Tiff Format For Slideshow

[hexe]

Hello,

 

I have EMC 7.5 and try to make a slideshow in videowave with 100 photos. All the photos are in tiff format (about 5-8MB each). It takes a long time to upload the photos into videowave. How much does Roxio compress the photo files for the slideshow and is there a faster way to create slideshows with huge photo files? Should I compress them before I upload them?

Any help very much appreciated.

Thank you

Irmi

[ggrussell]

If you don't mind me butting in? What/How do you scan your slides in? I have slides that I would like to convert to digital and would like to know how best to do that.

 

Just to add to what ml posted, there are many options depending on how much you want to spend.

Lowest quality: As ml pointed out, some image scanners have slide adapters. Some have a 'lightlid' which is a better solution than the reflective type. These devices are designed for scannng photos so don't really do a great job of scanning slides/negative film (my opinion).

 

Best quality: A dedicated film/slide scanner, but they cost much more. I purchased one for around $400. If you're not ready to purchase a slide scanner, then you can always find a service in your area or on the internet. Your fav search engine can be your best friend. LOL Some local photo stores provide this type service. If you use a service, make sure you know how the photos are burned to a disc. Most will use the Kodak Picture CD. I'm not sure if Photosuite opens those files or not.

[Patty]

Hi Patty,

 

My computer is an AMD ATHLON 64 3200+ Processor, 1GB Memory. I did change them into JPEG Files (900-1000KBeach) and it works fine. It's just more work, since I have 1000 of photos to upload. They are as large, since I scann them from slides (best quality) and keep a TIFF file copy as an archival DVD.

Thanks for your help.

Irmi

 

Your welcome. be sure and make two copies while your at it, that way you can store one in a place outside your home. Never hurts to be very careful when dealing with something you want not only for your lifetime but on to the next generation.

[Guest mlpasley]

Best quality: A dedicated film/slide scanner, but they cost much more. I purchased one for around $400.

 

$400???

 

Now you're going to scare roxnrolls from buying one.

 

There are some with built in slide scanners for as little as $99. Now I have no doubt that you've got a much better scanner. However, many people don't need the features available on the higher end scanners.

 

And, of course, as you suggested, if you don't have the time or patience to scan all those slides yourself, there are many places that will scan them for you.... at a price.

 

From what I've read, the best way to scan them in is as .tiff files. Or scan them in as jpegs and resave them as .tiff. Jpeg standards keep changing and you can loose quality over time which the original user obviously knows.

[roxnrolls]

If you don't mind me butting in? What/How do you scan your slides in? I have slides that I would like to convert to digital and would like to know how best to do that.

 

Thanks.

[Patty]

Actually, I scan my photos at best setting and in tiff format. Sometimes it takes more time to convert some that I have to when wanting to use a smaller file, however, I like having the best for printing and enlarging. I think there are probably lots of different ideas regarding this. Many say it is over kill, but I like have the best copy I can for saving and if it is too large for some things I want to do, or is some software doesn't regonize tiff I have to convert. I haven't had to all that many times. I hope this answers your question. It is the same as having a digital camera that has high pixels, many times the files are larger then one needs, however, it is nice to have when you do want to do things with them that require more pixels. It depends on what you are planning to do with the material your scanning.

[Guest mlpasley]

If you don't mind me butting in? What/How do you scan your slides in? I have slides that I would like to convert to digital and would like to know how best to do that.

 

Thanks.

 

Some scanners have adapters for slides. They can be as simple as something to hold the slides in place, or a special attachment on the side, or a standalon slide and film scanner. Unfortunately, these devices change so often that a model someone bought a few months ago is probably not on the market anymore. So you're going to have to do some online research or find a store you trust to make recommendations.

 

Scanners are not that expensive and unless you're planning to make huge poster sized photos, you're not going to have to spend a lot of money.

[Patty]

Hello,

 

I have EMC 7.5 and try to make a slideshow in videowave with 100 photos. All the photos are in tiff format (about 5-8MB each). It takes a long time to upload the photos into videowave. How much does Roxio compress the photo files for the slideshow and is there a faster way to create slideshows with huge photo files? Should I compress them before I upload them?

Any help very much appreciated.

Thank you

Irmi

 

You could change them to jpeg, however, it will probably take you as much time to change them all then to just go ahead and use them as is. I personally have never altered mine. I just noticed how large your pictures are 5-8MB ea sounds terribly large. I am thinking it would probably be to your advantage to adjust them. I forget just what the size is that Roxio uses. Change one to jpeg and see what the size is and let me know. My Tiffs are closer to 1.5MB and when I change it to jpeg it is about 500kb which works fine. I have used up to 3MB with no problem. I have never had a lengthly upload time. What are the specs of your computer?

[hexe]

Hi Patty,

 

My computer is an AMD ATHLON 64 3200+ Processor, 1GB Memory. I did change them into JPEG Files (900-1000KBeach) and it works fine. It's just more work, since I have 1000 of photos to upload. They are as large, since I scann them from slides (best quality) and keep a TIFF file copy as an archival DVD.

Thanks for your help.

Irmi