Should I resize first or last? – (Updated)

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Jul 3, 2006
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I am working with 23mb images that ultimately need to be increased to 50mb using PS bicubic. I am adding new layers like replacement skies and flowers etc. and I need really good convincing edges. My query is, for the best possible result, should I make my additions and changes at the 23mb stage, or increase to 50mb and then make my changes there?

Many thanks for any help.
Richard


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AAvK
Jul 4, 2006
I am working with 23mb images that ultimately need to be increased to 50mb using PS bicubic. I am adding new layers like replacement skies and flowers etc. and I need really good convincing edges. My query is, for the best possible result, should I make my additions and changes at the 23mb stage, or increase to 50mb and then make my changes there?
Many thanks for any help.
Richard


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Resize everything first, using IrfanView’s Lanczos algorythm, not Photoshop.


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Clyde
Jul 4, 2006
I am working with 23mb images that ultimately need to be increased to 50mb using PS bicubic. I am adding new layers like replacement skies and flowers etc. and I need really good convincing edges. My query is, for the best possible result, should I make my additions and changes at the 23mb stage, or increase to 50mb and then make my changes there?

Many thanks for any help.
Richard

Why don’t you try it and see. Take one picture fresh from your camera; preferably RAW format. Of course, you could take the picture you want too. Edit everything and then resize. Save it with a different name. Open the original again. Resize it and then edit it. Save it with a different name.

Then open both files and zoom to 100%. Put them side-by-side and see if you can see any difference. Before you make the final judgment, print both files. Look at the prints at normal viewing distances and see if you can see any difference.

If you can’t see any difference or there isn’t enough difference to matter, it doesn’t matter. If there is a noticeable and significant difference, go with the method you like best.

Also, ignore most of what you read on this and any Internet forum. Learn for yourself – it works better.

Clyde

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