two adjacent ones (ones that were adjacent in the original). When one pixel is added between two adjacent ones, it would generally be the average of those two pixels. Obviously if you add more than one pixel at a time (say two or three), then they will all be the average of the original two adjacent ones, and so the quality of the image will deteriorate. Stair interpolation is simply an automated method of increasing the number of pixels in an image in tiny amounts to get the best out of an image. Phew.

I use both Genuine Fractals and Fred’s plugins. They are all very good. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them, although if you are already happy with the resolution (and size) of your printouts now, then you needn’t bother.

Hope that clears things up a bit.

Stew.

"mxh" wrote in message
"Peter Booth" wrote in message
Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can see
no
possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to increase definition in an image that is lacking in content .

Thanks for responding. I’m familiar with the image size command and have often availed myself of it. The SI plug-in is supposed to be an action
which
changes image size in steps. It somehow is supposed to maintain the integrity of the image in doing so. I was hoping someone in here had some experience with it.

Thanks,
mxh

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900
puts
out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a "print size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being that the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use to me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point me to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

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mxh
Jan 30, 2004
"Stew Hunt" wrote in message
I hope this is a good enough explanation in laymans terms. An image is
made
up of a certain number of pixels. When an image is made larger (more
pixels
added), extra pixels are inserted between two adjacent ones (ones that
were
adjacent in the original). When one pixel is added between two adjacent ones, it would generally be the average of those two pixels. Obviously if you add more than one pixel at a time (say two or three), then they will
all
be the average of the original two adjacent ones, and so the quality of
the
image will deteriorate. Stair interpolation is simply an automated method
of
increasing the number of pixels in an image in tiny amounts to get the
best
out of an image. Phew.

I use both Genuine Fractals and Fred’s plugins. They are all very good. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them, although if you are already happy with the resolution (and size) of your printouts now, then you needn’t bother.

Hope that clears things up a bit.

Stew.

Thanks Stew…well said. That does clear things up a bit. 6 mp is fine for 8×10 and maybe a little larger, but I have some images for which I require a larger print, thus the SI inquiry. Thanks also for relating your experience with SI. One other question: Does image reduction benefit from SI as well, or is it unnecessary?

Thanks again,
mxh

"mxh" wrote in message
"Peter Booth" wrote in message
Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can
see
no
possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to increase definition in an image that is lacking in content .

Thanks for responding. I’m familiar with the image size command and have often availed myself of it. The SI plug-in is supposed to be an action
which
changes image size in steps. It somehow is supposed to maintain the integrity of the image in doing so. I was hoping someone in here had
some
experience with it.

Thanks,
mxh

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900
puts
out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a
"print
size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being
that
the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any use
to
me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone point
me
to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

SH
Stew Hunt
Feb 1, 2004
I have to admit I’m not sure of that. I will give it a try and get back. My guess is that if the reduction in size using photoshop would be just as good as with SI.

Stew.

"mxh" wrote in message
"Stew Hunt" wrote in message
I hope this is a good enough explanation in laymans terms. An image is
made
up of a certain number of pixels. When an image is made larger (more
pixels
added), extra pixels are inserted between two adjacent ones (ones that
were
adjacent in the original). When one pixel is added between two adjacent ones, it would generally be the average of those two pixels. Obviously
if
you add more than one pixel at a time (say two or three), then they will
all
be the average of the original two adjacent ones, and so the quality of
the
image will deteriorate. Stair interpolation is simply an automated
method
of
increasing the number of pixels in an image in tiny amounts to get the
best
out of an image. Phew.

I use both Genuine Fractals and Fred’s plugins. They are all very good.
I
wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them, although if you are already
happy
with the resolution (and size) of your printouts now, then you needn’t bother.

Hope that clears things up a bit.

Stew.

Thanks Stew…well said. That does clear things up a bit. 6 mp is fine for 8×10 and maybe a little larger, but I have some images for which I require
a
larger print, thus the SI inquiry. Thanks also for relating your
experience
with SI. One other question: Does image reduction benefit from SI as well, or is it unnecessary?

Thanks again,
mxh

"mxh" wrote in message
"Peter Booth" wrote in message
Look under Image/Image size and have a play around in there . I can
see
no
possible reason to use stair interpolation as this is used to
increase
definition in an image that is lacking in content .

Thanks for responding. I’m familiar with the image size command and
have
often availed myself of it. The SI plug-in is supposed to be an action
which
changes image size in steps. It somehow is supposed to maintain the integrity of the image in doing so. I was hoping someone in here had
some
experience with it.

Thanks,
mxh

I see that Fred Miranda has an action for sale called "Stair Interpolation plug-in" for digital cameras. My Fuji FinePix 6900
puts
out 6mp images and the initial pixels are 2832 x 2128 with a
"print
size" of 39.333" x 29.556" at a resolution (DPI?) of 72. Being
that
the print size is so large, would Fred’s SI plug-in be of any
use
to
me? Is it for reducing image size as well as enlarging?

Also, I’m obviously a novice at image printing. Can someone
point
me
to a good source of information regarding printing photos from PhotoShop?

Thanks,

mxh

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